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Things I learned the hard way: what boards really need from project managers

Jennifer Tharp, PMI Fellow, former three-term PMI Board member and Board Chair, NACD Fellow, IoD Fellow

What happens when you trade the project plan for the boardroom table? Join Jennifer Tharp for a candid look at leadership beyond the textbook. In this authentic session, Jennifer shares the lessons she learned the "hard way"—from navigating crisis response to driving CEO succession. Discover what Boards really need from Project Managers, why the straight career path is rarely the right one, and how authenticity builds resilience. Come for the unvarnished war stories; leave with a strategic roadmap to elevate your influence and future-proof your career. A straight career path is rarely the right one, and authenticity builds resilience. Come for the unvarnished war stories; leave with a strategic roadmap to elevate your influence and future-proof your career.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tharpo/

Questions? lgdarmstadt@pmi-gc.de 

Most students have the right learning materials. Books, courses, pdfs, cheatsheets, but they all get stuck in the loop of "where should I start"?
"How many days I should study?", "What is good enough to pass PMP".

In January, we will kick off the new year with the launch meeting of the Community of Practice (CoP) Risk Management within the PMI Germany Chapter e.V.!

In today’s environment, shaped by constant change, risk management is more important than ever. It is essential to identify and actively manage new challenges and uncertainties at an early stage.

An active and strong risk management approach empowers project teams and organizations to master challenges confidently and ensure sustainable success.

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.

From Strategy to Value: How Modern PMOs, Programs, and Portfolios Enable Business Outcomes

Dharam Singh

Questions? lgdarmstadt@pmi-gc.de 

This Month’s Focus Book: Scrum – A Smart Travel Companion (4th Edition)
 by Gunther Verheyen

Host: Antonio Specchia; Guest Speaker: Michael Forni – Recognised Agile Practitioner, London
Special Guest Interview: Gunther Verheyen

This month, we explore one of the most influential yet debated frameworks in Agile: Scrum.

Join our host, Antonio Specchia, for an engaging session where speakers Michael Forni and Gunther Verheyen will discuss Scrum – A Smart Travel Companion.

This discussion with experts, Michael Forni and author Gunther Verheyen, will offer deep insight into the essence of Scrum, its evolution, and how thoughtful interpretation of Agile principles continues to shape modern organisations. And answer the question: Why Agile is considered controversial — and why it matters today?

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

 

Risk Mgmt from the view of Executive Management by Ayman Sadek

With over 25 years of practical experience, primarily in executive management, Ayman has found that the most common obstacles organizations face stem from unforeseen or uncertain events. This presentation highlights specific objectives that all executive management personnel should understand, thereby strengthening the organization and enabling faster, more effective decision-making.

A paper on the topic has been published https://pmworldjournal.com/article/closing-the-risk-communication-gap

Eng. Ayman Sadek currently serves as Managing Director and a member of the Board of a maritime company in Egypt. He can be contacted at: tam330@hotmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayman-sadek-74880b17/

Questions? lgdarmstadt@pmi-gc.de 

The Women in Projects Network proudly continues its six-year tradition of celebrating International Women’s Day.

This year, we embrace the powerful global theme — *Give To Gain* — focusing on mentoring, giving back to our community, supporting voluntary social good, and enhancing our marketability and career impact.

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

Communication-Driven AI Agents for Next-Generation Project Management

Project management runs on communication — yet most PM tools still focus on internal data instead of integrating the real project reality that lives in emails, meetings, and chats. This talk shows how fully integrated AI assistants inside PM tools can turn live communication into timelines, risks, and decisions in real time, while keeping humans in control of what becomes the committed plan. Using real-world examples and live automation demos, we explore how communication-driven AI enables a 10× increase in project manager productivity without removing accountability.

by Oliver Wilken

https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-wilken-8576b9144/

 Oliver Wilken is the co-founder and CEO of AIcoo, an AI startup building a project-management layer that turns emails, meetings, and chats into live updates across PM tools. With a background in management consulting at d-fine, technology, and hands-on experience running projects across various setups, he focuses on closing the gap between project documentation and project reality.

Questions? lgdarmstadt@pmi-gc.de 

English BookClub May 2026