Business Acumen for Project Managers

Project managers with scaled-up business acumen are in high demand. Senior executives are searching for project management people who can align their projects to the company’s strategic intent and to the attainment of desired business outcomes. Fine-tuning your expertise as a project or program manager can have a meaningful impact on the achievements of your organization.

When project managers achieve higher levels of business acumen, they open the door to unparalleled professional career growth and the achievement of their personal best. Why is this important? According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), Business Acumen is one of the most important dimensions of the Talent Triangle® and its importance to the project management profession cannot be underestimated. This book is the approved text for the Business Acumen Institute's course entitled Business Acumen Essentials for Project Management and IT Professionals. Reading the book and completing the course could earn you PDUs to maintain your PMI Certification. It also leverages The Business Acumen Canvas, a visual tool used to understand the multi-faceted aspects of business acumen. To learn about Business Acumen Institute and its focus on project management, go to https://business-acumen.com/project-management/