/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 13:08:37 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/7-project-management-trends-to-keep-you-ahead.aspxProject managers tend to be highly organized, structured thinkers, which is another way of saying that project management is not a field known for its creativity and flexibility. However, the worldwide upheaval of the last two years has influenced the best project managers to embrace change in technology, strategy, tools, relationships, and processes, transforming the set-in-its-ways PM domain.Leigh PerkinsTue, 01 Aug 2023 09:09:26 7 Current Project Management Trends to Keep You AheadProject managers tend to be highly organized, structured thinkers, which is another way of saying that project management is not a field known for its creativity and flexibility. However, the worldwide upheaval of the last two years has influenced the best project managers to embrace change in technology, strategy, tools, relationships, and processes, transforming the set-in-its-ways PM domain.Two people looking at a project management tool on a computer monitor/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/7-project-management-trends-to-keep-you-ahead.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/why-engineers-should-develop-project-management-skills.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a. Engineering teams rely on strong leadership, communication, and management to ensure projects are completely on schedule and within budget. Developing project management skills is essential for engineers who want to skillfully lead successful projects, become more efficient, and add value to their organization.Haley DeLeonTue, 07 Mar 2023 10:52:13 Why Engineers Should Develop Project Management SkillsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a. Engineering teams rely on strong leadership, communication, and management to ensure projects are completely on schedule and within budget. Developing project management skills is essential for engineers who want to skillfully lead successful projects, become more efficient, and add value to their organization.A group of men wearing hard hats and protective glasses/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/why-engineers-should-develop-project-management-skills.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/project-management-for-beginners.aspxFrom kids’ birthday parties to home renovations, everyone has managed a project at some point in their personal lives. And chances are, you’ve managed a project or two at work, even if project manager isn’t in your job title.Jen CarlevattiTue, 20 Sep 2022 14:15:21 Project Management for BeginnersFrom kids’ birthday parties to home renovations, everyone has managed a project at some point in their personal lives. And chances are, you’ve managed a project or two at work, even if project manager isn’t in your job title.Two women in an office looking at a tablet together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/project-management-for-beginners.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/the-high-priority-of-project-management.aspxProject management is one of the most critical functions in today’s workforce. This is because it falls outside of a company’s normative day-to-day operations and requires a high level of proficiency for a singular outcome.Mark KoulianosThu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 The High Priority of Project ManagementProject management is one of the most critical functions in today’s workforce. This is because it falls outside of a company’s normative day-to-day operations and requires a high level of proficiency for a singular outcome.A group of people having a meeting while one person is giving a presentation on a white board. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/the-high-priority-of-project-management.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-to-prepare-for-your-project-manager-interview-questions.aspxYour resume grabbed the attention of a recruiter and now you’re officially a candidate for a project management role. Congratulations! To get the job, though, you’ve got to know how to prepare for your project manager interview questions.Leigh PerkinsTue, 19 Apr 2022 13:42:24 How to Prepare for Your Project Manager Interview QuestionsYour resume grabbed the attention of a recruiter and now you’re officially a candidate for a project management role. Congratulations! To get the job, though, you’ve got to know how to prepare for your project manager interview questions.A woman conducting a virtual job interview with a candidate. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-to-prepare-for-your-project-manager-interview-questions.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/benefits-of-pmp-certification-on-your-career.aspxMore than a million project management professionals across the globe have earned the prestigious PMP certification, making it the most widely recognized (and sought-after) credential in the industry. It can be a time-consuming process to prepare for the rigorous exam, but the rewards of passing it are significant.Jen CarlevattiFri, 20 Aug 2021 11:56:09 Benefits of PMP Certification on Your CareerMore than a million project management professionals across the globe have earned the prestigious PMP certification, making it the most widely recognized (and sought-after) credential in the industry. It can be a time-consuming process to prepare for the rigorous exam, but the rewards of passing it are significant.A woman sitting in front of her computer looking at a graph on her screen/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/benefits-of-pmp-certification-on-your-career.