It has become common practice for organisations to supplement existing staff resources or to seek additional specialised skills and expertise by engaging project contractors. Matthew Franceschini of Entity Solutions explains why.
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Michelle LaBrosse on five common reasons people refuse to study for the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential—and why by doing so they may be missing out on employment and professional development opportunities.
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Almost two in three project managers are responsible for hiring team members, and 41% of them believe senior project managers need a professional certification to apply for a job. Adeline Teoh combs through the results of the 2013 Professional Project Management survey.
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Project contractors are a highly focused and committed workforce. What’s more, they are just as, if not more productive, than their permanent employee peers. Matthew Franceschini takes a look at the reasons why business engagement of these project contractors is on the rise in Australia.
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As a project contractor, your entire livelihood centres on the unique skill and expertise you can offer an organisation. Matthew Franceschini of Entity Solutions provides four tips on how to enhance your skills and offerings in the eyes of potential clients.
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Project contractors may be suitable for projects or assignments but to get real commitment, productivity and engagement, you need to rely on permanent employees. Or do you? asks Matthew Franceschini.
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The benefits of online learning are well documented, but what can you do to make sure that you optimise the value of these courses? Jacqui Ross of Prescience Technology provides 10 tips on how project managers can get the most out of online learning.
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A project manager’s success must primarily come from their leadership qualities, and their expertise and ability to ‘walk the talk’. It is not necessary to know everything about the project being delivered, but people skills are paramount, note PM Oracles.
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In a competitive job market, first impressions count more than ever. Finding an ideal fit that offers a win-win for you and your client, and ensuring that you have the right structure to operate by, may be the difference between success and demise as a project contractor.
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Are you a project contractor near the completion of your current contract, looking for your next opportunity or concerned that the next phase of contract terminations may affect you? What’s your next step? asks Matthew Franceschini.
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