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Article Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Education 1 May 2021

PM Network

The Future of Learning

By Fister Gale, Sarah, More than 1 billion children in at least 185 countries were impacted by school closures related to the global pandemic last year, according to the World Economic Forum. For many, a shift toonline…

Article Career Development, Talent Management, Resource Management, Education 1 April 2020

Project Management Journal

Priming the Project Talent Pipeline

By Borg, Jessica | Scott-Young, Christina M. Undergraduate education is emerging as a direct pathway into the previously deemed 'accidental profession' of project management. We introduce the concept of graduate work readiness and explore…

Article Education 1 October 2019

PM Network

Swat Valley Project

The project required complete secrecy. Not even its name or location could be disclosed, for security reasons. And although it was announced with great fanfare by actress and activist Angelina Jolie…

Article Innovation, Education 1 October 2019

PM Network

Khan Academy

Education, like much else in the 21st century, was due for an upgrade. Many of the main models rely on a one-size-fits-all approach that dates back to the 1800s. Salman Khan's project took advantage…

Article PMO, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Telecommunications, Education 1 October 2018

PM Network

A Sharper Vision

By Fister Gale, Sarah The 2018 PMO of the Year Award finalists prove that all organizations—in all sectors—can benefit from a more strategic focus. One finalist is an Australian telecommunications giant. Another offers…

Article Innovation, Complexity, Education 1 September 2017

PM Network

Schools of Thought

By Jones, Tegan Tomorrow's workforce is developing today. But many students are still learning in yesterday's classrooms. As disruption and innovation reshape entire industries, educators around the world are…

Article Education 1 August 2015

Project Management Journal

Success, learning, and risk

By Gemünden, Hans Georg This issue of Project Management Journal® offers insightful views on three major intertwined themes: success, learning, and risk. The first article proposes a new conceptualization of success…

Article Career Development, Education 1 July 2015

PM Network

Back to school

By Burba, Donovan Jobs that require a master’s degree are expected to increase by 24 percent between 2010 and 2020, according to a report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. This…

Conference Paper Benefits Realization, Education, Government 26 October 2014

Beyond project success: Benefits realization opportunities and challenges

By Houston Jr., Clemith J. This paper explores current challenges and opportunities in implementing and managing a benefits realization program and methodologies and metrics, and identifies some unique sector-specific…