This week, more than 11,000 researchers from around the world issued a report that spoke of the “untold suffering” that will be caused by climate change if humanity doesn’t change its ways. (Before anyone poo-poos this, think to yourself, how often do scientists like to agree? #funfact: The don’t.) Bio-Diversity as a whole is already in freefall. […]
Author: Dr. Joel Carboni
Dr. Joel Carboni has over 21 years in project, program and portfolio management having led initiatives in Aerospace, Finance, Government, and Technology. He has a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development and Environment, is a Certified Senior Project Manager (IPMA Level B®) and Certified Green Project Manager (GPM®). He is the founder and president of GPM Global, the International Institute for Peace and Sustainable Development, and the current President of the International Project Management Association USA (IPMA-USA)
He is a medal of honor recipient from Universidad Autonoma Lisboa, AI Media's Leading Advisor Award 2017 the 2015 World CSR Congress Leadership Award, 2014 HRD Leadership & Training Award and 2013 IPMA Achievement Award
He has lectured on or taught sustainable project management in 39 countries around the world.
How an organization can avoid SDG-washing. Yes, it is a thing…
This post provides concrete steps to align project work with SDG Targets and goals.
PRiSM is much more than an “eco-friendly” method.
As our Project Management Methodology PRiSM or PRojects integrating Sustainable Methods is turning 10 years old this year, we are proud that it enjoys success in a multitude of industries; and project types. There is one area though that is commonly misunderstood as evidenced by the blog-o-sphere. We often get emails and requests to mention […]
Projectors, We need rethink a few things.
“The true definition of a project, according to modern acceptation, is, as is said before, a vast undertaking, too big to be managed, and therefore likely enough to come to nothing.” – Daniel Defoe, An Essay upon Projects (1697) This is one of my favorite quotes for a couple reasons. One being that it is […]
Why Your Sustainability Report Might be Awful?
If you parse through the thousands of sustainability (non-financial reporting) online either direct from websites from major brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, or Nike, or even the mid-major companies that are trying to do the right thing, you will see something missing; and it is glaringly obvious once you start looking for it. A common […]
Characteristics of a Sustainable Project Manager (3 of 9) “Change Agent”
This third installment of Characteristics of a Sustainable Project Manager focuses on the “Change Agent.” Peter Drucker is famous for many quotes, none more so than “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” Characteristic #3: Change Agent — challenges business-as-usual mindset, embraces change, seizes opportunities, develops […]
Characteristics of a Sustainable Project Manager (2 of 9) “Inclusive Leader”
This second installment of Characteristics of a Sustainable Project Manager focuses on the “Inclusive Leader.” Mahatma Gandhi is quoted as saying “No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive.” As political and ideological differences foster growing tension around the world, nationalism, violent extremism, climate change denial, and economic uncertainty, seek to stifle progressive […]
Characteristics of a Sustainable Project Manager (1 of 9) “Benefits Focused”
There are a countless number of blog posts, books, articles, and papers on project competence or the application of knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to achieve the desired results (See the IPMA ICB 4.0) and even more materials on the knowledge of technical practices that a project manager should possess. There isn’t much discussion […]
The Importance of Mentorship
When I was doing my undergrad in the early 90’s, it was widely understood that when you graduate and find an entry-level job, the employer would provide you with the training and development to ensure your success in your role. This approach to new hires was the practice at Anderson Consulting (now Accenture) when I […]
Sustainable Development Goal #17 of 17. Partnership for the Goals and Project Management.
At the UN Global Compact Leadership Summit, our 5th, as a stakeholder, it was stated as part of the plenary that business cannot thrive if the people and the planet aren’t. This also includes that the 17 UN SDGs are on target. They are universal, transcend borders, industry, and societies. It is the world’s greatest […]
