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Mastering Your First Year as a Project Manager: Tips and Insights
Feeling stuck as a new project manager? Discover why it can take 6 months to a year to truly settle in, and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like taking on responsibilities that aren't yours. In this episode, we'll explore actionable tips for growth, the importance of mentorship, revisiting your motivation, understanding organizational culture, and building strong team relationships. We'll also cover creating vision boards, managing expectations with your manager, and the significance of ongoing learning. Join to gain valuable insights and set yourself up for success in your project management career.
00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Challenges as a New Project Manager
00:32 Personal Story: Early Career Struggles
02:04 Tip 1: Don't Be Too Hard on Yourself
04:53 Tip 2: Revisit Your Why for Becoming a PM
06:01 Tip 3: Understand the Adjustment Period
09:09 Tip 4: Shadow Experienced Project Managers
11:35 Tip 5: Collaborate Instead of Taking on Everything
13:56 Tip 6: Build Relationships with Your Team
14:53 Tip 7: Commit to Learning Outside of Work Hours
16:41 Tip 8: Focus on Long-Term Growth
17:55 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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By Edward Coke, Jr, MSPM,PMP, CAPM, CSM, Agile CoachMastering Your First Year as a Project Manager: Tips and Insights
Feeling stuck as a new project manager? Discover why it can take 6 months to a year to truly settle in, and learn how to avoid common pitfalls like taking on responsibilities that aren't yours. In this episode, we'll explore actionable tips for growth, the importance of mentorship, revisiting your motivation, understanding organizational culture, and building strong team relationships. We'll also cover creating vision boards, managing expectations with your manager, and the significance of ongoing learning. Join to gain valuable insights and set yourself up for success in your project management career.
00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Challenges as a New Project Manager
00:32 Personal Story: Early Career Struggles
02:04 Tip 1: Don't Be Too Hard on Yourself
04:53 Tip 2: Revisit Your Why for Becoming a PM
06:01 Tip 3: Understand the Adjustment Period
09:09 Tip 4: Shadow Experienced Project Managers
11:35 Tip 5: Collaborate Instead of Taking on Everything
13:56 Tip 6: Build Relationships with Your Team
14:53 Tip 7: Commit to Learning Outside of Work Hours
16:41 Tip 8: Focus on Long-Term Growth
17:55 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Encouragement