Mushcado by Paul Slater is a blog that lists as its credo “delivering organizational and individual performance”. Paul is a consultant and coach who focuses on the people side of projects.
“I started the blog to provide me with a way of sharing my thoughts and ideas on a number of subject areas that I’m fascinated by,” Paul says. “The blog aims to provide useful pointers and guidance on PPM and related topics. The posts are based on practical experience and are intended to give clarity to what can often be confusing issues.”
Paul’s background bestows delivery of large-scale complex programmes and projects within the public sector and with major multi-nationals and internationally. Paul has managed a project management training centre and now advises clients on PPM and coaches individuals and teams. As a coach/consultant, Paul focuses “on ensuring the people aspects are never overlooked in the delivery of projects and programmes – it’s the people who deliver, not the processes.”
He says he relishes what blogging can provide for project managers.
“Blogging allows me to express my views and opinions on a variety of business topics that I feel passionate about,” he says. “I write for people in PPM positions whether they have a great deal of experience or not and others in leadership and managerial roles.”
Paul says the most popular post at Mushcado talked of the metamorphosis from manager to leader:
He lists three other posts as his personal favourites:
- How To Manage Risk Smarter and Avoid Overkill
- Why Change Initiatives Don’t Work
- Is There a Difference Between Leading a Project and Leading a Business?
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Ann
Are there any specific companies you would recommend for project management training?
Paul Slater
Ann,
To be honest no I don’t. Having said that I say to most clients looking for specific training to consider three things:
1. What is it you want from the training – improved performance, employability, qualification etc?
2. How much are you prepared to spend on the training in monetary terms and your own time?
3. What does the business environment you are in or are hoping to move into expect in terms of knowledge, qualifications and training?
Only when you have answered each of those questions honestly can you review the marketplace for an appropriate training provider that has knowledge of the industry sector you are in. The disciplines of project management may well be the same the world over but there are most certainly different flavors in different industry sectors.
Hope this helps some.
Paul