8 Crucial Lessons for Aspiring Project Managers: What I Would Tell My Younger Self

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This episode explores eight invaluable lessons that every aspiring project manager should know. Drawing from personal experience, our host reflects on the trials and tribulations he faced during his career and the wisdom he wishes he could have imparted to his younger self. From the importance of hiring a mentor outside your organization to balancing perfectionism with pragmatism, this episode offers practical insights and actionable advice for project managers with less than three years of experience. Additionally, the host covers essential points such as adequate documentation, stakeholder communication, leveraging conflict for growth, and bonus tips for saying no and learning from project post-mortems.

In this video, you'll learn how to:

- Transform setbacks into opportunities for growth

- Embrace a growth mindset and tackle challenges head-on

- Develop a powerful personal brand and build your professional expertise

- Master the art of assertive communication and streamline project goals

00:00 Introduction: Reflecting on Project Management

02:37 Lesson 1: Hire a Project Manager Mentor

04:05 Lesson 2: You Can't Please Everyone

06:29 Lesson 3: Develop a Personal Brand

08:55 Lesson 4: Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

11:37 Lesson 5: Documentation Over Everything

13:29 Lesson 6: Balance Perfectionism and Pragmatism

15:18 Lesson 7: Embrace Conflict for Growth

18:06 Lesson 8: Reassess and Improve Processes

19:31 Bonus Tips for Project Managers

23:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts