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Author: Michael Shick

Dr. Michael Shick is the founder of ROSEMET, bringing a wealth of experience in military leadership, academia, and project management. A retired senior military officer and combat-wounded veteran, Dr. Shick embodies resilience, discipline, and a commitment to excellence. His military career has instilled values that he carries into his academic and professional pursuits. Dr. Shick holds a Doctorate in Business from Creighton University and serves as an Assistant Professor of Project Management at Western Carolina University. He also earned a Master of Science in Project Management from The George Washington University and holds esteemed certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM), which solidify his authority in project management. Dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations, Dr. Shick is guided by the principles of truth, goodness, and beauty. His mission is to inspire and mentor others toward achieving project excellence, making him a respected figure and a source of inspiration in the field of project management.

A How to Guide on Initiating a Project

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A How to Guide on Initiating a Project By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager or team member tired of projects that get out of control, consume resources, and seem to go far beyond their original scope?  Imagine initiating a project so effectively that it stays on track and aligns perfectly […]

Unveiling the Project Lifecycle Models: The Basics

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Unveiling the Project Lifecycle Models: The Basics By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you navigating the complex waters of project management, feeling the push and pull of deadlines, budgets, and expectations? You’re not alone. Every project manager, whether new or old, knows that steering a project to success is no small feat. Imagine harnessing […]

How to Create an Effective Probability and Impact Matrix

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How to Create an Effective Probability and Impact Matrix By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you overwhelmed with the nuances of risk management in your project? Have you ever felt like some tools only add to the complexity? There’s a balance between being thorough and being overly complicated. Every project manager and project […]

Qualitative vs Quantitative Risk Analysis

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Qualitative vs Quantitative Risk Analysis By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you tired of navigating project management risks, constantly looking for the dangers that could derail your project’s success? When you do identify those concerns, what kind of analysis should be accomplished? Speaking of that, what is the difference between qualitative vs quantitative risk […]

Understanding What is Quantitative Risk Analysis

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Understanding What is Quantitative Risk Analysis By: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM In the dynamic world of projects, risks are omnipresent. Every decision brings along its own set of uncertainties and complicated risks. But imagine if you had a compass, a guide that could anticipate these uncertainties and safely navigate you to your destination. Enter […]

129 Project Management Buzzwords

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129 Project Management Buzzwords By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Whether you have decades of project management experience or you are trying to change career fields without fluency in industry-specific terms, executives and peers are likely to overlook your expertise if you are not familiar with project management buzzwords. It is only when they draw […]

How to Manage Time in Project Management

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How to Manage Time in Project Management By: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Attention all project managers, team leaders, and functional managers! In the dynamic world of project management, the ability to manage time effectively and efficiently is not just an asset but a necessity. Are you constantly battling project delays, resource misallocation, and […]

Transition: Military Service to Project Management

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Transition: Military Service to Project Management By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you among the approximately 250,000 servicemembers separating or retiring from the military this year (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2023)? The transition from military service to civilian life can be pretty daunting; I get it. I have been there twice. You may […]

10 Project Management Certifications for Veterans and Military

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10 Project Management Certifications for Veterans and Military By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you considering separating or retiring from the military but wondering, “What will I do?” I get it. I transitioned from the military twice—first separating as an enlisted member and later retiring as an officer. Regardless of when I did it, […]

Artificial Intelligence in Project Management – Decision Support

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Artificial Intelligence in Project Management – Decision Support By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Project managers encounter numerous challenges in their daily operations, including making prompt and accurate decisions about specific tasks despite limited time frames, likely insufficient amounts of information, and complex data sets. Furthermore, human biases can hinder decision-making, resulting in costly errors, […]