According to PMI, the proportion of women in project management worldwide is between 20-30% - and rising. And that's a good thing because our working world is rapidly transforming into a project economy. By 2023, the global economy will need 25 million new project professionals.
I observe time and again how women use their strength in the project world and successfully assert themselves.
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Diversity:
Women bring more diversity to project management, and diversity has been proven to produce better and more sustainable project results. -
Cultural understanding:
The understanding of different cultures that is so important in international business is particularly pronounced in women. -
Communication skills:
Women have assertiveness without being aggressive. Time and again, I see them successfully bring all stakeholders on board through gentle persuasion. -
Leadership & motivation:
Women are good at creating an environment where people can thrive and feel comfortable. They succeed without pressure in building teams that are motivated, agile and loyal. -
Clarity:
A strength of women is to simplify even complex things. -
Emotional intelligence:
Fascinatingly, many female project managers recognize interpersonal conflicts before they flare up. They are good at solving problems quickly and managing risks efficiently.
At PM&C, the focus is on people. We live diversity. Martina Wirnsberger-Brandl and I manage PM&C as equal partners.
So, I can only encourage every woman to start a career in project management, because the project world is unique and achieving goals together in a team is exciting and fulfilling at the same time.
PM&C: Competence for your project!