CANCELED: Project Management for Social Change: Empowering Women, Transforming Industries

This session highlights how project managers can drive social change beyond business goals through a real-world example in India. A multi-year, cross-industry initiative trained and employed 180 women as welders in a male-dominated field. By applying project management principles such as stakeholder engagement, change management, and strategic leadership, the project challenged gender norms, transformed workplace culture, and delivered lasting impact. The session offers practical insights into designing projects that achieve both business success and meaningful societal progress.

This session highlights how project managers can drive social change beyond business goals through a real-world example in India. A multi-year, cross-industry initiative trained and employed 180 women as welders in a male-dominated field. By applying project management principles such as stakeholder engagement, change management, and strategic leadership, the project challenged gender norms, transformed workplace culture, and delivered lasting impact. The session offers practical insights into designing projects that achieve both business success and meaningful societal progress.