I know a certain Project Manager (PM) who we’ll refer to as
“Bob.”
Listen to the noise
Bob is an active PM and is PMP certified. He reads PMI
periodicals and attends some of his local chapters meetings. Bob also speaks to
others outside of the PM circle that may have insight into evolving technologies.
What Bob does not do is wait so long
that he is not aware of new technologies and how they will affect his
organization, and more specifically, what type of project he may have to
implement. We hear the new term “disruptive” technology. This basically means
that the new technology is different from the current technology Bob’s
organization may be using. It also means that business operations may change
with the implementation of this new technology. Bob makes sure he keeps current
by paying attention to periodicals that keep current with technologies. Bob
also speaks to the management team in his organization to listen to their input
on the new technology. By taking these steps, Bob can prepare himself if the
new technology is a new project for implementation in his organization.
Speak to the “experts” in the new technology
Bob also goes to events and speaks to the new “experts” in
the new technology. You may want to call them “guru’s” or subject matter
experts (SMEs). No matter what the title, they may have valuable information on
how the technology affects organizations, especially Bob’s. You see, Bob can now
visualize how this technology will be used in his organization, which also
means he can visualize how this technology should be implemented in his
organization. After Bob speaks to the management team in his organization and
hears some interest in this new technology, Bob can now address that specific
manager with valuable information on how the technology affects operations,
financials, and even HR. Bob now becomes the “expert” in his organization and
will be called upon to implement the new technology in his organization.
Be an active participant
Even though Bob has not implemented or worked with this new
technology, he can become part of the conversation on the new technology and
its effects, both positive and negative, on organizations. He can blog about
this new organization and can even volunteer on a study group that is
conducting research on this technology publishing a white paper on it.
All of this effort isn’t only to boost Bob’s career. That is
a side benefit. The main reason why Bob does this is so he is not blind-sided
when this new technology is now a new project in his organization and he is
told that this is his new project. Otherwise, Bob would have
to catch up on the new technology, and may not be in a position of strength as
the PM on the project.
All in all, Bob ensures that he is a sought-after PM on new
technology projects because he makes an effort to keep current on new
technologies.
I am open to discussion at any time on these blogs or anything else related to project management you would like to explore. If you would like to comment about this blog, please do so by posting on this blog or by responding in an email at Benny A. Recine. You may inspire a blog article. I look forward to your comments.
Networking is often seen as necessary to develop 'connections' which can help you find your next job. But networking is and should be so much more, including a means of staying current and sharing knowledge and experience with others. Clearly your friend 'Bob' gets it.
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