Before my very first test/ assessment for a project manager position, I watched this video a couple of times, this was exactly what I was tested on! I got the job and apparently I smashed it! I thought you will like to hear how helpful and impactful you truly are. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this video! I have been assigned my first project and was overwhelmed because I don’t have previous PM experience. Your video is saving me out of a pinch.
Dear Ire, I go round RU-vid a lot and have watched several tens of videos on project management. I just wanted to say that you provide the most practical, honest, and comprehensive information in your videos; unlike anything else here. Also, the amount of joy and enthusiasm that goes into the making of your videos makes it even more interesting. So, THANK YOU!
This is GOLD! God bless you for this video.. Your videos are so informative and easy to understand.. I cannot wait for the 2023 content!! Please (if you can) include a day in the life so we can learn the best ways to plan our days and know what a more typical day looks like.. Thank you once again xx
Thank you girly! And yes I will do! I’m so sorry for the wait. It’s been on my to do list for too long. Truth is, I really just don’t know how to vlog😭😭😭 and I don’t want it to be boring for you guys. Wish me luck though x
@@pitolinmotion Sis you've got this! And even if the vlog is 5 and a half minutes we'll take it lool! As my mum would say, beggars can't be choosers and every minute, I'm sure, will be gold. I trust you!x
@@pitolinmotion before I had my very first test/ assessment for a project manager position I watched this video a couple of times, this was exactly what I was tested on, I got the job and apparently I smashed it! I thought you will like to hear how helpful and impactful you truly are. Thank you so much
Just stumbled on your videos a few days ago and I am binge watching them!! Very informative. One could actually use the information to confidently projects successfully. Thank you so much & keep up the great work!
I haven't done project management or studied it in awhile and your videos have been great refreshers and even a confidence boost that reminds me that I can do this.
Project Managing is a definitely a muscle that needs to be flexed or it atrophies to an extent.... But, muscle memory always exists.... I've been using your videos as a "workout" after a hiatus and during a recent job hunt. Thank you for your knowledge sharing and clear formats!
This is very helpful. As an Enterprise Service Delivery Manager, I was told that I will own the Project Management in the tech startup company I am working for right now. You just helped me identify the essential project documents that I need to have (there is a lot of PM documentation that I went thru to identify which ones I would essentially need ). Thanks for this video. We need more of this.
Hey! New PJM's are struggling more in the communication and comprehension area. Can you do a series on communication with examples on how to start meetings (what to say), who to invite, how to comprehend the discussion, how to ask follow up questions, when testing is needed, how is that managed, etc.
Hey lovely !!!! I’m working on a course that covers all of this. Time has just been an issue this year with a lot going on in my personal life. Pray for me and I’m hoping to get it out by end of year ! Thanks for the support ! 🩷 also testing will depend on the project, so that’s more of a technical question than a pm question :)
Another super helpful one! 🤩 I recently completed Agile PM certifications & its interesting to learn the similarities & difference in the documentation between the traditional PM & Agile PM. This is an excellent vid for knowing how to tailor Agile methodologies in the traditional PM. Thanks my dear for sharing ❤
Thank you so much. I am a HR Officer. As a non project Officer I am task by the CEO of the institution I am employed to Do a special HR Project to automate the HR business process into the HRIS system. I am lost and don't know where to start. I am the initial stage. You have inspired me a lot. Honestly an angel sent to touch some ones life and put a smile in my heart. Thank you
the beauty of your videos is the fact that they are actually 'beginner friendly' to say the least. It provides a layman with the actual work a project manager typically does and in simple terms without inundating your audience loads of theoretical jargon. thank you
I’m a year into studying Project Management and this video is GOLDDD!!! Probably more like diamonds 😅 I was so overwhelmed with the amount of documentation needed but this video really simplified some things for me!!! Thank you so much! You definitely just gained a new subscriber!!!