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/easy-ways-to-earn-pdus-for-pmp-recertification.aspxCongratulations! You’ve passed your PMP exam and you’re officially a certified Project Management Professional. You should celebrate this accomplishment and all the hours that went into it. Once you’re done celebrating, ensure that you don’t have to study for this test again by preparing for your PMP recertification.Kelly McLaughlinTue, 18 May 2021 16:06:20 Easy Ways to Earn PDUs for PMP RecertificationCongratulations! You’ve passed your PMP exam and you’re officially a certified Project Management Professional. You should celebrate this accomplishment and all the hours that went into it. Once you’re done celebrating, ensure that you don’t have to study for this test again by preparing for your PMP recertification.A group of people sitting around a table having a meeting/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/easy-ways-to-earn-pdus-for-pmp-recertification.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/benefits-of-pmp-certification-vs-alternate-certifications.aspxThe Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the preeminent professional credential for project managers. That’s a bold statement to open this article with, but I’m hoping it’s compelling enough to make you keep reading.Chris CasaleTue, 04 May 2021 15:37:53 Benefits of PMP Certification vs Alternate CertificationsThe Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the preeminent professional credential for project managers. That’s a bold statement to open this article with, but I’m hoping it’s compelling enough to make you keep reading.A phone screen displaying the Project Management Professional (PMP) course sign-up page/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/benefits-of-pmp-certification-vs-alternate-certifications.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/six-tips-for-remote-project-management.aspxIf you’re a traditional project manager who recently joined the army of newly remote workers, trying to shepherd projects to completion can feel disorientingJen CarlevattiTue, 20 Oct 2020 13:57:14 Six Tips for Remote Project ManagementIf you’re a traditional project manager who recently joined the army of newly remote workers, trying to shepherd projects to completion can feel disorientingA woman sitting at her desk working on a graph on her computer/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/six-tips-for-remote-project-management.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/five-tips-for-conflict-resolution-in-the-workplace.aspxLet’s face it: Workplace disagreements are never fun. When those disagreements boil into overt conflict, though, they become downright excruciating. Unchecked conflict can rob your team of its morale, destroy productivity, and create permanent workplace rifts.Daniel GoodsonTue, 13 Oct 2020 13:32:52 Five Tips for Conflict Resolution in the WorkplaceLet’s face it: Workplace disagreements are never fun. When those disagreements boil into overt conflict, though, they become downright excruciating. Unchecked conflict can rob your team of its morale, destroy productivity, and create permanent workplace rifts.A group of people sitting at a table and pointing fingers at someone/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/five-tips-for-conflict-resolution-in-the-workplace.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management,Project Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/tips-for-managing-virtual-teams-successfully.aspxIf you’re an executive or boss in charge of off-site employees, we invite you to embrace the conversion to distance-leading with our tips for managing virtual teams successfully.Leigh PerkinsTue, 08 Sep 2020 14:58:19 Tips for Managing Virtual Teams SuccessfullyIf you’re an executive or boss in charge of off-site employees, we invite you to embrace the conversion to distance-leading with our tips for managing virtual teams successfully.A group of people sitting at a table with a laptop open that has a group of people calling in virtually/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/tips-for-managing-virtual-teams-successfully.aspxLeadership and Management,Project Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/qualities-of-a-good-project-manager.aspxYou wear so many hats in your organization, you’re starting to look like an Alice in Wonderland character. Now, a new one has been placed on your head: project manager. You may feel the urge to go mad and start hosting nonsensical tea parties.Emily YoungTue, 14 Jul 2020 10:28:15 Qualities of a Good Project ManagerYou wear so many hats in your organization, you’re starting to look like an Alice in Wonderland character. Now, a new one has been placed on your head: project manager. You may feel the urge to go mad and start hosting nonsensical tea parties.A group of three people looking at a laptop on a desk/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/qualities-of-a-good-project-manager.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/how-to-become-a-freelance-project-manager.aspxHere’s why now is a great time to move into independent contract work and get in on the outsourcing boom to become a freelance project manager.Leigh PerkinsTue, 16 Jun 2020 19:57:02 How to Become a Freelance Project ManagerHere’s why now is a great time to move into independent contract work and get in on the outsourcing boom to become a freelance project manager.A woman sitting at a desk working on a tablet/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/how-to-become-a-freelance-project-manager.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/project-management-jobs-and-career-opportunities.aspxAre you considering a career in project management, but think you’re limited to roles in tech, engineering, or construction? While those three industries have been the foundational fields for project managers, you’ll find your career options are wide open now, with challenging roles for generalists and specialists in creative, governmental, and science-based industries.Leigh PerkinsTue, 26 May 2020 10:57:46 Project Management Jobs and Career OpportunitiesAre you considering a career in project management, but think you’re limited to roles in tech, engineering, or construction? While those three industries have been the foundational fields for project managers, you’ll find your career options are wide open now, with challenging roles for generalists and specialists in creative, governmental, and science-based industries.Two women writing on sticky notes on a wall/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/project-management-jobs-and-career-opportunities.