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A Career of Evolving Culture

by Bruce Garrod July 18, 2018

What’s your definition of organizational culture? This practitioner has asked himself many times as he probes for a defining answer.

A Case for Diversity: The ROI of Inclusion on Project Teams

by PMI June 11, 2020

In The Project Economy, organizations recognize they need teams with a full breadth of perspectives and skills. And that requires true diversity. Read more in this PMI Pulse of the Profession® In-Depth Report.

A Different Approach to Corporate Giving?

by Andy Jordan January 4, 2021

In 2020, a lot of organizations embraced the idea of donating products and services instead of money. Is that a trend that’s going to continue?

A Green PM Primer

by Andrew Makar, PMP August 8, 2012

The project management domain is full of evolving terminology and buzzwords. Just as we get comfortable with the latest acronyms, new vernacular emerges. One writer called on a colleague to learn more about being a Green PM and pursuing sustainability in project management.

A Higher Plane: Tapping Into Team members’ Spiritual Intelligence

by Steve Hendershot February 14, 2013

Spiritual intelligence is considered by some as an essential component of both personal and professional development. This article discusses how project managers can tap into team members' spiritual intelligence to create close ties to the project and improve creativity, motivation and performance. It explains the concept of spiritual intelligence and details how it is related to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs. It shows how organizations that use bottom-of-the-pyramid motivational levers run the risk of inadvertently keeping their employees at the wrong end of the motivational spectrum. The article then explores how spiritually intelligent team members identify with and feel engaged by the broader mission of their organization. It overviews Danah Zohar's book SQ: Spiritual Intelligence, the Ultimate Intelligence and explains how negative drivers such as fear, greed, anger, etc., often lead to destructive behavior, while project managers who lead according to spiritual intelligence result in more positive behaviors. The article concludes by listing do's and don'ts when tapping into teams' collective spiritual intelligence. Accompanying the article is a sidebar listing the 12 indicators of spiritual development.

A New Era in Corporate Philanthropy?

by Andy Jordan December 26, 2024

As the world continues to advance at a rapid rate, is it time to rethink how organizations support philanthropic causes?

A New Normal for Women in the Workforce: How Can You Make an Impact?

by Yasmina Khelifi March 2, 2022

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.

A Wild Ride: IT Projects for Endangered Species

by Sandra Swanson November 19, 2015

IT projects that aim to protect at-risk species must navigate the world's most unpredictable terrain—and sidestep potential pitfalls.

Abu Dhabi UAE Looks to a Sustainable Future

by Sandra A. Swanson October 31, 2008

One of the world's biggest oil powers looks to sustainability to secure its future.

Accessibility Is the Law...How Can Project Managers Respond?

by Pina D'Intino October 21, 2019

Legislation across the globe is mandating that public and private sector businesses include accessibility requirements in their environments, including digital channels and platforms. How do your efforts measure up?

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