Joel Carboni, Author at Project Accelerator News https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/author/joel-carboni/ The latest project management news, views and project management sites from the around the world Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:21:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-Project-Accelerator-Icon-New-32x32.png Joel Carboni, Author at Project Accelerator News https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/author/joel-carboni/ 32 32 How organizations can deploy their Sustainability Strategies through Project Management https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/how-organizations-can-deploy-their-sustainability-strategies-through-project-management/ https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/how-organizations-can-deploy-their-sustainability-strategies-through-project-management/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:21:45 +0000 https://projectaccelerator.co.uk/how-organizations-can-deploy-their-sustainability-strategies-through-project-management/ The current state of our environment and its sustainability is very much at the forefront of the news these days. As a responsible global society for our present and, more importantly, for our future, we must do more than publishing “strategies” on sustainability and plans to address industrial activities on the environment or start to […]

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The current state of our environment and its sustainability is very much at the forefront of the news these days. As a responsible global PRISMsociety for our present and, more importantly, for our future, we must do more than publishing “strategies” on sustainability and plans to address industrial activities on the environment or start to build a green economy.  We need to ensure that the sustainability of our environment, in a multitude of areas including reducing energy consumption, minimising electronic waste, recycling, re-using and developing a circular economy, is actively administered and not just remain as an ideology.

It is increasingly evident that individuals and corporations are becoming more aware of the need to have a sustainability strategy in place, however, sadly, seem to be currently doing very little about actually acting on these strategies. There is already a mechanism for delivering business strategy, Project Management, and is the best mechanism for also delivering sustainability strategy along with business. There is a method and the tools to that, when incorporated with project management, enables the sustainability strategy to become a reality. And this is the GPM PRiSM (Projects integrating Sustainable Methods) method.

The organization indicates its commitment to addressing sustainability through the GPM Centre of Excellence by incorporating the method into its corporate culture along side its business strategy, as this and the sustainability strategy go hand in hand. Also committing to the project management team gaining the accreditation as GPMs.

A Project Manager who has attained the PM accreditation to become a Green Project Manager will have been instructed into the use of this method and the tools and how they integrate into project management methods such as the ISO 21500, PRINCE2® and Agile Project Management™. As such will be equipped to run projects, addressing the sustainability needs throughout.

The UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles for Sustainable Development, provide an important framework, and in partnership the Global Reporting Initiative Framework, (GRI G4), enables organizations of all types to start with a common point of publicly presenting their initiatives and status.

In conjunction with these are the ISO standards that also need to be addressed, such as ISO 14001 The Environmental Management Standard, ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility and ISO 50001 The Energy Management. ISO 9001 The Quality Management Standard also needs to be included and ultimately adhered to.

How will organizations be able to identify others with the same ideology? As more and more organizations take this direction, they are likely to restrict their partners to those who are showing that they are taking Sustainability and management of their environmental impact as seriously.  The GPM Sustainable Centre of Excellence in Project Management is a distinction for organizations that have committed to environmental, social and economic stewardship through the use of green and sustainable project management practices.

PRiSM™ is the sustainability centered project delivery method,which incorporates tangible tools and methods to manage the balance between finite resources,social responsibility,and delivering  “green”project outcomes.It was developed for organizations to integrate project processes with sustainability initiatives to achieve business objectives while decreasing negative environmental impact.

Governance and control for that change is effected through project management, using various formal methods such as PRINCE2® or Agile Project Framework/Management™, in-house developed methods or whatever the project manager(s) is/are experienced with.  The issue is that these methods, as they stand, do not have tools or methods for analyzing

what the impact that the project delivery method, or what the project is actually delivering, will have on the environment and so address sustainability.

The P5 Standard provides the method and tools to analyse the organization’s strategy on sustainability and the goals of the project/programme in hand. These goals are then rated against the processes and products of the project, paying specific attention to the “triple bottom line” (John Elkington, in his book ‘Cannibals with Forks’ – 1997) as the Social, Environmental and Economical aspects, often known as People, Planet, Profit, incorporating the UN Global Compact and standards detailed earlier. With this toolkit the project manager will be equipped to deliver a project addressing and adhering to sustainability goals and strategies, which he/she does throughout the project.

