Challenging convention as a young woman in the construction industry In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day 2019, I’d like to reflect upon my experience working as a graduate project manager in the construction industry and enthuse the next generation of young women to challenge conventional stereotypes.
Being given an impossible project deadline is unfortunately all too common but there are a number of ways you can try to resolve this problem.
The traditional approach to risk management does not take into account human error.
If the project profession is to keep thriving in a fast-changing world, we have to actively shape our future.
We are taught that great leaders are fair but stern, collaborative but focused, flexible but driven.
Reddit (aka “the front page of the internet”) has a very useful ‘subreddit’ community for project managers.
Emma Dutton MBE worked with British Military Intelligence in Afghanistan, working on influencing local people and Taliban insurgents.
The higher you climb in your profession, the broader the view you should take.
Understanding brain chemistry can help you handle ambiguous situations, build strong relationships – and be a more effective project manager.
Some environments will always be chaotic and unordered.