Ever try shipping a computer to Thailand? Luckily, your vendor mostly like has and thus import/export certificates, VAR taxes, and other foreign requirements can be handled by those who do so routinely. Oddly enough, you cannot just FedEx or DHL any item non-illegal item to another country nor put it in your carry-on or checked
In our ability to see work environments similar to ours, with cubicles and rush hour similar scenes in almost any part of the world, it is understandable to think you can carry out tasks in a similar manner as well. Shipping items for instance across the country or to another county, companies like FedEx and
For about a year I used Microsoft Teams, first to explore usability among staff at a real estate company and then to fill a collaboration gap as the company I consulted for only licensed PM’s to use Microsoft Project Center which housed project issues, risks, and decisions. See previous post on this. I see an
You know those constant email reminders you get at work because your company purchased WebEx, DocuSign, Adobe, or XYZ productivity product? The next time you get one, see if they have a product knowledge library, university, or partnership with other products that offer free training. There are several benefits, even if you have been using
Beyond the occasional funny cat video, I use YouTube to learn deeper skills, such as master projects in MS Projects, new-to-me areas of technology, or the latest in Cloud computing. Some tips: • Look for the series videos that have 2 or more parts • Click on the author of the video, then switch from
Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com is an example of a website that lists events, free and fee, from business to baseball and everything in between. If you are wanting to make more connections or research an area of interest, this is one of the best free ways to find out what is available. You can search by area
I realize at some point, especially if you are looking for work, networking can be draining. However, you need to re-orient your view on networking. Think of it as a perfect opportunity to learn about people and professions, challenges and successes, and areas you might want to move your career toward. There is nothing like
Besides a university and community colleges, trade schools are an excellent way to learn about the project management field. Trade schools often have free lectures and seminars on various topics. Often these meetings are sponsored by local groups who have additional opportunities to attend events and networking sessions. An after-hours meeting that I currently attend
One resource you may be aware of is your local PMI, project management institute, chapter. There you will find others in the PM field, events, seminars, and training. For local support, it is one of the best options that you have to learn your field. In addition, you can visit other chapters near you or
The PMI Project Management Book of Knowledge is a daunting 589 page framework to managing projects in general. Besides basic project management, it covers specialized areas of projects such as what would be used in manufacturing and aerospace. So you can see referring to it for managing a website project might become a project in