Building Your Career In Projects

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1 Building Your Career In Projects Presented by: Taryn van Olden 30 January 2018

2 Some Food for Thought 1. Some definitions 2. Trends in practice and methodology 3. Reflecting on your personal responsibility in professionalism and career progression 4. Understanding the enabling environment within your industry

3 Definitions Profession A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification. A body of people engaged in a particular profession In Middle English, denoting a vow made on entering a religious order. One professes to be skilled. Synonyms: career, occupation, calling, vocation, line of work. *Merriam-Webster

4 Definitions Professional Adjective: Relating to or belonging to a profession Engaged in a specified activity as one s main paid occupation rather than as an amateur Noun: A person engaged (experienced) or qualified (knowledge) in a profession A person competent or skilled in a particular activity *Merriam-Webster

5 Definitions Professionalism The competence or skill expected of a professional The practicing of an activity by professionals rather than amateurs. *Merriam-Webster

6 Trends in Practice & Methodology Sources PMI Pulse of the Profession, 2017 Arras People Benchmark Study 2017 PMSA Membership Movement

7 Trends in Practice & Methodology PMBoK 6 th Edition

8 Most valued PPM Accreditation Arras People, 2017

9 Most valued accreditation by Job Role Arras People, 2017

10 Primary or Secondary Career

11 Build & Manage Your Own Resources Own your Professional Development

12 Becoming a Professional in Project Management YOU Professionalisation WE

13 Build & Manage you own Resources Performance Criteria evaluate the current and future requirements of your work role consider your values and your career and personal goals and identify information which is relevant to your work role and professional development discuss and agree personal work objectives identify the learning styles which work best for you and ensure that you take these into account in identifying and undertaking development activities identify any gaps between the current and future requirements of your work role and your current knowledge, understanding and skills * CFA Business Skills at Work

14 Build & Manage you own Resources Performance Criteria cont. discuss and agree, with those you report to, a development plan to address any identified gaps in your current knowledge, understanding and skills and support your own career and personal goals undertake the activities identified in your development plan and evaluate their contribution to your performance get regular and useful feedback on your performance from those who are in a good position to judge it and provide objective and valid feedback ensure that your performance consistently meets beyond agreed requirements * CFA Business Skills at Work

15 Build & Manage you own Resources Knowledge & Understanding General knowledge and understanding: You should know the principles which underpin professional development the importance of relating your values and career and personal goals to your work role and professional development how to evaluate the current & future requirements of a work role how to set SMART work objectives (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound) how to identify development needs to address any identified gaps *CFA Business Skills at Work

16 Build & Manage you own Resources Knowledge & Understanding General knowledge and understanding: You should know what an effective development plan should contain the range of learning styles and those that work for you the type of development activities that can be undertaken to address gaps how to identify development activities have contributed to your performance how to update work objectives and development plans in the light of performance, feedback received, any development activities undertaken and any wider changes. * *CFA Business Skills at Work

17 Build & Manage you own Resources Knowledge & Understanding Context-specific knowledge and understanding work requirements including the boundaries of your responsibilities vision and objectives of your organisation own values, career and personal goals personal work objectives preferred learning style current knowledge, understanding & skills identified gaps in current knowledge, understanding and skills *CFA Business Skills at Work

18 Build & Manage you own Resources Knowledge & Understanding cont. Industry-specific knowledge and understanding industry/sector requirements for the development or maintenance of knowledge, skill and understanding and continuous professional development/ *CFA Business Skills at Work

19 Build & Manage you own Resources Behaviours & Skills You address multiple demands without losing focus or energy. You recognise changes in circumstances promptly and adjust accordingly. You prioritise objectives and plan work to make best use of time and resources. You take personal responsibility for making things happen. You take pride in delivering high quality work. You show an awareness of your own values, motivations and emotions. You agree achievable objectives and give a consistent performance. You recognise your own strengths and limitations. You make best use of available resources and proactively seek new sources of support when necessary. You reflect regularly on your own experiences and use these to inform future action. * CFA Business Skills at Work

20 Build & Manage you own Resources Behaviours & Skills Setting objectives Evaluating & Planning Learning & Reviewing Communicating Self-assessment Time & Stress management Obtaining feedback & reflecting Prioritising * CFA Business Skills at Work

