Black Women in Project Management

Behind every successful project is an *interesting* search history.

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Today on #BlackWomeninProjectManagement, we would like to recognize Leasella Bongiovanni, CSM?! ???????? Leasella Bongiovanni, CSM?, known as Lea by her peers and colleagues, is a motivated, solution-oriented, personable project management professional with more than 8+ years experience driving transformative changs in PMOs, specializing in governance, reporting, and process optimization. From standing up PMOs to implementing Smartsheet solutions and orchestrating data migrations for CRM and ERP systems. Well-versed in project management methodologies, business optimization and process improvement in program management and PMOs, organizational change management, project planning, budget and resource management. Her journey into project management began at the?Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority for project management professionals. Lea's work style is driven by research and data, with a focus on managing her project schedule. She thrives in open, transparent communication environments and prefers working collaboratively with clients and project teams. Lea earned her BS in Social Policy and Planning from the University of Connecticut in 1994. Go Huskies! Currently, she is preparing to take the PMP exam, scheduled for Q1 2024. When she’s not busy studying for the PMP, Lea enjoys cooking gourmet meals for her husband, Jim Bongiovanni, MS, PMP?, ITIL?, LSS and family, watching football, and walking our two beloved furkids, Brubaker, a Border Collie, and Bella Belle, a mix of Black Lab and pure love. Industry Sectors:?Information Technology, Healthcare, Energy, and Non-Profit & Association Management.

Project managers know the struggle! Sometimes it's not about being resourceful, it’s about actually having the resources to get the job done. Who else has been here before?

Certifications can be career game-changers, but which one made the biggest difference for you as a project manager?

“If you’re like me, deciding to apply for the Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP)? Certification is as much about timing as it is about preparation.” This article by Leasella Bongiovanni, CSM? walks readers through what it took for her to complete the PMP application process, the support she received, and the tools that made it manageable. https://lnkd.in/gj3a8FDW

Sometimes, the key to moving forward lies in changing how you view the problem. A fresh perspective can turn obstacles into opportunities—not just in projects, but in life's challenges too. Happy Monday. Image: Ash Lamb

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Looking back, what’s one skill you wish you’d developed earlier in your project management career? Share in the comment section, we'd love to know!