Erika Flora's Blog: Recent Comments

Comment on PgMP: The next big differentiator? My certification experience.

2012-01-13T02:08:37Z

Hi Erika,

Many thanks for sharing this valuable post, it was really helpfull. I have a question regarding the experiance required for the PgMP, actually i need to know if my experiance (duration) will be considered or not before spending money and time in process. Im a PMP certified for more than 4 years now, and i have alomst a total of 8 years of experiance, in which the last 4 years were in program Mangement, would this duration be considered for the application during the panel review or should i postpon the process till i gain more experiance.

Thanks in advance, and congrates for the credential though its late ;)

Firas

Comment on 4 Ways to Seriously Kick Butt on Linkedin

2012-01-11T21:50:31Z

Glad you found them to be helpful. Have a great day!

Comment on 4 Ways to Seriously Kick Butt on Linkedin

2012-01-11T16:16:16Z

Oh..these are simple steps that i normally avoid.. Great Idea Erika..Its an eye opener..I am going to be more professional now...Thanks a lot..!!

Comment on 4 Ways to Seriously Kick Butt on Linkedin

2012-01-05T13:15:04Z

Thanks so much for sharing your feedback. I agree with you on the status updates. You want to keep it professional, and a status update on LinkedIn will certainly be different than a status update on Facebook.

When I refer to unsolicited recommendations, I am talking about giving a recommendation to someone you have worked with and know very well. I am not trying to say that you should give a recommendation to someone just because you want to be their friend. In fact, I frequently get recommendation requests from people I don't know at all or don't feel comfortable recommending. I hate getting those kinds of requests. I would rather genuinely write one for someone that I can attest to their skills (without them necessarily having to ask me).

Comment on 4 Ways to Seriously Kick Butt on Linkedin

2012-01-05T12:57:13Z

I like both the Q&A and Groups feature. However, I am not as active on Groups. For me, it's just personal preference.

Comment on 4 Ways to Seriously Kick Butt on Linkedin

2012-01-05T04:28:21Z

I love this and you are right on all counts. In addition I would add one "don't do / stop doing" to your list: Do not cross-post your Twitter feed to your LinkedIn updates. By all means publish your Twitter handle in your LinkedIn profile, but keep the streams separate for those who follow or connect with you on both services.

Comment on 4 Ways to Seriously Kick Butt on Linkedin

2012-01-05T04:16:45Z

Great Post, i was not using status update feature of LinkedIn, will start using that... i am active on LinkedIn groups but never used question / answer section...Do you recommend Q&A over groups?

Comment on 4 Ways to Seriously Kick Butt on Linkedin

2012-01-05T03:50:19Z

#1 ok - yes update your profile as required such a a change in job, winning an award, etc.
#2 - no - this is not Facebook. LinkedIn is business networking. Provide updates only business career related not what you did on your vacation
#3 - yes - good to answer questions as long as you have expertise in the subject and provide earnest answers
#4 - WRONG - never write an unsoliceted recommendation. It sounds like a nice idea but its not a good practice. Do recommendaions only upon request. JGH

Comment on PgMP: The next big differentiator? My certification experience.

2011-11-11T04:09:49Z

Hi Erika,
First let me congratulate you on the YouTube series. I have listened to it and I know it can bring value to anyone. Second I wanted your advice relating to PgMP. I am taking the test in a couple of weeks. I read the STD a few times, I am answering questions from the two main books out there and I am trying really hard (and yes English is not my first language, lucky me). Yes I still feel stressed and not yet ready.. Currently I have prepared a few mind maps for the ITTO because I know I would need to know them... could you give me your 2 cents?
Again I think you are a perfect example of excellence and professionalism. I congratulate you for all of your achievements.

Thanks,
David - NYC

Comment on Training for my first marathon

2011-09-21T00:47:40Z

As ususual, you inspire me. Interestingly, I have come to the same conclusions and lessons learned as what you've posted. Racing "season" is here now that the weather is cooling down. I'll be following your blog and will let you know how I do as well. Our next run is a 5k here in Murphy, TX this weekend. I'm actively training for a 10k.