Author: János Gálik (ServiceNow Managing Partner at Capture Group)

At Capture, we offer consultancy and technical services based on our SPM Growth model to support organizations at all maturity levels on their road to digitalization. This year, we developed Capture SmartStart for ServiceNow SPM, a comprehensive and swift solution for companies that want to embark on their Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) journey within four weeks.

What are the benefits of ServiceNow SPM? This solution:

• Helps you confidently deliver business outcomes by consolidating all your work and aligning it on a single cloud platform. 
• Connects strategy to execution to provide 360º of visibility so you can speed value across the organization.
• It handles the entire portfolio lifecycle, from initial ideation to final delivery. It supports the hybrid world by enabling enterprise agility and simultaneously utilizing the advantages of waterfall.
• Let you leverage the extensive AI capabilities of the ServiceNow Platform.

What is Capture SmartStart? 

This exclusive service package aims to guide you through the initial stages of successfully implementing and operating SPM functionality on the ServiceNow platform by: 

• Providing an intuitive, user-friendly platform.
• Simplifying complex processes, functions, and roles with predefined elements.
• Ensuring successful adoption by training programs.
• Describing business roles and responsibilities for seamless adoption through a Success Playbook.
• Ensuring implementation in 4 weeks.

Why did we develop Capture SmartStart?

To bring harmony and the exact alignment between business stakeholders and the implementation team during initial planning, execution, and go-live. Based on our experience, we have seen that companies of all sizes end up, in many cases, upset and disappointed in their recently introduced SPM solution. We have identified the most common pain points and their root causes and used this knowledge to create a solution that eliminates them.

Where can Capture SmartStart lead your organization? 

In our terminology, it brings you to the START phase of the SPM Growth Model, which covers the basic functionalities of SPM, namely: 

• Idea & Demand Management.
• Project Management.
• Resource & Timecard Management. 
• Program & Portfolio Management.

Project Management 

This solution stands out in the market by natively supporting Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid approaches with built-in support for both SAFe and Scrum methodologies for seamless alignment. It gives project managers the flexibility, visibility, and control they need to oversee projects or even an entire portfolio.

SPM also improves the efficiency of planning and reporting: 

The Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting proves that by implementing SPM, project managers could significantly reduce the time spent on status reports. 

• Before implementing SPM, it takes approximately 200 hours/project manager/year. 
• After implementing SPM, there was almost zero time/project manager/year. 

Capture SmartStart Project Management Success Playbook

We aim to guide you in using the ServiceNow SPM Project Workspace platform effectively.  Our comprehensive Success Playbook is based on the three critical components of effective operation: People (Roles), Processes, and Technology-Tool. This unique approach enables organizations to launch their Project Management initiatives effectively from day one and seamlessly scale as their needs evolve.

Track all your projects from a single location on an Interactive UI and benefit from the following:

• seamless planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• efficient management of financial aspects.
• a comprehensive overview with drill-down data for detailed insights.
• clear and systematic tracking and storage of all your project notes.

With Capture SmartStart, your organization can confidently embark on the tooling journey, having the proper support and the resources needed for a successful implementation.

 Watch the Overview Capture ServiceNow video here

Author: Kathrin Lutz, PMP, ACP

At PMI, our volunteers are the cornerstone of all our initiatives. This ethos is reflected not only in our newsletter, website, and events, but also in our Chapter's strategy and leadership.

As we approach the 2025-2026 election term, we are actively seeking committed PMI Switzerland Chapter members who:

• Embody PMI values - Live and breathe the principles that guide our organisation
• Innovate - Bring practical ideas to elevate our Chapter to new heights
• Take initiative- Exhibit a hands-on attitude to co-lead various committees, workstreams, and initiatives
• Handle complexity - Manage complex programs and demanding stakeholders with ease
• Stand for election - Are willing to run in the upcoming PMI Swiss Chapter elections
• Engage and collaborate - Ready for action, teamwork, and fun!
• Commit to volunteering - Can dedicate themselves to a 2-year volunteer role within:
  • Board of Directors,
  • Election Committee, or
  • Financial Audit

Should you see yourself fitting this description, you are invited to submit your nomination request to any current Board of Directors member, or directly to the Elections Team.

The Election Application Process shall commence in August 2024.

Together, let's empower people to transform ideas into reality!

Your Election Committee

Kathrin Lutz, PMP, ACP and Marina Satapathy, PMP

Author: Lisa Gryzagoridis, PMP, DASM

At the end of a sweltering hot day, and under threat of rain, 15 professionals flocked to Sphéres to enjoy refreshments with fellow project managers and project management enthusiasts.

As always, the venue was cosy and welcoming, and it was not long before all who arrived were deep in conversation. Once again, the Chapter welcomed individuals that spanned a multitude of cultures, roles, and industries, but all sharing in the delight of meeting with both old and new connections.

Like-minded people engaged in a range of conversational topics... from social to professional... from shared to novel experiences... and from failures to successes.

Over too soon, yet eagerly anticipating the next Zurich Networking Apéro.

Be sure to register for this popular event in the coming months!

See you soon!

Author: Lisa Gryzagoridis, PMP, DASM 

Dear Readers,

Welcome to another enriching edition of our monthly newsletter!

As we navigate through July and August 2024, this issue brings you an abundance of expert insights, inspiring stories and valuable opportunities that underline the dynamic world of project management.

With just over half of 2024 behind us, the PMI Switzerland Chapter has prepared to deliver an exciting second half of the year and assures you that 'the best is yet to come'. With less than 2 months until the PM Conference 2024, the volunteers are ramping up to deliver a spectacular event. The team is enthusiastically levelling up across all elements, and I, for one, am extremely excited to participate in this flagship event.

For those eager to connect with peers and leaders, make sure to secure your spot at what promises to be an enlightening gathering of minds, enthusiastic about innovations and trends within the project management field. Should you wish to know more about what's on offer, this edition offers two articles to whet your appetite.

We bring you an exclusive interview with Pia Henzelmann, the PM Conference 2024 Lead, wherein she shares some behind-the-scenes information, along with her insights on what makes this year's conference a must-attend event. Readers can also expect some teasers on some of the ground-breaking ideas that will be showcased.

Further PM Conference information can be gleaned from Joanna Keller's article, in which the conference program is announced, as well as special offers, including an invitation to the PM Conference LinkedIn Networking Group.

Readers will also hear from our VP of Sponsors & Partners, Mafalda Amaro, in this month's Message from the Board. She delves into the strategic vision that continues to steer the Social Impact Team's endeavours towards remarkable achievements in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

To illustrate the nature of the Social Impact Team's influence within the CSR domain, Isabelle Novarrez shares the team's latest initiative. In an impactful feature titled Project Management Mentorship for NGOs - The Project Suicide in Pakistan, she details vital mentorship to address the daunting challenges of NGOs. This piece not only sheds light on the critical need for structured project management in humanitarian efforts, but also highlights the life-changing impacts such projects have on communities.

This edition also showcases a retrospective of the first Agile Community of Practice (CoP) session, hosted as Swissquote. At this session, Antonio Morisco delivered his insights on optimising Value Stream Management, and how leveraging VSM could revolutionise how you run your projects.

Lastly, the chapter announces the initiation of the 2025-2026 election process. We encourage all members to participate actively in this crucial undertaking, as it shapes the future of our institution.

We hope that you find this combined July and August Newsletter stimulating and informative, and that these pages inspire you to create a blueprint for future success. Happy reading!

Best regards,

Lisa