Project Management Institute (PMI) has signed an agreement on 31 December 2024 through which Agile Alliance® joins PMI. Agile Alliance is a global non-profit membership organization founded in 2001 by some of the original authors of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. This partnership strengthens the project management profession by expanding access to Agile resources, broadening skill sets, and fostering a flexible mindset.
Both organizations are committed to ensuring a seamless transition. As part of this process, Teresa Foster, Managing Director of Agile Alliance, and her team will transfer to PMI. PMI Agile Alliance will maintain its membership structure and elected Board, continuing its core mission and values while championing agility and the values and principles of the manifesto. Agile Alliance members will retain access to the resources, events, and connections they value, now augmented by PMI’s expanded opportunities. PMI members, in turn, will benefit from Agile Alliance’s community-generated resources, fostering new connections, learning, and collaboration to drive innovation.
Modern project delivery demands fluency across a continuum of delivery practices, enabling professionals to choose the right approach for each project. Successful delivery requires a combination of skills and knowledge tailored to specific contexts.
The future of project management—centered on project success driven by delivered value—cannot rely on rigid distinctions between delivery approaches. The integration of Agile Alliance within PMI further solidifies PMI’s leadership in transforming the project profession. PMI Agile Alliance will benefit from PMI’s global reach and resources, while PMI members will gain expanded access to Agile thought leadership, tools, and resources, enhancing their professional development and enabling greater project success.