The document discusses the transferability and mobility of project management professionals across different industry sectors. It identifies some of the main drivers for professionals to move sectors, such as career, technology, and workforce demographic changes. While there are differences in approaches between sectors like retail, engineering, and public sector, the core skills of project management are applicable across all sectors. The document also outlines ways that an organization called North Highland enables mobility for professionals through training, support, and networking opportunities.

1. North Highland – Worldwide Consulting
Transferability and Mobility:
Project Management Professionals across Industry sectors

2. Andrew Iddon
North Highland PPM Capability Lead

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Drivers to move across sector
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Career Technology
Workforce
Demographic

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Differences between sectors
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Retail Engineering
Financial
ServicesMedia Public Sector
Transport

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Skill requirements across sectors
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Project
Management
Core Skills
Sector and
Organisation
variables
Sector Specific
Knowledge

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PMI Talent Triangle
Applicable across PM industry
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Technical Project
Management
Leadership
Strategic and
Business Mgmt

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How North Highland enables mobility
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Training
Account Support
SME Network
Recruitment

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Enabling your own mobility
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Identify Skills
Core and Soft
Examine the target
sector
Personal development
plan

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Any questions?
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