Good morning my PMs…
Today Nigeria celebrates 66 years of independence, so perhaps this is a good day to talk about something we don’t discuss enough in project management:m…
Which is career independence. Let me explain…
Your employer should never be the only person managing your career. Never!
You have to master the art of learning and keeping evidence of what you’ve delivered.
You also have to build relationships before you need them. Don’t just call people when you need something… it’s annoying!
Know what skills the market is asking for, and keep your CV and LinkedIn ready, and not only when you need a job.
So when you projects/ contracts ends, and organisations changes, your capability goes with you.
Take ownership of it.
Happy Independence Day Nigeria. 🇳🇬
#ProjectManagement #CareerDevelopment #NigeriaAt66 #ABPMX
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Dear Project Managers
New week, new jobs and more opportunities awaits!
If you’re ready, then you should be here ↓
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I just shared a fresh batch of live project management opportunities in the ABPMX Jobs & Skills community tonight from Project Coordinator through to Project and Programme Manager roles.
And from next week, we’re making this a regular thing at @abpmx_hq weekly.
We’ll look for relevant opportunities, check that they’re live and share the application details with the community.
If you want to join the Jobs & Skills community? Comment or send me/@abpmx_hq a DM and we’ll send you the link.
And tag someone currently looking.
My PMs… as promised, I'm back this evening cos this morning I said…
"Having a date for your project isn't a plan… it's just a date."
So from a practical perspective, imagine someone telling you:
"We need the new website live by 30 November."
Please don't just open Excel or Planner and start putting dates everywhere.
Instead, work backwards. Understand what needs to happen before you can launch, and start listing it down.
You should have:
1. Requirements agreed
2. Content written and approved
3. Design completed
4. Website built
5. Testing completed
6. Issues fixed
7. Final approval received
8. Website launched
Now that you have the list, look at the dependencies. Keep in mind that you can't properly build what hasn't been designed, you can't test what hasn't been built, and you probably shouldn't launch what hasn't been approved.
Thennnnnn you estimate durations, assign owners, and finally add your dates.
That's how a deadline starts becoming an actual plan.
I've put it all into a little visual below 👇🏾.
Hope it clicks when you see it all together.
PRINCE2® training is back at @abpm_x!
Foundation, Practitioner, Refresher sessions and exam voucher options are now available.
If you’ve been thinking about getting PRINCE2® certified or finally sitting that exam, check out the upcoming options and register your interest here 👇🏾
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Please share with someone who might find this useful. ❤️
Dear workers, we see your effort and it’s well appreciated. We are taking out today to say a big THANK YOU to you.
In the same vein, we wish you all a happy new month
#May#happynewmonth#explore#explorepage
I survived week 1 of building full time!
It wasn’t always easy but it was full of purpose, wins and proof that I’m on the right path.
I shared my full week one recount on LinkedIn with mentee wins, health tech opportunities, new @abpm_x programmes and a moment of self doubt that reminded me to keep going.
Have a read and let me know what resonates 👇🏾
https://t.co/Lfg7blZakk
Thanks to everyone who engaged with my last few posts.
Today is day 2 of my new reality and today I was focused on reviewing company papers, filling taxes, updating accounts and socials.
There is no glamour just yet but I’m intentional about this next phase. This means… rebuilding my team, volunteers and freelancers who aligns with the our Q2 goals.
Day 3, I’m ready.
#ABPMX #Day2 #NewChapter
Today we celebrate the brilliance, resilience and leadership of women everywhere.
From classrooms to boardrooms, women continue to shape the future of business, leadership and project delivery.
Happy International Women’s Day.
— ABPMX 💜
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@bukki_o For those in the UK, we’ll also be hosting our ABPMX London Connect event at the end of March.
In-person clarity. Real conversations. Career positioning.
Register here https://t.co/7Z5xGYbNBG