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PMI's 2012 Annual ReportPMI's 2012 Annual Report

Project professionals today must surpass the expectations of the past to help their organizations achieve strategic objectives, even with fewer resources and during times of change.

Our role is to help you accomplish that, and we’ve made great strides. See how PMI enhances value — read our latest annual report. icon infographic pm [958 KB]

A quick way to get smarterA quick way to get smarter

Read an article or watch a video. Pass a quiz. Earn PDUs. Learning is designed to be quick and efficient with PMI® Publication Quizzes.

Special offer through 15 July:  Buy two quizzes, get one free. Now is a great time to fill in your knowledge gaps.

Exclusive series in <em>The Telegraph</em>Exclusive series in The Telegraph

Project and program failure can have serious consequences. High-performing organizations risk 14 times less money than their low-performing counterparts.

Learn how some of the U.K.’s top performers deliver large and complex projects to build competitive advantage. 

Dealing with job remorseDealing with job remorse

Regretting a career move? Don’t plan your escape just yet...

See our latest article in Career Central, a hub full of resources to help you manage your career, find a job or get ahead.

  • PMI's 2012 Annual Report
    2012 Annual Report
  • A quick way to get smarter
    A quick way to get smarter
  • Exclusive series in <em>The Telegraph</em>
    Exclusive series in The Telegraph
  • Dealing with job remorse
    Dealing with job remorse

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Learn more about project management

The Project as a Social System The Project as a Social System: Asia-Pacific Perspectives on Project Management

Researchers are delving into diverse social-, human-, and context-centered phenomena within the project-based environment. This book presents papers that reflect the richness of this developing intellectual area in highlighting how projects interrelate with their social and contextual environments.

Aligning Talent Management to Organizational Strategy How Talent Management Pays Off in Fewer Dollars Risked

It is critical to align talent management to organizational strategy. Project dollars at risk decrease as alignment of talent management to organizational strategy increases.


The Other Lessons LearnedThe Other Lessons Learned

Some issues arise at project closing that are not directly related to the project. Blogger Bernadine Douglas, PMP discusses handling team adjournment, seeking changes to the organization’s processes and preparing reports connected to increases (or decreases) in revenue.

The Other Lessons LearnedView From Above: The Power of Portfolio Management

Project portfolio management can be a powerful tool to ensure an organization’s investments work together effectively and deliver true business results. Portfolio management is about choosing the right projects and programs for the corporate strategy. icon infographic pm [265 KB]