PMI Culture & Diversity Volunteer Hub

At PMI, it’s not just WHAT we do that matters. Our culture and HOW we achieve our goals is just as important.

Our culture is a community-wide agreement of how we collaborate and the mindsets and behaviors we choose.

Culture doesn't happen to you—it happens because of you. It belongs to all of us. Every individual, team or group—including employees, members, volunteers, and certification holders—has a stake in creating and maintaining a culture that recognizes everyone’s contributions and interests.

To drive cultural impact, PMI has established a network of dedicated groups that shape and sustain our culture. Each group plays a unique role in fostering a culture where all voices are valued, and every individual can contribute meaningfully.

The Culture Collaborative is an internal cross-functional team that provides advisory, strategy and subject matter expertise to advance our Culture and Diversity initiatives, ensuring alignment with our purpose and strategy.

The Culture & Diversity Insight Team is a global volunteer team that offers guidance and feedback on best practices, shaping PMI’s efforts to build greater diversity and belonging on global and local levels.

Culture & Diversity Champions are PMI team members serving as go-to resources in their respective departments, actively promoting and embodying our culture and values.

Culture & Diversity Ambassadors are volunteers who serve as key resources for Regional Heads of Community, Chapter Partners and Regional Mentors. They promote PMI Culture to chapters and community segments and share and communicate Culture & Diversity resources and tools.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led groups where employees connect, educate and advocate. They are driven by shared interests and contribute to a more inclusive workplace aligned to PMI Culture.

Affinity Groups are community-driven networks created based on community interest. They serve to connect individuals with shared identities or interests through content and discussions in the Online Community, e.g. Women in Project Management.

Many of our over 300 chapters worldwide have been active in culture and diversity efforts for decades. We are grateful for their steadfast leadership and collaborate with them to amplify their work and provide strategic insight and support. Each year, chapter leaders receive training to deepen their understanding and help them integrate diversity practices into their chapters. This training supports our goal of creating a more inclusive culture where everyone feels they are welcome.

Our Culture Values & Behaviors were co-created by our global community. In 2022 we collaborated with Chapter Board Members, Chapter Members, Global Volunteer Leaders, Employees and the PMI Board of Directors. Through interviews, surveys, creative workshops and deep discussions we created PMI Culture Values and Behaviors that were truly By PMI, For PMI. Our Around the World celebration video shows just a small selection of the people involved in our culture journey. Thank you to everyone who took part! Your creativity, insight and passion are incredible!