Day 1 - Unveiling Growth: My Journey at PMI South Asia Conference 2024

I recently had the extraordinary privilege of attending the Project Management Institute South Asia Page Conference 2024 in New Delhi, hosted by the PMI - North India Chapter .

?? Appreciation

• Gratitude to PMI Mumbai Chapter Board: Huge thanks to Dr. Oscar Leo D'souza, PMP? I Ashfaq Ahmed (PMP, IIM-N) I Vivek A, PMP?, PMI-ACP? I Aparna Khatiwala, PMP I Amod Pusalkar I Raphael DAVID I Jacob Zachariah I Shikha Singh PMP? I Bhavesh Thakkar, PMP, MRICS and the entire team for this amazing opportunity! ??? #PMIMumbai #Leadership

?? Shoutout to my amazing fellow volunteers!

• Fellow Volunteers: Shoutout to my colleagues like Biren Parekh I Manish Dedhiya PMP, ITIL,PMIACP, Prince 2,DASSM,CSM, CSPO I Priya Patra I Sayali Pradhan Patankar I Rahul Telang I Aman Subzwari ???? ???????? PMP?, PMI-ACP? I Raveen Chugani I Ashish Saxena PMP, MRICS, FIE I Nilima Prabhu I Jatin Kaji, CPIM, PMP I SUNIL KARANGUTKAR —your participation made the event even more enjoyable! ???? #VolunteerSpirit

??? Event Overview

• Registration and Networking: Great connections made with PMI chapter members from across the regions! ???? #Networking #PMIChapters

R11 regions PMI - North India Chapter | PMI Mumbai Chapter | Project Management Institute Chennai Chapter | PMI Bangladesh Chapter | PMI Bangalore India Chapter | PMI Kerala Chapter | PMI Colombo Sri Lanka Chapter | PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter | PMI Gujarat Chapter | PMI Pearl City, Hyderabad Chapter | Project Management Institute West Bengal Chapter

• Lamp Lighting Ceremony: An inspiring opening with PMI leaders that set the tone for the day. ????? #Inspiration#Leadership

LuAnn Piccard, PMP , Chair of the PMI Board of Directors I Johannes Heinlein , Chief Global Officer, PMI I Amit Goyal , Managing Director (South Asia), PMI I Prasanna Sampathkumar , Region Mentor, PMI South Asia I Jay Kumar, Program Management , President, PMI - North India Chapter I Pritam Gautam, PMP, CISSP , Conference Director set the stage with an incredible grand inauguration ceremony alongside distinguished leaders and volunteers from all 11 South Asia Chapters. ???? #Inspiration #Leadership

?? Keynote: "Master your Future Today" by Johannes Heinlein

A thought-provoking session focusing on mastering the future with rapidly emerging trends and economies. Johannes paved the way for insightful discussions for the rest of the day. ???? #FutureTrends #PMI #Keynote

Quite an impressive idea on how Amit Goyal , Managing Director (South Asia), Project Management Institute introduces the Chief guest to the community. Guess what the chief guest was our very own chapter R11's Presidents Dr. Oscar Leo D'souza, PMP? I Jay Dholakia I Jay Kumar, Program Management I Parvez Alam M I Prerak Shah I A T M Iqbal Chowdhury, PMP, PMI-SCP, PMI-PMOCP I Palash Gupta I Harikuttan Kochukunju I Saman Kandanearachchi , PMP I Rajesh Panchal - Transformation Catalyst I Komal Mathur, PMP I Saon Sen Nandi

?? Keynote: PMI Purpose Story by LuAnn Piccard, PMP

Keynote : PMI Purpose Story by , some key takeaways were :

• Empowerment through Purpose: Align personal and organizational goals to inspire motivation. ????
• Transformative Impact: A purpose-driven mindset brings positive, meaningful change in project outcomes. ????
• Community and Connection: Build supportive networks among project managers for collective growth. ???? #PMI #PurposeDriven #CommunityBuilding

?? Keynote: Future-ready Skills by Rajendran Dandapani – The 4 R’s of the Future:

• Resolution: Focus on clear, achievable goals. ?? #GoalSetting
• Range: Expand skills to enhance adaptability and creativity. ??? #Adaptability
• Risk: Embrace risks while being strategic and innovative. ???? #Innovation
• Rest: Prioritize self-care to maintain long-term productivity. ???? #WorkLifeBalance

?? Panel Discussion: Redefining Roles for the Future Workforce by Avroneil Guha I Monal Dhama I Sumit Taneja I Amit Goyal

• Adapting job roles to technological changes ????.
• Prioritizing soft skills like emotional intelligence and creativity ????.
• Fostering diversity and inclusion for innovation ????.
• Encouraging continuous learning ????.
• Prioritizing employee well-being for productivity and satisfaction ????. #FutureOfWork #WorkforceTransformation

??? Keynote Address: Evolving Project Management Practices with Rapidly Emerging Trends in Construction ??? by Prakhar Aggarwal

• Emerging trends in construction like sustainability and smart tech are reshaping the industry. ????? #ConstructionTrends
• Agility in project management is key to keeping up with the rapid changes. ??? #AgileLeadership

