The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership

Mayte Mata Sivera was born and raised in Xàbia, Spain. She is an experienced Project Management Office (PMO) Director based in Salt Lake City in the USA. With a master’s degree in chemical engineering, Mayte has served as a project manager in the technology sector, overseeing projects around the world. Motivated by a passion for strategic and business development, Mayte pivoted her career trajectory to specialize as a project leader in these domains. This transition allowed her to contribute significantly to the strategic growth of organizations and align projects with their business objectives. She is committed to the project management community and is a dedicated board member at the Project Management Institute (PMI) Northern Utah chapter. Yasmina Khelifi is a French telecom engineer and project manager with three PMI certifications. She has been working in the telecom industry for 20 years. She is a passionate volunteer at PMI. She is also a regular volunteer blogger on projectmanagement.com and a volunteer international correspondent at PM World Journal. She also writes in Harvard Business Review Ascend. She can speak six languages and has an MSc in Mobile Telecommunications. You can learn more about her work on her website: yasminakhelifi.com

Self Assessment 1. Introduction I. Volunteer to Grow Your Project Leadership 2. Four Ways Volunteering Can Help to Develop Your Project Leadership Career II. Develop Skills, Network, and Explore New Fields 3. Develop Your Leadership Skills 4. Enhance Your Adaptive Skills 5. Develop Your Network 6. Explore New Fields 7. Remain Employable III. Plan Your Career Development by Volunteering 8. How to Identify Your Volunteering Goals that Align with Your Career Goals 9. How to Find the Right Organization that Complements Your Professional Aspiration 10. How to Choose Activities for Enhancing Your Career in Project Leadership 11. How to Strategically Select the Right Role to Advance Your Career 12. Further Considerations about Volunteering 13. Conclusion: How to Bring the New Learnings Back into Your Project Career Afterword A. Glossary