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In an era dominated by AI and data, the human factor is more critical than ever. Algorithms process information, but they can't replace the judgment needed under pressure. Our perception is distorted by cognitive biases—hidden traps that influence our choices, from daily decisions to major life events. While we believe we act rationally, these mental shortcuts lead us to misjudge risks, misinterpret data, and miss obvious solutions.

The talk based on the book, Mayday! Mayday!: Decision-making Under Duress, promotes a deliberate approach to decision-making.
Using actionable insights from high-stakes, high-pressure scenarios, such as aviation incidents, provides tools and frameworks to overcome these invisible forces.
The goal is to make traceable, justifiable, and ultimately, better decisions.

Mithun A. Sridharan is Advisor – Author -  Speaker, with 23+ years of industry track record and deep expertise at the nexus between strategy, technology and behavioral psychology. Mithun serves as a change driver, turnaround expert and trusted advisor to his network of executives and leadership teams.pmi-gc.de

 

 

43^rd English PMI Round Table Frankfurt September 2025

PMI Round Table on Project Management topic

Topic: PMI Round Table on Project Management topic

30.09.2025 18:30 - 20:30

Dear PM enthusiasts, members of PMI and friends,

Greetings and here's the invite to the next English Round Table for the project management professionals living in and around the city of Frankfurt. With this event we intend to facilitate exchange between PMs, and we will talk about Project & Program Management related topic in the Organization.

This meeting will allow you to discuss on any of the project management related topic or questions in your project, program, organization, or your day-to-day activities. Our volunteer team from the PMI Germany Chapter will be available to facilitate the discussion.

As we are an international team, the language of the event is English, and the questions can be discussed in German if required.

The Local Group Rhine-Neckar presents Heike Stock, Unternehmenskunst-clown.de:

Just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Get ready to move more than just your thoughts, because your body will get involved a little bit, too. Sound a bit out there? Don't worry—this is a lighthearted, interactive presentation with less text and more awe & laughter.

Location: The Indian Grill House Heidelberg, Rohrbacher Str. 47, 69115 HD; entry free of charge from 6 pm

Any questions about the event, please contact: Matthias.Koll@pmi-gc.de

PMI Local Group Darmstadt Roundtable #36

Monday, 27 October | 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!)

The journey continues, the Böblingen regulars' table meets again.

✴️ The biggest problem with project effort estimation isn't human error. It's the lack of a consistent, objective model that can handle complexity and customized projects.

The solution?
A neural network model for effort estimation. It involves training an artificial intelligence with historical project data to predict future effort with greater accuracy.

We are very happy to have Burcu Şengüneş with us at our Local Group event in October. We are looking forward to seeing you there too!

Interested? Be there and don't miss it!

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

Many scale-ups sprint through MVPs, ship fast, and wake up with compounding tech debt. Pressure rises, headcount grows, yet delivery slows. The product lacks the technical context to understand the cost; engineering lacks the commercial context to make the right decisions. This session introduces the Service Maturity Framework (SMF), a practical approach to aligning both parties on a single page. You’ll see a simple dashboard that displays speed, reliability, quality, and time to market for each service, accompanied by clear traffic lights and a concise explanation. Next to it sits a decision register, detailing what we will change, who is responsible for it, and how we will verify the results. If OKRs align with where you are going, SMF tells you where you stand today and the next step to take.

In case you have any questions, feel free to write us an email: LGDarmstadt@pmi-gc.de

Discover how AI is reshaping the project and program management landscape with Markus Kopko. In this forward-thinking session, explore practical applications of AI, ethical integration strategies, and the evolving skillset required for PMs to thrive in AI-augmented environments. A must-attend for all who want to future-proof their roles.

The Thuringia Local Group of the PMI Germany Chapter invites you to the topic of "Fuck-up Sessions" – learning from mistakes.

Each of us knows projects that didn't go as planned. We want to share precisely these experiences with each other – openly, honestly, and collegially. The goal is to learn from each other how we deal with challenges, stumbling blocks, and setbacks in project management.
Please prepare at least one project example that you would like to share. Whether it's a small anecdote or a major failure – everything is welcome.

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!

The Stammtisch Rheinland is a regular event in the Cologne-Bonn area for Project Management Professionals and Enthusiasts and for Learners preparing for their certification. We meet in a relaxed atmosphere for cross-industry exchange, personal encounters and fruitful discussions.

Language: english/ german

And now you: bring your topic and your ideas or send them to: alexandra.brueckner@pmi-gc.de and give impulses, hold a presentation or a workshop, in person or online, in english or german. Use the opportunity to exchange ideas and solutions to promote professionalism in project management.