How are we, as individuals, going to ensure that the sustainability strategies now in place will be acted on and become part of the organization’s culture, ideology, and not just words on a website or annual report, when delivering business change.

The project manager now has the opportunity to become certified as a Green Project Manager – Foundation level (GPM-b), by following a PRiSM based course. The next levels following the foundation are the Practitioner and Masters levels, which are competency based, (the foundation is examination based). As a certified GPM, the project manager will bring to an organization and shareholders the assurance that their projects will incorporate and address sustainability.

Today, projects are THE way for an organization to deliver business change, and Project Management is the profession employed to deliver these projects, by project managers, who therefore have a very important role to play when it comes to addressing sustainability of our environment.

Sustainability starts with Project Management.
Article by Antony della Porta who can be reached at antony.dellaporta@greenprojectmanagement.org

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Receives GPM Sustainable Project Management Centre of Excellence Award https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpm-sustainable-project-management-centre-of-excellence-award/ https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpm-sustainable-project-management-centre-of-excellence-award/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:42:55 +0000 https://projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpm-sustainable-project-management-centre-of-excellence-award/ Dubai,UAE/Fort Wayne, USA  28th April 2014: HE Saeed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been awarded for the authority’s ongoing pursuit of greening its project management framework by implementing international best practice for green business excellence. Joel Carboni, Founder and President of GPM Global handed over the […]

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Dubai,UAE/Fort Wayne, USA  28th April 2014: HE Saeed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been awarded for the authority’s ongoing pursuit of greening its project management framework by implementing international best practice for green business excellence.

Joel Carboni, Founder and President of GPM Global handed over the award to HE Saeed Al Tayer at the annual ‘Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition’ (WETEX) at the stand of Dubai Carbon.

“Sustainability is fast becoming the driver of business change and innovative ideas.” HE Saeed Al Tayer said after the ceremony. “DEWA is committed to make the switch towards green project management for all its activities and will train over 30% of relevant staff in the next years.”

Similar to HE, a 2013 survey of global CEO’s showed that 93% believe Sustainability will be key to the future success of their business, yet, they are not satisfied with business progress in tackling global sustainability challenges, particularly in the areas of reducing energy consumption, minimising electronic waste and developing a circular economy.

The Green Project Management® Centre of Excellence Distinction (GPM CoE) aims to distinguish entities that show leadership and declare a commitment to Best Practices in Green Project Management®.

HE Eng. Waleed Salman says: ‘Dewa’s corporate sustainability program includes a green strategy aiming to protect the natural environment, conserve resources and take into account social aspects. Our commitment to the GPM Centre of Excellence is key for us to enact this strategy.’

The GPM Centre of Excellence award will be given for the first time to DEWA, a leader in innovation and use of Best Practices providing energy and water solutions to Dubai’s fast growing economy and population. DEWA’s Vision: ‘A Sustainable World Class Utility’ summarizes its commitment to a different way of thinking about driving and supporting successful economic growth.

Excellence in project management is about achieving objectives on time, within scope, and on budget, while creating positive impacts for the environment and society; and this is clearly DEWA’s vision and commitment – says Joel Carboni, Founder and President of GPM Global. “We are ecstatic about giving our first award ever to DEWA and to start work with them in the coming months to achieve the different training and execution milestones.”

Additionally, Dubai Carbon signed a Memorandum of Understanding to directly partner with GPM Global to drive growth of the GPM Center of Excellence in the region.

Dubai Carbon is also receiving the GPM Center of Excellence award becoming the second entity to do so, further underscoring Dubai’s commitment as a leader of the Green Revolution in alignment with Dubai’s Vision 2021.

Ivano Iannelli, CEO of Dubai Carbon explains: ‘We have been working with GPM Global for a few months now. We believe in their vision and their award winning methodology to drive sustainability into project management. We are partnering with them in the region to make this vision a reality.’
ABOUT GPM
GPM® Global is a sustainability based project management organization that accredits professionals and programs. We adhere to the highest management standards and support courses and certifications based on industry specific competencies and are active in over 128 countries worldwide. http://www.greenprojectmanagement.org/

ABOUT DUBAI CARBON CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

The Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence was launched by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2011 as a public-private partnership to fast-track clean energy project development in the last years of the Kyoto Protocol.

