Regenerative Leadership in Project Management: Essential for 2024 and Beyond In an age where buzzwords like “Transformational Leadership”, “Servant Leadership”, and “Agile Management” dominate boardrooms and workshops, one might ask: “What about Regenerative Leadership?” Over the past year, I’ve attended several conferences where a resonating sentiment was the shift from ‘project management’ to ‘project leadership’. […]
Author: Dr. Joel Carboni
Dr. Joel Carboni is a highly respected expert in sustainable project management. He is a graduate of Ball State University and holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development and Environment. He has over 25 years of experience in project management, including government, finance, consulting, manufacturing, and education.
He is a frequent speaker at conferences and events related to project management and sustainability and has worked in more than 50 countries. In addition to serving as President Emeritus of the International Project Management Association (IPMA) in the United States and being a member of the Global advisory board,
Dr. Carboni is also the founder of GPM (Green Project Management) and a visiting professor at Skema Business School. He is also the GPM representative to the United Nations Global Compact, where he was a founding signatory of the Business for Peace Initiative and the Anti-Corruption call to action and a contributor to the development of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs).
Dr. Carboni is the creator of the PRiSM™ project delivery methodology and the P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management and has written training programs on Green and Sustainable Project Management that are offered in more than 145 countries through professional training providers, business associations, and universities. He is the lead author of the book "Sustainable Project Management."
Sustainable Project Management and the Three Horizons Concept: Looking at projects from different perspectives.
In the rapidly changing business ecosystem, organizations, now more than ever, are integrating sustainability into their strategic visions for long-term success. Among the tools helping businesses forecast and shape their futures is the “Three Horizons” concept. This model, coupled with GPM Global’s P5 Standard, offers a potent framework for selecting projects and aligning them with […]
Aligning Projects with Purpose: The Key to Realizing Your Sustainability Strategy
Aligning Projects with Purpose: The Key to Realizing Your Sustainability Strategy The heart of every successful sustainability strategy beats with purpose. This purpose isn’t mere words strung together on a page or promises casually made; it’s a commitment to a vision of a more sustainable future. As Chief Sustainability Officers and Directors, it’s not just […]
The Role of Intuition in Decision Making: Can a Project Manager Trust Their Gut Feeling Over Data?
Lately, there are lots of headlines screaming about the takeover of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the projects, I want to set the record straight: AI isn’t about to replace the Project Manager. Yes, we live in a time where data analytics and algorithmic predictions are at the forefront, shaping how we execute projects. Beneath the […]
The Carbon Offset Mirage: Smoke, Mirrors, and Greenwashing? Let me explain.
I had a spirited debate with a good friend last week on carbon offsets. It would be good to put my thoughts out for the public. Here goes… Climate change or as I prefer to call it climate chaos, is tightening its grip on our planet. Naturally, the appeal of carbon offsetting has skyrocketed. At […]
Breaking down the P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management: Training and Qualification
Training and qualification are crucial for ongoing development and project success. At GPM, Training and Qualification is an element under the “Labor Practices and Decent Work” category in the P5 Standard, and it is an important one. According to the P5 Standard, practices for Training and qualification that project team members have the necessary skills […]
