We’ve recently come across ProofHub‘s blog that describes itself as a “niche for tips & tricks, ideas, concepts, innovations and more from the world of project management”. On their Medium site they recently published, “11 twitter accounts you must follow if you are into project management“. We’re spreading the word….
- Lolly Daskal
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/LollyDaskal
No. of followers: 1.19 million
No, she’s not a project manager. But, she’s a life coach, consultant, speaker, columnist, and lot more. Popularly known as the goddess of productivity, her advice on leadership and productivity is something that everyone can benefit from. That list of more than one million followers speaks for itself. And, this is the reason that she’s number one on our list of twitter accounts to follow if you are into project management.
2. Bruce Van Horn
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/BruceVH
No. of followers: 435K
Another name that we can’t ignore when talking about inspirational profiles on Twitter is that of Bruce. Being a coach, speaker and mentor, Bruce’s account has got quotes that will inspire you to do more and become better than what you already are. With an impressive more than 435K followers, Bruce stands number two on our list.
3. PMI
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/PMInstitute
No. of followers: 88.2 K
One of the most recognized names in the world of project management, PMI is the official account of Project Management Institute. With close to 90K followers, this is the best place to be if you want to stay updated on what’s happening in the industry, besides the usual professional development advice for project managers.
4. ProofHub
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/proofhub
No. of followers: 17K
A leading project management tool that continues to impress with every passing day, ProofHub has got something for everyone; be it a manager or a team member. Follow this tool to unearth the new developments in the tool, project management tips, productivity hacks and everything else you will need to become better at what you are doing.
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5. Jim Highsmith
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/jimhighsmith
No. of followers: 9,528
Now this is a treat for all those people interested in Agile. With close to three decades of professional experience in IT industry, Jim has handled the roles of a product manager, project manager, IT manager, a software developer and consultant over these years. The co-author of Agile Manifesto, Jim is also the co-founder of Agile Project Leadership Network and Agile Alliance. So, if you are into agile, you ought to follow the profile is this seasoned campaigner.
6. Susanne Madsen
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/SusanneMadsen
No. of followers: 7,380
An internationally recognized project leadership coach, Susanne has in the past been the brain behind high-profile change programmes of approximately $30 million. Some of the names she worked with include Standard Bank, JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup. With close to 7.5K followers, Susanne is one project management expert you cannot afford to miss on Twitter.
7. Peter Taylor
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/thelazypm
No. of followers: 6, 658
The Lazy PM; no that’s not what Peter is. That’s the name of one of the best-selling books that Peter has written. A well-recognized project management expert, a celebrated author and an authority on the topics of project management and productivity, Peter’s twitter account is filled with posts on project management with a different perspective. Definitely something which you cannot afford to miss!
8. Elizabeth Harrin
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/pm4girls
No. of followers: 9,964
The Director of Otobos Group, and the author of Social Media for Project Managers & Customer-Centric Project Management, Elizabeth became the youngest woman to receive the Fellow of the Association for Project Management designation in 2011. With a following of close to ten thousand, Elizabeth came into the limelight thanks to her highly decorated blog “ A Girl’s Guide to Project Management”, which she started in the year 2006. And, today she is one of the most influential names in the project management circuit, globally.
9. Michael Kaplan
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/mkaplanPMP
No. of followers: 300 K
The first line of his twitter bio says “Project manager on a mission”. And, these words so truly reflect his personality. The founder of SoftPMO is never short of advice when it comes to project management. His book “Project Management Guidebook” is a must have for anyone who is looking to make it big in this industry.
10. Cornelius Fichtner
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/corneliusficht
No. of followers: 11 K
Host of one of the most popular podcasts on project management, Cornelius is a project management with no dearth of experience in the industry. Being a project manager himself, the Swiss Maestro keeps on sharing his words of wisdom on twitter. If you are looking to get first-hand experience on project management, then there cannot be a better place for you to be than Mr. Fichtner’s twitter profile.
11. Seth Godin
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/ThisIsSethsBlog
No. of followers: 554 K
Witty, charismatic, inspiring; no matter what you call it, but the fact of the matter is Seth Godin is one of the smartest brains out there. With 554 K followers, and just one person he’s following, Seth is one name that you simply cannot ignore if you’re looking for advice on forward thinking and cutting-edge business trends. And, why not? After all, the founder of Squidoo is also the author of 15 worldwide bestsellers.
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Quite a list! PMO Advisory offers courses throughout the year designed for project professionals interested in Portfolio (PfMP), Program (PgMP), Project (PMP & CAPM) Risk (PMI-RMP) Management, and Agile (PMI-ACP) certifications.
