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[Editorial]

Dear colleagues, members and friends of PMI Switzerland,

This month, we begin with a "Message from the Board" by Joachim Dehais, VP Volunteers, who offers valuable career advice on leadership and learning.

We’re also delighted this month to present a number of pre-event announcements, most important of which is a call for speakers for our 2024 edition of the Swiss Chapter’s PM Conference, an ideal opportunity for you to submit proposals!

A feature article from Swiss Chapter VP Communications, David Puippe, offers a fundamentally important review of PMI:Next, a must read for all players in the project management arena. Another contribution this month includes a fascinating AI event recap from Six Group’s Wolfgang Steindl, telling the tale of a journey to Mars and beyond!

7 new members are profiled, and again through your monthly newsletter, we offer many reasons to sign up for critical learning and networking events, such as urgently joining Agile or AI-themed communities of your Swiss Chapter and beyond.

Philip SPRINGUEL,

Newsletter Copy Editor

[Message from the Board]

‍Hello everyone,

Many of you have already been exposed to AI-related knowledge and skill development topics. This message diverges from the common topics.

Instead, this message is about the obsession with AI and data, with data, and how it kills leadership. Both are dreams of neophytes, people who see technology and process as the end goal and solution to humanity’s problems, technocrats. However we are an adaptive species, and we create our own problems when we don’t have any. So what, pray tell, is the solution?

The solution is to reclaim the right to err, to intuit, to make mistakes, to fail, and to learn, with data. No matter the technological change, eventually it becomes the standard, and is abstracted away. You will remain. So relearn to make decisions and take risks now, because the lesson will stay with you forever, and it will make all those that follow in the future more robust and successful.

How do you do this? Challenge! Of course, what else? Face the decisions you fear, be agile about them. Truly agile, not Agile™. Make decisions that keep your future open ...pay the price of your actions early on to free yourself ...allow mistakes ...learn from them.

Here a simple trick to learn... Take any decision that you maybe hesitating about, big or small, and flip a coin. Go with whatever the coin says, and stick to it long enough to meet, greet, and overcome the consequences. Every obstacle you overcome will make you better and happier.

I look forward to making hard decisions with you.

Joachim Dehais

[Article]

Discover PMI:Next – The Future of Project Management

‍Dear PMI Switzerland Members,

PMI is a leading global authority in project management, committed to advancing the project management profession. We maximize project success to elevate our world. We empower project professionals around the globe to excel in project management practices through a growing global community, knowledge sharing, and best-in-class certifications - driving positive change in organizations and communities.

As the landscape of project management evolves, so must the strategies that guide it. In this article, you will enter PMI:Next, PMI's latest initiative designed to future-proof the field and keep project managers at the forefront of innovation.

What is PMI purpose?

PMI purpose is more than a statement. This is the force that guides everything that we do, including at a chapter level. We defined our purpose by answering one simple question: "How can we leverage our superpowers to impact the world?". We have always been a purpose-driven organization, and with intentional focus and a clearly articulated purpose statement and commitments, we are ensuring our founding principles are core to success.

[Article]

PM Conference 2024 Call for Speakers

‍Greetings PMI Switzerland Members and welcome to the 2024 Conference Season!

Preparations for the PM Conference are well underway, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you all on the event day. More information will be shared in the near future but in the meantime, here’s our latest update:

The PM Conference theme has been updated to "AI Unveiled: Transforming Projects and Organizations with Smart Innovation". This change reflects the growing impact of artificial intelligence on our industry. We aim to discover how smart innovations are revolutionizing project management and organizational practices, providing attendees valuable insights from the keynote sessions and workshops.

In line with the new topic, we invite industry experts to present valuable insights and methods on AI and Project Management. Similarly, request your support in identifying potential speakers who would be a fit to our new theme. Please send us your proposals.

[Event communication]

PM-Summit 2024 - Munich, 25-26 november

The PM-Summit 2024, taking place on November 25th and 26th in Munich, is designed for professionals and enthusiasts in the field of project management seeking to enhance their expertise, stay informed about current trends, and connect with peers. Seize this exceptional opportunity to learn from renowned speakers, gain fresh insights for your work, and advance your career.

The event provides a platform for fruitful discussions with industry experts and the chance to expand your professional network.

Essentially, this congress caters to anyone keen on effective project management methods and best practices, looking to deepen their knowledge in this domain.

Topics covered include digitalization in industry and administration, lean management in production, supply chain management and logistics, innovation management in business, project management in the financial sector, sustainability and environmental protection in companies, risk management in global markets, change management in corporate governance, and more.

And as we are sister chapters, we offer members of the Switzerland Chapter, as well as members of the Austria Chapter, THE SAME DISCOUNT as members of the Germany Chapter gets.

[Pre-event communication]

Driving Project Success with AI

‍The hype is here, you cannot avoid it. Artificial Intelligence is in every mouth, newspaper, website, seminar. 

If you are tired of talking, and are ready to get your hands dirty, join our evening AI practice workshop online on the 25th of June 2024.

Long gone are the days of two-layer perceptrons, now A.I. has nearly as many brain cells as we do, and if we listen to business consultants, it is ready to take our jobs. Not quite, and yet, better have a look, in case its brain cells decide to copy the idiocy more than the intelligence. A.I. is to intellectual work what machines were two centuries ago, a potential, a workhorse, a promise.

You have a chance to adapt to the technological shift and its societal implications. Come to learn how the tech works, how it doesn’t, what you have to be careful about, and how you can leverage it.

[Article]

A Journey to Mars and Beyond: "Navigating Projects with Generative AI Insights"

‍In an event that was nothing short of stellar, PMI Switzerland, in collaboration with the SIX Project Management Community, hosted an enlightening session that took its participants on a virtual odyssey to the red planet, Mars.

The event, moderated by the duo Wolfgang Steindl and Sara Cruz Meirinho from SIX Group, brought together 24 mid-career and senior managers to spacewalk into the burgeoning field of AI and its implications for project management.

The session kicked off with Jonas Epp, the SIX AI community lead, who outlined the mission and mandate of the SIX AI community, emphasizing the importance of knowledge sharing and business alignment in AI. The community’s ambitions for 2024, including boosting ‘AI Fitness Level’ among employees and keeping pace with Microsoft’s emerging AI innovations, set a forward-thinking tone for the event.

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Embracing Agile: The Power of Community

‍In the fast-paced world of project management, adaptability is paramount. Agile methodologies have emerged as a beacon of flexibility in an ever-evolving landscape. But navigating this dynamic terrain can be daunting without a compass of collective wisdom. This is where our Agile Community of Practice, nestled under the PMI umbrella, shines as a guiding light.

At its core, the Agile Community of Practice is more than just a network—it's a vibrant ecosystem where professionals converge to exchange insights, challenges, and triumphs. Unlike formal training sessions, this community thrives on informality, fostering genuine connections and an environment ripe for organic learning.

One of the most compelling aspects of this community is its accessibility. Regardless of your level of expertise or experience, there's a place for you at the table. Novices find solace in the wealth of knowledge shared by seasoned veterans, while seasoned practitioners discover fresh perspectives from newcomers unencumbered by convention.

[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; Alpha Ziman, Michael März, Serge Adouaka Ngoimale, Vinicius Pirola, Hervé Siendt, Sarah Cauwenbergh, Walter Rovinolo.

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