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In theory, a project manager should be able to work on any project no matter what field it belongs to. How applicable is that in real life?

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Date Posted: 2014/08/13
Salauddin Mohammad
by Salauddin Mohammad , Sr. Manager, Software Development , Aspen Technology Inc

In real life companies prefer to hire project managers who have relevent industry experience. There, the project managers from other fields do not get shortlisted.. Though a successful project manager can succeed in managing any type of project, but very rarely I have seen companies choose PMs from other fields..

Mohamed Basem Hemedh
by Mohamed Basem Hemedh , Siren Projects Eastern Region Manager , Nextel Millennium Telecom Manager

I totally agree with Salauddin.

Issues here our companies & envirnoment don't let you to take time for learning more about the fields that requires PM. So you need company to provide you with much support & give you a space for moving & creativity.

Ali Arsalan
by Ali Arsalan , Senior Implementation Consultant , Deyafa Systtems

I think that theory is wrong as one should know the Domain before it can manage things.

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