I know this is a subject that is often raised in relation to recruitment and I’d love to know your thoughts. I’m particularly interested in this question from a Project Management perspective. There are recognised Project Management qualifications that are often listed as pre-requisites for Project Management roles but how does this weigh up vs previous experience in project management? Would you take one without the other? Do you need both?
Whilst I absolutely believe that there is a place for formal qualifications, in my experience (excuse the pun!), I don’t feel that a lack of a specific PM qualification has stopped me successfully delivering large scale programmes of work and projects over the years, involving multiple stakeholders and often complex IT requirements. By consistently following some key principles and governance frameworks and, with the right mindset from both myself and the team, I believe that my experience of previous projects, learning from others and the ability to reflect on the successes and learnings along the way are what has helped hone my Project Management skills.
My top 3 tips for successful project management:
- Be clear on your scope
- Identify the right stakeholders… and make sure they are engaged from the outset
- Be consistent with your planning & communication and make sure there’s no surprises along the way
If your organisation is looking for some structure and guidance with regards project delivery and I can help in any way please do get in touch.
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