The Project Management Institute’s handbook for the PMP credential provides some insight into how exam questions are distributed between the 5 project management processes.  The following represents the percentage of questions in each process that are included in the exam: 11%     Initiation 23%     Planning 27%     Executing 21%     Monitoring and Controlling 9%       Closing 9%       Professional and... »

The following are the PMP certification eligibility requirements:  Full Name Certified Associate in Project Management Project Role Contributes to project team Eligibility requirements High school diploma or global equivalent And 1,500 hours experience Or 23 hours project management education Steps to Obtaining Credentials Application process 150 question multiple choice examination 3 hours Fees US $225 PMI member US $300 Non PMI member Credential Maintenance 5 years Re-examination  August 2009 »

The following are the PMP certification eligibility requirements:  Full Name Project Management Professional Project Role Leads and directs project teams Eligibility requirements High school diploma or global equivalent 5 years project management experience (7,500 hours) 35 hours project management education Or Bachelor’s degree or global equivalent 3 years project management experience (4,500 hours) 35 hours project management education Steps to Obtaining Credentials Application... »

Every meeting should have a PAL: Purpose an Agenda and Limits (start and end time) »

Use the “Tell Them” rule when making group presentations to facilitate message communication and understanding: Tell them what you are going to tell them (introduction) Tell them (body of the presentation) Tell them what you already told them (closing or summary) »

Interference or noise can be a communication obstacle and prevent the understanding of messages transmitted between individuals.  Here are few communication obstacles: Language—choice of words Misreading of body language Power struggles Assumptions Distrust Prejudice Cultural differences Colloquial language Meaning is not communicated when: The speaker is unclear or not specific enough The listener makes assumptions The listener is preoccupied with other... »

Here are just a few nonverbal communication techniques:  Visual Includes facial expressions, eye movements, posture and gestures Tactile Involves touch (handshake, pat on back, arm around shoulder, kiss, hug, etc.) Vocal Intonation and tone changes the meaning of words The same word could mean doubt, terror, amazement or anger Time Use of time can communicate power or status Don’t... »

It’s a good idea to occasionally review the fundamentals of the communication process.  Here it is in a nutshell: The sender transmits message though a channel to the receiver. Steps Sender develops an idea Sender encodes idea into a message Sender transmits the message through a channel Receiver decodes the message Receiver interprets message and receives... »