PMI Future 50: Young Leaders Building a Better Tomorrow

Fueled by bold thinking and a deep commitment to social impact, a new generation of leaders is out to build a better world. PMI Future 50 leaders both past and present discuss how young people are changing the world of projects. The episode includes a conversation between Ackeem Ngwenya, co-founder of Reframd in Berlin, and Julissa Mateo Abad, PMP, digital transformation manager at Distribuidora Corripio in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The two discuss social impact, inclusion and other shifts they see on the project landscape. 

Teen inventor Gitanjali Rao also drops by to discuss her iterative process of innovation, building credibility as a young woman in STEM and her advice on how people can create positive change—no matter their age. 

Key themes

[01:13] Future 50: Young project leaders making their mark

[05:05] Driving change and inclusion

[08:13] A new, more collaborative leadership style

[16:50] Taking an iterative approach to innovation 

[18:10] Age versus ability: Proving leaders can make a difference at any age