The Centre is the first body of its kind in the region and aims to leverage Dubai’s economic potential in carbon through the Clean Development Mechanism and other best practices. The DCCE is a key component of the Supreme Council’s efforts to develop a sustainable-energy economy for Dubai and plans to offset several million metric tons of carbon annually by selling carbon credits on the international market.

Dubai Carbon conceptualises, manages, executes and monetises greenhouse gas reduction measures. By doing so, it addresses climate change and promotes sustainable development across the region in an economically viable way. The Emirate of Dubai is becoming a low carbon economy and Dubai Carbon is both the enabler and knowledge repository of this process.

For more information please contact –

McCollins Media
Monica Tomar
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GPM Releases First Organizational Standard; The P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpm-releases-first-organizational-standard-the-p5-standard-for-sustainability-in-project-management/ https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpm-releases-first-organizational-standard-the-p5-standard-for-sustainability-in-project-management/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:19:03 +0000 https://projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpm-releases-first-organizational-standard-the-p5-standard-for-sustainability-in-project-management/ Introducing the GPM P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management; People, Planet & Profit, Project Processes and Products. Fort Wayne/USA The global focus on sustainable development, climate change, ethics, social responsibility and supply chains has increased in recent years. There is a growing demand for sustainable business practices through their processes and products so that they […]

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Introducing the GPM P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management; People, Planet & Profit, Project Processes and Products. Fort Wayne/USA The global focus on sustainable development, climate change, ethics, social responsibility and supply chains has increased in recent years. There is a growing demand for sustainable business practices through their processes and products so that they are more sensitive and responsive to environmental sustainability and to the community (or multiple communities) in which they operate.p5-logo-med As contributors to and members of the United Nations Global Compact, GPM’s commitment to global citizenship is embodied in our efforts to help individuals and organizations around the world build skills that empower them to participate in and contribute to a healthy economy with a commitment to environmental and social stewardship. P5 is a tool that supports the alignment of Portfolios, Programs and Projects with organizational strategy for Sustainability and focuses on the Impacts of Project Processes and Deliverables on the Environment, Society, the corporate bottom line and the local economy, The new 29-page publication, available at www.greenprojectmanagement.org to registered members and provides guidance on what to measure and how to integrate sustainability into project activities using over 40 criteria.  P5 serves as the sustainability framework the PRiSM methodology and leverages ISO standards, the GRI G4 indicators and the UN Global Compact Ten Principles. Joel Carboni, President of GPM Global stated, “As the stewards of innovation with representation in every industry worldwide, project management, as a discipline is uniquely suited to address challenges to the environment and our way of life.  We developed the P5 Concept in 2011 and have been using it in our courses since that time.  Now that we have expanded our framework to PRINCE2® and Agile, it was necessary to turn P5 into a stand-alone standard. will help advance sustainable development on a global scale at a faster rate.” About the GPM Formed in 2009, GPM® is a global professional development organization dedicated to the advancement of sustainable project management practices to decouple social and environmental degradation from economic growth. GPM® largely considered the global solutions leader with their three level professional certifications and IPMA® Award Winning project delivery method PRiSM™. GPM® training is currently being offered in more than 100 countries around the world through accredited training organizations and Universities. To learn more about P5 visit www.greenprojectmanagement.org/p5

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Sustainable PRINCE2® Training Launches https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/sustainable-prince2-training-launches/ https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/sustainable-prince2-training-launches/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2013 18:57:19 +0000 https://projectaccelerator.co.uk/sustainable-prince2-training-launches/ As Social and Environmental Stewardship is increasingly becoming the top driver for business success, with issues such as global warming, pollution, depletion of natural resources, energy efficiency and energy conservation in the headlines on a daily basis. These factors need to be taken into account in all project phases, in the use of the products, […]

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Sustainable PRINCE2®As Social and Environmental Stewardship is increasingly becoming the top driver for business success, with issues such as global warming, pollution, depletion of natural resources, energy efficiency and energy conservation in the headlines on a daily basis. These factors need to be taken into account in all project phases, in the use of the products, their decommissioning and disposal.

