PM skills empower youth | Certification travels well | How to talk to AI | Create an innovation culture | July 2024

Catch up on some great content you may have missed in July!

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THE PMI BLOG | Empowering Youth to Tackle Real-World Challenges Using Project Management Skills

Project management is pivotal in addressing global challenges such as climate change and technological disruption, and the profession offers youth opportunities to build skills that can make a difference — in their careers and in the world. Hear from the rising leaders who have been impacted by the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) and its partners. 

THE PMI BLOG | Certified: Meet Matt Austin, PMP

Matt Austin, PMP , has thrived as a leader in diverse industries spanning finance, government, healthcare, marketing and more. His career demonstrates that project management skills, backed by certification, travel well. Now in advertising, Matt shares tips on how to manage projects in creative environments.

THE PMI BLOG | Making Waves: Sustainable Projects Protecting Our Oceans

Projects worldwide are protecting vital ecosystems through innovative solutions. Explore how environmental monitoring and sustainable products are shaping a greener future for our planet.

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THE PMI BLOG | How to Talk to AI: Prompt Engineering

Prompt engineering is fast becoming an essential skill for project managers. Our new course helps you “talk to AI” in ways that can improve your project outcomes. Learn proven prompt formulas, advanced prompting approaches, and how to refine and optimize prompts. Always free for PMI members and only $19 for non-members.

THE PMI BLOG | Better Brainstorming with AI

Game-changing generative AI tools are taking brainstorming to another level, providing opportunities to vastly improve how we do it and the outcomes achieved. Learn how GenAI can elevate your brainstorming efforts.

PROJECTMANAGEMENT.COM | Prompt Engineering Exchange

Check out this new community forum where project management professionals share their best prompts for generating accurate and relevant responses from AI like PMI Infinity and ChatGPT.

PROJECTMANAGEMENT.COM | Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI

AI poses important ethical concerns for businesses that must be addressed at the individual, organization, standardization, regulatory and technical levels. Here are recommendations to meet the challenge.

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PROJECTIFIED PODCAST | How to Create a Culture of Innovation

Two project leaders explore how a strong innovation culture can transform organizations — nurturing a first-mover mindset that encourages teams to discover whole new ways of thinking.

PROJECTIFIED PODCAST | Mentor and Mentee: Learning from One Another

With reciprocal mentoring, mentors and mentees learn from each other. Hear from a senior project manager and a project coordinator on how they've both benefitted from mentoring.

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PMI infinity Learning Series: Managing a Complex Development Project with AI

In this 3-minute episode, PMI Infinity is leveraged for guidance on dealing with tight deadlines, resource constraints, and changing requirements; prioritizing and mitigating risks; and outsourcing development work.

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PMI STANDARDS+ | Sustainable Practices in Project Management

Learn how incorporating sustainable practices into project management can be achieved with sufficient forethought, paving the way for a greener future.

PMI STANDARDS+ | Navigating Cross-Cultural Communication

Explore a case study where breaking cultural barriers was simplified with a customized approach for each country’s leadership team, leading to open communication and more feedback opportunities.

PMI IN THE PRESS

Project Management Trends You Can’t Ignore (People and Projects) PMI’s Karla Mae Eidem, PMP regional managing director of North America, discusses hybrid approaches, the role of AI, and the impact of different work arrangements on project performance.

Top 5 Online Certificates in 2024 (Forbes): Gen Z columnist and contributor Rachel Wells highlights PMI's PMP as the leading certification for project management — and the third most sought-after among all online certifications this year.

This Job Is Always in Demand (CNBC): IBM's Lydia Logan speaks to the importance of project management across industries, citing PMI’s Talent Gap and Global Job Trends reports.