Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Project Management

05/20/22 • 29 min

In this latest episode of UMBC's MIc'D Up podcast, we chat with graduate faculty, Mr. Quincy Wright, MBA, CCM, PMP, about the importance of operating in the professional world of engineering and project management through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We discuss various circumstances in the workforce environment that can be affected by a lack of attention to DE/I. He shares his professional experiences and offers us insights into his path to leading organizations and project teams in commercial and government sectors, and ultimately to teach at UMBC.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:49 Welcome Mr. Quincy Wright
1:19 Path to UMBC
2:44 Most enjoyable aspect of project management
7:02 Reducing group think in teams
12:12 The benefits of a diverse working team
14:27 UMBC’s professional development courses in project management
14:43 Inclusive Leadership in Project Management
16:59 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mindset in Project Management
17:58 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Engineering
22:51 Why should someone take these courses
24:41 Student engagement
25:50 How to get the most out of UMBC courses
27:33 Final thoughts
Learn more about the non-credit option-engineering management courses in DE/I at UMBC here.
Learn more about UMBC's Graduate Certificate Program in Project Management here.
About Mr. Quincy Wright, MBA, CCM, PMP
Quincy M. Wright, MBA, CCM, PMP is the President of PMO Nerd LLC, a Project Management Training, Development, & Coaching Firm. Mr. Wright is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Construction Manager (CCM) with 15+ years of experience leading organizations and project teams in commercial and government sectors. Mr. Wright graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce with a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, and an Applied Science in Architectural Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Wright is a subject matter project due diligence, project planning, project execution, and project closeout. Mr. Wright's portfolio includes commercial, industrial, manufacturing, utility-scale transmission & distribution, grid modernization, renewable energy, and technology projects and programs. He is regularly sought after for speaking engagements, consulting, and coaching amongst organizations around the world related to expertise in project management, agile, strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance.

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UMBC Mic'd Up - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Project Management

Transcript

Dennise Cardona 0:00
Welcome to this episode of UMBC's Mic'd Up. My name is Dennise Cardona from the Office of Professional Programs. We are joined by Mr. Quincy Wright, president of PMO nerd LLC, a project management training, development and coaching firm. Mr. Wright is a project manager, professional, and certified Construction Manager with 15 plus years of experience, leading organizations and project teams in commercial and government sectors. Mr. Wright graduated from Texas A&M U