Celebrating International Women’s Day

  Organizational Culture   Social Impact  

Women bring diverse perspectives and problem-solving approaches to every project they are a part of. In PMI’s Women in Project Management 2023 report, research found that 88% of project professionals say having diverse project teams increases value—and may also hold the key to solving an ongoing crisis for organizations.

Despite these benefits, women are still underrepresented in senior roles. In order to accelerate action and support global project success, companies must take steps to create equitable workplaces, such as implementing mentorship programs, leadership training, and supportive policies.

In celebration of Women's History Month and in anticipation of International Women's Day on March 8, ProjectManagement.com is highlighting some of the most celebrated voices in project leadership, sharing the impact and necessity of diversity in leadership and projects.

The Power of Gender Equality in Project Organizations
Project organizations worldwide continue to face a significant gender imbalance, limiting their ability to fully leverage the benefits that diversity offers. Research consistently demonstrates that diverse teams exhibit higher levels of innovation, problem-solving and decision-making than homogenous ones.

According to the PMI Sponsored research, The Influence of Gender Equality on Organizational Performance in …

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