WATCH this BEFORE becoming a Project Manager! | Things I wish I knew

Hope you enjoy this one guys! I'm telling you this because they never told me! I'm enjoying the journey so far, but It's also best when you don't go in blind!
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0:00 Intro
1:08 - Everyone hates the Project Manager
3:07 - Research is your best friend
4.46 - Check all your deliverables!
6:41 - Communication... How is important
8:02 - You won't die... Don't stress
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[@janinevailes9929]

This is spot on, from top to bottom. The Project Manager hate is real but usually dies down (for the most part) when they see your value add because the same ones that hated me now come to me for support 😒😩. The panic is real too, even though I tell myself not to panic I still find myself freaking out at times.

[@pitolinmotion]

😅😅😅 glad I haven’t been the only one! Keep smashing it sis ✨🎉

[@rwilli26rw]

I'm into my 4th year as a PM, and I am about to start a new job. I appreciate the reminders. I've been in the I forwarded before verifying boat.😂😢😅 I learned

[@GirlTawk101]

OMGGGGGGG thank you.🤣🤣 Especially that last point "Don't stress...you won't die"

[@pitolinmotion]

💯💯💯✨✨✨😅

[@explorewiththeodore]

As a project manager how you communicate is definitely important. I speak differently between engineers, my fellow PMs, senior management and tradespeople. I am a professional friend maker. It will get you far to have empathy and know how to make people happy.

[@pitolinmotion]

I love that! Especially the empathy! I couldn’t agree more

[@cringesh1t427]

How would one work on being a better “friend maker”? I’m currently being trained by a senior PM and being “molded” specifically for the company and the one thing I struggle with most is speaking to people and holding conversations.

[@pitolinmotion]

@cringesh1t427 hey, try creating more meaningful conversations with people. Allow people to speak about their interests, and to do that you need to be an active listener: maybe ask more open ended questions this helps to keep the conversation going

[@kmarge006]

Hi 👋🏾 I just landed on your channel but am so glad I did! Great stuff 👌🏾 I recently started my PM journey, so this is exactly what I needed to hear! You just got yourself a top fan 😁 Thanks for sharing!

[@pitolinmotion]

Amazing !! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 and thanks for supporting the channel. All the best with your PM journey 🎉🎉

[@tararhem8346]

Hi! I’m a new subscriber and I love your content! Thank you for this video, it is very informative as I’m trying to pivot into the project management field!!

[@pitolinmotion]

Amazing! And thanks for your support! All the best with your PM journey!

[@renee11228]

Omggggg this is soooooo helpful!! Im pivoting into a creative project manager role and it’s GREATTTT for me to know dey be talkin ishhh😂😂 I love the emphasis on the how>what in communication too! Thank youuu!

[@pitolinmotion]

Thank you for watching lovely ! And glad you found it helpful! All the best in your new role too! ✨

[@meld431]

Thanks this was so helpful! You gave some really good insight with such a hilarious tone :) xx

[@pitolinmotion]

🫶🏾🤗 thank youuu… and so happy it was helpful

[@elearningtemia]

I am so happy I found your channel! It is like going to college for free. I am planning to finish some coursework and look forward to booking consultation with you one day. Very useful information. Keep up the good work, Pitol!

[@pitolinmotion]

Thank you lovely 🤗👏🏾

[@khameronriley7511]

Thanks for the video! Short. Sweet. To the point. Just funny enough. An experienced PM indeed! ❤❤❤ clocking these as PDU’s!

[@pitolinmotion]

Thank you 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Just_jedidiah]

First comment again, I’m such a fan Urghh!😂❤ Love your content soo much!

[@pitolinmotion]

Appreciate the support lovely 🤗 thank you !

[@iryna.ionova]

What a lovely lady💕😃 love your content and personality x

[@pitolinmotion]

🫶🏾

[@hellenelkantar]

Pretty useful! Thank u 🫶

[@pitolinmotion]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ifiokgerald6027]

Thank you so much Ire, this is a great insight.

[@pitolinmotion]

🙌🏾 thanks for watching :)

[@josephinesamani9368]

Hi dear, Thanks for sharing this. I love this video. Well done😉

[@pitolinmotion]

Thank you for watching 🤗✨

[@emetuchehillary4735]

Your smile is like WBS. It keeps me on the right path.

[@pitolinmotion]

😅😅😅 that’s a new one, but I like it! Thank you ☺️

[@jasmynsreality]

This was super helpful. I want to switch from procurement to project management

[@pitolinmotion]

Thanks for watching lovely 🎉

[@realtalkwithphil]

Noice! 😎

[@pitolinmotion]

Thanks !

[@CAdaure]

Lol I’m a PM and I can testify to what you said in this video 😂 cue *”I can’t kee myself” by Timaya*

[@pitolinmotion]

😅😅😅😅 girl you already know !

[@Baba_Rawllins]

Communication is key!!!!

