February Chapter Meeting: The PMI Talent Triangle: From the College Classroom and Beyond
The PMI Talent Triangle: From the College Classroom and Beyond
As project management continues to surge in popularity, a critical question emerges: Are today’s graduates truly prepared for the complexities of the field? This session utilizes the PMI Talent Triangle as a lens to compare industry expectations against current higher education curricula. We will evaluate the competencies highlighted in recent literature versus the practical skills required on the ground.
Key Takeaways:
* Using the PMI Triangle framework, understand the project management skills taught to college students
* Based on a literature review for the last 20 years, understand what competencies are needed for future project managers
* Determine how organizations and individuals can bridge the gap and influence the development of young project managers
About the presenter, Paul Kohara:
Paul Kohara has been a full-time professor at DeVry University in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 23 years. He transitioned from a career in managing construction projects to higher education. Throughout his tenure, Paul has served in several roles, such as Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Business Faculty Chair. He currently leverages his diverse professional background to teach project management courses. He is a member of the university's Project Management Faculty Curriculum Committee.
