After building a successful IT consulting career in the corporate world, Jane invested a decade leading global development projects and programs for World Vision International and CARE USA.
In this episode, Stephen Maye sits down with Jane Canniff who discusses how project management is changing and how it differs between the for-profit and global development sectors. Jane also shares what she's learned about transition, adaptation and finding purpose in work that can save lives.
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Key Takeaways:
@01:30 — the global development landscape, goals
@04:00 — the need for project leadership
@05:45 — moving from corporate to development sector
@11:45 — building local capability and commitment
@15:20 — communication and cultural considerations
@19:40 — technology and infrastructure challenges
@25:00 — the value of curiosity and encouragement
@27:00 — returning to for-profit world with new perspective
@28:55 — working with a cross-cultural, global team
@31:50 — making the transition to social-good project work
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