Sustainable PRINCE2®, SP2, is a new program developed through collaboration with GPM Global, Oppidum, and Training Byte Size and leverages the best practices from the PRiSM methodology into a sustainable theme for PRINCE2®.

SP2 incorporates GPM’s Sustainability Management Planning, P5 Concept, as well as elements of the PRiSM methodology derived from the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles for Sustainable Development, the GRI G4 Reporting Framework, ISO 50001 The Energy Management Standard, ISO 14001 The Environmental Management Standard, ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility, ISO 9001 The Quality Management Standard, and ISO 21500 Guidance on Project Management.

GPM Partners who are also APMG Accredited Training Organizations will be offering the course publicly, blended, and online with a bridged exam for participants to earn the GPM-b (Green Project Manager Level b) certification.

With GPM global having just won an achievement award for “applying sustainable principles to project delivery” at the IPMA 2013 World Congress, and the GPM-b being both one of the one of the fastest growing certifications in the world, SP2 provides a new entry to the only certification track focused on Sustainability in Project Management.

Martyn Kinch of Training Byte Size stated, “For the first time organisations can now demonstrate that sustainability has become a normal part of their project management lifecycle, particularly with PRINCE2®, and receive an accredited GPM-b certification.  This demonstrates their commitment of sustainability to their stakeholders, consumers, employees and competitors.  “ Learn more at www.trainingbytesize.com

Manfred Van Veghel of Oppidum stated, “Since the major update of PRINCE2® in 2009 new best practices on Benefits, Portfolio and Value Management have been introduced, these are a valuable additions for project management professionals. But the introduction of Sustainable PRINCE2® as an optional add on to PRINCE2® enables those companies that regard sustainability as the new key to successful business to really make a difference from the start and offers experienced Project Managers the ability to take responsibility for sustainability in an efficient way.“ Learn more at www.oppidum.nl

Joel Carboni of GPM Global stated, “ There are eight thousand corporate signatories to the UN Global Compact supporting the Millennium Development goals.”  “As a signatory, our contribution isto provide tools to help individuals as well as organizations reach these targets.”  “With over one million qualified PRINCE2® practitioners worldwide, the impact on society and the environment that the inclusion of our tools will have is immeasurable.  The UN released their follow-up to the outcome of the Millennium Summit with a ‘A life of dignity for all’ stating that “a new post-2015 era demands a new vision and a responsive framework. Sustainable development — enabled by the integration of economic growth, social justice and environmental stewardship — must become our global guiding principle and operational standard and the project management discipline is uniquely suited to deliver.

About the GPM
Formed in 2009, GPM® is a global professional development organization dedicated to the advancement of the practical application of sustainable project management practices to decouple social and environmental degradation from economic growth. GPM® largely considered the solutions leader with their professional certifications and IPMA® Award Winning project delivery method PRiSM™. GPM® training is currently being offered in more than 65 countries around the world through accredited training organizations. To learn more about GPM® visit www.greenprojectmanagement.org
PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited

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Project Managers Team up to Fight Cancer https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/project-managers-team-up-to-fight-cancer/ https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/project-managers-team-up-to-fight-cancer/#respond Fri, 17 May 2013 03:44:35 +0000 https://projectaccelerator.co.uk/project-managers-team-up-to-fight-cancer/ From May 15th to June 8th when you purchase a copy of The Lazy Project Manager , The Lazy Winner (or both) by Peter Taylor eBook (pdf)  or The GPM Reference Guide to Sustainability in Project Management eBook (pdf), all proceeds will be given to The Trek for a Cure: Salcantay to Machu Picchu 2013. […]

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From May 15th to June 8th when you purchase a copy of The Lazy Project Manager , The Lazy Winner (or both) by Peter Taylor eBook (pdf)  or The GPM Reference Guide to Sustainability in Project Management eBook (pdf), all proceeds will be given to The Trek for a Cure: Salcantay to Machu Picchu 2013.

