The Leader - June 5, 2019
June 5, 2019
Ottawa - Spring 2019 - ProjectTalks
Join David Barrett and 3 other dynamic speakers on Tuesday, June 18th for 4 Ted Talks-style presentations and a light breakfast to start off your morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and earn 2 PDUs. PMI OVOC members receive $5 off by entering the Promo Code: PMI
For more information and to register please click: http://www.projecttalks.com/ottawa-spring-2019
Job posting: Project Officer, Strategic Initiatives
The Canadian Bar Association
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Project Officer (PO) will take the lead on managing a range of projects and events that supports the organization’s strategic priorities. Working with diverse internal and external stakeholders, the PO will build and maintain relationships to ensure project success. The PO needs to be self-motivated with the ability to perform with minimal supervision. It is critical that the successful candidate be well-organized, experienced, and someone who enjoys a wide range of tasks and responsibilities.
How to steer project management to a customer-centric road
Customer Think
Customers have never had this many options and demands. The power customers have is quite overwhelming, making project management much more important. A project manager has to be agile, decisive and must learn to anticipate customers’ needs. This is the reason project management needs to move towards a more customer-centric approach. The following guide will help you do just that.
4 ways to gain more project management experience
TechRepublic
Without the right skills and know-how, landing a job as a project manager can be difficult. There are smart ways to get relevant project management experience.
New loan program offers to help newcomers get their credentials recognized
CBC News
Newcomers will now have access to a new federal loan program that will help get their credentials recognized in Canada. The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund will pay up to $15,000 toward tuition, exams, materials, travel and living costs.
13 expert-recommended ways to automate your tech team's workflow
Forbes
Tech teams often juggle various projects at once. Because of the amount of work on their plates, team members also often hand off steps to one another when assignments pile too high. One way to take some of the pressure off your team is by automating certain parts of their workflow.
