Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Colleagiues, in my country (Mexico), we're seeing more projects in schools, like science fairs and tech clubs. I wonder, how much do you think these early project experiences actually help students understand real-world project management? And, could we do more to show them that project management can be a cool career? Maybe attract some future PM talent? What are your thoughts? Saving Changes...
The fundamentals of project management could be taught starting from middle school onwards once kids have a basic grasp of some of the foundational hard & soft skills which PM practices are based on.
One of our long time community members, Sante Delle-Vergini , has done quite a bit of research into this and might be willing to share some of his findings...
Kiron
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1 reply by Francisco Herrera
Mar 05, 2025 11:49 AM
Francisco Herrera
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Kiron, Thanks for this information. I agree that teaching project management fundamentals at an early age is a good idea. I will try to contact Sante Delle-Vergini to learn more about his research. Regards! Francisco.
Francisco Herrera Great point! Early project experiences like science fairs and tech clubs give students a taste of planning, teamwork, and problem-solving—key skills in project management. To make it more exciting, we could introduce real-world examples, mentors, or even fun challenges. Showing them how PM skills apply in different careers might inspire future PMs!
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1 reply by Francisco Herrera
Mar 05, 2025 9:45 PM
Francisco Herrera
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Yes Pavan, I think that is a very good idea. I agree that early experiences with projects are valuable. Thank you for the information. I think to introduce real world examples and mentors is a great point. Regards! Francisco.
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Mar 04, 2025 3:41 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Francisco -
The fundamentals of project management could be taught starting from middle school onwards once kids have a basic grasp of some of the foundational hard & soft skills which PM practices are based on.
One of our long time community members, Sante Delle-Vergini , has done quite a bit of research into this and might be willing to share some of his findings...
Kiron
Kiron, Thanks for this information. I agree that teaching project management fundamentals at an early age is a good idea. I will try to contact Sante Delle-Vergini to learn more about his research. Regards! Francisco. Saving Changes...
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Mar 04, 2025 5:23 PM
Replying to Pavan Maddi
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Francisco Herrera Great point! Early project experiences like science fairs and tech clubs give students a taste of planning, teamwork, and problem-solving—key skills in project management. To make it more exciting, we could introduce real-world examples, mentors, or even fun challenges. Showing them how PM skills apply in different careers might inspire future PMs!
Yes Pavan, I think that is a very good idea. I agree that early experiences with projects are valuable. Thank you for the information. I think to introduce real world examples and mentors is a great point. Regards! Francisco. Saving Changes...
Hi all, sorry I missed this message as I have been away for some time completing my PhD. Thanks for the mention Kiron Bondale. Indeed, I have published a few journal articles on the topic as part of my PhD studies, both from the perspective of project managers ("Teaching project management to primary school children:
Exploring the perspectives of project practitioners") and teachers ("Exploring the perspectives of Australian primary school teachers on students learning about project management"). A simple Google search will bring up these articles. If any of you are interested in reading them, do let me know what you think. Saving Changes...
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