Most project managers already work with sustainability, even if they do not call it that. Every decision around budgets, sourcing, suppliers, risks, transport, technology, timelines, and long-term value has an impact beyond the project itself.

The role of the project manager is evolving. Today, successful projects are no longer measured only by cost, scope, and timeline, but also by resilience, responsible decision-making, and sustainable long-term value creation. PMI has recognised this shift and is integrating sustainability more deeply into project management standards, practices, and learning worldwide.

We are very excited to introduce ourselves, Maja Mandic and Claire Chin, as the new Sustainability Ambassadors for PMI Switzerland Chapter. Together, we are launching a sustainability programme designed to support our PMI Switzerland project management community in exploring practical ways to integrate sustainability into everyday project work, across all industries and project types.

This programme is supported by PMI Global and connected to a growing international network of PMI sustainability champions across Europe and globally.PMI’s partnership with Green Project Management (GPM), alongside the PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition embedding sustainability more directly into project management standards, signals a broader shift toward responsible and future oriented project delivery.

Why does this matter? Project managers influence important decisions every day, from sourcing, transport, and technology choices to governance, innovation, risk, and resource priorities. Building awareness in sustainability helps project professionals make more balanced, future-oriented decisions and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving business environment.

We encourage members to explore the free resources and learning materials available through PMI Sustainability Learning and GPM | The Home of Sustainable Project Management™. Members interested in exploring this topic further may also enjoy this recent article on why sustainability is becoming core to modern project practice: Why Sustainability Is Core to Modern Project Practice: Aligning PMBOK with the PMI–GPM Ecosystem.

If this topic sparks your curiosity or interest, we would love to hear from you. Stay tuned over the coming months as we continue building an engaging space within PMI Switzerland Chapter for learning, discussion, networking, and sharing practical experiences together.

Authored by Claire CHIN, PMP

• project structuring and planning
• stakeholder communication and reporting
• meeting preparation and summarisation
• requirement drafting and refinement
• risk analysis, blind spot identification, and scenario modelling
• productivity and workflow optimisation
• keeping projects on track when reality deviates from plan

The masterclass will also address important topics such as governance, hallucinations, human oversight, and responsible use of AI in professional project environments. Participants will experience how different AI tools perform in real project situations and learn practical techniques, reusable prompts, and new ways
to organise and accelerate daily PM work.

The goal is simple, to help project professionals better understand where AI creates real value, where its limitations are, and how to use it effectively and responsibly in daily work.

This masterclass is also about learning from each other. AI adoption looks different across organisations, industries, and teams. The day offers a chance to exchange experiences, challenge ideas, network with peers, and discover practical approaches you can immediately start applying in your own environment. 

Yes, joining a full Saturday masterclass requires commitment. But developing practical AI capabilities is increasingly becoming an investment in ourselves and in the future relevance of our professional skills.

The event takes place in person in Basel, just a short walk from Basel SBB station, with a small interactive group to allow hands-on exchange throughout the day. We warmly welcome both PMI members and non-members interested in strengthening their practical AI capabilities in project
management.

For more information and registration please go to: https://pmi-switzerland.ch/events/pmi-master-class/2026-06-20-ai-masterclass-basel.

Authored by Claire CHIN, PMP