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Technology is helping project teams make a positive social impact—an accelerator for addressing everything from the effects of climate change to gender equality. Guests discuss how they’re using tech in two projects: One helps adolescent girls develop skills in STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts and math—to create future tech leaders and build a more inclusive sector. The other project pairs tech tools with Indigenous knowledge to ensure local communities can more safely travel across Canada’s arctic region.Key themes[01:21] How UNICEF is preparing girls for futures in tech[06:39] Using tech tools to gather feedback from stakeholders across the globe[09:10] Measuring the Game Changers Coalition’s direct and indirect social impact[14:26] Using tech in your project? Ensure it’s making a real difference[16:14] Pairing tech with Indigenous knowledge: How SmartICE works with communities to measure sea ice thickness[21:41] Engaging with stakeholders to create customer-centric project processes[23:14] Embracing continuous improvement to develop better tech and training practices[27:16] How project managers can focus on the social impacts of any project—no matter the sector

Building sustainable infrastructure doesn’t just protect people and the planet—it boosts the bottom line. Project teams must deliver assets that can withstand the extreme effects of climate change. Guests discuss the growing focus on climate-resilient infrastructure, how to manage stakeholders across project partners and communities, and which skills project professionals need to lead these initiatives. Plus, an in-depth discussion about a major infrastructure overhaul program in Peru, with projects focused on climate resilience and delivering long-term value.Key themes[02:28] Climate change’s systemic effects on infrastructure—and why that’s a challenge for project professionals [07:49] Must-haves for climate resilience projects: Curiosity, communication skills and community engagement [13:49] What trends are next in climate-resilient infrastructure[17:29] The growing momentum for climate-resilient infrastructure[19:53] How Peru is rebuilding after 2017 El Niño, creating climate-resilient infrastructure, education and health centers[25:39] Future-proofing Peru’s reconstruction program through knowledge transfer

Navigating change is nothing new for project professionals. And this year is no different. How can being flexible and resilient help them seize job opportunities—and deliver value for organizations? Guests in this roundtable discussion talk about sector-specific job trends, the must-have skills needed to navigate challenges and how AI is changing project management now and in the years ahead.Key themes[01:30] Job opportunities for project professionals in IT, renewable energy and construction[07:13] Top challenges project professionals might face for the rest of this year[11:18] Market knowledge, influence, and leadership skills: The must-haves for today’s project professionals[14:27] AI’s effect on project management[18:32] What trends are creating a buzz for project professionals in 2024 and beyond