My discussion is with Harrison Chen. Harrison has extensive project management experience, including roles such as Project Control Officer, Project Leader, Project Manager, and Manager, Project Management Office. For more information about Harrison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisonchenpmp/This leads to the topic of our discussion: the career path for project managers. We talk about how to start a career in project management, the traits of successful project managers, how to differentiate yourself, defining success, and the need for certifications.This is an  episode of the Understanding Projects podcast which consists of a series of  discussions with PM academics and practitioners about the real world aspects of projects and project management. The podcast is based on the text Understanding Project Management - A Practical Guide by Dave  C. Barrett.