Mexico City, Mexico, April 23, 2024 - The student group UP-ACM-W of the Universidad Panamericana presented a paper entitled Women's Leadership in Project ManagementGraciela Barbara Perez, an outstanding professional with more than 15 years of experience in the field of project management.
Power Skills and BANI environments
During the event, Graciela shared her life story and invited the students present to reflect on the role of female leadership in the context of project management, highlighting the relevance of skills such as communication, problem solving and adaptability, known as "Power Skills". Power Skillsin the success of projects.
In the course of the presentation, he addressed various topics related to the changing industry environment and the challenges facing project professionals today.
He also highlighted the importance of understanding and adapting to BANI(Brittle, Anxious, Non-Linear, Incomprehensible) environments, characterized by fragility and uncertainty, especially exacerbated by the global pandemic.
He also emphasized the need to develop technical, leadership and industry knowledge skills to excel in project management.
Talent triangle
Graciela presented the concept of the talent triangle, which balances technical skills, leadership and industry knowledge, as the key to success in this field.
In this way, she shared concrete examples of how female leadership can be put into action in the field of project management, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence, resilience and teamwork. She stressed the need to manage conflicts and promote a collaborative environment to achieve successful project results.
Driving change and innovation
She also highlighted the initiative of a group of leaders in the project community, who collaborated in the creation of a book that celebrates and promotes women's leadership in project management. This project, developed collaboratively by professionals from different countries, highlights, according to Graciela, the importance of sharing knowledge and experiences to drive change and innovation.
Without a doubt, the presentation offered an inspiring and practical insight into how women can play a crucial role in transforming ideas into reality through project management.
From Universidad Panamericana, we celebrate and support initiatives that promote equal opportunities and the empowerment of women in all professional fields.
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