Early bird registration for our signature event PMI® Global Summit 2026 is now open. [Join Us](https://events.pmi.org/flow/pmi/gsdetroit26/landing/page/home) # Stay ahead with the latest PMI thought leadership The latest research and insights from PMI on current and future trends in project management ### What's trending **eBook** ### Leadership That Lasts Building Sustainable Value in a Changing World Discover GenAI benefits, best practices, and what factors facilitate optimum GenAI adoption. [Learn More](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/leadership-that-lasts "Learn More") **Report** ### Executing Sustainability Strategy: When Ambition Meets Reality Six friction points between vision and delivery PMI research surfaces a 42-point confidence gap between sustainability executives and PMO leaders, and six friction points where strategy weakens. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/executing-sustainability-strategy "Get Report") ### Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition Project management continues to offer strong earning potential globally. And certification continues to hold value, with PMP® holders earning 17% more in 21 countries. PMI members get exclusive access to all the data in our interactive Salary Survey Tool. [Download the Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey "Download the Report") ### Take a deeper dive **Report** ### Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects From Navigating Tasks to Navigating Systems This year’s Pulse of the Profession explores complexity: its origin, impact, and how proactive project professionals can navigate it. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/driving-success-in-complex-projects "Get Report") **Report** ### From Vision to Practice A Playbook to Apply M.O.R.E. Build your M.O.R.E. capability to move beyond managing projects to delivering value and increasing project success. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/vision-to-practice-more-project-playbook "Get Report") **Report** ### The Construction Project Management Talent Gap Needs, Challenges and Opportunities Discover how to close construction’s growing project management talent gap and learn the key skills, barriers, and actions needed to stay competitive. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/construction-project-management-talent-gap "Get Report") **Report** ### Bridging the Gap: Positioning PMOs as Indispensable Partners in Strategy Execution What must-have capabilities elevate PMO performance? PMI’s research reveals how Project Management Offices can deliver greater strategic value and spotlights the critical PMO capabilities driving real impact. [Learn More](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/pmos-as-partners "Learn More") **Report** ### Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E. Unlock transformative value for your teams and organization PMI’s new research reveals what today’s project professionals must do to drive success in a dynamic project landscape, and how they can amplify their impact. [Learn More](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/path-to-project-success "Get Report") **Report** ### GenAI and Agile: Amplifying Human-Centered Collaboration How AI unlocks agility’s true business value Our latest research reveals how GenAI can enhance authentic agility, drive breakthroughs, and help teams collaborate for real business impact. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/ai-and-agile-teams "Get Report") **Report** ### Global Project Management Talent Gap Up to 30 million project professionals needed by 2035 Project Managers are more vital than ever. New research highlights growing global demand for project management, shaping the future of work. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap "Get Report") **Report** ### Broader Perspectives, Stronger Outcomes Unlock the value of inclusive, diverse teams Diverse, inclusive teams deliver stronger innovation, retention, and results. See evidence, real-world examples, and practical steps to enhance performance. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/broader-perspectives-stronger-outcomes "Get Report") **Article** ### Enabling Project Management Transformation with GenAI The need for organizational support Access GenAI’s full value by moving beyond pilots and building the support structures and culture needed for lasting impact. [Learn More](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/genai-the-need-for-organizational-support "") **Report** ### Sustainability in the Age of AI: The Integration Imperative How sustainability benefits from AI integration Explore how organizations are transforming sustainability initiatives with AI. Learn why leadership, data, and strategic alignment are essential to scaling global impact and performance. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/sustainability-in-the-age-of-ai-the-integration-imperative "Get Report") **Report** ### A New Era for Enterprise Agility Enterprise agility is your competitive advantage Enterprise agility is a must-have for organizations to survive and thrive in today’s increasingly volatile, constantly changing business environment. Discover the strategies that high-agility organizations implement for success. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/a-new-era-for-enterprise-agility "Download the Enterprise Agility Report") **Report** ### The Project Sustainability Reporting Guide As Part of PMI-GPM Joint Venture Sustainability is realized at the project level. Assess current state, build capacity, and scale context-based practices to deliver real impact. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-sustainability-reporting-guide "Get Report") **Report** ### Maximizing Project Success Explore our innovative insights creating a shared definition of project success, emphasizing value and impact – not just execution – to drive sustainable growth and elevate the project profession. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-success "") **Report** ### Collaborations Between Project and Product Management In Partnership with Agile Alliance Our latest report reveals the critical need for project and product management cohesion to drive success. [Learn More](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/product-and-project-management "Get Report") **Report** ### Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen Empowering Project Professionals as Strategic Partners Discover how business acumen transforms you from tactical troubleshooter to strategic value creator, elevating projects beyond scope, budget, and schedule in our 2025 Pulse of the Profession® report. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/boosting-business-acumen "Download the Pulse 2025 Report") **Report** ### The Project Professional’s GenAI Journey From Quick Wins to Leading the Transformation Move beyond the basics of AI. Learn how project professionals are using Generative AI to drive smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and lead strategic transformation. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/genai-journey "Download the Project Professional’s GenAI Journey Report") **Report** ### Transforming Project Management with Gen-Al Innovation Take a data-driven look at how AI Trailblazers are sparking innovation, boosting productivity, and reshaping organizations, and find out how to leverage AI for true project transformation. [Get Report](https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/transforming-project-management-with-generative-ai "") **Publication** ### Project Management Journal® A peer-reviewed academic publication on project management techniques, research, theories and applications. [Learn More](https://www.pmi.org/learning/publications/project-management-journal "Learn more about the Project Management Journal®") **Publication** ### Academic Sponsored Research PMI-sponsored academic research offers industry insights and trends, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions. [Learn More](https://www.pmi.org/learning/academic-research "Learn more about Academic Sponsored Research") ### Transform your organization’s vision into reality with Brightline® Brightline provides insights and solutions to help leaders effectively turn their organization’s vision into reality through strategic initiative management. Learn how to better close the strategy-execution gap. [Visit Brightline - opens in a new tab](https://www.brightline.org/)