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Liebe Projektmanagement-Enthusiasten,

wir laden Euch herzlich zum ersten Stammtisch der Local Group Ruhrgebiet des PMI Germany Chapters nach der Sommerpause ein!

Dies ist eine großartige Gelegenheit, gleichgesinnte Projektmanagerinnen und Projektmanager zu treffen, sich zu vernetzen und 2 wertvolle PDUs (Professional Development Units) zu sammeln.

Wir freuen uns auf einen inspirierenden Abend mit Euch!

This session intends to delve into Time Management Principles and Agile Methodologies, both crucial for PMP aspirants. It aligns with PMBOK’s Project Schedule Management knowledge area, covering key concepts like defining activities, sequencing tasks, estimating durations, and controlling schedules.

 

The PMI Region Central is very pleased to be hosted again by Ernst & Young in Eschborn. The evening will feature two presentations followed by a discussion, interrupted by a break with the opportunity to network.
 
1. Stefan Knappmann
AI in plain language: Your personal advantage in work and everyday life
Artificial intelligence is changing our world more profoundly and quickly than any technology before. This presentation is your compass in this new era. You will not only gain a fascinating insight into how this revolutionary technology works and its current limitations, but above all, an overview of the enormous opportunities available to you. Learn how to use AI as a creative partner for your career, as an intelligent assistant for your daily work, and as a helpful aid in your personal life. Together, we will take a look into the future and discuss which developments you should keep on your radar to shape the AI revolution as a winner. Stefan Knappmann has been active in the IT and finance industry for 25 years as a team leader, project manager, and developer. Currently, he is focusing his work on the transformative opportunities that artificial intelligence enables in businesses, in private life, and in society.

Stefan Knappmann has been active in the IT and finance industry for 25 years as a team leader, project manager, and developer. Currently, he is focusing his work on the transformative opportunities that artificial intelligence enables in businesses, in private life, and in society.

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Mithun A. Sridharan:
Mayday! Mayday! Decision-making under Duress
Similarly, today, business leaders and executives operate in a turbulent business environment, marked by geo-political crises, changing marketplace conditions, technological breakthroughs that dirupt industries, and more. Consequently, the ability to make critical decisions under duress, i.e. scenarios where stakes are high and the consequences of decisions far-reaching is not longer a nice-to-have, but a key leadership trait. In the high-stakes, high-pressure scenarios, such as navigating a market crash, handling a security breach, managing a product recall, tackling a global pandemic or guiding team through a turnaround, Leaders need to make split-second decisions, often under uncertainty. The ability to make sound, justificable and reproducible decisions under pressure with long-term impact is not only a valuable Leadership trait, but also an existential necessity. The ramifications of such decisions on an organization's ecosystem is profound, affecting employees, partners, suppliers, customers, and more.
The talk, based on Mithun´s new book, titled: "Mayday! Mayday! Decision-making under duress" will equip you with proven frameworks - derived from aviation incidents - to effectively and efficiently deal with mission-critical environments. This talk will introduce leading decision-making frameworks used by pilots and aviation professionals to help you navigate uncertainty, manage risk and ensure effective action, especially during Mayday scenarios.
 
The event is free of charge. Participants ear 2 pdu for the full  attendance.
Any questions about the event please contact: matthias.koll@pmi-gc.de

Welcome to the PMI Book Club - September Edition
As we continue our fall focus on Business Acumen, this month’s session explores how project professionals can enhance their decision-making by understanding business value and organizational priorities. Whether you’re delivering complex programs or leading a team, the ability to think strategically and act with business insight is key to long-term impact.

Join host Liz Hector as we unpack what it really means to think strategically, understand the business as a whole, and make smart, value-driven decisions.
October Reading List: Coming Soon!
We’re curating a powerful selection of content to guide this conversation, including books, articles, and interviews with thought leaders.

The final reading list will be released in July 2025.

The materials will center on:

• Strategic decision-making in project and portfolio contexts
• Understanding business drivers and trade-offs
• Translating strategy into project-level action

You’ll receive the reading list via email and our PMI Book Club group as soon as it’s available.

Key Questions We’ll Explore:

• What frameworks can guide smarter business decisions in projects?
• How do we identify and prioritize business value?
• How can PMs and leaders communicate trade-offs and ROI effectively?
• What does it mean to be a “strategic partner” in project delivery?

Please address any questions to Martin.Bertram@pmi-gc.de 

PMI Local Group Darmstadt Roundtable #35

Monday, 22 September | 18:00
Location: Raum 00.18 Gebäude D19, Schöfferstraße 10, Darmstadt, 64295 Hessen, Deutschland
Free of charge | Earn 2 PDUs
Language: English (we’re an international group!)

This session provides an introduction to project cost management based on the PMBOK Guide. It focuses on the four main processes: Plan Cost Management, Estimate Costs, Determine Budget, and Control Costs. The session concludes with a look at the practical application of these processes in real-world projects.

Dear projectmanagement enthusiasts,

As part of the “International Conference on Agile Approach” (24.9 -26.9), organized by the Horizon Resource Network, there is the opportunity to participate in a joint come-together / networking event with participants of the conference.

We are looking forward for your participation to have interesting and passionate discussions!

The journey continues, the Local Group Böblingen presents.

Interested? Be there and don't miss it!

Erhard Lump, founder of the local group, is looking forward to a lively turnout!

Discover how organizations build resilience in the face of constant change. This session unpacks the Business Agility Domains and Capabilities model with real-world stories, offering leaders practical ways to drive purposeful, adaptive transformation, without doing more, but doing things differently.