What's the Next Step in Your Project Management Career? (Ikigai)

The video challenges the notion of a single next step in a project management career, emphasizing the variety of options available. It encourages self-assessment through questions to identify suitable career paths and introduces the concept of Ikigai, which combines passion, mission, vocation, and profession. The video provides examples of diverse career paths and stresses the importance of taking practical steps towards career goals.

What is the main idea behind questioning the 'next step' in a career?

• There is only one correct next step.

• The next step is predetermined.

• There are multiple possible next steps.

• The next step is irrelevant.

Which question is crucial for determining the right career path?

• What is the most popular career?

• What do I enjoy doing?

• What are my weaknesses?

• What is the highest paying job?

What does the concept of 'ikigai' emphasize?

• Focusing solely on financial gain.

• Balancing passion, skill, pay, and societal need.

• Prioritizing societal needs over personal interests.

• Avoiding any form of work.

What can lead to a feeling of emptiness in a job?

• The world not needing your work.

• Not getting paid for your work.

• Not being good at what you do.

• Doing something you love.

Which of the following is a non-traditional career path for project managers?

• Becoming a program manager.

• Starting a business.

• Moving to a different industry.

• Becoming a project director.

What is a key advantage of project management skills?

• They are only useful for managers.

• They are only useful in one industry.

• They are highly transferable.

• They are not practical.

What should project managers consider when planning their career move?

• Taking practical steps in the right direction.

• Ignoring advice from others.

• Avoiding any changes.

• Focusing only on salary.