Project Bliss - Project Management and Leadership

Don't let a difficult team member cause problems for your team or your project. If you're at a loss for how to handle the situation, these 7 approaches give you concrete steps to take to fix it.

Original Article
How to Run a Perfect Meeting That Gets Amazing Results

If you found this helpful, check out my book Bad Meetings Happen to Good People: How to Run Meetings That Are Effective, Focused, and Produce Results - available at Amazon and other major bookstores

Links to articles mentioned in the episode:

• 5 Meetings That Could Have Been an Email
• 15 Easy Team Building Icebreakers for Meetings
• How to Take Great Meeting Notes (Template and Samples)

The original article is published here:
Top 10 Reasons Why Sleep Is Important to Be Your Best

Check the article out here:
5 Frequent Meetings That Could Have Been an Email

These icebreakers work for both virtual teams and those who work in the same location.
You're sure to find several that both you and your team will love!


You can find the original article here:
15 Easy Team Building Icebreakers for Meetings

The original post - with links to references - can be found here:
The Introverted Project Manager – Thriving With Your Introvert Characteristics

The original article posted here: How to Get Project Management Experience Through Volunteer Work

Other links mentioned in the episode:
Project Management Institute 

Many people think they have to get certifications before they can get into project management, but it is possible to get into project management right now.
Follow the steps covered in this episode to start getting project management experience right away.
Here's a link to the original article with lots of resources to help you:
How to Get Into Project Management Fast

And here's a link to a great article to give you project management basics so you get off to a great start:
Project Management Basics: the Accidental Project Manager

If you want an in-depth roadmap that carries you step-by-step along the way to get a great project management job, THIS is the course that walks you through and gives you the tools that top candidates use:
Project Management Career Launch
 

Do you consider company culture during your job search?  A positive company culture can make a huge difference in how much you love your work.
It can mean the difference between dreading going to work each day, or absolutely loving your job.
But it doesn't just happen by chance. Assessing company culture during your job search takes extra work.
But it can pay off by helping you choose to join a company that aligns with your goals and values. Which can mean greater career satisfaction.
You can certainly do this research once you've applied for a job at a company.
But you don't have to wait until you've seen a job posting. You can create a list of target companies you'd love to work for. By doing so you can put more energy during your job search toward those companies.
And you'll more likely find an amazing job in a positive company culture where you can thrive and grow for many years.

The original article appeared here:
How to Find the Perfect Company Culture Match for Your Job Search

If you’re ready to become a project manager, my course PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER LAUNCH will guide you through all the steps – with templates, guides, and workbooks – exactly how to get your next – or even your FIRST – job as a project manager.
And you can use this course every time you're preparing for your next job!
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER LAUNCH

This episode is packed with information about moving into a project management role. I refer to tons of resources and have links to them here. The website - Project Bliss - has so many more that you may want to check out, too.

Here's a link to the original article this episode is based on:
How to Become a Project Manager - the Ultimate Guide

Other resources from the episode:

Project Management Career outlook study:
PMI (2017). Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027


Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities: What does a PM Really Do?

Team Building:
15 Virtual Team Building Activities for Passionate and Loyal Teams
How to Build Rapport with Remote Team Members
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Project Team Love You

Collaboration:
Effective Collaboration for Outstanding Virtual Teamwork

Problem-solving:
7 Problem-Solving Steps to Conquer Even the Toughest Problems

Budgeting:
How To: Your IT Project Budget Template

Managing Risk:
Project Management Risk Matrix to prepare in advance.
Then make sure you know how to manage risks with this guide: How to Manage Project Risk While Running Your Project.)


To get more guidance on how to easily network, read How to Network: Building Business Relationships That Feel Authentic

For Interviewing, check out this article that gives you a guide on how to answer interview questions, and also a huge list of questions to better prepare you for your job interview:
Epic List of Project Manager Behavioral Interview Questions to Prove You’re the Ideal Candidate for the Job

If you’re ready to become a project manager, my course PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER LAUNCH will guide you through all the steps – with templates, guides, and workbooks – exactly how to get your next – or even your FIRST – job as a project manager.
And you can use this course every time you're preparing for your next job!
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER LAUNCH