It is part of every project manager’s job to keep up with the emerging trends and the ever changing needs of management. Most clients look at experience as well as how updated one is with the industry.   As a technical project manager, am a passionate seeker of new skills and more knowledge through books, internet and from associates. I usually spend most of my free time reading books and magazines about successful managers. In the past year, I read four books on project management which have really helped further my technical knowledge. Recently, I took a short online course on man management and handling of staff. It helped broaden my scope on how to handle a team in project management. In my previous project, I undertook a larger project with a wider scope compared to what I have managed before. Fortunately, I was able to complete the project though it took longer time. It was all successful and I learned a lot from it. In terms of personnel management, timing, budgeting and planning, I gained a lot.