3. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers Imagine a world in which project management is as visible and recognized as other professions globally and in which project management is a unique competency in organizations. PMI Today July 2007
4. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers Why be a Professional? Characteristics of a Practitioner One who practices something, especially an occupation, profession, or technique. (The American Heritage速 Dictionary) This is an intermediate qualification . who can demonstrate an ability to manage non-complex projects or run a key control function of a large-scale project . This qualification is for any relatively experienced project manager who is looking to demonstrate their ability.
5. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers Why be a Professional? Characteristics of a Certified PMP Certification is the process through which an organization grants recognition to an individual, organization, process, service, or product that meets certain established criteria. Join PMI Qualify/Apply to take test Pass Test You are now a certified practitioner
6. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers Of, relating to, engaged in, or suitable for a profession: lawyers, doctors, and other professional people. Conforming to the standards of a profession: professional behavior. Engaging in a given activity as a source of livelihood or as a career: a professional writer. Performed by persons receiving pay: professional football. Having or showing great skill; expert: a professional repair job. Why be a Professional? Definition of a Professional
8. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers Whats In It For Me?? Manager vs Leader M - My A - Actions N - Never A - Actually G - Generates E Enthusiastic R - Response
9. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers Whats In It For Me?? Manager vs Leader L - Likeable E - Energetic A - Attitude D - Deserving E - Everyones R - Respect
10. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers Whats In It For Me?? Professional Developmen t Complete a skills assessment Meyers Briggs HBDI Inventory Birkman Assessment 360 degree assessment Create a development plan for gaps Plan your work Work your plan Treat it like a project!
11. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers Whats In It For Me?? Personal Growth Read books to expand your soft skills Enlist a peer or significant other to be your coach and guide. Make a commitment to yourself and keep it! Personal Satisfaction Keep score in a journal or planner Record your victories Record your failures and lessons learned
12. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers Whats In It For Me?? Gain the respect of Colleagues Peers Your Management Your friends and acquaintances
13. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers What do I Need to Do? Develop YOUR Leadership Skills Build and Work a network Find a mentor Become a mentor Embrace and Promote ethical behavior Volunteer Complete professional development coursework
14. Social Responsibilities of Project Managers What Resources are available to me? Get your PMP or other certification Involvement in PMI at a chapter or component level Region 14 Conference North American Leadership Conference Membership in Rotary International Join Toastmasters