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Webinar Today at 12 pm ET: Hiring and Developing Successful Project Managers: The Critical Link in Moving Objectives Forward

Project managers can be the glue that holds a corporation together. They can possess the critical skills and competencies required to move initiatives forward and see projects through to completion – which can ultimately give your organization an edge over your competition.

But how do you know which project managers will be successful at your company? What does a successful project manager look like at your organization? And how can you select and develop them in ways that will bring you a return on your investment?

Now, more than ever, efficiency is critical to staying competitive, and knowing the skills and motivations of the project managers you have on board – or wish to bring on board – can either make or break a strategy.

Hosted by Caliper and co-presented by PM College President, Debbie Crawford, learn:

• The qualities inherent in successful project managers;

• How to hire project managers that fit with your company; and

• How to get a return on your investment with ongoing development.

[ Click Here to Register ] (even if you can’t make the live session, sign up anyway to get your copy of the recording)

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New Case Studies Highlight Project Success

A Focus on Competency Development and Training Doubles the Success Rate of New Initiatives for Consumer Products Manufacturer
A customized training program improved milestone achievement tenfold in just 30 months.
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Security Technology Firm Relocates U.S. Headquarters on Schedule and $3 Million under Budget
Consolidation and relocation of U.S. headquarters was completed on schedule and $3 million under budget.
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Accelerated Improvements in Project and Portfolio Management Yield Immediate Returns to a Mine Operator’s Bottom Line
Dramatic increases in project execution capabilities and productivity resulted in $900,000 of operational cost avoidance during the current budget year.
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SWOT’s New? ... Trends in PM

Each issue we look at all sides of an issue of interest to project leaders. This month: Trends in PM point ... every which way.

The Economist, in an article about using data from social media sites like LinkedIn to show employment trends, includes a graph showing a drop in the numbers of people who list “Project Manager” as their job title. But are there fewer PMs ... or do they have new business-oriented titles, like Project Executive or VP for Program Management – a common title among our PMO of the Year recipients.

Meanwhile, Baseline features a study that says the average PMO lifespan is four years ... but our State of the PMO study tells us that, for top-performing companies, the average is 5 – 8 years, while some finalists in the PMO of the Year have had over 10 years to perfect their game.

The moral of the story? Trends research that is not iterative, showing changes over time, can be misleading. And research studies often uncover anomalies and new questions, along with answers.

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Coming Soon: New PPM Research Study Results

The State of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) 2013 study is designed to help business leaders understand current practices, challenges, and trends that will lead to improved PPM success. The survey period just closed earlier this week and the topic is one that resonated. In fact, we received a tremendous 495 responses. Special thanks to all those that participated. Tabulation of the results is underway and the report will be released in early May. Stay tuned to download your copy of the report!

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Career Opportunities

Below is a list of current job opportunities available with PM Solutions. Click on the title to view more details and learn how to apply.

• Sr. Program Manager with Oil and Gas Expertise
• Managing Consultant for Strategic PMO Within the Oil & Gas Industry
• Managing Consultant w/ PMO Portfolio Process & Program Management
• Business Development Professional

Bookmark our Careers Page and check our active listings regularly. Better yet, if you want to be routinely considered for project-based assignments as they arise, submit your resume via our website so we have it on file to match against our evolving needs.

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