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A Rare Conversation With the Founder of the PMP๐Ÿš€

A Rare Conversation With the Founder of the PMP๐Ÿš€

Update: 2025-10-09
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In this exclusive episode of PM Therapy, Mukhtar Kadiri sits down with Lee R. Lambert, one of the original founders of the PMP certification and a PMI Fellow, for an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation about the evolution of project management, the PMP certification, and the future of the profession. For the first time, Lee opens up about how the PMP came to be, where it's headed, and what every PM should know about the future of their career in a rapidly changing landscape.Lee dives deep into the history and development of the PMP certification, the criticisms it has faced, and the necessary skills PMs will need in the future. With over six decades of experience, Lee brings unparalleled insight into where project management has been and where it's going, especially in the age of AI, leadership skills, and evolving power skills.๐ŸŽฏ What Youโ€™ll Learn in This Episode:๐Ÿ”นThe origin story of the PMP certification and its impact on project management๐Ÿ”นHow the PMP has evolved and where it stands today๐Ÿ”นCriticisms of the PMP โ€” and Leeโ€™s perspective on whatโ€™s right and wrong about it๐Ÿ”นHow project management has changed from the 1960s to today๐Ÿ”นWhat the next generation of PMs need to know about the future of the profession๐Ÿ”นLeeโ€™s recommendations for essential books, apps, podcasts, productivity hacks, and more!๐Ÿ“‰ Need help landing a $100Kโ€“$300K PM role? Book a free strategy call with us!Join our coaching program and get personalized support to achieve your PM goals! Book a call through our coaching waitlist today:https://tally.so/r/3la956๐Ÿš€ Check out PM Therapy on your favorite platforms:๐Ÿ”นSpotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6kuSAv0ItNewDqAh64PTph๐Ÿ”นYouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@pmtherapypod/streams๐Ÿ”นApple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pm-therapy/id1812039614๐Ÿ”นTikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@pmtherapypod๐Ÿ”นInstagram:

https://www.instagram.com/pmtherapypod/๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐ŸฆณConnect with Lee R. Lambert๐Ÿ”นWhatsApp: +16142061110๐Ÿ”นLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lelambert/๐Ÿค“ Want to join live for the next episode? Follow Mukhtar on LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=m-kadirโค๏ธ Donโ€™t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on project management, leadership, and career growth! #ProjectManagement #PMP #PMI #Leadership #CareerGrowth #FutureOfPM

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A Rare Conversation With the Founder of the PMP๐Ÿš€

A Rare Conversation With the Founder of the PMP๐Ÿš€

Mukhtar Kadiri