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The Dangers of Finger-Wagging

by Lonnie Pacelli

Where finger-waggers cross the line is not in their passion for certain views, but in how they treat those with different views. Here are seven dangers of finger-wagging, and how it can affect business.

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Is Your PMO Too Passive?

by Andy Jordan

PMOs have become more focused on driving value for their organizations, but some need to do more. They are too passive when it comes to the strategic planning activities that lead to the objectives that define the value that must be delivered.

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Understanding Culture and DE&I in Project Management

by Megan Speight, John Jones, Denise Baker, PMP, DASM, Matheus Frederico Rosa Rocha
January 28, 2025 | 62:07 | Views: 7,052 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.40 / 5

Join us for the inaugural In My Shoes: Community Perspectives Webinar Series webinar where we provide a platform for underrepresented or lesser-discussed perspectives in project management, with a focus on Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), PMI's evolving future (PMI:Next), and PMI's cultural shifts. This series aims to spark open dialogue, promote inclusivity, and share real-world insights from professionals’ personal journeys in the project management space.

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Learning to Use AI

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Although AI is a powerful new technology, there will likely be missteps as we learn to use it. Technology users have been lulled into expectations that software will deliver results with minimal effor ...









3 Career Development Priorities to Master

by Michael Wood

It is essential to pursue a career development path that not only enhances your technical skills, but also sharpens your strategic thinking and leadership abilities. Make project management, business analysis and AI three of your priorities.


Dealing with Career Disappointment

by Andy Jordan

Career progression is rarely a smooth path. How you deal with the bumps in the road can make all the difference.


PM Career Evolution in the Financial & Public Sectors

by Bruce Garrod

Developing a career in project management within financial services and the public sector requires a strategic approach, continuous skill enhancement, and an understanding of industry-specific challenges.


8 Ways to Build Your Stamina Muscle

by Lonnie Pacelli

PMs with an abundance of stamina exhibit little to no wasted energy on sideshows or non-essential activities. They don’t just operate through brute force. What are some things you can do to exercise and build your stamina muscle?


Is Project Management a Career? Should It Be?

by Mark Mullaly, Ph.D., PMP

Depending on your perspective, project management is a calling. It can also be a point of departure. An intermission. An accidental interregnum. A stop on the way to somewhere else. For some, it’s something to be avoided. Is it a career?


Please Learn and Understand AI

by Andy Jordan

Just like in any other aspect of life, AI is rapidly becoming mainstream in project management. Sometimes, too rapidly. Do you truly understand the capabilities, limitations and implications of the tools at your disposal?


The Exciting Career Evolution for Project Managers

by Bruce Garrod

An evolving career in project management offers a wealth of opportunities for growth, learning and impact. Starting as a new graduate or PM in entry-level roles, professionals can progress to senior positions by cultivating key skills and embracing continuous development.


Knowledge Management in Agile Projects in the GenAI Era

by Devendra Singh Parmar

The integration of AI into agile project management practices enhances project knowledge management. But dangers like data privacy and system complexity raise moral questions that must be addressed.


Harnessing the Power of Introverts: Valuing Quiet Strength for Project Success

by David Davis, Lynda Carter
February 12, 2025 | 60:55 | Views: 1,251 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.14 / 5

This presentation will explore how project managers can harness the power of introverts by understanding their communication preferences, work styles, and strengths. We will discuss strategies to create a balanced team dynamic that values the quiet strength of introverts, fostering an inclusive environment where both introverted and extroverted team members can thrive. Attendees will learn how to tailor leadership approaches to maximize the contributions of introverts, promote collaboration, and enhance overall project success.


Are You Too Soft?

by Neal Whitten
February 05, 2025 | 59:29 | Views: 1,374 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.85 / 5

Most project managers—most leaders—are not consistently willing to make the tough and unpopular project-related decisions, even though their instincts warn them that they are not taking the most effective action. Witness examples of project manager actions (or inactions) that are indicative of too-soft behavior.


Project HEADWAY: Failure To Launch

by Mark Mullaly, Ph.D., PMP
January 30, 2025 | 62:26 | Views: 538 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.57 / 5

This webinar explores the challenges of launching, and in particular the difficulties that are faced—practically, emotionally and especially politically—when launch isn’t possible. If you’ve ever struggled to meet your deadline (and who amongst us hasn’t?) or you fear the consequences of what will happen when you don’t in the future, this is a webinar that you won’t want to miss.


Sponsorship 101 - English

by HENRI-JEAN BONNIS
January 30, 2025 | 61:40 | Views: 374 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.84 / 5

We will discuss the environment of the role of a sponsor, their roles and responsibilities in ensuring the success of a project, as well as the difference between their role and that of the project manager.



Empower Student Success: PMI Resources and Tools

by Wanda Curlee
January 24, 2025 | 29:26 | Views: 939 | PDUs: | Rating: 4.80 / 5

The webinar provides an overview of PMI resources, free and paid, for university students, academic institutions, academics and researchers.


Inspiring Excellence: A Conversation with Taopheek Babayeju, PMI Eric Jenett Person of the Year

by Emily Weeks, Taopheek Babayeju, Cinzia Pellegrino
January 22, 2025 | 37:53 | Views: 1,406 | PDUs: | Rating: 4.36 / 5

Join us for an interview with Taopheek Babayeju, MBA, PfMP, DASM, DASSM, the recipient of the 2024 PMI Eric Jenett Person of the Year Award. This webinar celebrates his contributions to the project management profession, highlighting his leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing project management globally.


Communication Techniques to Support the Project Manager

by Wheeler da Silva
January 15, 2025 | 61:58 | Views: 7,210 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.42 / 5

Effective communication is a critical skill for project managers, enabling them to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure project success. This presentation explores key communication techniques that can significantly enhance a project manager's ability to convey information, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration within the team.


Harnessing the Power of Introverts: Valuing Quiet Strength for Project Success

PREMIUM presentation
by David Davis, Lynda Carter

This presentation will explore how project managers can harness the power of introverts by understanding their communication preferences, work styles, and strengths. We will discuss strategies to create a balanced team dynamic that values the quiet strength of introverts, fostering an inclusive environment where both introverted and extroverted team members can thrive. Attendees will learn how to tailor leadership approaches to maximize the contributions of introverts, promote collaboration, and enhance overall project success.


Sponsorship 101 - English

PREMIUM presentation
by HENRI-JEAN BONNIS

We will discuss the environment of the role of a sponsor, their roles and responsibilities in ensuring the success of a project, as well as the difference between their role and that of the project manager.




Project HEADWAY: Failure To Launch

PREMIUM presentation
by Mark Mullaly, Ph.D., PMP

This webinar explores the challenges of launching, and in particular the difficulties that are faced—practically, emotionally and especially politically—when launch isn’t possible. If you’ve ever struggled to meet your deadline (and who amongst us hasn’t?) or you fear the consequences of what will happen when you don’t in the future, this is a webinar that you won’t want to miss.


Communication Techniques to Support the Project Manager

PREMIUM presentation
by Wheeler da Silva

Effective communication is a critical skill for project managers, enabling them to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure project success. This presentation explores key communication techniques that can significantly enhance a project manager's ability to convey information, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration within the team.



Dealing with Difficult People

PREMIUM presentation
by Neal Whitten

We all encounter difficult people in the workplace. We may be that way ourselves from time to time. How effective you are at dealing with difficult people has a direct impact on how successful you become and can affect your job advancement, your relationships, your overall confidence, and even your health.


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