Elena Fridman, PMP
PMI Member Since 2006
Personal History
Elena is an experienced project manager with a background in the Information Technology field. She has a Masters degree in E-commerce technology from DePaul University and a Bachelor’s degree from Loyola University. Elena is dedicated to excellence in Project Management profession and passionate about the advancement of the field. She is currently employed as a Portfolio Manager for a leading academic medical center alliance.
Best Project Management advice ever received
A good project manager should motivate and lead the team by example. It is not only about being organized and having ability to take good notes.
Your secret to effective Project Management
Evaluate the level of your involvement in a project based on the situation. In other words, your leadership style should fit the project environment and the project team. Always think of where you can add the most value to the particular project and where your efforts should be concentrated. There is no one predefined way to manage projects, it is really situational.
It is also essential to have a backbone and to know when to push back, to say no and stand for and defend what you believe is right for the project.
Why did you volunteer to serve as a volunteer for PMI Chicagoland?
I am a perpetual student always looking for ways to become better at what I do. Volunteering for the PMI Chicagoland Chapter allows me to network with colleagues and learn from them as well as contribute to the advancement of the Project Management field and share my knowledge, experience and energy with active and potential members of the chapter.
Recommended Reading for Project Managers
Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Leadership by Ken Blanchard
Where do you recharge your batteries?
Enjoying time with my family, relaxing at home, on a day trip or on vacation.
If you could have been a team member on any project, which
would it have been?
2012 Olympic Games Planning
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