Projectified Folgen

Project leaders make decisions on a nearly non-stop basis. But they also have access to a wealth of information that can help them make the right call. We discuss this with:Reuben Oshomah, PMP, regional director, West Africa, Avanti Communications, Lagos: He talks through what kinds of information project leaders should consult, and the role team members and stakeholders play in making smart decisions.Ramyajit Dasgupta, PMP, global analytics manager, Concentrix, Kolkata: He discusses the role of big data and analytics in decision-making and how to take the first steps in building a data-driven culture. Key themes[01:42] Why understanding the project objective can fuel better decisions  [02:51] Gathering data: Lessons learned, risk registers and team members[08:17] Using big data, analytics, AI to take the guesswork out of decisions

Women have faced an uphill battle in the workplace, especially during the pandemic. But they continue to make strides with game-changing projects across sectors and around the globe. We discuss the state of the state for women project leaders with:Nontobeko Mathenjwa, project manager at South African National Roads Agency, Johannesburg: Mathenjwa discusses the challenges she faced early in her career as a project leader in construction, what changes she’d like to see and her advice to women in the early stages of their project careers.Lorraine Ong, PMP, assistant director, advanced cybersecurity capabilities at Government Technology Agency of Singapore: Ong discusses how she’s seen the gender gap improve in IT, how COVID-19 has affected women leaders in her sector, and how professional organizations can help support women—and help them further their careers.Key themes[00:54] Organizations with women leaders perform better, research shows[01:52] Leadership lessons: Know yourself and build relationships[04:28] Women gaining traction in construction[10:16] The pandemic’s impact on women project leaders in IT[11:20] How mentors, professional organizations can support women—and boost their careers

Even with disruption and economic uncertainty, the job market for project talent is booming—and it doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. We discuss the changing world of work and career opportunities for project professionals with: Elton Soares, PMP, electrical engineer and project manager at General Electric, Florianópolis, Brazil: Soares discusses the rise of people-centric leaders, the increase in digital transformation and the growth in the energy sector.Malong Dong, PMP, director of the program management office at Westpac Group, Sydney: Dong discusses how the skills shortage is leading to opportunities for project professionals and the must-have skills they’ll need in 2022. Key themes[00:56] The increasing demand for project talent in 2022—and beyond[02:08] The rise of people-centric project leaders[03:43] Developing skills to lead digital transformation projects[07:21] New project possibilities in the energy sector [09:09] What the skills shortage could mean for project leaders[13:33] Leadership skills for the hybrid work environment