Week 1

Understand How To Become A Project Manager

Congratulations on taking the first step!

Project management, in its simplest form, is the skill and discipline of overseeing a project and all of its elements from beginning to end.

In the first week of development professional career in Project Management, let’s clarify the concept of what skillsets can you expect to be acquired to become a PM.

Some common tasks for a project manager include:

Planning: Developing ideas for the project and creating an overall strategy.

Execution: Organizing and leading the team while the project is in progress. This includes setting goals, creating deadlines, and monitoring progress.

Recovery: Ensuring the project is finished on time and meets all requirements.

Manage the Money: These experts ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. A good project manager understands the art of cost-cutting.

Evaluate Project Performance: The project manager is in charge of assessing the project’s efficiency and effectiveness. With the data they’ve collected throughout the process, they can begin to identify flaws and plan for future solutions.

Some other skills that can be helpful include:

Critical thinking: Project managers need to be able to think critically in order to make well-informed decisions. They need to be able to analyze a situation, figure out what needs to be done and prioritize tasks.

Decision making: Project managers often have to make tough decisions on behalf of the team. They need the ability to come up with solutions quickly and evaluate possible outcomes.

Problem-solving: Project managers need the ability to solve problems effectively. This includes knowing how to plan for potential problems, finding solutions when they arise, and directing the team.

Leadership skills: Project managers need to be able to lead and motivate their teams. They need the ability to communicate effectively, manage resources, and keep everyone on track.

Analytical skills: Project managers need to be able to analyze data and figure out how best to use it. This includes understanding the goals of the project, assessing risks, and making decisions based on that information.

Think about if being a Project Manager brings you fulfilment in your career life

Research more about Project Manager Skills

Responsibilities of a Project Manager

Get ready for the challenging career life

It seems there is a lot of hard work to be done. No worries, you have already started the first step to creating a coherent story in the project management field. Let’s take it easy and acquire all the skill sets mentioned above by following Bee Prepared’s roadmap. See you next week~