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What Kind of PMP Aspirant Are You? - Carrot, Egg or Tea Leaf

"Increase the probability and impact of positive events, and decrease the probability and impact of negative events" ― PMBOK Chapter 11 "It makes a big difference in your life when you stay positive." - Ellen DeGeneres, in her book "Seriously... I'm Kidding" Most of us in this fast-paced world, try to get most of things done under the shortest duration. So there are certain tasks that can't be multi-tasked and definitely requires our complete attention. The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is also one such complete attention grabbing assignment. For some aspirants, learning comes naturally and for others it's a chore that is strenuous to carry out. But remember whatever your learning energy schema may be, PMP Certification is a accomplishment that you must aim for and acquire it. When looking at the study process and getting to know the theory of what you have understood through experience may seem diffi...

Project Management Ethics - the cornerstone of a project's success

"Almost 88% of professionals across 34 countries would like to work for companies that are committed to strong ethical values, according to a survey conducted by Kelly Services." "Project Management Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct are discussed in chapter 1 of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guidelines 5th Edition." Why do you think professionals prefer ethical companies?  What is the point in following ethical values in an organization when you are already committed towards the organization's goal? Well, the answer is not so complex. With no ethical values and morals followed, no organization can flourish in spite of having great objectives and well-planned project structure. You will come to understand the truth behind the necessity of adhering to the ethical codes when you look at history. It shows that companies that have a code of ethics have outperformed the average companies that had no such ethical codes. Code of...