This presentation was given by the Women in Project Managemeent SIG at APM Presents ... Project management in practice on the 16th October 2014.

1. Women in Project Management SIG
From here to there: progressing your
career
Teri Okoro
SIG CHAIR
16 October 2014
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2. Outline of Session
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• SIG Overview
• Objectives
• Assessing the current
• Understanding the context and culture
• Planning for the future

3. WIPM SIG - Overview
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WIPM addresses the development and promotion of
women working in project management
environments and works to maximise the availability
of expertise in the project management profession.
We actively promote investment in gender diversity
to ensure that all project managers have the
potential to develop a highly rewarding career,
supporting both men and women in their efforts to
maintain a balance between the many demands
imposed on them whilst striving to retain their own
identity.

4. WIPM SIG Strategy
• Developing a powerful profile
• Promoting a no barriers culture
• Engaging and responding
• Collaborative community building
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Objectives
Understand why hhaarrdd wwoorrkk and mmeeeettiinngg ppeerrffoorrmmaannccee ttaarrggeettss
are not enough for career progression.
Identify why and how to uussee ootthheerrss to help your career.
Explore tools and techniques to help you bbee ssmmaarrtteerr in the
management of your career.
Develop a ssttrruuccttuurreedd aapppprrooaacchh to managing your career.

6. "Managing projects requires rigor, a
compulsory method. But this is not enough. It
takes personality, charisma, an ability to
evolve. We must focus on people who have
aggressiveness and willingness to succeed."
CEO QUOTE - Debourse & Archibald Research 2011
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7. Research – PMs Jacqui Drake, 2014
 Project Managers 12%-15%
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8. Research – Women Botcova & Okoro, 2010
 Project Managers 12%-15%
 Insert chart and reference
 Women & Women in PM
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9. Research – PPMs Arras People, 2014
 Project Managers 12%-15%
 Insert chart and reference
 Women & Women in PM
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10. Context
Values &
Behaviours
Business
Priorities
Incentives &
Talent Mang.
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Career
progression
& Staff Profile
Job
Satisfaction &
Retention
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11. Context
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12. Breaking the Cycle
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Visibility
Allies
Systematic
Approach
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13. Networks Coleman 2014
Thank You
Q & A
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14. Allies
Mentors
Coaches
Sponsors
Buddies
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15. Allies
Mentors
Coaches
Sponsors
Buddies
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16. Reflect
Plan
Act
Review & Alter
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Approach

17. Start Your Plan
Thankyou
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