Many individuals pursue a career in project management attracted to the variety of opportunity, high salaries and flexibility of working. A particular draw for some is the opportunity to work internationally. In this week’s article, I want to look at some of the truths and misconceptions around free-lancing internationally as a project professional. Just how easy is it for an individual to do, what are some of the considerations and where in the world are the best opportunities for someone wishing to pursue the pathway. From 2021 to 2023, I had the opportunity to fulfill a life-times and ambition and travel and work internationally as a senior project consultant. Although I was not an independent consultant or free-lancing, through a combination of personal circumstances, and my company’s overseas strategic activities. I had the opportunity to work in Spain, Dubai and India over a 12-month period. It was everything and more than I had expected. It was a chance to see a new perspective on the work that I was doing. Experience incredibly varied cultural activities, food and interactions. And to meet and work with a range of people who I would never have connected with before. It was a wonderful…
Welcome to the PMG Career Whisperer, Project Management Global’s in-house career coach. If you have ever wondered “what’s happening with my PM career” or asked “what’s the next step I should take on my career path” or despaired because your progression has stalled or come to a stop altogether, then this weekly section on Project Management Career advice is for you. And what’s more PMCW is a free and interactive part of the new Project Management Global service for the project community. If right now, you aren’t quite sure of where you are in your project career and worst still you are not sure of where you are trying to get to, then you are not alone! “32% of project managers are looking to change roles in the next 12 months. With the largest group being at mid-career level”. (APM 2023) As a busy project professional, you have unique gifts and talents, but you may not always have the time, support or encouragement to fully reach your potential. But like so many within the profession you are seeking more success, greater personal fulfilment from the work you are doing and to have a bigger impact on the world and society….
I’m Nicola Benjamin, and I started Project Management Global to help passionate and ambitious project professionals achieve more in their careers. During my 20 years as a project professional (practitioner, trainer and coach) I saw too many of my fellow professional in unfulfilling role, that left them feeling drained and uncertain of where to go to next. Especially for those project managers who are independent or even working in large corporate organisations, project management can be a lonely and unforgiving environment. What’s more, now, more than ever, our industry needs talented, innovative and passionate practitioners. Ready to share their unique abilities, skills and experience in order to drive transformation global changes and create a future that we can all be proud to be part of. I believe that when it comes to achieving our professional aspirations, whether you are just starting your career, or are further up the career ladder, it takes: That is the mission for Project Management Global. Me and my team are here to help you make it happen and be the project leader that the world needs YOU to be!
Welcome to the PMG Career Whisperer, Project Management Global’s in-house career coach. If you have ever wondered “what’s happening with my PM career” or asked “what’s the next step I should take on my career path” or despaired because your progression has stalled or come to a stop altogether, then this weekly section on Project Management Career advice is for you. And what’s more PMCW is a free and interactive part of the new Project Management Global service for the project community. If right now, you aren’t quite sure of where you are in your project career and worst still you are not sure of where you are trying to get to, then you are not alone! “32% of project managers are looking to change roles in the next 12 months. With the largest group being at mid-career level”. (APM 2023) As a busy project professional, you have unique gifts and talents, but you may not always have the time, support or encouragement to fully reach your potential. But like so many within the profession you are seeking more success, greater personal fulfilment from the work you are doing and to have a bigger impact on the world and society….
