Projects with Purpose: Project Management for Inclusive, Sustainable Impact

How can project managers drive meaningful change beyond business outcomes? This session shares the story of a multi-year, cross-industry initiative that trained and employed 180 women as welders in a male-dominated industry in India. The PMI Community will be able to see how project management principles—stakeholder engagement, change management, and strategic leadership—were leveraged to break gender barriers, shift workplace culture, and create lasting impact. The idea is to gain insights into designing projects that deliver business success while driving social change - through a practical example.