International Institute for Learning

1. Case Study: Apple Inc. | TRC2: Cultivating Relational Strength to Power Relentless Innovation

   By Darrel Popowich & Rick Unruh Apple’s remarkable transformation was guided by the foundational principles of Trust, Respect, Commitment, and Communication (TRC²)—values we deeply admire and have thoughtfully integrated into our own CRAFT framework to foster lasting strategic success.

2. From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: How Program Management Drives Sustainability in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape

   By Dusan Stamenkovic, PMP Even when not legally required, businesses are under increasing pressure to report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

3. See what the Power Trio is, for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Professionals!

   We are thrilled to announce a fantastic lineup of speakers—top experts who are laser-focused on giving you the tools to expand your skills and truly stand out. This year, it's all about unleashing your "Power Trio".

4. Optimizing Junior Project Talent Hiring: Is PMP Mandatory?

   By Gabor Stramb Companies routinely post "entry-level" project manager positions while simultaneously requiring the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification—a requirement that makes impossible to meet.

5. Strategic AI in Portfolio Management

   By Markus Kopko If projects are how organizations deliver change, then portfolios are how they make bets on the future. That’s where Artificial Intelligence steps in—not to override leadership judgement, but to augment it with unprecedented clarity, foresight, and alignment.