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20 traits of highly effective project managers

CIO

To thrive, project managers need to have and hone a complex combination of technical, business, and interpersonal skills. Effective project managers must know how to define the scope of a project , identify necessary resources, and schedule those resources — all part of the technical aspect of the job.

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5 key leadership skills an executive coach can help you master

CIO

When a civil engineering company went through layoffs during tough economic times, its 28-year-old project manager suddenly found himself promoted to the company’s top IT role. To do all of that, he sought help from an executive coach. I learned how to connect with executives,” says Cantrell of his experience enlisting a coach.

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Scrum master certification: Top 13 certs for agile pros

CIO

There are several to choose from, each focusing on a specific role in the organization, or a specific area of Scrum and agile, with options from various vendors offering courses and exams to validate your knowledge around the best practices and principles of Scrum.

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CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know

CIO

CSM certification requirements There are no prerequisites to enroll in CSM training but training is required to become certified. Applicants must attend a CSM course, spread across two days in person or four online, taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer. Otherwise, an additional $25 is required for each subsequent attempt.

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Scrum Master vs Project Manager: How are they different?

Openxcell

Scrum Master and Project Manager profiles are quite distinct though most of the people get confused. Scrum Master – is an individual who leads the scrum team and works on eliminating any impediments in the project. But a Scrum Master needs to comprehend the state of the team member and coach the individual accordingly.

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7 tell-tale signs of fake agile

CIO

The same is not true, sadly, for many agile project management and development initiatives. If not, make sure they receive some training and, if possible, arrange for an agile coach to provide guidance,” advises Jerry Walker, consulting director at software development advisory firm Nexient. Forgoing feedback.

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Project manager salary: 5 key tips to earn more

CIO

Project managers are the front-line officers of the modern white-collar workforce who plan and organize projects, and then shepherd them to completion, making sure they don’t take too long or run over budget. How much does a project manager earn? Project manager salaries vary widely by industry and geography.