The Lazy Project Manager and GPM Global s pleased to support Julia Checchia, PM Practice Leader at Hitachi Data Systems , Past President of PMI Sydney Chapter, and Director at Large of PMI NZ chapter in raising funds for the Cure for Cancer. You can also make a direct donation here.

Early in 2012, PMI Sydney Chapter and the Change Management Institute (CMI) signed a memorandum of understanding to ensure that members from both institutes could embrace learning and opportunities to ensure that change and project management are used consistently to consolidate business success.

It was at that time that members from both organizations decided to save the world (a small portion of it, of course), through the Trek for Cure: Salcantay to Machu Picchu in Peru Cure Cancer Peru 2013 . During 13 days Peter Taylor will be part of a group teaching project management skills in a school located in a small village, and trekking 60 kilometers for Cure for Cancer. He is also aiming to raise $4,000 for Cure for Cancer GPM Global is supporting this initiative by donating all proceeds from  book sales.

 

the lazy winnerThe-GPM-Guide-to-Sustainability-in-Project-Managementthe lazy project manager

 

Where to buy the books.

· The Lazy Project Manager Books can be purchased at http://www.thelazyprojectmanager.com/page24.htm You can buy an individual book for only £5 or a 50 book bundle pack for your team and colleagues for only £200!

· The GPM Reference Guide To Sustainability in Project Management can be purchased atwww.greenprojectmanageement.org/ebook and is available in both English and Spanish for $19.99

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GPM’s PRiSM™ Practitioner Course Earns IPMA Accreditation https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpms-prism-practitioner-course-earns-ipma-accreditation/ https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpms-prism-practitioner-course-earns-ipma-accreditation/#respond Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:29:59 +0000 https://projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpms-prism-practitioner-course-earns-ipma-accreditation/ Fort Wayne, US – GPM®, the world’s leading provider of sustainability based project management methodologies, professional development, and certification announced today that their PRiSM (Projects integrating Sustainable Methods) Practitioner Course has received accreditation by the IPMA ® (International Project Management Association) as a Registered Training Course. About the Course PRiSM™ Practitioner imparts a structured methodology that […]

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Fort Wayne, US – GPM®, the world’s leading provider of sustainability based project management methodologies, professional development, and certification announced today that their PRiSM (Projects integrating Sustainable Methods) Practitioner Course has received accreditation by the IPMA ® (International Project Management Association) as a Registered Training Course.

About the Course
PRiSM-Practitoner-SMPRiSM™ Practitioner imparts a structured methodology that integrates sustainability with project management by blending best practices from ISO 9001 The of Quality Management Standard, ISO 14001 The Environmental Management Standard, ISO 50001 The Energy Management Standard, ISO 21500 Guidance on Project Management, and ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility with forty five elements for project management competency development from the AEIPRO and IPMA® National Competency Baseline and International Competency Baseline (NCB/ICB).

The course, which is designed around the GPM® PRiSM methodology, uses the EnVex (hands on) learning approach to provide participants with a working blueprint that can be used as a reference on “how to apply sustainability to projects” when they return to work and the knowledge to earn the GPM-b certification.

About the IPMA
Founded in 1965, the IPMA was the world’s first project management association. With over 55 national associations they collaborate to advance the profession’s achievements in project and business success in their geographic areas of influence, interacting with thousands of practitioners and developing relationships with corporations, government agencies, universities and colleges, as well as training organizations and consulting companies.

IPMA Vice-President of Education, Jesus Martinez-Almela stated “It was at our World Congress in 2008 when then Vice President Mary Mckinlay called for project management to take responsibility for sustainability. AEIPRO, Spain’s IPMA Member Association reviewed and assessed GPM’s PRiSM Practitioner course and found that it provides a solid understanding of the ‘why’ and a clear roadmap for sustainability integration. This course, which now holds the IPMA seal, will be a driving force for positive change for our profession.”

