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What should You Do if you DOUBT yourself in your new pm role

Author
Edward Coke, Jr, MSPM,PMP, CAPM, CSM, Agile Coach
Published
Tue 08 Oct 2024
Episode Link
https://rss.com/podcasts/konshuhs-agility/1692908

Turning Self-Doubt into Strength: A Guide for New Project Managers

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In this episode, Ed addresses the common insecurities new project managers face and offers practical advice on overcoming them. He emphasizes the importance of managing information overload, leading teams effectively without getting bogged down in technical details, and building strong relationships with team members and stakeholders. Ed provides actionable tips for organizing information, setting reminders, taking effective meeting notes, and creating daily plans of action. He highlights the value of learning from mistakes and gaining small wins to boost confidence. This episode is designed to empower new project managers to turn self-doubt into their greatest strength.

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Self-Doubt as a New Project Manager

00:31 The Unspoken Challenges of Project Management

01:50 Managing Information Overload

04:03 Leading People, Not Just Projects

06:08 Setting Reminders for Key Tasks and Deadlines

07:24 Effective Meeting Notes and Recaps

11:43 Creating a Daily Plan of Action

13:30 Building Confidence Through Small Wins

15:15 Building Relationships with Stakeholders

16:23 Keeping an Open Dialogue with Your Manager

19:01 Embracing Mistakes as Growth Opportunities

21:32 Conclusion and Transformational Remarks

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