Being able to lead laterally isn’t simply a "nice to have." It’s a core competency. The ability to influence peers, collaborate across verticals, and align teams outside of your span of control is what separates good project managers from great ones.
How can you create influence without authority? Connecting that creates influence comes from who you know, what you know, and the trust you build. Influence is the result of connecting, not titles.
PMI forecasts a possible global talent gap of up to 30 million project professionals by 2035. Explore the data behind the demand, and what’s at stake if we don’t close the gap.
by Daniel Nicholls, Eleni Papadonikolaki, Paul Chan, Kirk Martitshane, Yan Liu
Newly published PMI-funded research explores talent management strategies in project-oriented organizations, seeking to understand how to leverage the advantages of the data-driven era and digital transformation.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, PMI hosted a webinar featuring distinguished women leaders in project management. Here we continue the conversation with more insights from women leaders and their journeys to success in project management.
A trusted advisor not only provides helpful advice, but recognizes that the receiver has the freedom to decide what to do with it. Want to be more effective as a trusted advisor? Consider these eight tips.
If we assume that we all want our projects to be as successful as possible, we need to take note of what actually drives performance and adapt our behaviors accordingly. A new report offers some insight.
As project managers, we inevitably concentrate on the projects themselves. But we also need to recognize that our team members have their own career ambitions—and a fair number of them are going to look to us for help and support.
The alignment of strategic planning with execution stands as a critical yet often elusive goal. Here we explore how project managers can serve as the pivotal bridge, ensuring that strategic plans are not just visionary documents, but roadmaps to tangible outcomes.
Re-engaging your team after the holiday break is a critical opportunity to set the tone for the year ahead. Use these strategies to build momentum and create a positive environment to welcome the team back.