[Editorial]

Dear members and colleagues,

This month’s newsletter features exciting news from your Swiss chapter VP Sponsors & Partners, Mafalda Amaro, who reports on PMI Switzerland receiving a well deserved honour at the PMI Leadership Institute Meeting last month in Barcelona.

To understand why PMI Switzerland continues to lead among chapters worldwide, sign up for more innovative events that develop your skills and networks. This month, read from Alpha Zima about an upcoming interactive leadership workshop focused on team dynamics, to be held on May 15th at the SIX Convention Point, Zurich. Read also from Oxana Hezog who invites you to the 25th SPM Frühjahrstagung, at the Careum Auditorium in Zürich on May 20th, in German.

As always, your monthly newsletter introduces you to new members who’ve joined our ever growing community. Connect with them, visit our website and engage with your peers on our social media channels.

Philip SPRINGUEL, Newsletter Copy Editor

[Future Event]

Authenticity and Armoring in Team Dynamics Upcoming Interactive Leadership Workshop

Join us in Zurich on May 15 at the SIX Convention Point, Zurich for an engaging, hands-on session designed to future-proof your team dynamics in today’s fast-paced work environments.

In this dynamic event, you’ll experience Authentic Relating Games—powerful tools project leaders can use to deepen connection, trust, and communication, even under pressure.

You’ll also receive an exclusive sneak preview of Own Your Armor™—a groundbreaking conflict framework. It helps teams shift from defensive patterns to joint accountability by uncovering the unspoken dynamics beneath the surface.

You will gain:

• Fresh insights into how everyday stressors influence team behavior
• Practical tools to elevate your leadership, enhance collaboration, and strengthen stakeholder communication
• Real-time experience with techniques that improve team cohesion

[Future Event]

Bridging Past and Future: Join the 25th SPM Frühjahrstagung in Zürich

At PMI Switzerland, we believe in growing the project management profession through collaboration, shared knowledge, and community engagement. While PMI and SPM are independent organizations, we share a common mission: to empower project professionals across industries and support excellence in project execution.

Bridging Past and Future: Join the 25th SPM Frühjahrstagung in Zürich

On May 20, 2025, the Swiss Society for Project Management (spm) invites project professionals and enthusiasts to the landmark 25th SPM Frühjahrstagung, taking place at the Careum Auditorium in Zürich. This year’s theme, "Geschichte trifft Zukunft: Projekte im Wandel der Zeit" (“History Meets Future: Projects in Transition”), offers a compelling look at how project management has evolved—across sectors like construction, healthcare, and IT—with a fresh focus on the future shaped by artificial intelligence.

[Article]

PMI Switzerland Recognized for Driving Social Impact Through Project Managers Without Borders

PMI Switzerland Recognized for Driving Social Impact Through Project Managers Without Borders

It is with great pride—and even greater gratitude—that we share some news from LIM - PMI Leadership Institute Meeting last month in Barcelona. 

PMI Switzerland has been honored with a recognition award for our commitment to Project Managers Without Borders (PMWB) pilot. This milestone celebrates not just an initiative, but the heart and spirit of our chapter—our people, our community.

PMWB is a global initiative that channels the power of project management into solving some of the world’s most urgent social challenges. From access to clean water and education to public health and sustainability, PMWB creates a bridge between skilled project professionals and organizations working at the front lines of impact. Our profession, when guided by purpose, becomes a powerful engine for change.

[Retrospective]

PM Master Class Unlock your Memory Power!

On a rainy Saturday end of March, 15 enthusiastic project managers swapped their spreadsheets for brain training at the PMI Master Class in Zurich.

Led by the lively Petra Oggenfuss, brain trainer, we discovered memory techniques that made remembering 15 new people/names at once possible.

The day was filled with laughter, interactive exercises, and practical tips, proving that cognitive fitness can be both fun and effective – and it can be trained!

[Retrospective]

Event Recap: Skilling up human side to navigate complexity

On April 9, PMI Switzerland hosted an evening of insight and inspiration at the isolutions office in Zurich.
This wasn’t just another talk about project tools or timelines—instead, we explored something deeper: how to lead with more humanity in today’s complex project environments.

In a world where uncertainty is the new normal, the event challenged attendees to rethink leadership—not as a checklist of tasks, but as a personal practice rooted in self-awareness, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.

Facilitated by Camille Caclin, this segment guided participants through a unique breath-hold exercise designed to simulate pressure scenarios in project settings. From this experience, three distinctive mindset profiles emerged:
The Challenger – Confident and driven, but may over-control when stressed.
The Self-Doubter – Risk-averse and hesitant, sometimes missing key opportunities.
The Explorer – Grounded, curious, and adaptive, even in the face of stress.

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Help us support outreach efforts about our events and activities through social media, email, and other channels. You’ll work with a friendly, purpose-driven team and gain valuable hands-on experience along the way.

It’s a great way to grow your skills, meet new people, and make a difference.

Whether you're just starting out or already have experience, your motivation and willingness to contribute are what truly matter. 

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[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 members provided information about themselves: Andrea Darabos, Benjamin Chollet.

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