Project Management News
Is Your PMO Getting it Right?
Projects happen in just about every organization. There may or may not be a formal project management process in place in an organization, but projects are still happening all around. Inside business units need work done. Outside clients need new services,...
You Probably Want to Change Careers — So Here’s How to Do That
MATTHEW KOSINSKI | August 21, 2015 Recent Research from the University of Phoenix found that roughly 60 percent of all working adults — and 73 percent of professionals in their 30s — want to change careers. If you’re thinking that’s too many people to be a...
Are You Suffering from Project Management Burnout?
Burnout – it’s a problem I used to think was fake, until a loved one went through it at her job. She physically became ill because of the stress. Fortunately, she was able to leave and start a new career. But what if that’s not an option for you? How do you identify...
How to do a proper project handover
You may have already experienced it, but there will come a point at some point in your project management career where you will need to hand over a project to someone else. There are many different reasons for this including: Your workload is looking too heavy and...
Are You ready for WaaS?
By: Pamela Harding What is WaaS anyway? Let me explain. Like software-as-a-service (SaaS), workforce-as-a-service (WaaS) allows businesses to adjust their workforce up or down as needed. WaaS is also known as the 1099 Economy, On-Demand Economy (ODE) and Sharing...
The Importance of a Project Management Office (PMO)
First of all what is a PMO? According to Wikipedia a Project Management Office, abbreviated to PMO, is a group or department within a business, agency or enterprise that defines and maintains standards for project management within the organisation. The PMO strives to...
Job seeking tips for the contract project manager
Being a contract project manager means you’ll need some unique job seeking skills – here’s how to make the most of your skills and experience.
Do you really need a job description to source a project manager?
If you’re a hiring manager looking for a contract professional, ditch the traditional job description and tap into a project management network instead.
Oxford study highlights benefits of project management network model
A study from the University of Oxford suggests that most people prefer maintaining a small network of acquaintances rather than casting a wide net.
Why a project manager needs to emphasise experience
Research shows that Australians consider experience more important that education when looking for a job – so why not consider joining a project management network?
Candidate first: Why a project management network is the way to go
A traditional agency tends to place greater focus on the client rather than the candidate, which is why it’s better to join a project management network.
Looking for a project manager? Focus on experience
Experience is the most essential ingredient for a successful project manager – head to EDGE PLUS today to source your next talent.