The Pmi Talent Triangle

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The PMI Talent Triangle

April 2015
PMI Talent Triangle
60 PDUs 30 PDUs
(PMP/PgMP/PfMP/PMI-PBA) (PMI-ACP/PMI-RMP/PMI-SP)

Education Requirement: Education Requirement:

Minimum 35 PDUs Minimum 18 PDUs


8 technical 4 technical

8 leadership 4 leadership

8 business/strategic 4 business/strategic
- Remaining 11 in any area of - Remaining 6 in any area of

triangle triangle
Technical Project Management

• Definition: Knowledge, skills and behaviors related to specific


domains of project, program and portfolio management. The
technical aspects of performing one’s job/role.

• Skill set required to perform a specific task or function


• Will vary from certification to certification
– Technical skills for agile vs. program management
Why are Technical Skills So Important?

Organizations say that

66% technical project skills are


the most difficult to find

The Competitive Advantage of Effective Talent Management, 2013, PMI .


Technical Project Management Examples

• Requirements gathering techniques


• Project controls and scheduling
• Risk management
• Scope management
• Agile tools and techniques
Leadership

• Definition: Knowledge, skills and behaviors specific to


leadership. Skills that help an organization achieve its business
goals.

• Ability to articulate a vision and guide or influence others to


help achieve that objective
• Unique to individual; not certification specific
Why Emphasize Leadership?

Organizations rank leadership

71% skills as the most important for


long-term success

Pulse of the Profession In-Depth Report: Navigating Complexity, 2013, PMI.


Leadership Examples

• Negotiation
• Conflict management
• Motivation
• Giving/receiving feedback
• Influencing
• Problem solving
• Team building
• Emotional intelligence
Strategic & Business Management

• Definition: Knowledge of and expertise in the industry/


organization that enhances performance and better delivers
business outcomes.

• Ability to connect the dots between your work and larger


organizational strategy
• Understanding of overall business context
• Will vary from person to person
What Impact Does Strategic Focus Have?

Average project success

72%
rate when organizations
align their talent to
organizational strategy
Strategic & Business Management Examples

• Business acumen
• Finance
• Operational functions – e.g. marketing, legal
• Strategic planning/alignment
• Contract management
• Complexity management
The CCR Program is Adaptable

• CCR program focused on YOUR professional development


– Unique to your needs, situation
– Will evolve over time

• Flexibility will be maintained


– Categorizing activities
– Way you earn PDUs
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