Been a PMI member since: 2018

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Lack of a collaborative mindset in stakeholders with whom I have to engage; and adapting PMI techniques to complex situations

The top skills I have learned through PMI: Critical thinking, systems thinking, driving collaboration, and exerting influence

My new success mantra as a project manager: Take charge of one’s responsibilities with patience

The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Co-achievement is great fun, and just as self-satisfying as attaining something individually

The future is... Going to be more complex, compelling everyone to improve their sense-making abilities to remain relevant and agile

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Been a PMI member since: 2019

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Scope creep, inadequate budget, and stakeholder management

The top skills I have learned through PMI: I have learned a lot, including communication and networking

My new success mantra as a project manager: Follow the agile method properly, communicate openly, and ensure that the team is happy

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Giving back is the greatest habit

The big takeaway for me from volunteering: I have become more social

The future is… Going to get more active in the community, and share the knowledge and skills I have earned so far. I also aim to gain more project management skills from the platform

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Been a PMI member since: 2020

The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Lack of transparency in sharing information about stakeholder participation

The top skills I have learned through PMI: Ethics, agility, and digital technology

My new success mantra as a project manager: Always follow approved guidelines and build trust

The big takeaway for me from volunteering: It has helped me discover a passion for social service

The future is…Going to contribute more to the chapter activities and honing my project management skills

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What attracted me to PMI: It’s a gateway to learn and contribute to the society

My dream project as a project manager: To make project management an organizational competency

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Organizing a project management training for a non-government organization in July

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: You learn as much as you give in volunteering

I am looking forward to: Making an impact on society in line with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

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Been a PMI member since: 2015

What attracted me to PMI: Collaboration, discipline, and opportunity to work with a cohesive team

My dream project as a project manager: To manage a project which is part of a national program that benefits fellow countrymen

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: The sense of accomplishment I felt on being a part of an excellent team at the third edition of the Project Management Practitioners’Conference (PMPC)

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Detailed planning and disciplined execution is key to success

I am looking forward to: Continuing my contribution in different roles