What’s Next for Project Leaders?
On Projectified®’s 100th episode, we hit the fast-forward button to see what The Project Economy might look like over the next decade. One thing is clear: Our changing world demands a new kind of leader. Guests are:
Marcelo Tocci, PMP, commercial aviation, program management office and deputy program director, Embraer, São Paulo: Tocci discusses the need for future-focused project leaders to concentrate on innovation and delivering value to society as well as the bottom line. He also talks about adapting to change with hybrid—using the right approach for the right project.
Kris Sprague, PMP, PgMP, PfMP, head of clinical project planning and scheduling at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Tarrytown, New York, USA: Sprague discusses the increased demand for project talent, and how he sees remote work, artificial intelligence and automation shifting traditional ways of working. He also shares how he sees next-gen leaders putting a greater focus on a project’s social and environmental impact.
Key themes
[01:11] High demand for project talent
[02:20] Project leaders to be more digital, innovative and outcome-focused
[04:12] A changing world of work demands adaptability and agility
[10:32] Trends to watch: Remote work, artificial intelligence
[18:07] How younger people are changing how projects are led