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Professional DevelopmentENGAGE, EXPLORE, EVOLVE
ENGAGE
en·gageinˈɡāj,enˈɡāj/verb1. occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention)."he plowed on, trying to outline his plans and engage sutton's attention"
synonyms: capture, catch, arrest, grab, snag, draw, attract, gain, win, hold, grip, captivate, engross, absorb, occupy "tasks that engage children's interest"
2. participate or become involved in."organizations engage in a variety of activities"
synonyms: participate in, take part in, join in, become involved in, go in for, partake in/of, share in, play a part/role in; more
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Find Your Focus
Determine exactly what is you want to do.
Industry
Profession
Role
Begin with the end in mind
Benefits Include
Saved Time
More Success
Engage Your Mind 3
Find a Mentor
Mentorship
Find someone who is on the professional path you want.
Someone who will provide constructive criticism.
Someone who will be honest with you.
Indirect Mentorship
A successful person you follow
Become a mentor
Engage People 4
Get Engaged
Get involved in a group or
organization
For your profession
For you industry
Attend conferences of your interest
World Business Forum – NY, Oct. 7-8
Forbes Women Summit – NY, May 14-15
PMI Seminars World – ATL, Apr. 18-21
Plug into your company
Discover groups and activities within the company
Find the resources and tools that will help grow you
Participate in company activities
Attend networking and social events
PMI Lunch & Learns
PDD 2016
Other PMI Events
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EXPLORE
Opportunities
ex·ploreverb
ikˈsplôr/
: to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it
: to study or analyze (something)
: to talk or think about (something) in a thoughtful and detailed way
: to learn about (something) by trying it
1. to investigate, study, or analyze, to look into
2. to become familiar with by testing or experimenting
3. to travel over (new territory) for adventure or discovery
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Opportunities for Growth
Seek to be Challenged
Take on the new assignment that you don’t think you can do
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New Career Opportunities
Opportunities within your current organization
Promotions
Role Changes
External Opportunities
Look for value other than compensation
Don’t be afraid to jump
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IT Project
ManagerCareer Paths
Source: payscale.com
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Source: Axelos
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Source:
Axelos
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EVOLVE
e·volveēˈvälv/
verb
1. to change or develop slowly
often into a better, more complex,
more advanced state“the former student has evolved
into a very accomplished IT
professional"
synonyms: develop, progress,
advance;
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Evolve in your Thinking
Have a business mindset. It helps you to be more complete in your day to
day approach to your job.
You are the CEO of YOU
Income = Revenue
Expenses = Household
Net Income = What’s left
How can I become more profitable?
How can I attract more business?
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Build Your Brand
Establish what you stand for as a
professional.
Physical Presentation
Online Marketing
Quality of Work
Treatment of Others
Benefits Include
Sponsorships
Increased Value
High Respect Levels
Opportunities
Expands your market
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Invest in Yourself
Evolve
Your Skills Seek opportunities to work
on different technologies
Work on different projects
Take on the new assignments
Dive deeper into the skills you have
Evolve
Your Knowledge
Read & Study
Articles
Journals
Books
Obtain
CertificationsPMP Project Management Professional
MPM Master Project Manager
CSM Certified Scrum Master
ITIL v3 FoundationInformation Technology Information Library
CRISCCertified in Risk and Information Systems Control
CISSPCertified Information Systems Security Professional
Security+
Top 100 Business Books of All-Time (click here)
Top Paying IT Certifications (source1, source2)
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Learn Your Strengths
Identify what you do extremely well
Learn how you’re perceived by others
Some tools to help…
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Strengths Finder
2.0
Tom Roth
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34 Themes
Achiever
Activator
Adaptability
Analytical
Arranger
Belief
Command
Communication
Communication
Competition
Connectedness
Consistency
Context
Deliberative
Developer
Discipline
Empathy
Focus
Futuristic
Harmony
Ideation
Includer
Individualization
Input
Intellection
Learner
Maximizer
Positivity
Relator
Responsibility
Restorative
Self-Assurance
Significance
Strategic
Woo
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Strengths Insight
and
Action-Planning
Guide
TOP 5 THEMES
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Fascination
Advantage
Sally Hogshead
Website: https://portal.howtofascinate.com/you, Code: schoolofgreatness
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Closing Points
Be your most vocal advocate
Find your blind spots
Continuous Cycle
Be Prepared
Know Your Value
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it.
If you don't ask, the answer is always no.
If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.
ENGAGE EXPLORE EVOLVE
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