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Should PMI consider vertical integration by partnering with or acquiring companies that offer complementary tools or services?

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Eduard Hernandez
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Product Operations Program Manager Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
PMI's recent horizontal integrations, including the acquisitions of Disciplined Agile and Agile Alliance, have expanded its reach in the project management ecosystem by incorporating agile methodologies and frameworks.

However, one could think of vertical integration (e.g. acquiring or partnering with project management software providers, training platforms, or consulting firms) to allow PMI to strengthen its value chain, enhance service delivery, and offer end-to-end solutions for project management professionals. Do you think that this approach would further solidify PMI's position in the industry?
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Eduard -

I'd argue PMI has already overstepped its original boundaries by directly competing in the PM training space. Further such integration would not be an appropriate move for what is supposed to be an agnostic association.

Kiron
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2 replies by Eric Simms and Rami Kaibni
Jan 28, 2025 11:26 AM
Eric Simms
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Agreed. I've encountered many who see project management certification as just a money grab, and further integrations by PMI would only strengthen this opinion.
Jan 28, 2025 12:27 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Eduard, I totally agree with Kiron's point of view. Spot on!
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Eric Simms Senior Program Manager Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Jan 28, 2025 11:17 AM
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Eduard -

I'd argue PMI has already overstepped its original boundaries by directly competing in the PM training space. Further such integration would not be an appropriate move for what is supposed to be an agnostic association.

Kiron
Agreed. I've encountered many who see project management certification as just a money grab, and further integrations by PMI would only strengthen this opinion.
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jan 28, 2025 11:17 AM
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Eduard -

I'd argue PMI has already overstepped its original boundaries by directly competing in the PM training space. Further such integration would not be an appropriate move for what is supposed to be an agnostic association.

Kiron
Eduard, I totally agree with Kiron's point of view. Spot on!
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Eduard Hernandez
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Product Operations Program Manager Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Thanks all for your comments, I agree with the points of view expressed thus far. I look forward to learning the opinions of more peers.

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