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Does your job need to be done in an office?

New article on the website today: Why (and how) you should train your successor. effectiveprojectmanager.org/blog/why-you-s…

The secret to landing a remote PM role? Show you can handle autonomy and communication.

We all have some self-doubt. Ready to transform your relationship with it? Start by tracking one thing this week: every time impostor syndrome shows up, write down what new or challenging thing you were attempting. You might be surprised by the pattern you discover.

The only set of prompts made just for project managers. ⭐️ Do you want to save 10+ hours per week? ⭐️ Are you looking to finish boring, repetitive tasks more quickly? ⭐️ Are you aware of AI but unsure of the best prompts for project management? effectivepm.gumroad.com/l/chatgpt_prom…

New article. Charlie Munger's best method for making decisions. effectiveprojectmanager.org/blog/how-to-us…

Never ignore the low-level ache that tells you something needs to change. That you could be better, or that you could be happier.

Focus on closed problems and watch your career advantage slip away. Focus on open problems and stay relevant.

How do you handle a stakeholder who never responds on time?

A scope change without a conversation is a silent failure. Read that again.

As soon as I write down my three most important objectives for the day, I achieve more. I focus on those three first but, almost magically, other high leverage things get done too. I strongly encourage you to write down your top 3 daily objectives.

Never assume “signed-off” means “understood.” Decision-makers often do not have the time/energy to read everything in-depth. So always make sure. Bonus: Add summaries to help them understand the important basics.

150 free articles on our website, and counting. effectiveprojectmanager.org

Your resume makes an impact for how it looks as much as for what it says. Recruiters are humans and they are swayed by good design and clear layouts. If you are not a design-thinker, ask someone to review and improve the layout of your resume.

If your project depends on a hero, it’s already failing. You need to actively identify and manage risks before they derail projects.

I used to confuse being busy with being effective. But real leaders create space, not chaos. Doing less can be an act of service. Having more free time means you can give more to others.

Most status reports are noise. Tell your audience: What happened, what’s next, and what they need to care about.

What makes a leader worth remembering? New article on the website today. effectiveprojectmanager.org/blog/what-make…

What’s your approach to delegating tasks effectively?