How to Make the Most Out of IPM Day
Michael R. Wood is a Business Process Improvement & IT Strategist Independent Consultant. He is creator of the business process-improvement methodology called HELIX and founder of The Natural Intelligence Group, a strategy, process improvement and technology consulting company. He is also a CPA, has served as an Adjunct Professor in Pepperdine's Management MBA program, an Associate Professor at California Lutheran University, and on the boards of numerous professional organizations. Mr. Wood is a sought after presenter of HELIX workshops and seminars in both the U.S. and Europe.
International Project Management Day, which is celebrated on the first Thursday of November, is an important opportunity for organizations to recognize and showcase the contributions and value that project managers, project teams, and project management offices make to the organizations they serve.
However, for some, the significance of IPM Day is unclear or even unknown. So many PMs don’t take time to engage and learn from this day of celebrating the profession.
With that in mind, I thought it would be worth exploring why PM professionals and organizational leadership should carve out some time to give voice to this very special day.
For IPM Day to gain steam within the organization, it is up to leadership to make it happen. A rational and cogent case should be made to senior management as to why recognizing and supporting IPM Day has value to the organization. Project management leadership should not be surprised if senior management has no idea the day even exists, so the pitch needs to be on point and easy for them to digest.
Here are some key benefits that should be considered when making the IPM Day case to senior management:
- Enhanced project visibility: Celebrating IPM Day raises awareness about the critical role of project management within the organization. This increased visibility fosters appreciation for project managers’ contributions …
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