Chapter Meeting Frankfurt

Welcome to the PMI Germany Chapter Meeting in Frankfurt! We are delighted to be hosted this time by greybee GmbH.

The evening program includes two exciting presentations, with a networking break in between.

Presentation 1: Standardization, Automation, and the Human Factor – Is there a Philosopher’s Stone for Project Management to achieve Zero Touch Transformation?

Standardization is the backbone of every mature industry – yet many project plans are still drafted on a blank sheet of paper. This talk introduces the concept of “Zero Touch Transformation”: an approach that combines standardized project blueprints, tool-based automation, and AI support to largely eliminate repetitive tasks in project management.

Expect a methodology built on standardized plans, along with a clear view of where software tools can bridge the gap – and where they cannot, meaning what remains irreplaceably human.

Speakers:

• Jonathan Oethinger (Senior Project Manager at greybee GmbH) – Transformation expert with deep experience in Finance & Controlling, M&A, and analytics-driven digital transformations.
• Nils Ackermann (Senior Project Manager at greybee GmbH) – Experienced IT manager with expertise in IT governance, IT transformation, cloud migration, and system integration.

- networking break -

Presentation 2: 

Emotional Intelligence for High-Performance Teams

The Human Factor: Why EI Determines Success or Failure

In his recent presentation, Ingo Kusch dispels the myth that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a "soft skill." On the contrary: it is the hardest currency for teams that want to succeed in a complex environment.

Key Takeaways at a Glance:

• The "Line" Model: Success begins with a conscious decision to operate "Above the Line." While being "Below the Line" means staying defensive and blaming others (victim mentality), being above the line means being open, curious, and taking full responsibility for the solution.
• The BITS Framework for Stability: A high-performance team needs a foundation of Belonging, Inclusion, Trust, and Safety (Psychological Safety). If one of these building blocks is missing, performance collapses under pressure.
• The Trust Equation: Trust is not a coincidence. It grows through credibility and intimacy but is significantly weakened by high self-interest (ego). Those who prioritize team results over personal gain build sustainable trust.
• Psychological Safety as Priority #1: Citing Google’s "re:Work" study, Kusch demonstrates that the safety to make mistakes without fear of punishment is the most important predictor of effective teams.

Conclusion for Leaders: Stop focusing solely on optimizing processes. Invest in the psychological architecture of your team. Emotional competence is not a luxury—it is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Als short Bio: Ingo Kusch is an experienced project director with about 30 years of experience who has successfully led complex post merger integration projects in a distributed global project environment. He is a certified systemic business Coach (dvct) and mindfulness practitioner who teaches mindfulness techniques to build emotional intelligence in a workplace setting. Ingo is passionate about people and mental well-being."

The event will be held in English. Guests will receive 2 PDUs for participation.

Venue: greybee GmbH, Neue Mainzer Str. 20, 60311 Frankfurt/M. - U-Bahn Willy-Brandt-Platz