APM Women in Project Management Specific Interest Group (WiPM SIG)
About us
WiPM addresses the development and promotion of women working in project management environments and works to maximise the availability of expertise in the project management profession.
We actively promote investment in gender diversity to ensure that all project managers have the potential to develop a highly rewarding career, supporting both men and women in their efforts to maintain a balance between the many demands imposed on them whilst striving to retain their own identity.
Mission
To develop a powerful profile
- We are active members of the APM and wider project management community and represent the voice of women.
Promote a no-barrier culture
- We encourage all project managers to succeed in their career by providing expertise and resources to facilitate career progression.
Engage with and respond to project professionals
- We listen to the voices of our members and tailor our work to their feedback, providing regular occasions to interact through continuing professional development events, webinars and networking opportunities.
Build a collaborative community
- We grow dynamic networks with our members and links with like-minded organisations, sharing best practice in project management and professionalism.
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WiPM initiatives
WiPM was founded in 1993 as a forum for women to develop their skills and to network and continues to support the project management community through the following initiatives:
- A varied programme of events and networking opportunities, including a biennial conference.
- Active social media community and discussions through LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Building links with other professional communities and women’s networks.
- Support group for those aspiring to RPP and FAPM.
- An information database and profiles of project managers that demonstrate the diversity of those in the WiPM community.
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Committee
- Maura Launchbury: Chair
- Valentina Lorenzon: Secretary
- Adetoun Abiola: Committee member
- Carol Bell: Committee member
- Briony Bragg: Committee member
- Adeline Daly: Committee member
- Olubukola Feyisetan: Committee member
- Vicki Griffiths: Committee member
- Yvonne McBain: Committee member
- Teri Okoro: Committee member
- Rebecca Scott: Committee member
- Laura Thornton-Coates: Committee member
- Alison Whitehead: Committee member
- Hollie Woodard: Committee member
- Emma Wright: Committee member
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Blogs by this SIG
- Empowering yourself and others
- Date:29 May 2018
- The WiPM conference in 2018 is aiming to provide guidance on empowering the self and the team, as well as provide some hands-on skills masterclasses.
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- How to raise your profile for promotion
- Date:8 November 2017
- Five steps to your personal route to career promotion
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- Returning to work after a career break
- Date:18 September 2017
- Kate Mansfield, Coaching & Relationship Manager at Women Returners, discusses the benefits of hiring senior professional women back into the workforce following a career break.
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