Social network for Project managers – PPMNG
Posted by AnaI’m a member of numerous groups about project and product management on LinkedIn and Facebook that keep me updated about what’s new and what’s hot.
While surfing, I came across social networks for anthropologists, book lovers, music fans, communities for designers and artists…. but nothing for project managers. I was thinking that maybe this community is too small? Or probably nobody have ever thought about creating a social network for project managers?
And then, last week, I found Professional Project Managers Networking Group (PPMNG), created on the Ning platform. It seems quite promising.
In general, the idea is to create a place where the project managers will meet and exchange experiences.
The number of members is getting bigger on daily basis (5014 as of today). What has drawn my attention was the forum where discussions about project management tools, PM trainings and certifications took place, in which I immediately joined.
You may also look at the search engine (custom Google, it gives results from Google organic search, something like this), the videos, jobs openings, events list etc. If you are interested in specific PM areas, check out the Groups about Agile PM, Software PM and few more, but unfortunately they are still not very active.
I personally find it not structured very well, too much information which is sometimes confusing. It needs to worked a bit on the design and the final touch, but I think it is very useful and informative.
However, thanks to Miles for creating this network. Hope it will become widely known and add significant value in the PM world.
What do you think? Will it stay alive long enough to be THE place to find all project managers and exchange experiences? What are other good uses from this network?
Do you know any other social network of professional Project Managers?
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Elizabeth says:
There are other groups. The International Community for Project Managers has been going for ages (http://theicpm.com) and Gantthead also has a thriving forum and community group. Many professional bodies also have their own networking groups like PMI and the British Computer Society.
There is stuff out there if you look hard enough! Try a few communities until you find one that suits you.
Tom Sheives says:
Also, http://www.pmforum.org is a good place for international news and happening in project management.
Ana Kacarska says:
@Elizabeth: Thanks for the info. I know the ICPM and seems quite promising.
@Tom: Very good resource. Thank you very much.
Petteri Puurunen says:
Hi,
thank you for good links. A good place to meet real project professionals – in IPMA’s world conference summer 2009 in Finland.
Please check event website http://www.refresh09.com.
BR, Petteri
Alex says:
Just discovered this project management social network – Ning is a great thing! I think it’s a very promising alternative to LinkedIn since it’s specific and you can interact with other users much better. It even has a photos section with some PM comics.
Alex
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Piotr Gorecki says:
Please check also WBSmates http://www.wbsmates.com – project-oriented social network for project communities.
BR, Piotr