Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
Oct 05, 2019 3:47 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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PMI has been working on this initiative for a while now. They did consult with a group of community / PMI experts through the way and inspected / adapted based on feedback as they saw fit.
Kiron and I were part of this group and regardless how I personally feel about this new logo and re-brand, I have to say, PMI did put lots of thought and effort in this re-branding and took a very interesting approach. I can elaborate a lot more about what each symbol means and so on but will leave it for Heather / PMI to do so via their post on Monday morning. You will notice that every chapter will have a different symbol now and each symbol has a meaning.
I agree - I was part of the consultation group too, and there was a lot of thought that went into the process. Regardless of my views on the logo, there have been months of thought gone into this rebrand and the launch. Saving Changes...
Justus NScrum Master| BCBSTXArlington, Tx, United States
The logo could have stayed, but, i'm ok with the new look and feel. Saving Changes...
Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
I actually didn't notice. When I first saw the change here, I first thought (as some others have mentioned) that the page hadn't loaded correctly. PMI.org gave me the same impression. I guess it's because there are so many changes to images, styles, and fonts, but everything is in the same place. Normally when I see a visual change this dramatic, there's been some sort of holistic re-design that involves formatting changes.
I've been on the other side of web pages enough to know that I'm just a typical user who's feeling uncomfortable because someone moved my cheese. I'll get used to it soon enough. Saving Changes...
Joseph Marks LagerstromSr. Project Manager| Northhighland ConsultingGresham, Or, United States
I'm disappointed in the change of logo. Brand recognition is an extremely valuable asset to PMI and to members and certificate-holders. There must be a massive value add to justify changing a logo so radically. Saving Changes...
Some of the comments on his post are unfortunate - we all have opinions but as many of you have found out, the initial reaction to something new is not representative of the long term impact.
I agree, some of the comments are unfortunate on this link. However, I posted some info on my LinkedIn and most of the feedback I got was very positive, it created a positive vibe. Here is the link:
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 07, 2019 5:01 AM
Replying to Julie Ann Jones
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Change is a challenge, negative or positive, however, which of us does not embrace and thrive on new challenges. I must confess I did initially re-load my page upon seeing the new logo, however, it is fresh and modern, I like this new look. Kiron, Rami, I second Mayte comments, thank you.
Thank you Julie, much appreciated. Saving Changes...
Yousaf KhanPM Consultant| City of TorontoToronto, Ontario, Canada
PMI is undergoing significant changes, as we have witnessed in the recent past with their acquisition of DaD and FLEX. The entire organization is positioning itself to be more agile in its strategy and responsive to the industry as a whole. They are using the symbols to reflect core values such as Collaboration, Determination, Change, Innovation, Teamwork etc. Despite mixed reviews on the branding refresh, I think the thought leadership behind the changes is more significant and will be the foundation of the future of the project management profession. Saving Changes...
It can only be positive as it gives a new look and feel to the PMI brand. The previous branding was more reminiscent of a Government Institute rather than a professional representative global body for project managers. The new brand also appeals to a greater audience and seems to be taking some inspiration from social media logos and Internet search engines branding. Hopefully this is the beginning of a new journey for Project Management Institute and the people that it represents. Saving Changes...
My final words on the brand are, while you may not appreciate it in digital format, when you see it in physical format (e.g. posters, apparel), it is modern & striking.
While I wasn't initially thrilled, I'm a fan, and thanks to Kimberly Whitby, I will proudly wear the branded hoodie!
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1 reply by Mayte Mata Sivera
Oct 07, 2019 1:47 PM
Mayte Mata Sivera
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Good point Kiron! Maybe is because we are here we are more engaged with the new logo!
My final words on the brand are, while you may not appreciate it in digital format, when you see it in physical format (e.g. posters, apparel), it is modern & striking.
While I wasn't initially thrilled, I'm a fan, and thanks to Kimberly Whitby, I will proudly wear the branded hoodie!
Good point Kiron! Maybe is because we are here we are more engaged with the new logo! Saving Changes...
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