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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 

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✨ Welcome to the PMI Book Club – October Edition!

This month’s session focuses on one of the most valuable competencies for project professionals: Business Acumen. Join our host, Richa Agrawal, as we explore how strategic thinking, big-picture awareness, and value-driven decision-making can elevate your leadership and influence across any organization.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or expanding your role beyond delivery, this conversation will give you fresh tools and perspectives to bridge the gap between execution and enterprise value.

We will announce our recommended reading(s) soon! The focus will center on:

• Strategic Thinking in Project Environments
• Understanding Business Drivers and Value
• Decision-Making Across Functions and Systems

Stay tuned for curated content, including book recommendations, articles, and podcasts to help you apply business acumen in your daily work.

The final reading list and the PMI Book Club group in July will be shared via email.

What We'll Discuss

• What does “strategic thinking” look like in a project or program context?
• How can we align decisions with organizational values and business benefits?
• What does it mean to think holistically about business systems and priorities?
• What shifts are needed to evolve from tactical delivery to strategic leadership?

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

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!

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!