PMI Lebanon chapter newsletter Q219
- 1. PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter Quarter 2, 2019 Contact Us | Our Website
- 2. Contents Word from PMI Lebanon Chapter PMI Chapter Guest Pass Achievement-500 Club for 2019 Membership PMI LC Participation in the Celebration of Service Monthly Talks April / May / June PMI Updates - A Message from Sunil Prashara to PMI Global Family - PMI Fact File Welcoming New Members Getting to Know Our Members Articles by PMI Risk Management and the Hidden Oppurtunities PMI International Events 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 11 12
- 3. Word from PMI Lebanon Chapter Back to Contents PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter3 Good things Happen with PMI When I first thought about doing my PMP certification, I had no idea that one day I will be volunteering with PMILC, and that this participation will, later on, lead to becoming a board member. Managing a chapter of 300+ members is a challenging task and requires dedication. In this community, there are many people giving from their time, making efforts and sacrificing for the development and growth of the chapter. On its 50th anniversary, PMI is seeking to unite all the project professionals around the world. It is time to give back to the society. It is time to pull together in service, contribute our collective skills and passion, and make a difference in the world together. Each and every one of us is invited to be involved and to be an active member in this community. To work on advancing the project management profession worldwide, to support Lebanon Chapter and to attend the events and monthly talks we are organizing. Think about what motivates you, about your passion, how you can contribute and how you can make a difference in achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. “Life it is not just a series of calculations and a sum total of statistics, it’s about experience, it’s about participation, it is something more complex and more interesting than what is obvious.” – Daniel Libeskind Elie Hanna VP of Marketing Marketing@pmilebanonchapter.org
- 4. PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter4 PMI Chapter Guest Pass Achievement-500 Club for 2019 Membership PMI Lebanon Chapter achieved a benchmark of excellence by attaining the maximum reimbursement level with the Chapter Guest Pass program! With this achievement, PMI Lebanon Chapter have been automatically enrolled as a member of PMI’s 500 Club for 2019. Back to Contents
- 5. PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter5 PMI LC Participation in the Celebration of Service In 2019, PMI celebrated their 50th Anniversary; it was the start of a project management Global Celebration of Service that will go on throughout 2019 and beyond by supporting the United Nations’ mission to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and take actions that advance societal goals. The UN has identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals that serve as a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. PMI has committed to contributing 50,000 hours towards attaining these goals by 31 December 2019. PMI has reached this goal and are now working on doubling it! As part of the global community of PMI , Lebanon chapter members supported Bassma, a local NGO, (bassma.org) in its involvement in UN sustainable Goal 2 “Zero Hunger” and contributed to 25 hours of community service. PMI LC members participated in National Beach Cleaning campaign of the Ministry of Environment ( UN sustainable goal 14 ‘Life below Water’ ) which took place on the 9th of June and covered more than 150 locations. Around 10 resources were distributed in different locations and contributed to 60 hours of community service. After the campaign: All the generated litter was sorted and collected onsite by recycling companies right after the cleanup. Waste Bins will be installed on the majority of the cleanup locations inorder to ensure sustainability and protect the beach. For more details on: PMI anniversary pledge: www.pmi.org/anniversary Bassma and PMI Lebanon Chapter: http://pmilebanonchapter.org/index.php/pmi-lc-participation-in-pmi-50th-anniversary-and-celebration-of-service-chapter/ https://youtu.be/-53Pq9iRYxM National Beach Cleanup Campaign: http://pmilebanonchapter.org/index.php/pmilc-participation-in-beach-cleanup-campaign/ http://www.moe.gov.lb/NationalCampaign/campaign.aspx?lang=en-us “We can continue to make a difference in achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. Join our Global celebration of service and let’s double our goal to 100,000 hours and beyond” Back to Contents
- 6. Monthly Talks PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain : Revolution or Hoax by Dr. Andre Gholam Rescuing Failing Projects (Shi Fashel Play) by Mr. Jacques Bakaev Leading Millennials in a Project Context by Mr. Charbel Azar MAY JUN APR Dr. Andre Gholam was the speaker for the month of May 2019 and he delivered an interesting session about ”Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain: Revolution or Hoax” which was held on Thursday 30 May, 2019 at 6:00 pm at The Key ApartHotel, Palais de Justice District, Corniche du Fleuve, Beirut, Lebanon. Mr. Jacques Bakaev was the speaker for the month of June 2019 and he facilitated an interactive and engaging workshop about “Rescuing Failing Projects (Shi Fashel Play)” which is based on extracts from Ziad Rahbani’s play “Shi Fashel”. The session was delivered on Thursday, June 27th, 2019 at 6:30 PM in The Key ApartHotel, Palais de Justice District, Corniche du Fleuve, Beirut, Lebanon. Mr. Charbel Azar was the speaker for the month of April 2019 and he delivered an insightful session about “Leading Millennials in a Project Context”. The session also included real life examples, situations, video references, stories and scenarios in dealing and working with Millennials the Generation Z. The session was held on Thursday, April 25th, 2019 at 6:30PM at The Key ApartHotel, Palais de Justice District, Corniche du Fleuve, Beirut, Lebanon.” 6 Back to Contents More Info More Info More Info
