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PMP Exam Change Background

Fundamentals of Agile Coaching

I have been a project manager and instructor for many years and in this capacity, I have often had to coach and/or mentor team members, especially junior project managers. I had never actually been trained in either coaching or mentoring, so I provided the kind of insight I would have liked to have gotten when

Corporate Training

How the PMP® Certification Helps Businesses Win Bigger Projects

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

With more and more project managers entering the industry, it is important to stay ahead of the competition. When project managers complete the exam and earn the Project Management Professional® certification, their chances of winning bigger business drastically increases, because they’re expanding their skills. Earning Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification can give

PMP Exam Prep

What to Expect From Pearson VUE on Test Day

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Taking the step to schedule your Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam is a big part of your journey and one which can be confusing. Understanding where to start, who to contact, and what to expect on the day of the exam can help remove unnecessary stress from a potentially stressful undertaking. One of the most

PMI-ACP, PMP Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)® vs. PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Certification

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® and the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certifications are two popular options for project managers who want to take their careers to the next level. While the PMP® certification and the PMI-ACP® certification are both earned after passing an exam, the primary difference between the two is the methods on

Professional Development, Project Management

How to Get the Most Out of Team Meetings

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

As a project manager you know your primary responsibility and skill is communication. And you know a lot of your communication is done through team meetings. But, how can you be sure your team meetings are as effective as possible? Research shows most project managers believe their meetings are highly effective, yet most team participants

Project Management, Risk Management

How to Apply Risk Management in Your Projects

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

According to PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), every project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result.” It goes on to say, “the end is reached when the project’s objectives have been achieved …”1 Since the endeavor is unique and has, by definition,

Agile, Scaled Agile Framework

Common Problems with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

With every project management approach, project managers will face some challenges. As with other Agile approaches like Scrum or Lean, the Scaled Agile Framework has its own unique uphill battles you will need to overcome if you use this approach for your team. Because SAFe was designed specifically for large organizations, challenges may be difficult

Professional Development, Project Management

Project Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

While all facets of project management and leadership are important, the most important skill a project manager or leader can possess is communication. It is said a project manager spends 90% of their time communicating. I have seen the single greatest factor impacting project success is communication. In fact, project communication is so vital, it

Agile, Scaled Agile Framework

Agile vs Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) vs Scrum: How are they Different?

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Agile, Scrum, SAFe. If you work in the project management industry, these are terms you’ve likely heard over the past few years as these approaches have gained popularity. However, you may not have a full understanding of how these concepts differ and where they overlap. Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) are all popular