Continuous Learning for Sustainability

How do one project manager remains valid in the sea of more experienced project managers?

According to Wikipedia; sustainability is the capacity to endure [LINK].

There will always be projects to be managed. There will always be project managers or project leaders to manage those projects. The question is, how can one project manager be the chosen one?

In my opinion, continuous learning is vital to ensure one’s sustainability in the field of one’s choosing. To be a project manager, you do not need to be the subject matter expert, but you need to know and be familiar with the industry you choose to be involved in.  This remains important especially when one considers to switch to different industry segments.

There are a lot of resources available everywhere, especially online. Some you have to pay, some is for free. You have to know where to look and be diligent in getting the information that you want. While looking for new information, one must also take into consideration the validity and value of the information collected. What I mean here is, you should be able to verify the authenticity of the information; like it or not, there are some funny people out there with funny intentions. Beware that the information collected is still relevant and correct.

When you have passion in what you do, you will find ways to sustain in the field of your choosing. Read an article, pick up a book, join a online forum, attend a seminar, view a webinar, make notes, spark up discussion with colleagues and maybe managers. Do what you have to do, to be visible and to sustain; to endure.

 

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