- 7. PMI Updates PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter7 Back to Contents A Message from Sunil Prashara to PMI Global Family PMI Fact File I started in my role just a few short months ago, and I have to say that I remain as excited to be leading PMI as I was on day one. It’s an absolute pleasure to represent such a meaningful and purposeful organization. More Details More Details
- 8. Welcoming New Members (Q22019) PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter8 1. Samir Tafesh 2. Wissam Harakeh 3. Rabih Wehbe 4. Ali Atwi 5. Ali Rahhal 6. Rima Abou Baker 7. Mara Lang 8. Wissam Chehab 9. Ossama Ajouz 10. Khodor Abdallah 11. Michella Dib 12. Joelle Moubarak 13. Antoine Bou Chara 14. Samara Haddara 15. Yehya Badran 16. Elias Yammine 17. Wassim Chmaysem 18. Yasmine Ghaddar 19. Christy El Khoury 20. Batoul Fneish 21. Maroun Jneid 22. Samah El Hassanie 23. Beatrice El Hage Welcoming members who have joined the chapter in Q2 2019 24. Racha Dsouki 25. Mario Ramadan 26. Abdalleh Saleh 27. Elise Salameh 28. Laurent Touma 29. Jamil ElKhoury 30. Dany Khalil 31. Hady Jrab 32. Mohamad Tarhini 33. Patricia Nassif 34. Juliana Geha 35. Fahd Karam 36. Maya Nizam 37. Khalid Al Sayed 38. Yaser Shamseddine 39. Rami Tarabay 40. Joe Boutros 41. Dalal Youssef 42. Maya Gharibeh 43. Mustafa Chebaro 44. Saeed Bolbol 45. Sami Haydamous Back to Contents
- 9. Getting to Know Our Members PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter9 Back to Contents Amira Tabsh • Current Role: Senior Project Leader • PMI LC member since: Aug 2018 • Domain / Industry Knowledge: Educational Services • Testimonial: PMI LC events brings together people from different fields of expertise and provided me with the opportunity to communicate and share experiences. It is an environment that enhances one’s skill sets through effective discussions and workshops. It also keeps me updated on the diverse management strategies and current methods and tools. It is food for thought. Nathalie El Bekaei • Current Role: Principal Software Engineer • Academic and Professional Credentials: MS Computer Science from Lebanese American University • PMI LC member since: 2014 • Domain / Industry Knowledge: Software Development / Banking / CRM • Testimonial: I Joined PMI Lebanon Chapter since 2014. The chapter is a great networking gateway in the region. I have attended many of the events organized by the chapter. These events are always a great success and the speakers are quite professional and experienced. I have learned a lot from the monthly lectures and gained much valuable insights that helped me a lot in my career. More Members
- 10. Getting to Know Our Members PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter10 Back to Contents Bachir Youssef Khalil • Current Role: Structural consultant • Academic and Professional Credentials: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering (NDU) / PMP (PMI) • PMI LC member since: 05 Feb 2017 • Domain / Industry Knowledge: Design, Construction and Management • Testimonial: At the end of each month, new frontiers in project management will be tackled and analyzed in our PMI Lebanon chapter meetings, to keep members up to date on the new developments and intrigued, never to think that it is a stagnant field. As to the members, they have become a family where each share the problems they are having and it is met with understanding and useful advice. Also, LC does its fair share of community service by putting its expertise and members wherever needed in Lebanon to give back to the people and set the example of true leadership and active duty, which are paramount attributes of a project manager where he sets the whole team for the win while he sacrifices his self-ambitions. Not to mention the job opportunities in Project management they are always posting for members in need to make that jump in their career or who are unemployed for the moment. Two large events where organized this year, major key speakers in their field where invited to give lectures, from abroad and local, just to get perspective on how project management apply to various fields and how other cultures use it in their jobs, while learning about the latest techniques used by them. In short, the PMI Lebanon Chapter has delivered more than it did promise, it is always active and moving forward, ever evolving to bring Project Management to its pinnacle and within everyone reach.
- 11. Articles by PMI PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter11 Back to Contents Risk Management and the Hidden Oppurtunities by Hani Hmedeh It’s true that risk management and control are major defensive activities to secure our projects. But while we are busy avoiding the lost ground, we often miss out on important opportunities to gain ground. At the end of the day, losing opportunities is nothing more than losing chances to maximize your project success scope, and or losing market share and accordingly losing business continuity. More Info
- 12. PMI Lebanon Chapter Newsletter12 Back to Contents PMI International Events SeminarsWorld® in Nashville 16–19 September 2019, Nashville, Tennessee, United States Join our expert SeminarsWorld® instructors in Nashville to network and learn with your peers in small-group, topic-intensive seminars aligned with the PMI Talent Triangle® while you earn up to 28 PDUs and 2.8 Continuing Education Units. Register by 5 August for early bird rates, and through 30 August, save on guest rooms at the Hutton Hotel. Registration includes breakfast and lunch. SeminarsWorld runs from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Register Now View Schedule