Authors: Eric Jelenje, PMP, and Joachim Dehais, PMP

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 AI 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 mimic 'Idiocy' more than 'Intelligence'. AI 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.

Through examples and hands-on experience, we offer you a space to experiment, to learn, to ask, and to come out in charge, capable of using it, as well as improve your work and workplace. We will go through some theory, examples, and serious practice sessions on use cases from the PMBOK. So have a read, ponder, and choose to join us and many professionals working towards the future.

Has that piqued your interest? Then, see you there!

Info and registration: here

Author: Pia Henzelmann, Events Experience Director

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 September 23^rd in Lausanne. More information shall be shared in the near future, but in the meanwhile, 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 upon 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 this theme, we invite industry experts to present valuable insights and methods on AI and Project Management. Simultaneously, we request your support in identifying and submitting suggestions for further potential speakers, aligned to the theme. 

Our team has initiated interviews, however, presentation slots are still open, so we encourage you to apply immediately!

Call for Speakers Application:   

• Submit your speaker proposal including a brief bio, session title, and abstract by June 10th, 2024 through the link below. Guidelines are included in the form: PM Conference Speaker Application Form 
• For more details and submission, please reach out to Joachim Dehais

We look forward to your proposals and working together to create an insightful and impactful conference. 

Best regards, 

Pia Henzelmann 

PM Conference Lead and on behalf of the PM Conference team

Author: Florian Ivan, PMP, ACP, DASSM, DAC  

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.

Events serve as the lifeblood of this community and there's no shortage of opportunities to engage and grow. These gatherings serve as crucibles where ideas are forged, tested, and refined. Moreover, they provide a platform for camaraderie — a reminder that we are not alone.

The benefits of participation are manifold. Through active engagement, members sharpen their skills, broaden their perspectives, and expand their networks. They gain access to invaluable resources, mentorship, and support systems that transcend the confines of traditional training programs.

Agile Community of Practice embodies the very essence of agility — adaptability through collaboration. It empowers individuals to navigate the complexities of modern project management with confidence and resilience. Together, we embark on a journey of continuous improvement, where every setback is an opportunity to learn and every success a testament to our collective ingenuity.

Join us, and together, let's embrace the transformative power of community.

Contact person: Florian Ivan  Florian Ivan

LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13973385/

Author: Wolfgang Steindl, PMP  

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.

Adi Muslic, a Citizen Developer and Organizational Transformation Practitioner, took the stage next, to discuss PMI’s role in AI and the evolving responsibilities of project managers in an automated world. Through the PMIxAI Community and Events, alongside AI online courses and PMI Infinity, his intervention highlighted the educational resources available for professionals seeking to adapt to this shift. 

The third speaker, Joachim Dehais, first engaged the audience with live polls on AI tool usage, and its impact on their lives, fostering a dynamic discussion on practical experiences with AI tools. 

The highlight of the event was the interactive workshop, where participants were grouped into teams on a mission to Mars. The scenario, set in 2030, challenged teams to utilize their expertise and AI tools to establish a research base on Mars, focusing on project scope, stakeholder management, and risk response. 

As the event drew to a close, Sara Cruz provided a glimpse into the upcoming events of PMI Switzerland and extended an invitation to join the community as volunteers. The event concluded with an Apéro, where our deserving astronauts engaged in lively discussion about AI’s role in their work, and took the opportunity to network.  

A personal highlight was witnessing the stages of team development - forming, storming, norming, and performing - unfold in a remarkably short time, from the beginning of the workshop until our safe return from our interstellar endeavour. 

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in our next adventure at PMI Switzerland!