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Calling ALL Project Managers, OBMs, VAs & Executive Assistants 📣 Discover how our students have created a career that leverages their natural gifts and brings them joy and ease - regardless of their past business or corporate experience when you Test Drive the DOO! This FREE infosession will show you what’s possible inside the DOO certification! P.S. This is the next step for female project managers, VAs, human resource professionals, and operations managers who want to build a career (regardless of your past business or corporate experience) that leverages their gifts and brings them ease. With the DOO Certification, you’ll be able to: 1️⃣ Show up as an expert in the key areas of operations (so that you can confidently serve your clients or employer as a strategic partner) 2️⃣ Charge for the value you bring to a business (without questioning your skills, value, or ability to perform) …and so much more! Reserve your spot 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmsqWtsf

👀 Exploring new job opportunities for 2025? Chartered Manager status will help you stand out from the crowd. Recent CMI research found that, among employers familiar with CMI, 85% believe all new managers should receive formal management training. ➡️ Learn more about becoming Chartered: https://lnkd.in/evBfGSib

Yesterday marked the start of a special 3-month series with Philip Morris International as part of their Career Hub and Professional Development offering. We kicked off the session with a few key statistics, two of which highlighted below: ➡️ 44% of core skills required for the average job will change by 2027 (The World Economic Forum, 2023). ➡️ 94% of employees said they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their learning and development (LinkedIn Learning Report, 2024). We’re witnessing seismic shifts in the way we work, driven by various accelerators—pandemics, financial uncertainty, political unrest, and the rapid pace of technological advancement to name only a few. The boundaries between work and home have never been so blurred. It’s essential for organisations to prioritise the development of their people, not just for individual growth, but for the organisation’s long-term survival in the modern world. I have worked with the PMI team for many years now and they continually adapt to meet the evolving needs of their people. Thank you for organising this special series, Natalia Stapor and Libby Clifford and well done on all your hard work! It was an absolute pleasure to be back with so many of team yesterday. My role over the next few months is not to be a training provider nor an authority figure, but a human. To connect with them, work alongside them, and provide the information, methodology, support, accountability, and hopefully a bit of inspiration—so they can understand where they are, where they want to be, and how they get there when it comes to their careers. Admittedly, this photo might be "fake news" since yesterday was online —but it makes for a better post, doesn’t it? Happy Thursday LI, Bianca #corporatewellness #employeewellbeing #healthoptimisation #healthtech #speaker #personaldevelopment #professionaldevelopment

In an ever-evolving professional landscape, embracing adaptability not only enhances our resilience but also opens doors to new opportunities and innovations. Let’s prioritize learning and flexibility in our careers to stay ahead in this dynamic world

Some of our team members are currently studying CMI qualifications at various levels, so in the office today, we got talking about the following… 💡 The Johari Window 👀 This models how giving and receiving feedback affects self-awareness. The four window panes represent interdependent areas of self-awareness - changes in one affect the others. The panes are: 🔹 Arena : The 'public' self. Open to self and others. 🔹 Blind Spot: The 'hidden in plain sight' self. Known to others, hidden from self. 🔹 Facade: The 'private' self. Known to self, hidden from others. 🔹 Unknown: The 'mystery' self. Unknown to all and linked to our subconscious. The more self-aware we are, the more we reduce our ‘facade’, ‘blind spot’ and ‘unknown’ areas - ultimately increasing our openness and understanding. If you currently working in a position of leadership and this sort of theory is of interest to you, then why not challenge yourself by enrolling on to a course? All of our qualifications are provided by distance learning. This method of education proves advantageous to those who are in employment as it has many benefits, such as: 🎓 Study when and where you want 🌍 🎓 Prove competency in existing role 🎓 Demonstrate commitment 🎓 Improve likelihood of career progression/promotion 👏🏻 🎓 Expand existing skills and learn new ones 🧠 🎓 Receive a certificate from a highly recognised British awarding body on completion 🥇 🎓 1st class assessor support throughout study 💪🏻 🎓 Interest-free payment plans available (no credit checks) 📆 Whether you wish to study for personal or professional reasons, we will be able to help you achieve your goals 🏆 Please feel free to view the following link for further information or contact our team directly for further information: 💻https://lnkd.in/e393MtJ3 Tel: +44 (0)2390 02048 📞 WhatsApp: +44 (0)7483160737 📲 LinkedIn: shorturl.at/vDJMW 👩💼 Twitter: shorturl.at/dpLOV 🐦 Instagram: shorturl.at/btKTW 📸 With TrustTeach, you are in safe hands 🤝

