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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

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The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a nonprofit organization for those working in project management across the globe. If you have even a passing interest in the field, then you’ve bumped up against PMI. Given its vast influence, it’s important to have a basic understanding of PMI and its history. A History of PMI.

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The Evolution of Project Management

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Private Sector Project Manager Selection The birth of modern-day project management is most frequently attributed to the engineering community, mainly aerospace and defense. At a PMI® conference I attended later in the 1970s, almost 80% of the papers were presented by engineers or people working for engineering companies.

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Connecting with Business Communities | Nicole Friedberg on “Lean Six Sigma” and the Importance of Lean Six Sigma Skills

International Institute for Learning

In this exclusive interview, Thought Leadership News chats with Nicole Friedberg , MBA, MBB, PMP, Master Black Belt, Project Manager, and Instructor at University of Michigan. You have over 15 years of engineering and project management experience in the defense, aerospace, automotive, financial, and academic industries.

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Artificial Intelligence and Project Management: The First Step

The IIL Blog

This means that project managers will also stay relevant in the age of AI if they focus on the core skills of project management, namely: Leadership, Communication (verbal & non-verbal), Empathy, Emotional intelligence, and Negotiation. [6]. is an Aerospace Engineer and Project Manager working in the Aircraft Industry in Germany.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT BENCHMARKING, an excellence enabling instrument

International Institute for Learning

This can include: Project Management Institute (PMI ® ) publications. As an example, the aerospace division of a Fortune 500 company benchmarked against their competitors. Then, they decided to benchmark against best-in-class companies in project management, all of which were in different industries other than aerospace.

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Divergent-Convergent Paths Process For Conflict Management

International Institute for Learning

By Luigi Morsa – Aerospace Engineer and Project Manager, SII Engineering & IT. is an Aerospace Engineer and Project Manager working in Germany at the consultant company SII engineering & IT. Managing a team is complex and challenging at the same time. Getting along or minimizing conflict within a team is not easy. .

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Chess and Business Strategy

International Institute for Learning

Due to the importance that in the business strategy is given to the chess game, two researchers, Hunt and Cangemi in the study, “Want to improve your leadership skills? is an Aerospace Engineer and Project Manager working in Germany at the consultant company SII engineering & IT. Play chess!” About the Author Luigi Morsa (Ph.D.)

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