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International Project Management Day

Every year on November 5, the deadline heroes take a bow. International Project Management Day honors the planners, schedulers, and steady-handed leaders who turn ambitious ideas into finished projects, on time and on budget.

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Thursday, November 5Every year on November 5
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Roots
Founded in 2004 by E. Laverne Johnson, Lori Milhaven, and the IIL team
Hashtag
#InternationalProjectManagementDay
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3 ways to celebrate

AT WORK OR SCHOOL

Thank a Project Manager

Write a quick note, give a shoutout in a team meeting, or nominate your favorite PM for recognition. A little appreciation goes a long way for the people who quietly keep everything moving.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Join the Global Conversation

Tune in to the annual online conference, attend a local workshop or seminar, and share what you learn with #ProjectManagementDay. Even one new technique can transform your next project.

WITH FRIENDS

Host a Project Movie Night

Gather the team for a film that shows project management in action, like Apollo 13, Ocean's 11, or Back to the Future. Debate the best on-screen plan afterward. Popcorn required.

Fast facts

2027Organizations will need 87 million project-management roles by 2027; 97% say PM is necessary to succeed
Thank a project manager and join the conversation with #ProjectManagementDay

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