By: Glen B Alleman
Kerry, Would a PM working in IT be able to apply her estimating skills at a nuclear power plant site? How about a PM in a social services provider applying risk management processes in manned...
View ArticleBy: Shim Marom
In theory a Project Manager is a Project Manager is a Project Manager. In practice - if I had to choose for my IT Project between a Project Manager with IT experience to one with Engineering experience...
View ArticleBy: Kerry Wills
I agree with both comments. There needs to be a level of fundamentals which are then complimented with empirical knowledge of the business and the area of development (e.g. IT, nuclear plant, etc)....
View ArticleBy: Kris Kelso
I believe that content knowledge is essential to establishing trust, which is a major factor in project success. I described this very thing in an article about “the trust factor” in project management...
View ArticleBy: Nick
Skills are definitely transferable. I moved from Construction PM to IT PM. Sure, I had to learn (a LOT!) but I think it has been a very successful transition. You can learn as you go as long as the...
View ArticleBy: Nick
@Glenn - many industries have dedicated Estimators. Estimating is often (and should be, depending of course on project budget) an entirely different job from PM. @Shim in general I agree, but certainly...
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