{"id":32578,"date":"2015-10-30t16:28:13","date_gmt":"2015-10-30t20:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/?p=32578"},"modified":"2019-07-30t16:00:48","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30t20:00:48","slug":"15-project-controls-linkedin-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/15-project-controls-linkedin-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"15 linkedin groups every project controller should join"},"content":{"rendered":"
the demands and how busy it can get being a project controller can make it difficult to keep up with the constant shifts in industry trends. working in various environments and with numerous project types you might be wondering where you can find the latest news about a specific sector or who\u2019s looking to hire a project controller. this is understandable and social communities like linkedin can help with that. join in on interesting discussions through linkedin groups. to get a glimpse of 15\u00a0popular project controls linkedin groups<\/strong> and communities on linkedin check out the list below.<\/p>\n [aside:<\/span> some of the groups worth joining are private, meaning if you click join you will have to wait for the group\u2019s owner to approve your request, while others are public where any linkedin member can become apart the group.]<\/p>\n created:<\/strong> july 15, 2008 created:<\/strong> december 10, 2008 created:<\/strong> july 5, 2011 created:<\/strong> december 12, 2007 created:<\/strong> october 17, 2007 created:<\/strong> august 13, 2010 created:<\/strong> april 7, 2008 created:<\/strong> july 27, 2008 created:<\/strong> september 28, 2007 created:<\/strong> october 17, 2009 created:<\/strong> october 4, 2009 created:<\/strong> may 19, 2008 created:<\/strong> march 3, 2008 created:<\/strong> may 5, 2008 created:<\/strong> february 19, 2012 whoa, that’s a lot of linkedin groups focused on project management &\u00a0project controls\u00a0– but there are actually a lot more! in case you were wondering, the maximum number of groups linkedin will let you join is 50. these discussion forums can come in handy so don’t hesitate to join and get in on the discussion. don’t only observe, participate and help out other fellow project controllers while you’re at it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n1. #projectcontrols – global network for project controls professionals<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 38,628
\nowner:<\/strong> dustin m.
\nwhy this group is awesome:\u00a0<\/strong>this is an exclusive group for project controls professionals. if you’re in the engineering or construction industry the discussions that happen in this group is meant to inform its members on planning, scheduling, evm, primavera p6 and many more.<\/p>\n2. #projectcontrolsjobs – post a project controls job for free!<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong>\u00a0job board
\nmembers:<\/strong> 12,077
\nowner:<\/strong> dustin massey
\n\u00a0why this group is awesome:\u00a0<\/strong>this is a global group and is opened to those who are looking for a job in project controls. it’s free to post a job and for those looking, you can simply apply for a job you are interested in no matter where it is in the world. focus on this group and specializations include:<\/p>\n\n
3. the guild of project controls (gpc)<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 801
\nowner:<\/strong> theo d’orgee
\nwhy this group is awesome:\u00a0<\/strong>this group offers more than a forum for discussion and networking but it also provides its members with access to career paths, mentoring and 世界杯时间比赛时间
to assist current project controllers or project controllers to be. regardless of the stage you are in in your career, the guild is there to help\u00a0support project controllers find the right path or get advice on project issues.<\/p>\n4. planners & schedulers & project control professional<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 33,742
\nowner:<\/strong> alex wong
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> it’s a one stop shop where you can find experts in this field and learn a thing or two from their own experiences. it’s a group that helps support industry professionals and people who are working towards becoming a project controller and is also a great place to ask questions about planning and scheduling best practices.<\/p>\n5. the project manager network – #1 group for project managers<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 762,479
\nowner:<\/strong> miles jennings
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> it’s the #1 project managers social media group and community on linkedin. this is a great forum if you’re looking for job in project management, or if you just want to join in on the discussions about project management<\/a>, pdu’s, methodologies and many more. some members include project managers, pmo leadership, project consultants, and more.<\/p>\n6. oracle primavera<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 14,278
\nowner:<\/strong> lauren gibson
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> this community is an open forum where you can discuss all things primavera. if you are looking for best practices, advice or news, this group helps you to connect with other oracle professionals. this group is organized by oracle itself.<\/p>\n7. project management professionals pmp<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 53,857
\nowner:<\/strong> assad chaudhry
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> if you are certified or non-certified project management professional who is looking to connect with link-minded individuals, this private group is worth joining.<\/p>\n8. primavera<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 55,651
\nowner:<\/strong> majid farahani
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> if you’re a new user of primavera or an expert, this is an open group. it was create to connect professionals who specialize in oracle’s primavera and those who are just starting off. this group is great to share ideas, bring up for discussion and get some insight on what you want to know about mastering primavera p6<\/a>. if you have questions about primavera p6, this is the place to ask them to get an answer from an expert.<\/p>\n9. project manager community – best group for project management<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group\/job board
\nmembers:<\/strong> 313,957
\nowner:<\/strong> jason westland
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> when you become a member, you will not only be connected to other project management professionals, but get dibs on job openings, training videos and advice on how to successfully management your projects. some topics being discussed in this group are pmi, pmp certification, pmbok pdu, software development, si sigma, pmo<\/a> and much more.<\/p>\n10. oil and gas people<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group\/job board
\nmembers:<\/strong> 406,831
\nowner:<\/strong> kevin forbes
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> working or recruiting for the oil and gas industry? join this group to get the latest on all sectors of this industry – geo-science, drilling, engineering, offshore, health and safety, training and many more.<\/p>\n11. i want to be a pmp\u00ae<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 42,121
\nowner:<\/strong> oliver f. lehmann, m.sc., pmp
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> studying to become a certified project management professional<\/a>? this group is similar to\u00a0a live, global study group where you can get tips on how to best prepare for the examination from experts and credential holders.<\/p>\n12. cost engineering<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 12,535
\nowner:<\/strong> christiaan des bouvrie
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> find professionals who are active in this field and get valuable advice from their experiences. connect with cost engineers, cost analysts, quantity surveyors, cost controllers, schedulers and many more around the globe.<\/p>\n13. linked: energy (energy industry expertise)<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 228,522
\nowner:<\/strong> olivier taupin
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> it’s the self-proclaimed #1 energy group in linkedin and is the place where you can find professionals in the petroleum industry, gas industry, nuclear power industry and many more. start some discussions, get noticed by recruiters or just join to enhance your knowledge of the energy industry.<\/p>\n14. bim experts<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group\/job board
\nmembers:<\/strong> 41,280
\nowner:<\/strong> van woods
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong> not sure where to turn when you need advice on bim? join this group to start discussions with building information modeling<\/a> (bim) experts and learn from their experiences. connect with industry professionals who specialize in bim.<\/p>\n15. humor in project management<\/a><\/h3>\n
\ntype:<\/strong> networking group
\nmembers:<\/strong> 49,111
\nowner:<\/strong> tejas sura (ms, mba, pfmp, pmp)
\nwhy this group is awesome:<\/strong>\u00a0some project managers take themselves too seriously – well not in thie group. in this group,\u00a0you will find the lighter side of this demanding profession. read some fun project experiences from the members of this groups or share your own.<\/p>\n