親愛的PMI社群，
在新的一年開始之際，我感到我們非常幸運能夠成為讓世界變得更好的全球認可專業人士之一。僅管看到2021年因持續性疫情相關的挑戰與損失，同時也有許多希望及朝向美好未來的進展，透過專案與計畫將能解決世界上最大的挑戰，進而達到那個美好的未來。我非常榮幸能夠在第一線看到各位在個人與專業層面彼此協助，非常感激您堅韌且持續地讓世界變得更美好。秉承PMI 成立52 年以來的傳統，由志工、分會、成員、員工和董事會組成強大且緊密聯繫的社群共同努力，提供知識、網絡和資源，使數百萬人能夠為世界各地的組織、政府、非政府組織和學術機構帶來價值和影響力。
2021 年是全球 PMI 社區取得巨大進步和成就的一年。我們推出了一項全新的、雄心勃勃的戰略計畫，擴大我們的社群，且總體增加我們對世界的影響。我們的社群提供超過 10 萬小時的志工服務來支持聯合國永續發展目標，這是我們的「影響力時刻」活動的一部分；我們推出了一套新的認證和課程，讓更多的人擁有必要的工具，並能夠讓這些人在不斷變化的專案管理以及其他產業中脫穎而出。
在 PMI 的50年的變化和發展過程中，志工始終如一的引領著PMI向前邁進。最近，您或許已經看到我們的前任理事長 Tony Appleby 這段在新年前於Linkedin上分享發布的對於志工的想法與表達感激的影片。
認識我們的理事會
我們的理事會在引導與形塑PMI未來策略扮演著關鍵的角色。我特別想表揚於2021年年底卸任，敬業的3位理事會成員：Randy Black、Beth Partleton 和 LuAnn Piccard。我們感念他們付出的指導，我知道他們將持續於社群中扮演積極領導的角色。我們歡迎Sarina Arcari、Alison Bakkent加入我們新的理事會，同時歡迎Jennifer Tharp重返理事會並擔任主席。
展望2022
我很高興新的一年即將開始。這將是一個持續致力於實現我們的策略目標的時機：擴大我們觸及的範圍、延伸我們的影響力並建立持久的關係。 2022 年，我們PMI一體地將致力於：
擴大我們觸集的範圍：專案管理專業人員永遠是我們社群的核心，我們集合起來會擁有更豐富的知識、資源與經驗。透過與其他為了將想法實踐而需要專案管理技能的夥伴分享知識，使PMI社群在全球能發揮巨大的影響力。2022年我們將透過擴展地方業務、與其他指標性協會與組織結盟，張開雙臂迎接新夥伴加入我們的社群。
延伸我們的影響力：在PMI我們成就個人，不僅是為了商業利益，更為了廣大的福祉。 PMI長期以來是個社會公益的組織，30多年來以PMI Education Foundation (PMIEF)的名義，透過推動學校參與創造社會影響力。 2022年PMI將持續扮演改革催化劑的角色，將所有志同道合的組織聚集在一起，協同合作並且分享最佳實務以努力改善我們的社會。除此之外，我們希望透過建立一個提供多元且模組化，包含認證、課程以及合作機會的聯繫網絡，強化PMI社群內每個夥伴。
建立持久的關係：PMI 致力於發展一種包容和尊重彼此差異的文化，並努力在我們的言行中創造一個尊重、信任、正直和公平的環境。我們的目標是不斷滿足社群成員的個人與職業發展需求，並向企業雇主彰顯他們的技能。 2022年，我們將推動計畫支持我們的全球分會網絡以建立新的信任與包容，並與專案管理延伸的相關社群一起建立多元、平等與包容的計畫。
毋庸置疑，2021 年與之前的 2020 年一樣，對整個世界來說都是艱難的一年。但我們也看到了我們社群有前所未有的需求；專案專業人士和改革者在重建與推動經濟復甦及其他方面吃重地扮演著核心的角色。我們是個強大的社群，透過合作，我們能創造一個嶄新的未來。
祝您今年成功卓越
Mike DePrisco
PMI臨時總裁兼執行長
Dear PMI Community,
As a new year begins, I have been reflecting on how fortunate we are to be a part of a globally-recognized profession that is changing the world for the better. While 2021 saw continued challenges and loss related to the ongoing pandemic, there were also many instances of hope and progress toward a brighter future, a future in which some of the world’s biggest challenges will be solved through projects and programs. I am grateful for your perseverance and resiliency to make the world a better place, and I’ve had the honor of seeing first-hand how you have supported one another personally and professionally. True to our legacy since we were established 52 years ago, PMI’s incredibly strong and closely connected community of volunteers, chapters, members, staff and Board of Directors have worked together to provide the knowledge, network, and resources that have enabled millions of individuals to deliver value and impact to organizations, governments, NGO’s and academic institutions around the world.
2021 was a year of great progress and achievement for the global PMI community. We launched a new, ambitious strategic plan to expand our community and collectively multiply our impact on the world. Our community pledged over 100k hours of service in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as part of our Hours for Impact campaign; and we introduced a suite of new certifications and courses that enable a wider range of individuals with the necessary tools to stand out in the ever-changing industry of project management and beyond.
One thing that has endured as a constant throughout PMI’s five decades of change and growth is the essential role of volunteers in leading us forward. Tony Appleby, our immediate past Board Chair, recently shared his perspective and gratitude in this video which you may have seen shared on our LinkedIn page just before the New Year.
Recognizing our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors play a critical role in guiding and shaping our strategy for the future. I especially want to recognize three dedicated members of our board who have completed their tenures at end of 2021: Randy Black, Beth Partleton, and LuAnn Piccard. While we will miss their counsel, I know they will continue to be active leaders in our community. I’d also like to welcome Sarina Arcari, Alison Bakken, and Jennifer Tharp who is returning to the Board and will be serving as the 2022 Board Chair.
Looking Ahead to 2022
I’m excited to begin the new year. It will be a time of continued dedication to reaching our strategic objectives: broadening our reach, extending our impact, and building lasting relationships. In 2022, we will work as one PMI to:
Broaden Our Reach: Project professionals will always be the heart of our community and collectively we have a great wealth of knowledge, resources, and experience. The PMI community stands to make enormous global impact by sharing our collective knowledge with others who need PM skills to make their ideas reality. In 2022, we will serve this growing community of changemakers by extending our regional operations, building coalitions with other leading associations and organizations, and connecting and welcoming new audiences to our community.
Extend our Impact: At PMI, we enable individuals not just for business, but for the broader good. PMI continues to be an organization with a social conscience, as reflected by our 30+ year history of driving social impact through the PMI Educational Foundation and through academic engagement. In 2022, PMI will act as a catalyst for change, bringing likeminded organizations together, collaborating and sharing best practices for social impact efforts. Additionally, we aspire to enable each individual in our community through a diverse, modular set of offerings, including certifications, courses, and opportunities for networking.
Build Lasting Relationships: PMI is dedicated to developing a culture that embraces and celebrates our differences, and works to create an environment of respect, trust, integrity and fairness in our words and actions. We aim to continually meet the personal and professional growth needs of our community members, and to advocate for their skills with employers. In 2022, we will build a renewed sense of trust and inclusion by undertaking programs to bolster our global network of chapters and building upon our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program with our extended community.
It goes without saying that 2021, like 2020 before it, was a difficult year for the entire world. But we also see the need for our community like never before; project professionals and changemakers at large play a central role in rebuilding and driving our economic recovery and beyond. Our community is strong, and together, we can shape the future.
I wish you much success this year,
Mike DePrisco
Interim President & CEO, PMI