Neal Whitten at Upstate New York PMI

I attended an excellent event yesterday at the Upstate New York chapter of PMI, in Albany New York.

Neal Whitten led the interactive workshop which focused on successful and effective project management behaviours.

I don't like everything that Neal says, because he doesn't accept excuses on his projects, even when project problems are clearly someone else's fault. The message is "Well, what are you doing about it?" Most project managers seem to a way to blame someone else, instead of working towards a solution. It is hard to look in the mirror and accept responsibility.

The Upstate New York Chapter of PMI did an excellent job of organizing this event. I was very impressed with everything from the location to the registration table and the room setup. Congratulations to the volunteers who must have put in many hours to create such a valuable and enjoyable experience.

If you get a chance, attend one of Neal's workshops. It is an excellent investment in your career.