Study Group Session: Project life cycle, development approaches and business environment (Helmut Schneider)
Project life cycle, development approaches and business environment
Discover the project lifecycle, modern development approaches (classic, agile, hybrid) and the role of the business environment.
✔ Understand the phases of projects
✔ Choose the right development approach
✔ Master challenges in a dynamic environment
Ideal for project managers, team leaders, and aspiring PMP® candidates.
About the Tutor

Helmut Schneider, PMP, PMI-ACP, PSM, PSPO has been a freelance senior project manager, consultant and trainer for all project management topics for more than 20 years. Since the end of 2020, he has also been a PMI-accredited PMI-ATP PMP®, ACP® and CAPM® trainer. He has experience from over 350 trainings, including more than 150 PMP® Exam Prep trainings, which he has held for international clients and partners since 2009.
In addition to classic and hybrid project management, his focus and passion lies in agility, especially the agile mindset. As a certified Scrum Master, Product Owner and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, he has the relevant knowledge and experience. He has been a member of the PMI Germany Chapter since 2008.
Agenda
05 min Personal introduction
25 min Presentation on topic
30 min Q&A
- Project Life Cycle
- Overview of the phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Closure
- Differences between project and product life cycle - Development Approaches
- Traditional (Waterfall), Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Hybrid
- When each approach makes sense
- Short practical examples - Business Environment
- Impact of corporate strategy, governance, and external factors
- Stakeholder management and trends
- Discussion: Challenges in your own environment - Summary & Q&A
- Key takeaways
- Open questions and next steps
Information on registration / the event:
Language
The event will be held in German. At the same time, a translation into English is offered via subtitles.
Waiting-List
There is a waiting list for non-members - persons without PMI Germany Chapter e. V. membership. The organizer does not guarantee that non-members will receive an event link. This is also on a first come first served basis.
Contact
Contact for requests: E-Mail the Study Group Team
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8910815/
Event Information
| Event Date | 20.01.2026 18:00 |
| Event End Date | 20.01.2026 19:00 |
| Cut off date | 19.01.2026 19:00 |
| Available Place | 30 |