Pitol - Im actually really really proud of you. You are killing this project management tin. As a fellow hard working Nigerian - I am really really proud. This will probably fly over many peoples heads but for me. This is lit 🙂
Like everyone said. This is really good. One more "this is really good" to add to your bucket for those days when you may feel like, "Is posting this video even worth it." I have been dabbling in PM part-time for a couple of months and will actually go in for an internal interview (my first ever PM interview) to potentially switch to a PM role. The dabbling means I've actually seen and created content across all the deliverables mentioned. This video allows me to mentally structure the experiences I've and go into the interview with a clear map on what key topics and even propose potential departmental improvements. If the PM team had all the deliverables highlighted like you have, it would have made the last couple of months foray into PM world easier.
Thank you ! And glad your me making progress in the PM field. Sometimes it is harder to get started when the organisation does have a formal Pm structure. But sounds like you’re defo getting the hang of it :)
Hello again. Could you be so kind to give me an example for "SUMMARY PROJECT STATUS_process Impacted". Thank you very much in advance. @@pitolinmotion
Hi, I found your channel by accident and after watching several vedios I found it very helpful and informative. Thanks for your time and effort to make these beautiful vedios. I tyr to learn from your experience. By the way my work like a project manager but until now I'm not certified. I just cutting the half the way.
Hey! Thanks for watching and supporting! And that’s all good, a cert just shows an employer that you have a certain amount of training, but it doesn’t mean you’re not a project manager: if you work as a project manager then you are a project manager :)
I've been doing IT project management for close to 30 years and your content hits the nail on the head very precisely. I would appreciate it if you could mention these overviews don't give anyone the depth you get from formal PM training and education, intentional self-study, learning from experienced professionals, and participation in the PM industry community over time. Too many operational managers believe they know the continent only by viewing a postcard so to speak. Your videos are the perfect entry point for anyone AND they can grow their excellence and effectiveness by going deeper on every topic. So many people are not aware there is actually a lot more to know than basics.
Thank you! And I totally agree with you. I have several certs which have helped with my progression and understanding, my target is defo beginners or people that just want some general info, but through working on the job and also learning from others that’s the way to really progress
Just stumbled across your video. Very informative, great delivery and best of all fun to watch. You have taken what could be sometimes a dry, boring subject and sprinkled so seasoning on it and made it deliciously engaging. I give you a thumbs up - two thumbs up if I could. I look forward to watching more of your project management videos.
Thanks for the content. Love the practicality. Question: How would you differentiate the Issue Log in Planning Phase against the Defect log in Execution/Control? What makes them different and how would you determine which items are logged on which log?
Hey girl! Thank you ☺️☺️ so generally and issue on the issue log will be something wrong with delivery affecting your cost, schedule or , scope whereas a defect has more to do with things wrong with the solution/ product / service you are delivering. So basically why is it not working the way we said it should work. Those defects are things you will need to fix to make the product / service ‘perfect’ … hope this helps a bit !
Gold gold gold. Hope you become more successful. Im starting out my career as a PM now. Ive been a supervisor and coach before. But this is my first time as a PM. Ny mentor said i was already doing PM. Im not really sure if i could over with the new linggos.
your content is so damn good, truly what i needs to oversee PM's, however do you have content for program manager? because i will start soon that role next week
Wonderful content!! I often wonder as a PM (in addition to using computer apps and inputting information in your computer, Q1. What other tools are you using. On a daily basis are you using handwritten notes in a notebook or paper ANY WHERE or are you only using your computer or iPad and not writing down anything? I still feel uncomfortable utilizing only technology to take notes and track calls/prospects. Q2. You mentioned getting involved in tasks that you should have not gotten into. Can you please give an example. YOU'RE CHANNEL IS VERY HELPFUL! Hope to see more "Day in the Life" content as well. THANKS
Thank you ! Q1 So in terms of tools, it depends on the organisation. But for me atm I mainly use just Microsoft office (excel, pp, word), and a platform called smart sheets to create and track my plans and to do reporting. That’s it. And before we used smart sheets for plans, I just used ms office. I used confluence as a share point as well, but really that’s it . I don’t use any paper haha. Cos most times I work remote. I track minute notes in excel mainly and share them via email. You can write your notes down on paper, but ultimately you’re gonna have to type them back up to distribute them to the team. I just like to save time. So it’s up to you. Do what makes you comfortable of course. Q2 an example is attempting to write product requirements. Now in my roles specifically, there is a product manager, so I shouldn’t be doing this at all. Some organisations don’t have BAs or product managers though. So PM might be expected to do this.
