Project Management Career

Upcoming Webinar: Five Must-Dos to Be A PMI-PMP

Upcoming Webinar: Five Must-Dos to Be A PMI-PMP

What steps do you need to take in order to get certified as a PMI-PMP and increase your chances of passing the test

MPUG and Sam Huffman Team Up to Give Away Essential Project Resource

MPUG and Sam Huffman Team Up to Give Away Essential Project Resource

We are excited to announce that in partnership with author, Sam Huffman, MPUG is giving away a not-to-miss project management resource to all our current and new members! As we’ve been getting ready t...

Back to Basics: What is the Role of a Project Manager?

Back to Basics: What is the Role of a Project Manager?

There are a few reasons you may wish to understand the role of a project manager more fully. Perhaps it is because you are looking for a project management job and want to have a career in project man...

Excel Data Visualization – Lesson 2

Excel Data Visualization – Lesson 2

Event Description:Every Picture Tells a Story” is a popular saying which is true not only in everyday life but in Excel too. Behind your set of numerical data is a story waiting to be told. The t...

Excel Data Visualization – Lesson 1

Excel Data Visualization – Lesson 1

Event Description:Every Picture Tells a Story” is a popular saying which is true not only in everyday life but in Excel too. Behind your set of numerical data is a story waiting to be told. The t...

Why I Like Being a PM

Why I Like Being a PM

No. Reason % 1  Incomplete and/or changing requirements 24 2  Lack of user involvement 12 3  Lack of resources 11 4  Unrealistic expectations 10 5  Lack of executive support 9...

Back to the Future: What PM Skills Are Called for in 2022 and Beyond?

Back to the Future: What PM Skills Are Called for in 2022 and Beyond?

First…Back to the Past Let’s first travel back in time and look at the state of data processing and information technology (IT) historically. Knowing the past gives us a basis to move forward, and in ...

The Influence of a Mentor

The Influence of a Mentor

Mentoring is the sharing of one’s knowledge, skills, expertise, experience, etc. for the benefit of another. Mentors can play a crucial role in a person’s career. They can offer advice on tasks partic...

Misconception #5: MS Project Doesn’t Have Reporting

Misconception #5: MS Project Doesn’t Have Reporting

This last misconception is a very interesting one. Microsoft has struggled with the concept of creating powerful reporting engines within their applications. The engineering team seems to have conclud...