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Great ideas don’t fail because they lack potential—they fail because they lack structure.

In this episode of Project Management Masterclass, host Brittany Wilkins breaks down the project charter—the critical first step in turning ideas into reality. Whether you’ve been handed a bold new initiative or simply want to lead with more clarity, this episode is your blueprint.

You’ll learn:

• What a project charter is and why it matters
• The 9 essential components every charter should include
• How to lead during the Initiation Phase of a project
• A narrated walkthrough of a real-world charter scenario: the launch of a solar-powered baby stroller
• Key takeaways to help you build charters with confidence

Don’t let uncertainty stall your next big move. Learn how to write a project charter that aligns teams, empowers leaders, and drives execution from day one.

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Have you ever stopped to consider the true cost of a product—not just the dollars spent, but the environmental footprint left behind?

In this powerful episode of Project Management Masterclass, host Brittany pulls back the curtain on what sustainability really means in the world of project management. From the design phase to end-of-life disposal, 80% of a product’s impact is locked in before it hits the factory floor—and that means you, the project manager, play a bigger role than you think.

📌 You’ll learn:

• Why sustainability is no longer a buzzword—it’s a business imperative
• The three major environmental challenges your projects must help solve
• How companies are moving from compliance checklists to competitive advantage
• What every PM needs to ask to future-proof their projects
• How Brittany’s real-world experience as a Sustainability PMO reshaped her entire view of project success

Whether you're new to sustainability or leading ESG initiatives, this episode will challenge how you plan, build, and deliver value.

🛠️ Sustainability isn’t optional—it’s operational.

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This is Project Management Masterclass, hosted by Brittany Wilkins. In today’s episode, we unpack the 2025 PMI Global Talent Report—a sobering look at the critical project management talent shortage threatening global progress.

You’ll learn:

• Why project management is not a niche—it’s the backbone of global innovation, infrastructure, and economic transformation.
• Where the demand for project professionals is rising fastest, including China, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• What’s causing the gap—from aging workforces to rapid AI and tech disruption.
• What project leaders can do about it using PMI’s M.O.R.E. mindset: Move outcomes, Own value, Realize change, Elevate impact.

Whether you're just entering the field or leading complex portfolios, this episode helps you understand where the profession is headed—and how to rise with it.

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