Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT Several years ago a PhD candidate approached us for studying how preparing for PMI’s Project Management Professional exam improved people’s self – efficacy – that is their believe in their ability to achieve their goals. What was intriguing about the study, almost as much as the results, she approached […]
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT If you think learning is expensive, try ignorance. Learning, at any cost, is quite the bargain. Yet the topic of today’s blog is on making learning affordable. Let’s say you want to become Project Management Professional (PMP) certified – you know first hand that it’s going to help you
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT Learning is intrinsically rewarding. We have found that while people do not necessarily like being taught, most of us very much enjoy learning. Discovering new concepts and mastering new skills, increases confidence, and brings more fulfillment in life. But often times, learning does in fact create significant monetary rewards, especially
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT Being agile, resilient, adaptable all have one thing in common – they require people to learn, and to learn fast. This is why I started Cheetah Learning and even named us Cheetah Learning in the first place in 1999. As the faster people can learn, the quicker they can
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT Everyone does projects – each individual, every organization, and every company. When people share a collective understanding of common project management processes, tools, and techniques, they can more easily integrate their project management efforts. Think electrical outlets here. For anyone who has traveled, they know first hand the challenges
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT What I’ve discovered by being in the learning field for over 25 years now, everyone has their own unique mojo with how they best learn. Learning what this mojo is can significantly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your learning efforts. I never find the need to label anyone
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT Consistent experience creates consistent rewards. Creating increasing value for others creates even greater rewards. But this takes focused effort on improving how you can best be of value – especially as a Project Manager. The challenge is mastering new skills. When you can efficiently implement new skills and create more measurable
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT For this month, we’re helping people stimulate their learning. Every day, we are highlighting some learning element of one of our many Cheetah courses, with a learning contemplation for you to consider. Each day is a different course, with a special promotional price for that course for the first
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI – ACP, RYT Practicing patience helps reign in often destructive impulsive desires. Taking time to work through the details in both project planning and negotiation preparation templates, Cheetah Certified Project Management students master the skills that improve their abilities to discover the approach that will bring out the best in
Michelle LaBrosse, CCPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, RYT “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety nine percent perspiration.” Thomas Edison I love this quote by Edison as it shows how much work it takes to get an idea off the ground. Project Management is the bridge between inspiration and the targeted perspiration required to achieve results. The better
