In my professional life the project management career path has represented a rewarding and challenging destination. In my case, I did not wake up one day and say, “I am going to be a project manager when I grow up.” Project management is a skillset and career that I have developed over many years in the IT industry. Why is the career path to become a project manager ambiguous? I think the answer to this question is linked to the fact that to become an effective project manager you must do two very different things consistently well: 1. Apply tactical project management related skills . These skills include managing schedules, budgets, and risks (to name a few).

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PM-Foundations – Where do Project Managers Come From?