Online Distance Training Case Study

I had the privilege of sitting down and chatting with R.J Bourq, a well-known project manager for Online Distance Training, on his thoughts of being a project manager. Before beginning the interview, I revealed the purpose by sharing the contents of my course, and how this interview relates to innumerable topics covered. He spoke freely about how he never foresaw himself as a project manager, overseeing the companies projects providing insights on how a company can convert its failures to success with proper guidance. He referenced himself as more of the coaching type since his real objective was to become a Track and Field Coach initially. In 2003 he was given the opportunity to carry out this dream, however, after coaching at Southeastern University for three years, his dream decimated. Thus reminding him of how dispensable certain job positions can be. Before, I could ask my first question R.J had already begun to answer it, by voicing why he felt project managers hold a dominant position in the job market. He believes his role as project managers as given him more recognition within his company, due to his skill-set and ability do deliver sound results has he increased the companies success …show more content…
For R.J interviews are anything but invasive, he perceives it as more of an opportunity to share his knowledge and skill set with those who desire to pursue a career in the project management field. My dialogue with R.J. was not only informative but very entertaining. R.J is very knowledge fully of the technology industry; he helped me realize that not all individuals are cut-out to be a project manager. It 's obvious that people that who are- even-tempered, enthusiastic, competent, and excellent delegators make the ideal candidate. I now understand the level of work involved in becoming a successful project manager, along with why it 's crucial for a candidate to retain these