These numbers are less than encouraging, but the results prompted necessary conversations. Creating a diverse team through better hiring practices is just step one; maintaining a diverse project management team requires just as much thought. A Project Management Institute survey found that 88% of project management leaders believe that culturally diverse and gender-diverse teams increase project value.
Read MoreA degree in project management is not the only route to take if you want to enter the industry. There are a variety of ways to get your start. Project managers often hold a variety of degrees, and in many scenarios that diversity is welcomed and sought after.
Read MoreIf you’re interested in a career in project management, it can feel overwhelming to find a way to get your foot in the door. Do you need a certain degree? Do you need specific expertise in a specific industry? How do you get experience when you aren’t even in the field yet? As many project management professionals get into the role through non-traditional paths, those specifically interested in this field are often confused about how to start
Read MoreMentorship has been a pillar for the MRC team since the company’s genesis. Internally and externally, mentorship has helped the team grow and innovate with the help and knowledge of those around them. Here are two MRC team members’ experiences that have greatly impacted their careers in project management. These stories illustrate the importance of mentorship no matter what stage you are in your career.
Read MoreThis year, rather than hoping that a fresh calendar year means a fresh start, 2022 will be about thriving while dodging the curveballs and finding stability amid continued challenges for the project management field. If we’ve learned anything, it’s that predicting what will happen in the next 12 months is an exercise in futility. Still, we can work with major trends already in motion that will shape our industry this year. Here’s a look at the top three.
Read MoreAt the end of 2020, we looked at a handful of trends we expected to see in the project management industry in 2021. After another roller coaster of a year, some of these trends held true and others we hadn’t foreseen came to the surface. Here’s a look back at the trends, innovations and challenges 2021 brought our field.
Read MoreFor most of our existence, MRC has integrated remote work and distributed teams, but the pandemic era still meant some big changes for us. With our entire workforce now working remotely for the foreseeable future, we’ve been experimenting with new ways to connect and to ensure that our team has ways to grow together.
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Many people receive their diplomas or degrees and move on from their education. They leave their institutions of learning, tuck their knowledge in a back pocket, and join a workforce characterized by stagnant processes. But for project consultant Carrie Sauter, learning and innovation are a constant part of the job.
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