GPM President Joel Carboni stated “As an organization, our slogan is ‘Evolve the discipline of Project Management’. Through our GPM and GPM-b certifications, PRiSM methodology, and PRiSM courses, we work tirelessly to provide a value-add to the existing standards that are in place globally. For our Practitioner course to be the first in the United States to be recognized at this level is a testament that sustainability has emerged from the mere shadows of a project manager’s personal ethics into a core criterion in which project success is based on. For us, our consortium, our partners, and all advocates for sustainability in project management, this is a giant leap forward.”

About the GPM
Formed in 2009, GPM® is a global professional development organization dedicated to the advancement of the practical application of sustainable project management practices to decouple social and environmental degradation from economic growth. GPM® accredits professional training organizations and project management practitioners and is largely considered the solutions leader with their professional certifications and project delivery method PRiSM™. GPM® training is currently being offered North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East through accredited training organizations.

To learn more about GPM® visit www.greenprojectmanagement.org

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GPM® Announces a Foundational Sustainability in Project Management Knowledge-Based Certification. https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpm-announces-a-foundational-sustainability-in-project-management-knowledge-based-certification/ https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpm-announces-a-foundational-sustainability-in-project-management-knowledge-based-certification/#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:03:05 +0000 https://projectaccelerator.co.uk/gpm-announces-a-foundational-sustainability-in-project-management-knowledge-based-certification/ The Certified Green Project Manager-b (GPM-b) is being launched in 2013 as a foundational knowledge-based credential. Similar to the advanced level credential, the GPM®, which is a competency based credential for project managers who specialize in sustainability, the GPM-b will embody the commitment to act as an agent of change to manage and direct efforts […]

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The Certified Green Project Manager-b (GPM-b) is being launched in 2013 as a foundational knowledge-based credential.

Similar to the advanced level credential, the GPM®, which is a competency based credential for project managers who specialize in sustainability, the GPM-b will embody the commitment to act as an agent of change to manage and direct efforts to maximize sustainability within the project life cycle, improving the construct and delivery of goods and services produced as a project deliverable, and thoroughly considering and accounting for environmental, social, and economical impacts in the project management roles assigned using measurable standards. The Green Project Manager-B (GPM-b) certification is the first project management credential for individuals demonstrating knowledge in delivering projects using sustainable methods.

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the GPM-b you must have experience managing projects and the sufficient knowledge to realize sustainable outcomes.  We will not require a specific length of time, however in order to qualify the candidate must have the knowledge and competency to achieve aGPM-Level-B passing score on the GPM-b examination, the first of its kind to leverage the new Project Management ISO 21500.

The Certification Exam

To earn the Green Project Manager-B (GPM-b) credential, candidates must and pass the 150 multiple choice question examination, developed by GPM Executive Consortium members Joel Carboni, Michael Ruiz , Gilbert Silvius, Ron Schipper, and Monica Gonzalez, a committee member for the PC/ISO 236 Project Committee and the ISO/TC 258 Technical Committee: Project, Program, Portfolio Management.

Candidates will have to achieve a minimum score of 75% to pass the exam which is broken down into two primary sections as listed below.

1. Project Management
1.1.  Project Management Standards based on ISO 21500
1.2.  Project Management Competencies
1.3.  Project management Knowledge Areas
1.4.  Key Terms and Concepts
2. Sustainability Integration
2.1. Why Sustainability
2.2. PRiSM™
2.2.1. P5™
2.2.2. Sustainability Management Planning
2.2.3. Phases, inputs and outputs
2.3. Sustainability ISOs
2.3.1. The Energy Management Standards ISO 50001
2.3.2. The Environmental Management Standards ISO 14001
2.3.3. The Guidance on Social Responsibility ISO 26000

The GPM-b Exam will be available online and through accredited training partners beginning February 1st 2013 and will compliment the Practitioner Course. As the governing board for the credential GPM adheres to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) ISO/IEC 17024:2003 standards for our certification process and is a member of the American National Standards Institute.

