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Sharing how I passed the PMP exam on my first try and how you can to

In this episode I share how I was able to pass the PMP exam on my first try through many practice questions, skimming over the PMBOK and writing out the PMP Knowledge Area table

In this episode I share how I was able to pass the PMP exam on my first try through many practice questions, skimming over the PMBOK and writing out the PMP Knowledge Area table

The PMP exam is similar to other professional level certifications in that the content of the exam is based on reality, but one must also place their minds in "test mode" and at times suspend the realities of project management. In this episode I will share how I studied, where I stumbled and the tools and techniques I followed to successfully pass the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam on my first try.

"Between the Slides 5" for this episode:

* Determine your learning style, e.g. do you need an in person boot camp or is an online course. Then book it.

* Don't read the PMBOK straight through.  It's overwhelming.

* Do not get lost memorizing every formula and ITTO chart. Instead focus on what values or ranges are good and which are bad.

* Know the process group, knowledge area and process chart to the point you can write it out.

* Early in process take a full exam to benchmark. Study weak points. | Close to exam time drill 10 question knowledge area focused quizzes, study answers, then re-take until you pass the same quiz 3 times. Re-take full exam.  Rinse and repeat as needed.

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Thank you all and Godspeed,

Kevin

Kevin Pannell, PMP | www.betweentheslides.com | Instagram & Twitter: pannellkg | Facebook: Betweentheslides | Email: [email protected]

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Listen to this episode and read my quick tips to succeed at passing the PMP exam and achieving the internationally recognized PMP credential.

Sharing lessons learned from the Battle of Gettysburg that apply to Incident Management, Emergency Management and Project Management leaders of today

Sharing lessons learned from the Battle of Gettysburg that apply to leaders of today

Sharing lessons learned from the Battle of Gettysburg that apply to Incident Management, Emergency Management and Project Management leaders of today

The Battle of Gettysburg was a devastating event for both the Union and Confederate armies. In this episode I share some of the timeless leadership lessons we can all learn from key leaders involved in the battles that took place in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania from July 1, 1863 to July 3, 1863.

"Between the Slides 5" (+2) for this episode:

* Leaders must be adaptable and empower their people | Example: Maj. Gen. John Buford

* We must always consider the time wedge and not ignore the voice of our people | Example: Lt. Gen. Richard Ewell

* We must work to clearly receive the message, understand its content, decide on a course of action and communicate the clarity of our strategic direction | Example: Maj. Gen. Dan Sickles

* We should always be asking, "..and then what?" and have back up plans | Example: Col. Joshua Chamberlain

* We must prepare ourselves to receive and give the difficult orders | Example: Maj. Gen. George Pickett

Bonus:

* We must be comfortable with "I don't know" and ask for clarity when objectives are not clear | Example: Maj. Gen. George Meade

* We should all strive to be imperturbable, but not be a robot | Example: General-in-Chief Ulysses S. Grant

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Thank you all and Godspeed,

Kevin

Kevin Pannell, PMP | www.betweentheslides.com | Instagram & Twitter: pannellkg | Facebook: Betweentheslides | Email: [email protected]

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Leadership Lessons from the Battle of Gettysburg is based on education I received when I attended a "staff ride" as a member of the Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team (CVAHIMT) in the fall of 2014. During this experience, I visited Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to learn leadership lessons from the Battle of Gettysburg.* More resources at https://kevtalkspod.com/leadership-lessons-from-the-battle-of-gettysburg/