Thank you for the description. However, I would also explain one point about each document: should that particular document be shared with the customer or it's something hidden inside the company.
great content but i am curious to know if at this stage where you write the business case and project charter you already have an idea of the team you are working with ?
Can you make a breakdown video, about how you would use a project management application if you were to use them, like unboxing video or something. For example I am learning project management, so I thought why not use an open source application, apparently Jira license is expensive, so I tried ProjeQtor, but the menu is confusing. I have been watching videos, but maybe a perspective from an expert will make the process easier.
Hey! I hardly use any project management applications, it just depends on what project you’re doing, and the natural of it. I haven’t even heard of projeQtor haha. But if I end up using any of the softwares, I might consider doing a review then :)
@@pitolinmotion Please. Where I worked (mostly tech startups) I have only seen the authority (??) uses google spreadsheets, they started with kanban at first, and later dropped it. As someone new to project management I want to see the tools used, but currently overwhelmed by the features.
Great video ire, thank you. 2 questions, is it safe to say business case doc is a marketing doc? If it is, must it be prepared by the project manager and not the marketing manager? 2 - these docs, are they same for all methodologies? Agile, prince 2, waterfall? I await ur response please.
Hey! And thank you for watching . And 1. no business case is not the same as a marketing doc. Tbf I haven’t really come across a marketing doc in project management. 2. These docs are usually used in more traditional/ waterfall delivery. Agile delivery doesn’t have nearly as many documents. The teams can really just use whatever they feel is necessary
Madam can we work together. I have just realised that I have some dark spots that require help. 1) Task management day to day - Im falling behind on work and person tasks 2) Team management - I was promoted to team manager - I dont think I did a good job. 3) Project Management - I am being requested to work at this level now - so need to dig deeper into it.
So assuming there is a price hike in materials for a project, like we are seeing in recent times, what would be the appropriate approach to have the project absorb the cost? (Assuming the scope and costing were done much earlier and recent hikes have gone way out of the initial budget) Would a simple change request be enough to sort it out?
Hey! So hopefully in your proposal to the customer (assuming it’s a client account) you have an assumption to say ‘ this assumes that the current cost of materials do not experience an upwards shift… obvs it’s a hard one to capture. But that would have given you room to discuss additional funding with the client. If not, then unfortunately the project need to absorb the cost tbh, cos that’s not the clients issue. The scope hasn’t changed. So no need for a change request. This is simply a risk that the project team did not foresee before the project. Better hope you have some contingency in your plan ( as you always should)! No one’s fault tbh. But the project / management will most likely need to adsorb this cost into their margins
@@pitolinmotion Thanks for your response. I just recently got into project management and this is my second project running. (I've learnt a ton from u) Actually, the cost of making a concrete platform was what went beyond our expectations although in our original plan, we made some contingency plans (prices went as high as 250% for concrete alone though the contingency was for 200%) Since we're on break now, I'm trying to get some creative ideas on how to handle this especially since I don't want to have to go to the client with this..
Hey no worries! And ah yes this does sound like a tricky one, unfortunately one of the easy places you can get yourself into. I do hope you are able to find a solution. I think justify it as much as you can. Clients are often helpful and understanding. They may cover some of the cost of not all of it. If you haven’t already escalated this to your manager. Make sure you do that too
Madam if I had a hat. I will tip. This video was crazy. It just connected all the dots. Your course abeg let is know how much we need to gather. Is there a certification at the end. I’m sure you will make it as practical as possible. Also the way I dey manage my time - I’m sure I can be better. If you have any videos on this will be great.
Jolly good. Will look forward to it. Just to let you know I have been looking for a pm overview for some time. I’m smiling because now I get it. O she. Much appreciated. Ps very professional.
This is some good advice as I recently got into project management and I'm currently working on a project within a team of 8, are you active on LinkedIn though?
