Aleksandra Jelicic & Georg Silber: 

Mastering the Chaos: How Systems Thinking Can Fast-Track Your Projects

The construction and infrastructure industry is facing increasing complexity, growing risk, and increasing demands on professional project management. With the new PMI-Construction Professional (PMI-CP) certification, the Project Management Institute is setting an international standard specifically for the challenges of construction projects.

Heiße Debatten und kühle Konflikte - smarte, weibliche Taktiken für den souveränen Umgang mit Business-Konflikten 

At this event, all members of the PMI Germany Chapter have the opportunity to ask questions on topics that interest them in connection with the PMI Germany Chapter community. The open dialog in the early evening will be moderated by Joerg Glunde, Vice President Members of the PMI Germany Chapter e.V., possibly together with other volunteers of the PMI Germany Chapter.

Construction projects are under a lot of pressure—tight deadlines, complex stakeholders, and increasing demands for transparency and control. An effective Project Management Office (PMO) can be a decisive factor for success if it is understood not only as a reporting unit, but also as an active management and integration tool.

This Month’s Focus Book
Business Acumen for Project Managers: Everything You Need to Know to Succeed as a Project or Program Manager
by Steven Haines
Presenter: Emma Simon, PMP - Technical Project & Program Manager, Women in Projects Network
Emma is an experienced technical project and program manager with extensive experience in complex international environments,

In this May edition of the Nexus of Learning Book Club, we explore Business Acumen for Project Managers by Steven Haines - a practical guide to understanding how organisations make decisions, what numbers matter, and how to link project delivery to business value.

Agenda:
18:30 – 19:00 CET Networking & Opening Remarks
19:00 – 20:00 CET Book Review, Discussion

PDUs:
You will earn 1.5 PDUs for your PMP certification (Business Acumen).
Additional PDUs can be submitted for reading the book.

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

LinkedIn Community:
Women in Projects Network: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9060376/
Book Club: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10045952/

Unclear service definitions are among the most common causes of conflicts, addenda, and delays in construction projects. Scope management is therefore much more than a contract appendix—it is a key management tool for stability, transparency, and economic project success.

Webinar Agenda
17:30 – 18:00 Welcome and Networking - An informal opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and settle in before the main session.
18:00 – 19:00 Featured Talk Liz Hector – Liz Hector Project Skills Mentor, Blogger, Speaker, and Mentor

Talk Summary
Project environments continue to accelerate, with constant change, increasing complexity, and growing expectations placed on project professionals. For many women working in projects, this pressure can quietly lead to exhaustion, reduced engagement, and burnout.
In this interactive session, Liz Hector explores how project professionals can thrive rather than simply cope. Drawing on emotional intelligence, practical project experience, and mentoring insights, Liz will share how to build resilience at both an individual and team level.

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

English Book Club August 2026