How to Pivot into Project Management from Any Career Background

The Digital Project Manager

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Thinking about pivoting into project management but feeling lost in a sea of acronyms and conflicting advice? You’re not alone. The path to becoming a PM can seem unclear, with vague skill requirements and misleading job descriptions making it even harder to break in.

Host Galen Low sits down with Barbara Kephart, founder of Projects Pivot, to cut through the confusion. They dive into what it really takes to transition into project management, how to decode industry jargon, and why community support is key to navigating this rewarding career shift.

Resources from this episode:

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The PM Coffee Spot — the community for new and aspiring project people
Connect with Barbara on LinkedIn
Check out Projects Pivot
Projects Practice — learning management system

Chapters

1. How to Pivot into Project Management from Any Career Background (00:00:00)

2. Challenges in Entering Project Management (00:02:47)

3. Bossy vs. Geeky PMs: Debunking Myths (00:07:20)

4. Assessing Aptitude for Project Management (00:11:19)

5. Real-World Skills and Learning from Adversity (00:14:59)

6. Introducing the PM Coffee Spot Community (00:22:13)

7. The Role of Generative AI in Mentorship (00:25:04)

8. Building Trust in Project Management (00:28:32)

9. Pivoting into Project Management (00:35:49)

10. Skills and Learning for Aspiring Project Managers (00:40:14)

11. The Future of Project Management (00:43:06)

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