One of the most surprising (to us at least) and frequently asked questions is, “What does a project manager do?” To best answer that here are some examples of what a project might be: The construction of a new bridge on the highway Creating a new release of Microsoft Windows The planning and execution of a successful wedding event Creating and passing a new school…
WHICH SCRUMMASTER CERTIFICATION SHOULD YOU GO FOR – PSM VS. CSM?
The following article is taken from AgileInnovation written on March 10, 2014: There are now two major* ScrumMaster certifications available. I’m often asked which is ‘better’ – so I decided to do a comprehensive trawl and summarize my findings here. Firstly, I should state that I am a Professional ScrumMaster (PSM), and offer training courses for PSM – so with that in mind…. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from…
– Gary Goodwin, Head of School, Webster Montessori School
I was in the audience at our last Chamber of Commerce meeting when you gave your presentation on team building to the Chamber Members. In short, it was excellent. I really like what you said about being a leader – one who ensures that every team member counts. I am using this one idea in my relationship with our staff as it is for me…
– Kevin J Smith, Gerard P. Smith Insurance Agency
“Thank you for your presentation regarding the importance of teamwork on Friday. After mentioning examples of how teamwork differentiates the Mayo Clinic from other medical facilities it was crystal clear to me that our most valuable resource is our team. A light went on in my head during your presentation because of the examples you used and the way you broke teamwork down. You made…
– Marlo Sackett, Schulter Systems
As a Director of a newly developed PMO, I needed to hire the most qualified project managers and establish standard procedures for my department. I quickly turned to Joanne for personnel, and consultation in building a high performing Project Management Office. In just 12 months our organization went from little to no project oversight to a highly skilled and engaged project management office. Joanne was…