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/productivity-tips-does-music-help-you-focus.aspxAs we struggle to maintain or improve our output, we all have urgent questions about working more efficiently in the midst of distractions and upheaval, such as “I need productivity tips: Does music help you focus?”Leigh PerkinsFri, 15 May 2020 10:57:03 Productivity Tips | Does Music Help You FocusAs we struggle to maintain or improve our output, we all have urgent questions about working more efficiently in the midst of distractions and upheaval, such as “I need productivity tips: Does music help you focus?”A woman sitting at a desk using a laptop and wearing headphones/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/productivity-tips-does-music-help-you-focus.aspxProcess Improvement,Professional Development,Project Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/is-agile-project-management-the-business-solution-you-need.aspxIf you’re thinking about going Agile, the foundational question is whether Agile project management is the business solution you need.Joe EmersonTue, 14 Apr 2020 14:01:46 Is Agile Project Management the Business Solution You Need?If you’re thinking about going Agile, the foundational question is whether Agile project management is the business solution you need.Two women looking at a tablet and standing in front of a board filled with sticky notes/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/is-agile-project-management-the-business-solution-you-need.aspxProcess Improvement,Project Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/what-jobs-can-you-get-as-a-project-manager.aspxHow popular would you be at your kid’s school career day if you were a project manager for Spaceport Operations? That’s a real job, posted in October. It’s also a great example to use if someone asks, “What jobs can you get as a project manager?”Joe EmersonTue, 31 Mar 2020 16:47:24 What Jobs Can You Get as a Project Manager?How popular would you be at your kid’s school career day if you were a project manager for Spaceport Operations? That’s a real job, posted in October. It’s also a great example to use if someone asks, “What jobs can you get as a project manager?”Two people standing at a desk working on a laptop and tablet /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/what-jobs-can-you-get-as-a-project-manager.aspxProfessional Development,Project Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/top-5-tips-for-pmp-exam-prep.aspxIf you’re taking the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam and want directions on how to prepare to earn the prestigious and lucrative designation, look to the Project Management Institute (PMI) for a simple and productive road map.Joe EmersonThu, 13 Feb 2020 09:50:47 Top 5 Tips for PMP® Exam PrepIf you’re taking the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam and want directions on how to prepare to earn the prestigious and lucrative designation, look to the Project Management Institute (PMI) for a simple and productive road map.A person sitting in front of a laptop that says, "Are You Ready?" on the screen/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/top-5-tips-for-pmp-exam-prep.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/6-tips-for-delegating-effectively-in-project-management.aspxIf letting go feels like giving in, think through these 6 essential tips for delegating effectively in project management and you’ll be on your way to helping your team take the reins and get more projects across the finish line.Leigh PerkinsFri, 15 Nov 2019 10:29:32 6 Tips for Delegating Effectively in Project ManagementIf letting go feels like giving in, think through these 6 essential tips for delegating effectively in project management and you’ll be on your way to helping your team take the reins and get more projects across the finish line.A woman passing out papers to a group of people sitting around a table/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/6-tips-for-delegating-effectively-in-project-management.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-pmp-exam.aspxProject management is as old as business, but its recognition as a discrete profession roughly coincides with the founding of PMI in 1969. PMI has spent half a century helping the business world define project management.Joe EmersonThu, 29 Aug 2019 10:04:10 What You Need to Know About the New PMP ExamProject management is as old as business, but its recognition as a discrete profession roughly coincides with the founding of PMI in 1969. PMI has spent half a century helping the business world define project management.A group of people sitting around a table in an office having a discussion/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-pmp-exam.aspxProject Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/5-reasons-to-become-a-project-manager.aspxYour first informal role as a project manager can often happen organically on the job, when your boss notices your technical and organizational skills and asks you to run a project. Maybe you’ve been successful coordinating a one-off assignment to manage a product launch or a sales conference.Leigh PerkinsTue, 27 Aug 2019 09:33:40 5 Reasons to Become a Project ManagerYour first informal role as a project manager can often happen organically on the job, when your boss notices your technical and organizational skills and asks you to run a project. Maybe you’ve been successful coordinating a one-off assignment to manage a product launch or a sales conference.A group of people around a table in an office celebrating/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/5-reasons-to-become-a-project-manager.aspxProject Management