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Editorial

‍Dear Readers,

We are all acutely aware of the exponentially rapid rate of technological advancement, along with the increasing expectations from individuals and teams in the workplace.

'Continuous Learning' remains one of the core values across organisations and industries. Not only do individuals and teams who adopt a continuous learning mindset contribute to organisational success, but they are also optimally poised in remaining competitive in the future. What's more, is that there is an abundance of resources available to achieve just this! At PMI, this is no less true.

In this edition of the PMI Switzerland Chapter Newsletter, we once again showcase a plethora of opportunities that would aid knowledge and skill development.

In a retrospective of the latest PMI Leadership Institute Meeting (Berlin, April'24), Daniel Rodellar underscored the necessity of incorporating fun and action into project workflows to enhance productivity and learning. Discussions also emphasized the importance of agility in project planning, highlighting that flexible strategies often lead to superior outcomes. Moreover, the value of communication and conflict resolutions skills was reiterated, alongside the value of decisive leadership and the strategic integration of generative AI. Read the full article below...

The greatly anticipated relaunch of PMI Switzerland events in Basel will occur on June 6th, at Hotel Euler where attendees will discover 'The 12 Phases of Agile Transformation'. This forthcoming event, along with a charming event retrospective, "Empowering the Organization - Three Agile Strategies for a Successful Workplace", as well as an article filled with market insights from our valued partner and sponsor, SuisseCo, are available for your enjoyment below.

Prior to concluding this preamble, it is our pleasure to announce the continuation of the highly successful Social Impact Program. Bevel ON, in collaboration with PMI Switzerland, proceed with the 5th training program for Ukrainian professionals' skill development and market integration.

All of this seems ample to digest... so without further ado... 'Happy Reading'!

Best regards,

Lisa

[Event Retrospective]

Empowering the Organization - Three Agile Strategies for a Successful Workplace

‍Ever since I got a good overview of agile methodologies while upskilling with the PMP® a few years back, I have been curious to learn more about the different agile frameworks.

The Disciplined Agile Framework, a framework more targeted towards corporate environments and the enablement of Agile projects at scale, certainly made it onto my shortlist. So far though, I haven't had a reason to dive deeper, and every time a workshop or presentation occurred, I was unavailable and unable to attend. At this event, it was my chance to learn a little more, and understand whether the framework was worth exploring further.

‍The event was hosted by Swissquote, in a nice and cozy auditorium, located in Zurich city centre. This perfectly accommodated the nearly 40 participants that arrived to discover more about Agile strategies. The 2 presenters from Swissquote, for this evening's session, were Edwige Fiaclou and Laetitia Aegerter-Cuello.

Edwige is currently the Head of Soft-ware Engineering Methodology & Technology Talent Academy, whilst Laetitia is the Senior Agile Coach within Software Engineering.

‍Following a brief introduction from PMI, Edwige and Laetitia dove straight into the topic, setting the scene with a small case study... Sophie, an IT Team Lead, had worked hard with her team to deliver a new feature for a trading system. However, instead of a seamless launch in production, this project experienced an initial failure...

[Event Retrospective]

PMI Leadership Institute Meeting LIM
(Berlin, April 2024)

‍I had the privilege of attending the PMI Leadership Institute Meeting in Berlin in April 2024. This opportunity was gifted by the new PMI Switzerland Chapter Board, in recognition for long-standing service as a volunteer, and Publications Director. The event has already been widely-publicised and summarised by participants through countless Linkedin posts, all containing images of smiling people having fun. It was also clear how much action was packed into these days, and how much fun was had, working on various topics! Both 'action' and 'fun' are needed, for us, as humans, to create positive outputs. As Project Managers, we know that if you want your team to deliver, give them time to play. We learn (best) by playing!

Here I would like to share my personal experience of this event, and what it has brought me. I planned to connect with all the other chapter leaders that within my area, to foster collaboration and learn from one another. As with every plan, it sets the direction and path to follow, but as usual, one needs to change it once the setup is different. OK. No worries. We can be agile when needed. I met fellow volunteers from various PMI Chapters, and that was even better than planned. This is a reminder of a well-known lesson - Plan the path with a goal. Be ready to change it as you execute. Create a different target, with no regrets.

[Article]

 Spotlight on SuisseCo

SuisseCo was honoured to sponsor the PMI Annual Members Meeting on March 14th, hosted at the Swiss Re Auditorium in Zurich. This event provided us with a valuable opportunity to champion the PMI Project Management community, engage with industry peers, and gain insights from the keynote speaker, Claudia Alcelay, who delivered an enlightening presentation on AI in project management.

About SuisseCo: SuisseCo specializes in European-wide recruitment and placement of highly-skilled and motivated IT specialists within the Swiss Market. Our comprehensive services encompass staff leasing of IT freelancers, permanent staffing solutions, software projects, and payrolling services.

Trends in the Swiss IT Recruitment Market: In 2024, we have witnessed an increase in both contract and permanent roles compared to the previous year. However, the market is still on the path to recovery from the pre-COVID era, with contract roles at only half the level seen in 2019. There's a notable shift of jobs to nearshore locations due to Switzerland's high operating costs. Automation is on the rise, particularly in larger international firms, though the labour market remains resilient, despite modest projected increases in unemployment. In the IT sector, roles in Cyber Security, Data Engineering, DevOps Cloud Engineering, Software Development, and Project Management are in high demand, driven by technological advancements and economic transitions.

Trends in the Project Management Market: We see that Project Management methodologies are evolving towards hybrid approaches, blending elements from various methodologies to suit specific project needs. From our conversations with the Project Management community, we see that there is a growing emphasis on automating low-value tasks, with AI integration becoming increasingly prevalent in project management tools.

[Article]

Training Program for displaced Ukrainians brings skilled workforce to the Swiss Market

‍The Bevel ON association launches its 5^th training program for Ukrainian refugees residing in Switzerland. For the 2^nd consecutive year, this initiative is executed in collaboration with the Project Management Institute Switzerland.

Between May and July 2024, refugees from the Ukraine will be able to attend seminars delivered by business coaches. The objective of the program is to assist displaced professionals in regaining control over their lives, through supporting the launch of their careers in a new environment. The program focusses on the project management, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing domains. Dedicated mentors will help the participants to develop new career strategies, including connecting the displaced professionals with potential employers.

The sessions delivered by the PMI Switzerland Team will open pathways to essential skills development, as required in both the international labour market, and at a later stage, within the Ukraine, during the reconstruction of the country.

Do you know someone who could benefit from this training? Reach out to Bevel ON and discover the program and further information.

[Article]

Join the Agile Transformation Journey

‍‍Are you embarking on an Agile Transformation journey?

Or are you looking to enhance your organizational agility and drive significant business improvements?

Then this event in Basel on the June 6th is a must-attend event for you!

‍Pierre E. Neis, our speaker, is a renowned Agile Coach who has supported over 200 companies worldwide in their agile journeys. He is also the acclaimed author who wrote and published "The New Normal: AO Concepts and Patterns of 21st-century Agile Organiza-tions" and "Swarming X4". At this upcoming event, Pierre will introduce the 5 main stages of transformations, and the 12 phases that allow transition from one stage to another.

Event highlights:

• Discover the 12 phases of Agile Transformation, from tools and methods to achieving a completely open system.
• Explore effective change strategies for your organization.
• Learn how to foster collaboration and synergy between teams and management.

[Community PMI CH]

Members Update

A warm welcome to all new members that joined our Chapter.

Congratulations also to the members who obtained certifications.

The following member provided information about themselves: Pranav Sharma, Gretel Sanabria Diaz, Potira Ama, Fahad Ahsan.

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