[Editorial]

Dear PMI Switzerland Community,

This spring, our focus has been clear: leading with humanity. From exploring authenticity and emotional intelligence in Zurich workshops, to supporting THE GREAT WALK across Europe, we’re reminded that true leadership starts with connection - within teams and across society.

As we look ahead, join us on 12 June for expert insights into cloud identity risks with Klaus Haller. And for those who joined our memory master class, we proved that learning can be both powerful and fun.

Let’s keep leading with purpose - Together.

Warm regards,

Miguel Muinos-Gutierrez, PMP
Newsletter Copy Editor

[Future Event]

On the Highway to Cloud Security Hell?

As more organizations migrate to the cloud, securing access to critical systems has become one of the most urgent challenges in modern IT. The rise of zero trust frameworks has transformed the way we manage authentication and identity—requiring new strategies to counter evolving risks.

Join us on Thursday, 12 June 2025, for an evening talk in Zurich with Klaus Haller, Security Architect at AXA. Drawing on extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, Klaus will unpack today’s cloud security landscape and share actionable approaches to protect high-privileged and technical accounts.

This session will explore key distinctions between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and dive into the complexities of managing identity in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Klaus will also discuss recent incidents—such as the Azure signing key loss (Storm 0558)—to shed light on real-world vulnerabilities that IT teams must address.

[Article]

PMI Switzerland and Six European Chapters Join Forces for THE GREAT WALK Across Europe with Homeless Entrepreneur 

7 PMI Chapters, 1 Mission: Support THE GREAT WALK from Homeless Entrepreneur

Homeless Entrepreneur’s mission is to promote economic empowerment and poverty reduction via work and active citizenship thanks to both public and private civic partnerships, so people living in social exclusion can improve their quality of life.

880 kilometers. 5 countries. 20 marathons.
A powerful journey to shine a light on those too often left in the shadows: people experiencing homelessness.

This summer, PMI Switzerland teams up with fellow PMI Chapters from the Netherlands, Belgium, Madrid, Barcelona, Romania, and Poland to support THE GREAT WALK - a bold, cross-border awareness campaign led by Andrew and Toby, two formerly homeless men from Homeless Entrepreneur, as they walk from Linz to Madrid.

But THE GREAT WALK isn’t about PMI members walking.
It’s about standing behind something bigger. Something that matters.

[Retrospective]

Workshop Recap: “Authenticity and Armoring in Team Dynamics” with Catherine Peloquin

On May 15, the PMI Switzerland Chapter welcomed a vibrant group of project mana-gers and industry enthusiasts to the SIX Convention Point in Zurich for a memorable and enriching workshop.

The session was expertly led by renowned facilitator Catherine Peloquin (LinkedIn Profile), who guided participants through an engaging and insightful program designed to spark discussion, share best practices, and deepen professional skills.
 

‍For those who missed the event, the workshop on “Authenticity and Armoring in Team Dynamics” provided project leaders with practical tools to improve team interactions and build genuine connections in today’s fast-paced work environment, focusing on vulnerabi-lity, communication, and leadership presence.

The workshop opened with the first session, “Setting the Tone: The Flying Buffet – Icebreaker.”
In this warm-up activity, participants paired up and exchanged surprising personal insights - something their partner would never have guessed. This simple yet powerful exercise set a tone of vulnerability, curiosity, and genuine human connection that re-sonated throughout the remainder of the workshop.

After setting the tone with the icebreaker, the group moved into a thoughtfully designed sequence of exercises, each building on the last to deepen connection, enhance self-awareness, and explore the power of authentic communication in team settings.

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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: Frank Straub, Benjamin Chollet.

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