Title PMP Exam Notes: Gift! ✅

3 options using logic and PMI principles. ● Mindset: Stay calm, confident, and focused. ● Review flagged questions at the end with a clear head and fresh perspective. Pacing ● Aim for steady focus — about 1.2 minutes per question. ● Use highlighting to mark key words. Ask yourself: ○ Agile, Hybrid, or Predictive? (learn keywords) ○ Which process group: Initiating (IN), Planning (PL), Monitoring & Controlling (M&C), Closing (CLO)? ○ Which knowledge area: Scope, Procurement, Cost, etc.? ● Understand the flow — no need to memorize everything, focus on reasoning. Breaks ● 1st Break (7 mins): ○ Jumping jacks, stretch, washroom, splash cold water, breathe. ○ Keep telling yourself: “You can do this.” ○ Eat a banana, fruit, or peanut butter sandwich for energy. ○ Hydrate lightly; use the washroom before the exam starts. ● 2nd Break (5 mins): ○ Repeat light stretching, jumping jacks, and breathing exercises. Self-Talk: “I’m calm. I’ve got this. I’ve done the work.” Let’s start! 1. Motivation & Personality Leadership Styles and Needs: Theory X/Y/Z -A model explaining why people are motivated at work. -Theory X: Assumes people dislike work and need control, direction, or threats to perform. -Theory Y: Assumes people enjoy work, seek responsibility, and are self-motivated. -Theory Z-long-term job security People work harder when they feel capable, see results from their effort, and are rewarded fairly. -Herzberg: Motivators (intrinsic): Meaningful work makes you happy → achievement, growth, recognition Hygiene (extrinsic): Salary, benefits, and work conditions stop unhappiness, but don’t motivate. (“I have to do it”) -Daniel Pink: True motivation comes from Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose Money or rewards don’t motivate for creative or meaningful work -MBTI / DISC – Personality Assessment Tools Tools used to understand how people think, behave, communicate, and fit into teams or leadership roles. -MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator): 1. Extraversion (E) vs Introversion (I) ● Extraversion (E): Energized by people, activity, and talking things out. ● Introversion (I): Energized by alone time, reflection, and thinking before speaking. 2. Sensing (S) vs Intuition (N) ● Sensing (S): Focus on facts, details, and the present moment. Practical, realistic, likes step-by-step instructions.