For more information email the certification board at certification@greenprojectmanagement.org

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Paola Morgese is named the 2012 GPM® Sustainability Award Recipient https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/paola-morgese-is-named-the-2012-gpm-sustainability-award-recipient/ https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/paola-morgese-is-named-the-2012-gpm-sustainability-award-recipient/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 04:48:52 +0000 https://projectaccelerator.co.uk/paola-morgese-is-named-the-2012-gpm-sustainability-award-recipient/ GPM®, the world’s leading provider of sustainability based project management methodologies, professional development, and accreditation announced today that Paola Morgese, is the recipient of the 2nd Annual GPM® Sustainability Award. About the Award: The GPM® Sustainability Award is bestowed upon an individual who demonstrates through personal commitment, the advancement of sustainability and project Management. This […]

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GPM®, the world’s leading provider of sustainability based project management methodologies, professional development, and accreditation announced today that Paola Morgese, is the recipient of the 2nd Annual GPM® Sustainability Award.

About the Award:

The GPM® Sustainability Award is bestowed upon an individual who demonstrates through personal commitment, the advancement of sustainability and project Management. This is the second year for the award , which is one of three that are bestowed annually. The Green Project of the Year Award was awarded to Sarfraz Malik in August, and the Fundamentals Award was bestowed to Rosana Francescato of Adobe Systems in November.  The 2011 recipient was Jeff Hodgkinson.

About the Award Winner

Paola Morgese, PE, PMP is the first Knowledge Management Leader of the PMI Project Management Global Sustainability Community of Practice. She is a registered professional engineer, and PMP. She worked for the Italian steel industry, for the U.S. Navy Engineering Field Activity Mediterranean, and has an academic background as professor on contract at the University of Naples, Italy, Federico II. Her sectors of expertise are: water, wastewater, and drinking water, and waste, remediation of contaminated sites, sustainability, and sustainable development.

Paola was selected for her dedicated efforts in leading the PMI Sustainability Community of Practice, establishing regular webinars from global subject matter experts and supporting conference events. Paola’s professional work and volunteer efforts to advance sustainability are at the core of what the award embodies.

 GPM President Joel Carboni was quoted as saying“Paola is well respected within the project community and her contributions to advance sustainability in project management reach beyond her daily work. Her impact on the world’s largest project management organization and its membership are key drivers to ensure that sustainability develops into a widely accepted aspect of a project manager’s competency and we are proud to name her this year’s recipient. ”

Ing. Mónica González MBA PMP GPM, Marketing Service Lead for the Project Management Institute PM Global Sustainability Community of Practice stated “I have known Paola for three years and her dedication and commitment to advance sustainability in project, programme and portfolio management makes her the perfect selection for this award”

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Rosana Francescato, Program Manager at Adobe Systems has been awarded the first GPM® Fundamentals Award https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/rosana-francescato-program-manager-at-adobe-systems-has-been-awarded-the-first-gpm-fundamentals-award/ https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/rosana-francescato-program-manager-at-adobe-systems-has-been-awarded-the-first-gpm-fundamentals-award/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:56:25 +0000 https://projectaccelerator.co.uk/rosana-francescato-program-manager-at-adobe-systems-has-been-awarded-the-first-gpm-fundamentals-award/ For Immediate Release: San Francisco-CA – GPM®, the world’s leading provider of sustainability based project management methodologies, professional development, and accreditation announced today that Rosana Francescato, Program Manager at Adobe Systems has been awarded the first GPM® Fundamentals Award. About the Award: The GPM Fundamentals Award is bestowed upon the person who submits the most thorough EnVex […]

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For Immediate Release:

San Francisco-CA – GPM®, the world’s leading provider of sustainability based project management methodologies, professional development, and accreditation announced today that Rosana Francescato, Program Manager at Adobe Systems has been awarded the first GPM® Fundamentals Award.

2012-Fundamentals-AwardAbout the Award:

The GPM Fundamentals Award is bestowed upon the person who submits the most thorough EnVex in a PRiSM Practitioner course in a given year.  EnVexes are in-course-virtual-projects that are taken from real life case studies.  These exercises challenge course participants to apply what they learn in the course to achieve project objectives while realizing benefits from a social, environmental, and economic standpoint. This is the first year for the award, which is one of three, to be bestowed annually. The Green Project of the Year Award was awarded to Sarfraz Malik on August 30th, and the Sustainability Award recipient will be announced in early December.

