We face new challenges in projects every day. With this CoP, we want to take a "deep dive" into a wide range of topics from the broad field of project management across all industries and develop new approaches to tackling these issues, as well as publish them in presentations and articles where appropriate.

In this meeting, we want to take a closer look at the topic of project management software. Torben Blankertz from Netpoint GmbH and Microsoft MVP will introduce us to various Microsoft tools that SMEs can use in project management.

While Torben Blankertz introduces us to the software, we should always remember a quote attributed to Grady Booch: “A fool with a tool is still a fool.” In this context, it means that software cannot solve all of a company's problems, but that the PM processes must be known and established.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing project management, offering new tools to enhance decision-making, automate tasks, and optimize workflows. Yet, human-centered leadership remains crucial for navigating complex projects successfully. In this session, AI/ML expert Hrishikesh Deshpande will explore how project managers can leverage AI while maintaining a balance between technology and human expertise.

 

Study Group Session: Processes: Quality management (Oliver Lehmann, ALVISSION EDUCATION GmbH)

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Welcome to the Nexus of Learning. Our PMI UK Book Club for 2025 is back and bigger. We will bring you curated content at monthly meetings, and author interviews this year. Plus, more ways exist to connect, network, and share the lessons you learned from our book list. In addition, we will focus on books that build your marketable talent in Ways of Working, Power Skills, and Business Acumen.

We will start the year by discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awareness and Implementation.

AI is becoming integral to project management, offering tools to enhance efficiency, predict outcomes, and automate repetitive tasks.

We will focus on building new ways of working by:

• Reviewing AI concepts
• Discussing AI beyond the project scope
• Defining the future AI tools use cases
• Sharing Implementing strategies for predictive analytics and AI-driven decision-making

Please address any questions to martin.bertram@pmi-gc.de

We delve into the secrets of the BND.

The Berlin Local Group of the PMI Germany Chapter invites you to take part in something very special.

A tour of the BND - at least of the visitor center there.

GERMAN EVENT!

Following a one-hour lecture on the BND's working methods and control mechanisms, we have the opportunity to visit the adjacent interactive exhibition and then sit down in the café nearby for a discussion.
The number of participants is limited to 25.

Processes: Risk Management

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This event is organized in cooperation between the PMI Germany Chapter and xuviate.
Holders of PMI Certifications can claim 4 PDU.

Industrial organisations often struggle with managing complex, interdependent projects while ensuring smooth operations across multiple, often specialised teams and external stakeholders. This environment frequently results in bottlenecks, misalignment, and operational inefficiencies. Factors such as unclear roles, fragmented communication, and difficulties in coordinating intricate tasks only exacerbate these issues, which, in turn, lead to overloaded teams and projects that seem to go on forever.
Many teams have attempted to address these challenges multiple times, often without success, leaving them wary that any new approach might simply be another waste of time. Because of these repeated disappointments, they struggle to envision and practise alternative ways of working. That is why we have developed a practical, hands-on simulation—built on Businessmap—that goes beyond theory and gives participants the chance to learn by doing. By actively engaging with new methods in a controlled setting, participants gain a clearer understanding of why visualising the flow of work, coordinating across teams, and systematically improving processes can make a significant difference.
While this simulation does not provide instant solutions, it equips participants with the awareness and foundational insights needed to explore and apply these concepts in their own organisations. As an added benefit, it also introduces participants to Businessmap, demonstrating how this versatile platform supports a structured, visual approach to project and process management. Ultimately, the simulation bridges the gap between theory and real-world collaboration, helping industrial teams discover more effective ways of working.

Conquer Project Chaos

by Raquel Horta (Ireland) https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquelhorta/

Project chaos is often seen as disorder or unpredictability in a project, but when viewed positively, it can be a catalyst for innovation, adaptability, and creativity. Instead of seeing chaos as a failure, it can be reframed as an opportunity for growth, problem-solving, and breakthrough moments.

Questions? lgdarmstadt@pmi-gc.de

Dear project management friends in and around Hamburg,

in May there will be the next event of the LG Hamburg:

When the whiteboard is no longer enough - with 3D project worlds for shared understanding

3D project worlds are a method of making content quickly and intuitively accessible and presenting even complex relationships in a structured and simple way.

Let's explore the 3D project worlds together in this workshop!

Processes: Procurement management

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