Olubunmi Akinyemi has worked as a Project Manager in one capacity or
another for his entire career. He has worked as a business consultant
and analyst, formed his own business dealing in IT personnel and
support, and in 2012, he founded Jungle Fitness in Atlanta. Throughout
his career, he has done these three essential things to be successful as
a Project Manager and the owner of a business:
- Embrace change. All projects that Olubunmi Akinyemi commonly oversees as a business owner, from marketing initiatives to additional training for employees, have a degree of uncertainty. Instead of resisting change and delaying the inevitable, good Project Managers embrace it and do their best to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Get PMP Certified. Olubunmi Akinyemi eschewed this certification because he was busy running his business. But for new Project Managers, getting a PMP Certification can be a great way to advance your career.
- Be kind, honest, and have a sense of humor. At its heart, Project Management is all about developing and maintaining relationships. No one can push any kind of company project from beginning to end without help. You’ll need to nurture healthy relationships the same way that everyone ever has, with kindness, honesty, and a few well-timed jokes. You’d be surprised how much a few jokes can ingratiate your teammates to you.