My Week 20 Reflection at 3MTT Nigeria Name:Samaila Sidi Fellow ID:FE/23/84002175 Cohort 2 Learning Track: Product Management Title: My 3TT Journey Growth and Challenges Introduction Over the past 11 weeks, I've experienced significant growth in my product management skills through the 3MTT program. My key achievement has been successfully applying product management principles to real-world projects, resulting in improved outcomes. *Key Achievement:* My biggest accomplishment has been developing a comprehensive product roadmap for a hypothetical product, incorporating market analysis, customer feedback, and stakeholder buy-in. This exercise honed my skills in prioritization, stakeholder management, and effective communication. *Biggest Challenge:* My biggest challenge has been balancing theoretical knowledge with practical application. Initially, I struggled to connect the dots between concepts and real-world scenarios. However, through persistence, peer feedback, and mentor guidance, I've improved my ability to contextualize learnings. *Skills Growth:* My skills have grown exponentially in: 1. Product roadmap development 2. Stakeholder management 3. Market analysis 4. Customer feedback incorporation *Next Focus Area:* Moving forward, I'll focus on refining my data analysis skills to inform product decisions. *Call to Action:* To my fellow Cohort 2 peers, let's continue to support each other in our learning journey! #My3MTTWEEKLYREFLECTION #3MTTCommunity @3mttNigeria @Dr Bosun Tijani @IHSTowers @NITDANigeria

In my role as a Client Development Manager at KSA Learning, my days are filled with a dynamic mix of conversations—from laying down strategic plans for 2025 to identifying quick wins for Q4. If you’re looking to leverage training to end 2024 on a high, here’s what we’re finding works right now: 1)Tailor Training to Team Needs: Customising training content to address specific team challenges or goals makes learning relevant and immediately applicable, leading to faster and more visible results. 2)Combine Short-term and Long-term Goals: While focusing on quick wins in Q4, integrate these efforts with your strategic objectives for 2025. This approach helps maintain momentum and aligns team development with future needs. 3)Foster a Culture of Continuous Learning: Encourage a mindset where development is part of daily work life, not just a year-end push. This nurtures an environment where ongoing improvement is valued and sought after. 🌟 How are you planning to use training to boost your year-end results?

When you earn a certificate from an online learning platform, share it with your manager at work. What you are ding is letting them know that, in addition to participating in company learning initiatives, you also invest time in your self-development. It shows your commitment to growth and your willingness to acquire new skills. Moreover, sharing your achievements can open up new opportunities for you within the company. It might lead to new projects, responsibilities, or even a promotion. So, don’t hesitate to share your learning milestones—it's a small step that can have a significant impact on your professional journey.

Transformational Experiences Series – Part 5 – “Australia to the UK” My tenure at IDP Education Australia marked another significant milestone in my career. During this period, I developed key skills in project management, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and international higher education management. The most impactful lessons I learned were about the implications of allowance disparities and the profound effects of redundancy on those who are let go and those who remain. Over three years, our team expanded from four to seven project managers as the company secured more projects. The appointment of a senior project manager was a pivotal moment for us. While we welcomed the new team member with open hearts, many felt this opportunity should have been offered internally.  I distinctly remember expressing my concerns to a colleague, predicting that this new appointment might lead to challenges for our cohesive team. Despite the senior project manager's initial goal to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, the ineffective leadership and absence of any strategies quickly became apparent. This became especially evident when the senior project manager disclosed her compensation package, highlighting that I was underpaid for my responsibilities. This revelation, shared with other team members, sparked discussions about compensation disparities. When we collectively raised our concerns with management, we were reprimanded for breaching the company's code of conduct by discussing compensations. Nevertheless, this led to equitable adjustments in our allowances. Soon after the compensation incident, the company underwent a round of redundancies, and three of our team members were laid off. Witnessing this was profoundly saddening and my first encounter with the harsh reality that such decisions are business-driven, not personal. This experience deeply affected me, prompting me to resign and take a break to reflect on my career path. Unbeknownst to me then, this six-month break in the UK would begin my next professional journey of “A new chapter in the UK”.

💭How do personal development and a competitive edge go hand in hand?   Last week, I had the pleasure of participating in a barrier-pushing webinar, co-presented by Philip Morris International’s Italian affiliate colleagues that focused on the topic of “Becoming the best version of yourself”. I shared my experience of coming into my own #PMIDNA and heard from other members of the company on how they sustain personal and professional growth.    A few insights and key tips uncovered from our conversation:    ➡️Combine Aspiration with Purpose: Each one of us is the motor of our own development. If we do not take action, it will not happen. When we start with a clear definition of our ASPIRATION and we emphasize our PURPOSE, we become a powerhouse destined for success.   ➡️Maintain a Growth Mindset: We are never done learning – this is a fact. Setting goals for ourselves is not a one-time action. Being curious, asking questions instead of dispensing answers, leveraging perspective from colleagues, mentors and mentees is a key ingredient to broaden and accelerate learnings.   ➡️Embrace Being Yourself: Our human capital sets us apart, beyond any technology or innovative products. We should remind ourselves of the biggest talents that we bring to the table – whether it be creativity, strategic thinking, courage or undeniable passion – to meet our goals. Too often we are asked to fixate on our weakness.   With a vision as large as creating a #smokefreefuture, I feel incredibly supported by my colleagues at #PMI and am encouraged every day to bring my best self to work.    Thank you to everyone who helped organize the webinar and to those who were watching: keep learning, keep growing, and together we move FORWARD! 👏 Sara Bruno Leandro Maggi Isabelle Leggieri Giusy Romagnuolo Lorena Prisco Matteo Dell'Anna #PersonalGrowth #LearningAndDevelopment #SelfImprovement