Lesson 1Defining sustainable project management
- Notion 1 - What does inclusion mean for project management ?
- Notion 2 - What does sustainability mean for project management ?
- Notion 3 - The added value of diverse perspectives inputs to a project
- Notion 4 - The competitive advantage of inclusive project management ?
- Notion 5 - Measuring project inclusion
- Notion 6 - Measuring project sustainability
- Notion 7 - Review/assessment
Notion 1
What does inclusion mean for project management ?
Target skills
In the business world, inclusion is closely linked to notions such as equal opportunities, diversity and the prevention of discrimination linked to disability, age, social and cultural origins, gender, sexual orientation or physical appearance.
"Inclusion is therefore a democratic effort to ensure that all citizens, whether or not they have a disability, can participate fully in society on the basis of equal rights". Inclusion aims at taking into consideration each person as a unique case.
In addition, inclusion is a cross-cutting concept among the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] established by the member states of the United Nations by 2030.
The main objectives of Sustainable Development are to protect the planet, eradicate poverty and ensure that all human beings live in peace and prosperity.
The 17 axes are as follows:
1) eradicate poverty;
2) end world hunger;
3) good health and well-being;
4) quality education;
5) gender equality;
6) access to clean water and sanitation;
7) clean and affordable energy;
8) decent work and economic growth;
9) industry, innovation and infrastructure;
10) Reducing inequality;
11) Sustainable cities and communities;
12) Responsible consumption and production;
13) Combating climate change;
14) Biodiversity - aquatic life;
15) Biodiversity - terrestrial life;
16) Peace, justice and effective institutions;
17) Partnerships for achieving the goals.