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From the desk of VP Enterprise Solutions

– April 9, 2009Posted in:

I just received a recommendation from someone I’ve worked with in the past. I have to admit, it’s really nice to hear good things from time to time. I’m a strong believer that you should tell people when they are screwing up. I’m an even stronger believer that you should tell people when they are doing something right. Here is what he wrote about me.

“Derek is one of the most dynamic, creative, and detailed people I know! His “can do” perspective and dedication to mission success provides one with the confidence that Derek will do what he says he can in the time he says he will do it! Promises made, promises kept! He learns any and everything needed to make the mission successful. I have truly enjoyed working and collaborating with Derek on several opportunities and recommend him for any job or task. He makes good things happen!”

Rick Gonzalez, Vice-President Enterprise Solutions, Chenega Technology Services Corporation

Thanks Rick! It was a pleasure doing business with you.

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Tags: Quality, Recommendation

How to get free PMP PDUs

Derek Huether

– April 3, 2009Posted in: PMP

I just read a VERY helpful blog post about getting PMP PDUs for free. A software consultant in Atlanta detailed how he was able to get 64 PDUs without spending any money other than time and fuel to travel. Thank you Coding Unknowingly for taking the time to help others.

Check out the post.

Popularity: 2%

Tags: Free, PDU, PMP

Verifying PMPs are actually PMPs

Derek Huether

– April 3, 2009Posted in: PMP

A few years back, when the PMP exam changed, I was really curious which PMPs out there took the new exam versus the old one. It has been my understanding, back in the day you could memorize areas of the PMBOK and pass the exam. Since the exam changed and became scenario based and started asking “which answer is the most correct” I wonder if some of the PMPs out there could pass the new exam. I understand it is unfair to insinuate PMPs who sat for the exam before a certain date aren’t good project managers. I prefer to recognize the certification as a benchmark. Project managers with the PMP credential should use the same terminology and should understand what I’m talking about when I speak of input or outputs of specific process groups.

One of the first things I do, if asked to review a resume, is I verify when the applicant passed their PMP exam. Want to ensure the next applicant really is a PMP if they say they are? Go to the PMI Registry.

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Tags: Certification, Exam, PMI, PMP, Registry