21 Build Within your Professional Community Engage with the Career Path

22 Career Path Project Management Administrator (PM Admin Designation) Senior Project Management Administrator (Sr. PM Admin Designation) Project Support Specialists (Allied Association & Future Designations) PMSA Member Project Manager (PM Designation) Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM Designation) Professional Project Manager (Pr. PM Designation)

23 An Alternative Pathway in Projects Project Support Services Project Controller Project Coordinator PMO Manager Cost Engineer Risk management professional Cost controller Procurement coordinator Project scheduling professional Project estimator Quality controller Project Management Administrator (PM Admin Designation) Senior Project Management Administrator (Sr. PM Admin Designation) Project Support Specialists (Allied Association & Future Designations)

24 Project Management Administrator (PMAdmin) Input Competencies (Attribute based) Output Competencies (Performance based) Areas of Demonstrated Performance Experience One years workplace experience in a project environment 1. Manage and update project artifacts and tools 2. Coordinate project activities 3. Actively develop proficiency of PM tools and methodology Knowledge Qualification (NQF) NQF4 in Project Support Services or Any NQF4 or higher in a field relevant to their workplace experience Industry Credentials Without NQF4 the following may be accepted: - Industry certification or accreditation relevant to project administration - Completion of short learning programme in project administration

25 Project Manager (PM) Input Competencies (Attribute based) Output Competencies (Performance based) Areas of Demonstrable Performance (GAPPS) Experience - Three years working experience managing projects of low complexity (CIFTER) with NQF7 - Five years working experience managing projects of low complexity (CIFTER) with NO NQF7 1. Manage stakeholder relationships 2. Manage development of the project plan 3. Manage project progress 4. Manage product acceptance 5. Manage project transitions Knowledge Qualification (NQF) NFQ7 related to a field in which the candidate is working as a PM Industry Credentials (Various) Optional at this level

26 Senior Project Manager (Sr.PM) Input Competencies (Attribute based) Output Competencies (Performance based) Areas of Demonstrable Performance (GAPPS) Experience - Six years working experience managing projects at least three of which were spent of projects of moderate complexity (with NQF7) - Eight years working experience managing projects at least four of which were spent of projects of moderate complexity (without NQF7) 1. Manage stakeholder relationships 2. Manage development of the project plan 3. Manage project progress 4. Manage product acceptance 5. Manage project transitions 6. Evaluate and improve project performance Knowledge Qualification (NQF) NFQ7 related to a field in which the candidate is working as a PM AND a formal short learning programme in PM at 120 notional hours OR Industry Credentials (Various) Such as a recognised certification or accreditation

27 Professional Project Manager (Pr.PM) Input Competencies (Attribute based) Output Competencies (Performance based) Areas of Demonstrable Performance (GAPPS) Experience - Ten years working experience managing projects at least three of which were spent on projects of high complexity. Knowledge Qualification (NQF) NFQ8 in Project Management in addition to the NQF7 in the original area of work or technical qualification OR RPL (Long-serving PMSA Professional Members) Per invitation Advanced / expert ability demonstrated in chosen methodologies according to the following: 1. Manage stakeholder relationships 2. Manage development of the project plan 3. Manage project progress 4. Manage product acceptance 5. Manage project transitions 6. Evaluate and improve project performance Attributes Leadership Emotional Intelligence Ethics Decision-making Negotiation Conflict Resolution Commitment Demonstrable evidence of commitment to the profession through offering of skills, mentoring, presenting knowledge, research and / or otherwise contributing to the body of knowledge

28 Assessment and Award Process Submission of Evidence Communication of Outcome Retention of Award Complete Eligibility Questionnaire 1 2 Update Member Profile NOT YET AWARDED AWARDED VALID FOR 3 YEARS Submit Portfolio of Evidence 3 4 Pay Application Fee Right to Appeal Submitted for Moderation Confirmation of Award (letter & certificate) (Registered on NLRD) with renewal of annual membership + Submission of CPD s 5 Pay Assessment Fee Telephonic interview and assessment 6

29 If PM is a new world you wish to enter, start here: 8. And join a professional body to facilitate your career journey

30 QUESTIONS Thank You Taryn van Olden CEO Project Management South Africa