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The Agile Enterprise. Using Lean Six Sigma practices in Agile - Kanban and Kaizen

Sep 10, 2026 8:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

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This webinar explores how Lean Six Sigma practices can be effectively integrated into agile environments to maximize customer value. Focusing on the Voice of the Customer, the session highlights methods for capturing and integrating customer feedback throughout agile project cycles.

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In My Shoes: The M.O.R.E Leader -Purpose-Led Projects: Delivering More than Just Outcomes

by Megan Speight, Denise Baker, PMP, DASM, Carolyn Evans, Damien Perez, Manosh Majumdar, Simone Hamlett, John Doran

August 18, 2026 | 60:03 | Views: 3,627 | PDUs: 2.00 | Rating: 4.78 / 5

PM's are no longer just project managers. Hear how project professionals are integrating sustainability, equity, and ethical impact in their projects, driving outcomes that matter.

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The Agile Enterprise. Change Management in Agile projects. An Ethical Perspective

by Stelian Roman

August 13, 2026 | 61:21 | Views: 867 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.55 / 5

This webinar explores how agile enterprises can navigate change management challenges while upholding strong ethical principles. Attendees will discover strategies for leading change in agile projects with a focus on transparency, respect, and active stakeholder engagement.

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Ethics Bistro

by Witold Hendrysiak, Juan Posada Toro, Shenila Shahabuddin, Laszlo J. Kremmer MBA, CSPO®, CSM®, PMP®, Stelian ROMAN, Yannick Arekion, Albert Agbemenu, Kannan Ganesan, Tara Leparulo, Ming Yeung

We all tackle ethical dilemmas. Wrong decisions can break careers. Which are the key challenges faced? What are some likely solutions? Where can we find effective tools? Who can apply these and why? Dry, theoretical discussions don't help. Join us for lively, light conversations to learn, share and grow!

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Global Ethics Day: Celebrating What Keeps our Projects Accountable

by PMI October 15, 2025

To mark Global Ethics Day, we’re celebrating with a curation of ProjectManagement.com content that speaks to the heart of ethical project management, created by our community and members of PMI’s Ethics Advisory Team.

Ethics, Trust & Projects: Lessons From a Municipality Sponsor

by Bruce Garrod October 15, 2025

Acting as a project sponsor in a municipal environment means carrying not only technical and managerial risk, but reputational risk. Ethics is not optional in that role; it is central. And the lessons learned apply to all of us.

Organizational Ethics: We Shouldn’t Have to Ask What to Do

by Andy Jordan October 15, 2025

Are companies encouraging the right behaviors? Ethical ways of working should be the norm, but that isn’t always the case. And sometimes, organizations don’t want to know that.

The Next Ethical Frontier: Why AI Can’t Replace Judgment

by Jim Highsmith October 15, 2025

When decisions move from human loops to machine-learning models, the feedback loop breaks. That’s the quiet risk of AI delegation. Not that machines will decide badly—but that humans will forget how to decide at all.

Blueprints for AI That Work: A Project Manager’s Guide to Intelligent Transformation

by Abdur Rehman October 6, 2025

Through the development of an AI tool, this practitioner shares a reflection-driven, experience-backed guide for project managers looking to lead AI initiatives with clarity, ethics, and executional rigor.

Operationalizing a Framework for GenAI Use in Project Management

by Paul Boudreau August 14, 2025

As AI technologies become increasingly integrated into project management practices, organizations must develop a robust ethical framework. It requires aligning AI use with organizational values, regulatory obligations, and standards of fairness.

'Should We?' vs. 'Can We?' – AI Ethics in Project Management

by Mike Donoghue July 16, 2025

Project managers are expected to deliver miracles, which they often do fast and under budget. AI can help with that, but it can also push you into ethically uncomfortable territory if you’re not paying attention.

The Glitch Code: Ethics, Decisions & Longevity as a Project Manager

by Mishirika Scott April 23, 2025

Ethical choices diminish risk, advance positive results, increase trust, determine long term success and build reputations. But there is a glitch in our decision system—self-interest. Thankfully, PMI provides a glitch code to help us navigate ethically sticky situations.

7 Bold Trends Every Modern Project Manager Must Master

by Antonio Nieto January 27, 2025

What steps are you taking to future-proof your career and your projects? Let's dive into seven bold, unconventional trends redefining project management. These will equip PMs for a future shaped by innovation, complexity and opportunity.

Addressing AI Ethics & Compliance Concerns

by Michael Wood September 3, 2024

It is crucial to prioritize ethics and compliance with regulations when implementing AI applications. Several key activities and actions can be added to project plans to ensure that AI projects adhere to ethical standards and regulations.

Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI in Business

by Wojciech Dymowski July 1, 2024

The ethical perspective of artificial intelligence and how to ensure it follows human ethical norms is becoming increasingly important. To address this complex question, we first need to understand our current challenges with AI.

5 Ways to Take Care of Your Team After Layoffs

by Shaara Roman September 21, 2023

When layoffs occur, leaders need to look out for the wellbeing of the people who remain — the “survivors” who might be expected to be grateful but are probably equally stressed and upset. Here are five ways to help them process the turmoil and refocus on the work at hand.

The Impact That Artificial Intelligence Might Have on Project Management Practices

by Harold Kerzner, Ph.D., Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. September 6, 2023

The rapid growth and interest in artificial intelligence by organizations worldwide has created legal headaches for companies on how AI should be used, especially in project management practices. Is a Project Officer for Ethical AI the solution?

Turning Artificial Intelligence Into Ethical Intelligence

by Ian Whittingham, PMP October 19, 2022

As companies increasingly develop and adopt AI technologies to gain competitive advantage, the need to assure absolute trustworthiness in their products and services becomes paramount. What actions are organizations taking to make ethical artificial intelligence a reality?