Project Management Volunteering as a
Leadership Career Boost

Volunteering in project management is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, especially in developing leadership skills.

In this episode, Mayte Mata Sivera and Yasmina Khelifi, co-authors of The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership, share how project managers can leverage volunteering to develop essential skills like delegation, adaptability, and networking. They discuss choosing volunteering roles that align with career goals, enhancing professional networks, and gaining practical leadership experience.

Learn:

• How volunteering develops leadership skills - Understand how leading volunteer projects helps project managers practice key leadership skills like delegation and communication.
• Tips for aligning volunteer opportunities with career goals - Learn how to strategically choose volunteering roles that align with your professional development objectives.
• The role of adaptability in volunteering - Discover how volunteering forces project managers to adapt quickly, manage change, and work in diverse environments.

*Eligible for 1 Power Skills PDU