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The Women in Projects Network proudly continues its six-year tradition of celebrating International Women’s Day. In 2026, we embrace the global theme *Give To Gain*, with a focus on personal growth, giving back, ,and enhancing career visibility and marketability.

Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity. When we generously share time, knowledge, visibility, and support, opportunities multiple and we all rise.

Nerine Jones – Give Your Vital V – How Visibility, Voice, and Value Help Women Rise Together
Give To Gain is not passive—it is intentional. In this keynote, Nerine Jones challenges women to stop shrinking, waiting, or hiding their strengths. 

Marcus Morrison – Give Yourself the Career You Deserve
Marcus explores how professionals can actively take ownership of their careers in an evolving job market. 

Panel Discussion
Women in Projects PMI Chapters – Poland, United Kingdom, Germany
Panel Topic: What Does ‘Give To Gain’ Mean in 2026?
Moderator: Ruth Hunter, Project Manager, J&J.

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

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/

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

Presenter: Richa Agarwal—AI/ML Transformation Leader | Project Manager | AI Service Delivery Specialist | PMI-SME | Women in Projects Network

Event Description
Artificial Intelligence and Automation are no longer experimental technologies—they are strategic drivers of organizational change. For project professionals, this shift brings both opportunity and complexity.
In this PMI webinar, Navigating Change: AI & Automation, we will explore how AI-driven transformation reshapes delivery models, stakeholder expectations, governance structures, and risk frameworks. The focus is not just on tools but on leading change effectively in environments where automation and intelligent systems are embedded into business operations.
This webinar is designed for project managers, program leaders, PMO professionals, and transformation specialists who want to strengthen their leadership capability in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Join us for a forward-looking discussion on how to lead with confidence as AI and automation redefine the future of project management.

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

This Month’s Focus Book:  Agentic Artificial Intelligence by Pascal Bornet

Presenter: Richa Agarwal—AI/ML Transformation Leader | Project Manager | AI Service Delivery Specialist | PMI-SME | Women in Projects Network

Event Description
In this edition of the Nexus of Learning Book Club, we use Agentic Artificial Intelligence by Pascal Bornet as a springboard to explore a much bigger question: How should project leaders operate when AI systems are no longer just tools but autonomous collaborators?

Why this book for this event?
Agentic AI represents the next phase of digital transformation. Many organizations are already experimenting with generative AI, but very few are structurally prepared for systems that can reason, plan, trigger workflows, and operate with semi-autonomy. This book was selected because it shifts the conversation from AI as a capability to AI as a transformation catalyst that reshapes governance, delivery models, and leadership accountability.
You will leave with enterprise-level insights, applied perspectives, and a clearer understanding of how to lead confidently in a world where AI is becoming increasingly autonomous.

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

Women in Projects Webinar November 2026