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Homework: The Importance of Cyber Security

Purpose

The purpose of this homework is to assess the skills required in the project management profession in 2021.

Background

In the publication Pulse of the Profession 2021 for North America, PMI introduced the gymnastic organization, an organization that combines structure, form, and governance with the ability to flex and pivot on demand. These organizations focus more on outcomes rather than process; they don't rely on just one single approach to project management but they select the very best ways of working, depending on the situation. Instead of using people skills-what we call power skills-primarily to motivate and seek alignment or to facilitate autonomous decision-making, gymnastic enterprises champion these skills both as a means to inspire and deliver, depending on the desired outcome.

And instead of encouraging deeply specialized skills or more generalist approaches, gymnastic enterprises aim to build both breadth and depth in their people-referred to as business acumen. These gymnastic organizations were identified by the ways in which they work. Gymnastic organizations are delivering better value by creating "changemakers"-those who, regardless of their role, feel inspired and equipped to turn ideas into reality. These organizations are enabling their people to work smarter through the mastery of new skills.

Prompt

Once you have read this week's assigned reading, particularly the Pulse of the Profession 2021 for North America, respond to the following homework prompts:

A. Select TWO power skills that top the list of talent development priorities for all organizations (collaborative leadership, adaptability, or innovative mindset).

B. Search UMGC's online library to learn more about these two power skills.

C. Define and discuss the two power skills selected. Focus on how the two power skills can be used to adapt the way in which organizations work.

D. Explain how you can develop your own skills in these two areas.