Project work is a great career for women. Here are three themes to consider as you reflect on how to support and empower the women on your team—and four takeaways to evaluate your organization's efforts for equality.
Over the years, women have improved their status to be treated as equals, both legally and in the actual way they are treated day to day. That slow progress has come through some challenging experiences and lessons learned along the way in the workforce.
How is career advancement for women right now? And what changes can we initiate with our everyday actions if we truly want to improve the situation? Here are some ways project managers and organizations can foster women's equality.
There are opportunities for organizations, employees and volunteer organizations to partner to create much more meaningful change. Here we look at a few different philanthropic trends that are emerging—and consider what organizations can do to be a part of them.
The social fabric that holds us together has faced tremendous pressure this year. But taking the time and effort to give back is one of the best ways to make the world a better place. As a project manager, you have the power to create change—use your power responsibly!
Philanthropy is an important tool for groups to get things done, but project managers and organizations need to approach it in the right way. Here are three key guidelines to follow, along with some do's and don'ts.
After nearly two years of a pandemic, workers are being more selective in where and how they work. Simultaneously, many employers are preparing to move workers “back to the office.” Be prepared to make the best of adapting to these new pressures.
Organizational success depends upon cultural understanding. This is particularly true for project managers, who are the epitome of organizational players who need to exercise influence while possessing limited authority.
Rituals help employees develop a sense of belonging to the team. But organizational culture is steeped in tacit knowledge, the unwritten and unspoken rules. How can you grasp these rituals if you are new to the project or team?
Managing by financial measures alone is a recipe for disaster. We need more ways to determine if an organization is successful. Here we address two key challenges to illustrate why focusing on organizational culture matters.