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Which project management skills should I be learning right now? -Part 2

In a previous post (http://www.duration-driven.com/2011/10/which-project-management-skills-should-i-be-learning-right-now/), we told you about a handful of skills that today’s project managers should be learning. Below are additional areas where savvy project professionals are boning up their talents.

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4 Places To Find Outside Help

Sometimes your PMO needs support that just isn’t available within—things like information, guidance, objective feedback, and maybe even financial assistance. Vendors can often provide the aid you need, but if you’re looking for something a little different (or something free), here are 4 external places to look for help.

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Training Mistakes Most PMOs Make

Think your PMO could do a better job when offering ongoing education? You’re not alone—take a look at these common training mistakes that too many PMOs make.

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Managing Millennials

Millennials—generally those who were born from about the early 1980s through the mid to late 1990s—occupy more project management positions every day. Technology-savvy and often highly peer-oriented, Millennials bring a new outlook and fresh ideas to the art of project management. Harnessing the power of these professionals can significantly boost your PMO’s efficiency, but, like [...]

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Reasons Your End Users Are Unhappy

If you achieved your objectives but your end users still don’t consider a project a success, it may be time to see if you’ve inadvertently become your own worst enemy. Ask yourself if end users’ unhappiness might be because you…

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Which project management skills should I be learning right now?

As economic pressures continue to influence the business climate, project professionals are looking for ways to be valuable and valued. Below are a handful of skill sets that are attractive in any market, but especially when companies are running lean and maximizing every team member’s contribution is vital.

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