J. LeRoy Ward
J. LeRoy Ward is a highly respected consultant and adviser to Global Fortune 500 Corporations and government agencies in the areas of project, program, and portfolio management. With more than 38 years of government and private sector experience, LeRoy specializes in working with senior executives to understand their role in project and program sponsorship, governance, portfolio management and the strategic execution of projects and programs.
Authored Articles
Thinking of Getting Your PMP® Certification?
By Cynthia Snyder Dionisio and J. LeRoy Ward
Are you thinking about taking the Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam in 2023? If so, you will join 1.2 million PMI®-certified project managers. The PMP® is the gold standard for project management certifications, recognized worldwide.
The Six Pillars of Project Management – a Path for 2030
By Dr. Harold Kerzner and J. LeRoy Ward, PMP, PgMP, PfMP
Our greatest joy, as each session comes to a close, is asking participants what they think project management will look like in 2030.
Why Business Analysts and Digital Project Managers are Needed Now, More Than Ever
By J. LeRoy Ward
Today, it seems it’s all about data: collecting it, analyzing it, making sense of it, and then using it in a variety of ways – for example, to gain more insight into consumer behavior, social behavior, or voting preferences, and to make better business decisions.
Key Themes at International Project Management Day 2019
By J. LeRoy Ward and Sander Boeije
On November 7, 2019, IIL will celebrate the 16th anniversary of International Project Management Day, also known as IPM Day. Initially conceived by Frank P. Saladis, and made possible by IIL, this important day recognizes the incredible and valuable work that project managers do every day.
Developing Your Benefits Realization Plan
By J. LeRoy Ward
Is it possible to deliver a project on time, on budget, and to scope and still have an unsuccessful project?
Now more than ever, the answer is yes – because today’s projects are all about benefits and value.
The PMP® Exam is Changing: Here’s What You Need to Know
By J. LeRoy Ward
In June 2019, the Project Management Institute (PMI)® announced that significant changes are coming to the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam. In this article, J. LeRoy Ward provides important information about the new PMP® Exam and answer the following questions…