About the Award Winner:

Rosana Francescato is a program manager for Adobe Systems and a volunteer with the PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. She attended the US Course in San Francisco that was administered by our European Training Partner QA Limited this past August. Her case study which focused on the prioritization and management of four unique projects for a catalogue publishing company that was in danger of closing its doors if it couldn’t transform its business model to be more sustainable.

Utilizing GPM’s Sustainabiltiy Management Plan, a core component to the PRiSM™ Project Methodology, Rosana effectively designed the project with a phased approach to reduce resource consumption and waste output while maximizing profitability through new logistics processes and increased online services. This approach also reduced the workload on over located employees and improved customer satisfaction by reducing costs and delivery times.

GPM® President Joel Carboni was quoted as saying “I attended the first day of the course and some participants were a little nervous about doing a competency exercise rather than an exam. We feel that aside from the course instruction which focuses on the integration of sustainable methods derived from ISO:14001 and ISO:26000 we provide project managers with custom blueprints that they can use as templates when they return to their daily work. Out of all the submissions in 2012 from around the world, Rosana’s was the strongest.”

Congratulations to Rosana, and to Adobe Systems!

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Jeff Hodgkinson Joins the GPM as Lead US Assessor for Certification https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/jeff-hodgkinson-joins-the-gpm-as-lead-us-assessor-for-certification/ https://www.projectaccelerator.co.uk/jeff-hodgkinson-joins-the-gpm-as-lead-us-assessor-for-certification/#respond Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:10:43 +0000 https://projectaccelerator.co.uk/jeff-hodgkinson-joins-the-gpm-as-lead-us-assessor-for-certification/ Mesa-AZ – GPM®, the world’s leading provider of sustainability based project management methodologies, professional development, and accreditation announced today that Jeff Hodgkinson has joined the consortium as the Lead Assessor for US Certifications. Jeff Hodgkinson is a career senior program/project manager with over 30 year experience and holds numerous certifications and credentials in program and […]

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Mesa-AZ – GPM®, the world’s leading provider of sustainability based project management methodologies, professional development, and accreditation announced today that Jeff Hodgkinson has joined the consortium as the Lead Assessor for US Certifications.

Jeff Hodgkinson is a career senior program/project manager with over 30 year experience and holds numerous certifications and credentials in program and project management including the GPM® and IPMA-B®.

An expert at program and project management principles including best IT PM practices and is applying his PM competency and expertise to promote the adoption of energy efficient practices and the proliferation of alternative energy sources. He received the 2011 GPM® Sustainability Award for his work in this field. Jeff is the third most recommended person on LinkedIn with 600+ recommendations, and is ranked in the Top 50 most networked LinkedIn persons. Starting in December, 2012, Jeff will take his post as the Lead US Assessor for the GPM® Certification, the only global designation for project managers who specialize in applying sustainable methods to project delivery.

GPM President Joel Carboni was quoted as saying “We have realized incredible growth this year in every aspect of our organization. To us, the most key role is the one that GPM® certification assessors serve as they ensure a rigorous yet fair process and are our bridge to the project community. This month having already brought on board Monica Gonzalez for Latin America and Bassam Samman for the Middle East, having Jeff in the US, who is as well-respected in the project management community for his knowledge, competency, and ethics, as an individual can be, further underscores the importance that is being placed on sustainability in project management and that our certification is continuing to gain global acceptance as the measure of the project manager that can apply these methods to create value.”

Jeff Hodgkinson was quoted as saying “I believe the focus on energy conservation, energy alternatives, and sustainability will be increasing over the next few decades and trained program / project managers will be needed for the global implementations. GPM, as a professional development organization, is a driving force to promote widespread adoption through education, methodology, and a rigorous certification process…”

Email Jeff: jeff.hodgkinson@greenprojectmanagment.org on LinkedIn Facebook, or on Twitter @jghmesa

For more on the GPM® Certification, visit www.greenprojectmanagement.org/certification

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