Project management & PMO in construction: Between structure, risk, and reality

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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.

English BookClub May 2026

Online

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/