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It's finally December! This is my absolute favorite time of the year. Once we get home from our Thanksgiving festivities, it's time to turn on the Christmas music, put up the decorations, and watch the beloved movies that we see every year. This year, however, was a little different. I didn't have the same excitement of putting up the tree. In fact, it took us three days before we got it done. Procrastination had dug in its claws, and I found myself making excuses for why now wasn't a good time. In December's Messenger, Stop Procrastination, we look at seven ways to fight off procrastination for good.     …

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Last month, we talked about the benefits of earning your PMP® (Project Management Professional) Certification through Project Management Institute (PMI®). This month, Dr. Mathis tells you why it is important to have a dual certification of both the PMP® and the PMI-ACP® (Agile Certified Practitioner). When working on a project, I'm sure that you've seen times when traditional project management just doesn't quite fit what you need to do. Occasionally, you must blend traditional project management with Agile project management. This is one of the many reasons why it is beneficial to have both certifications. Having a detailed knowledge of traditional and Agile project management will give you a firm foundation on which to build your projects. Check out this month's Messenger for more reasons why you should have a dual certification. …

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Studying is hard work. There gets to be a point where your mind feels like it can’t fit another piece of information in it. But then what happens? That next piece of information often sticks. And then another. As a parent, I have to continually encourage my kids as they’re studying for a test or putting together a project for school. They can get so overwhelmed and frustrated, but I know they can do it. And they always do. They come with home with a grade they’re proud of, which makes me so proud of them. The PMP exam is no different. We’re here to help prepare and encourage you for one of the biggest certification exams. When our students pass, we are so proud of each and every one of them. When they don’t pass, we’re still proud that they tried and we’re there to encourage them to keep going and not give up. In October’s Messenger, we will point out some of the benefits of earning the PMP certification. …

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