Sustainability training Bridges the gap between operations and project management

George Mentz, JD, MBA

Trends to Watch In recent years, we are looking at a fast-changing world of trade, technology, security, education, and politics. There are key trends that are evolving rapidly and governments are having trouble keeping up with the new rules and new paradigms. Economies can change overnight due to rules, population safety, laws, sovereign risk, conflicts, politics, and even wars.. 

Education for Families: People will live where there are the highest quality school districts. Otherwise, parents may: a) home school their kids, b) send their children to private schools, c) use tutors, or d) use online study.

Brick and Mortar Education Decline: Colleges and universities may crumble in size or fail unless value is provided. There is an ever expanding number of free options: college courses, MOOCS (Massive Courses), open courses, free online diplomas, free or almost free degree options and more. These last 5 years may be the easiest in 40 years to obtain admission into a graduate school for law or business due to declining interest and costs and greater elearning opportunities. 

Read Complete September 17, 2019 Newsmax Finance article by George Mentz: 15 Key GeoPolitical Economic Trends to Watch| Newsmax.com .

The American Academy of Project Management (AAPM) gives introduction to the first internationally and independently accredited training that incorporates both businesses and projects in creating a greater visibility to their social responsibility from the way we choose to deliver our products and services in the modern world. Today's society, now drives us to recognize our own corporate responsibilities. As these values become more prevalent, this change encourages and enhances both financial and political benefits. Being able to effectively embed sustainability into your business and project management makes it stand out from the rest. 

AAPM is proud to be the exclusive accredited organization for the Get Smart® sustainability in business and project management course The inclusive SMART Sustainability tool enables one to measure and manage their own organization's sustainability goals. It develops an understanding on how to make a difference to the bottom line by costing sustainability within your business and helps to identify the most cost efficient and effective supply chain for a sustainable future . Using sustainable thinking directs outputs and outcomes towards energy efficiency, emissions reduction, water efficiency, and waste minimization. Knowing the unique extended life cycle allows an understanding of what you are doing in business before you do it.