??? Keynote: Driving Efficiency in Construction by Ben Breen, PMI-CP

• Adopt lean methodologies for increased efficiency ?????.
• Leverage PMI-CP certification to boost project management skills ????.
• Integrate technology for industry advancement ????.
• Prioritize stakeholder communication for smoother processes ????.
• Pursue certifications to future-proof careers. ???? #LeanManagement #Construction #PMI

?? Breakout Sessions Begin:

Panel Discussion : Role of PMO's in the age of AI and Digital transformation by Americo Pinto I Deepak Mulay I Mahim Chaturvedi I Vinod SS I Dr. G Srikantha Sharma

Key Takeaways:

• PMOs serve as guiding forces for organizations navigating through digital change. ????
• Data is the foundation for decision-making. ????
• Effective risk management is critical for success. ????
• Communication and collaboration among teams are vital for seamless operations. ????
• Continuous progress monitoring ensures alignment with organizational goals. ????
• PMOs are leveraging AI to enhance data-driven decision-making. ???? #AI #DigitalTransformation #PMO

Met fellow volunteers from PMOGA - PMO Global Alliance team Sri Sudharshan M I Gaurav Dhooper (PAL-I?, PMI-ACP?, SAFe4?, CSM?, LSS-GB) I Kartikeyan Ramamurthy I Pallav Rohatgi

?? Other Breakout Sessions I Missed (But Surely Packed with Insights):

• Navigating Challenges in Government Tech Projects by Barinder Sethi, PMP? ?????
• Social Impact at PMI by Prasanna Sampathkumar????
• Driving Project Success: VDC Project integration and risk management in workplace design projects by Ruchira Srivastava ?????
• Re-evaluation of PMO Currency: Data-to-Insight Transformation by Ashutosh Bhatawadekar ??????
• Accelerated Learning for Agile Teams by KRISHNA IYER ????
• Leveraging AI for Climate-Smart Project Management by Neranjan Dissanayake ???? #AI #ClimateAction #AgileTeams

?? Keynote by Priya Kumar: The Powerful Concept of "Kaam, Naam, Daam"

• Purpose in Action (Kaam): Aligning your work with personal values and goals is the foundation for success. ????
• Identity & Reputation (Naam): Your name reflects your professional identity and the impact you create in the world. ????
• Financial Reward (Daam): Monetary gain should naturally follow fulfilling work and a solid reputation. ???? #Purpose #Success #WorkLife

?? PMI South Asia Awards Program & Longstanding Member Recognition by LuAnn Piccard, PMP ???

The PMI South Asia Awards 2024 recognized excellence in project management, showcasing projects and teams that demonstrated the power of strategic thinking, teamwork, and impactful results. The event celebrated those who have used PMI tools and frameworks to achieve remarkable success in their projects.

Project of the year (Contribution to Community)

• Vision of Hope: Transforming Rural Healthcare by Sasken Technologies Limited
• India Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline Project by Engineers India Limited

Project of the year (Small)

• Embedded SW development for Powertrain ECU by Bosch Global Software Technologies
• Cooling Tower & Cooling Water Treatment Plant by Engineers India Limited

Project of the year (Micro)

• Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre by Axelerant
• Project Bhaskar - Tekawadi Village Solar Project by MV Square Greenovative Energy Solutions

Project of the year (Medium)

• DHDT Project at NRL, Numaligarh, Assam by Engineers India Limited
• Construction of Terminal Building Ancillary Building Car Parking at Gwalior by KPC Projects Limited

Project of the year (Large)

• MRPL BS VI Projects by Engineers India Limited
• Full Conversion Hydrocracker Unit of Visakh Refinery Modernization Project by Engineers India Limited

Project of the year (NGO)

• Evolution Project by Yuva Unstoppable ????

In addition to these, there were engaging and exciting activities like: ??

• Professional headshots: Update your profile! ???
• Glambot experience: A fun and glamorous highlight for all participants! ????
• PMI Zone & sponsor booths: A buzzing hub of knowledge and networking. ????
• 1:1 mentoring sessions: Personalized guidance to boost your career. ??????
• Women Empowerment Zone: Empowering discussions and connections. ??????

Komal Mathur, PMP I Akhila Gowrishankar, PMP I Eswari Rao I Aparna Grandhi I LuAnn Piccard, PMP I Aparna Khatiwala, PMP I Hiral (Vyas) Dave IAjanta Sharma, PMP? I Anoja Basnayake I Neelima Chakara I Annesha Ahmed, PMP I Hosne Ara, PMP I Sutapa Bardhan, I Sangeeta Kanse, PMP I Sindhya Sudheendran I Reshma Prakash I Saon Sen Nandi, Sripriya Narayanasamy MCA, DASSM, PMP I Jahnavi Naidu,PMP? I Radha Somasundaram, PMP, Sudhalakshmi Hariharan PMP?,RMP?, CSM?, ICP-ACC, MBA I Suvarna NaikDesai, PMP, DASSM I Kanika Nagpal I Shine Sahadevan I Pritam Gautam, PMP, CISSP

• CSR Areas: Exploring impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives. ????

#PMI #Networking #WomenEmpowerment #Mentorship #CSR #ProfessionalGrowth

?? The Day 1 Finale: Gala Dinner & Networking!

We wrapped up Day 1 with a fabulous Gala Dinner, filled with great food, networking opportunities, and lively conversations. ??????? #GalaDinner #Networking #PMI