Malose Chaba talks about Project Management Concepts
“My understanding of scope management improved exponentially.”
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List of Terms
These articles are about how to use your List of Terms, a document which you create during the online Project Management Concepts course (part of the PCP), and in some in-house training programmes in Project Management at ProjectManagement.co.za.
A Gauteng project manager talks about the Project Management Concepts course
The Project Management Concepts course is well structured and the integrated question-centred learning approach of the course forced me to challenge myself to think more critically and instilled a good sustainable habit of learning on a daily basis and it change the way I use to view learning for the better.
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Prepare for your exam by learning from my advice to Hans
Skipping steps in your studying can cause you to take longer to get your certificate.
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Interview with Isidore Kakumbi about Project Management Concepts
Isidore has worked in a leading role in projects in number of countries in Africa. In March 2018, he completed the Project Management Concepts course online. We asked him about his experience.
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6 steps to make Project Management concepts stick
In this article, I explain six steps you can take to understand concepts well in the Project Management Concepts Course and other study situations.
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Using a glossary for discussions
In discussions aimed at bringing about organisational changes, we should agree on the definitions of abstract terms we use.
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The importance of defining abstract terms
In Project Management, we need to clearly define what we mean by terms such as system, method, methodology, framework, process, vision, strategy and tactic. Everything at work changes based on how we understanding such terms.
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From abstract to concrete
In projects, defining abstract terms helps us see the broader context, allowing us to better see where to zoom in.
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Why the fuss about words? Why not just get on with the job?
When we study Project Management to address real problems, then the meaning of words (and the implications of these words) matter a whole lot more.
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Lessons in communication, critical thinking and documentation
The exercises which you do using your List of Terms foster critical thinking, and sharpen your project communication skills. (Includes instructional video.)
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