International Project Management Day 2011
As we approach another International Project Management Day the significance and value of the project manager becomes increasingly more apparent. Project managers are the people who drive organizations forward through leadership, a personal desire to accomplish goals, and the ability to motivate others. Today’s business environment demands the skills of the professional project manager and there is no doubt that project management has become a strategic necessity. The main focus of International Project Management day is not celebration. It is about recognition and acknowledgment. Project managers and project teams influence almost everything we experience daily in our personal and professional lives and it is important to take some time to show appreciation for the work they do.
In the past year the world has seen an increase in “mega “projects, rapid changes in technology, incredible natural disasters, extreme economic uncertainty, and a much greater focus on alternative energy. Project managers and teams will be asked to meet the challenges with creativity, innovation, and unshakeable determination.
It is estimated that there are between 15 and 20 million practicing project managers in the world wide business environment. The title project manager is associated with anything from launching a space shuttle to the construction of the world’s tallest building to the development of a new smart phone. The title project manager has become an important position in every organization and there is renewed interest in Project Management Offices and in effective and mature Project Portfolio Management processes. Many businesses are now realizing that project managers are indispensible to organizational success.
IPM Day provides an opportunity to highlight the contributions of project managers and to reaffirm the value that project management brings to an organization. If you are planning some type of activity to recognize your project managers or project teams make your plans known by submitting the information for posting on the IPM Day website.
Our goal is to find a way to connect project managers around the world in a moment of pride and appreciation and to communicate to everyone that project management is a universal language. It is the key to achieving organizational success and in a greater sense, the sustainability of our environment. Project managers make a difference every day and will continue to architect the future through dedication, professionalism, and leadership.