[@pitolinmotion]

💯💯

[@pelumijegede4696]

Thank you Ire, can we please get a video about breaking how to manage/leverage AI in project management, thanks a lot!!!

[@pitolinmotion]

Thanks lovely ! And I have no idea haha. I don’t use AI at all so i can’t chime in here

[@user-pi7fn2yd7r]

I have heard that it’s best not to become a PM. As companies won’t employee with just a course as PM. Can you also tell me where I can do a PM course?

[@addaiboateng1886]

What kind of laptop specifications is good for project management program?

[@pitolinmotion]

Hey, just a standard laptop with a fast processor will be fine. Make sure you have the Microsoft office suite on there also, you gonna need that :)

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@pitolinmotion]

Thank you for watching 🤗🤗

[@magicworldbyjorg]

@@pitolinmotion Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….

[@blessingigwegbe6543]

Got a new role in the UK. I moved here about a fortnight ago and I’m taking serious notes. Thank you Ire

[@pitolinmotion]

You are welcome! And all the best in your new role !

[@cherryblue746]

As an IT project manager, Can you work as a product manager? Can you do a video comparing both in the same work environment? I don’t know if I’m wrong but both roles sound alike except that project ends. What happens when project is finished? Can you elaborate on industries for both projects and product manager? Thank you ❤

[@pitolinmotion]

Hey lonely , I’ve actually done a video explaining the difference between product and project management a few weeks ago! So defo check that out in the project management playlist ☺️ in short, they are two very different roles lol

[@cherryblue746]

Thank you so much ❤

[@Just_jedidiah]

“There will be fire on the mountain o!!!!” REAL! Cause you’re basically the central pillar, the whole load is on you.😂

[@pitolinmotion]

All facts 😅😅 but I’ve also learned, it’s never actually ever that serious . So everyone just need to relaxxxxxx 😅✨

[@Eleanor-kv9bd]

@@pitolinmotionit’s honestly never that serious. Go to sleep and the following morning, everyone acting like nothing happened.

[@michaeloladele636]

I have a PM interview tomorrow. What will be your advice to me?

[@faithnovember2000]

All the best in your endeavors 🎉

[@shannonlewis3687]

This is the nice list of project manager. True reality is drop the word "manager" from your title. You coordinate, expedite, and administrate projects. The core project team is usually made up of you, you, and you. Decision making and direction made by other managers "stakeholders", your assigned resources only listen to direction if their functional manager tells them to, and you are not part of the management team within your organization. PMs are "pooper scoopers" or catch all. Responsibility without authority. After 10 years of performing project management in various industries, I laugh when I hear someone becoming a project manager. It is a great career for people that are easy going and go with the flow. If you are a take charge person that likes to lead, this is a bad career choice.

[@flyoverjr6265]

Thank you for the insight! Based on your 10 years of experience what is a career better off for those that want a leading role with taking charge? If not can you explain what makes project management more towards the flow and not towards deligation?

[@shannonlewis3687]

@flyoverjr6265 if you want to lead and be respected and rewarded for your hard work, operations management is a better option. Maybe IT Project Management is an option if you have a technical background.

[@user-pi7fn2yd7r]

I wanted to start a career as PM. I have two questions: Do you think that a new PM with no experience, I’ll be able to work? The reason why I asked is because I heard that companies now won’t employ someone with just a course and no experience Are you able to recommend me a PM course in UK?

[@pitolinmotion]

1. Some companies still do at a very junior level in pm ( so not as a project manager), but it will be harder. Pm is very competitive these days 2. There are several depending on what type of PM you would like to do. Some are Prince2, agilePM, CAPM, Google project management certificate

[@kimpossible1187]

I just earned my project management certification and now am afraid I couldn’t do it? I’m coming from an administrative assistant position trying to find a new career path

[@pitolinmotion]

Hey. There is no straight path for everyone . Ie do a cert and get the job. Anyone that preaches that is a liar lol. But you can defo still get a role within pm, If your able to showcase your skills effectively, sell yourself well, and position yourself

[@joelinekitenge9683]

Hey Ire 👋🏽 new suscriber here, is it worth doing an MSc with PM placement for Project management. I’m a Biomedical Scientist with zero knowledge

[@pitolinmotion]

Heyy! Personally I’m not that big of a fan of post grad degrees to get into pm, I think it’s just better to do professional certification instead of

[@taerikee]

You don't need to be technical but if you're not, you will be bamboozled.

[@pitolinmotion]

Some people can pick it up fast, some people can’t ! Very helpful if you can

[@cynthianwankwo1970]

You will not die!😅 Tell me you're Nigerian without telling me you're Nigerian!

[@pitolinmotion]

😅😅

[@BlackEconomicsTV]

You are great. Thanks for this. We sent you a message on instagram.

[@pitolinmotion]

Thanks! And I’ve replied :)

[@BlackEconomicsTV]

@@pitolinmotion Much appreciated. Take care.