Projectified Folgen

What does the 2020 jobs scene look like for project professionals? In the season 3 opener of ProjectifiedTM, we get the scoop from Lindsay Scott, PM Network career columnist and co-founder of Arras People in London, England. She discusses the state of the job market as a potential recession looms and how a strong network and working across sectors can help project professionals in times of economic uncertainty. She also talks people skills— including a new focus on empathy and mental health among project leaders.   David Paré, PMP, CTO for healthcare business at DXC Technology in Perth, Australia, discusses how AI will change work. He also offers tips for using champions to sell tech projects.   Key themes: [02:51] Project opportunities during economic uncertainty [08:23] A stronger focus on empathy and mental health [12:36] Understand what you need to learn—and unlearn [15:40] Must-have skills for healthcare projects [16:43] How the AI upheaval will change work [18:46] Managing tech, change and stakeholders

There’s a lot of change happening in project management. At PMI’s Global Conference, we talked with project leaders about what’s new and next for 2020—and beyond. They discussed new ways of thinking and what next-gen project professionals mean for the future of work.   Narasimha Acharya, PMP, assistant director in the client technology practice at Ernst & Young in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, talked about adapting to evolving trends and advocating for change.   Mike Palladino, PMP, head of the Agile Center of Excellence at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Paoli, Pennsylvania, USA, discussed how teaching needs to change and encouraged new project managers to accept ambiguity.    Fernando Antonio Oliveira, E2 program director for Embraer in São José dos Campos, Brazil, proposed new ways of working—from how we use data to finding ways to change the world.   Kaustuv Bagchi, head of India operations for oil and gas offshore projects for LT Hydrocarbon Engineering in Mumbai, India, talked about how disruptive technology can help younger project managers learn different skills.   Olivier Schmitt, CEO of The Project Group France SAS in Lyon, discussed how organizations struggle to integrate emerging points of view from up-and-coming project professionals entering the workforce.   Key themes [00:58] Positioning yourself for success in a time of change [02:10] Honing new ways of thinking and adjusting to change [04:56] Using data for prevention instead of reaction  [06:28] Disruptive technology as a teaching tool [08:47] Bringing together new and established ways of working [09:48] Why you should seek a mentor—even if it takes time [12:44] Avoiding the right versus wrong mentality [13:56] How do you want to change the world?

As technology evolves, so does the way we work. At PMI Global Conference, Bob Safian, founder of The Flux Group and former editor-in-chief of Fast Company, talked about how technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning present project leaders with new opportunities—as well as new risks. He also discussed the factors fueling The Project Economy—and why as the world of work continues to shift, the most important skill is the ability to keep learning.   Key themes: [01:01] Why we’re moving to The Project Economy [03:17] Technology’s effect on business [06:51] Risks project leaders face as the world of work evolves [10:08] New opportunities coming from The Project Economy [12:13] The new needed skill: Continue learning new skills [13:28] How projects can leave a lasting legacy