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Aakash Garg
Programme Manager, PMO at Commonwealth Financial Network
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Aakash is a programme manager in the enterprise project management office at Commonwealth Financial Network in the United States. He attended the University of Delhi, earning his bachelor’s degree in science and master’s in software engineering from BITS-Pilani, India. He is a CFA® charter holder, holds the PMP designation, and is passionate about finance and technology.
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Olena Knyr 2 days ago
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Program/Project Manager at Bank, 09 Jul 2025 at 10:09 pmHello, I’m Olena Knyr, a seasoned Program&Project Manager with a track record of steering projects to success across banking industries. My expertise lies in optimising resource utilisation, complex systems and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. I’m eager to embark on collaborative ventures within this dynamic community. I am interested in PMO.
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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development Manager at IPM, 10 Jul 2025 at 12:31 pmHi Olena, welcome! It’s great to have you here. With your background in banking and experience managing complex systems, I’m sure you’ve navigated your share of high-stakes environments. I’d love to hear more about what aspects of PMO work you’re most drawn to, especially in such a fast-evolving sector. Looking forward to learning from your perspective and contributions in the community.
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Arsalan 2 days ago
Project Manager at Manufacturing, 09 Jul 2025 at 08:54 pm𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙣𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡: 𝙀𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚
In my years of leading complex projects, I’ve used everything from Gantt charts to earned value tools but when things got tough, it was always soft skills that made the real difference.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
🧠 Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
The ability to read the room, manage your emotions, and influence others calmly is what keeps teams together during chaos.🗣 Effective Communication
It’s not just what you say — it’s how and when you say it. Misaligned messages cost more than delayed schedules.🤝 Stakeholder Management
You can’t “manage” stakeholders without empathy and trust-building. It’s more about connection than control.💡 Decision-Making Under Pressure
Logic is key, but confidence, calmness, and clarity under pressure come from self-awareness and experience — not software.🧭 Leadership, Not Just Management
Project Managers are change leaders. Leading with empathy and vision is what drives delivery a…2 Likes-
Absolutely agree. EQ makes all the difference when things get tough. On one of my recent projects, tensions were high after unexpected changes, and what helped most was simply staying calm and listening properly.
Soft skills like steady communication and empathy have often done more to keep projects on track than any tool. It’s what keeps teams aligned when the pressure’s on. -
Thank you Arsalan for sharing this post. This is such a valuable reminder. It’s easy to focus on deliverables and tools, but as you’ve outlined so well, emotional intelligence, trust, and clarity are often what determine whether a project thrives under pressure.
For me, adaptability has been key – staying grounded when things shift unexpectedly, and being open to adjusting how I lead depending on the team and context.
I’d love to hear how you approach developing soft skills across your team – are there practices you’ve found effective in embedding EQ into your project culture?
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Amna Ghafeer 2 days ago
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Senior Account Manager at Google, 09 Jul 2025 at 04:01 pmI’ve worked in a few roles in my career, including a project management role at a start up. I’m currently in sales at Google and would like to learn formal project management techniques.
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Alfred Barahart 3 days ago
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Supervisor on Parking Services at Parking Services Limited, 09 Jul 2025 at 09:26 amMeet am Alfred Barahart, a driven and productive 38 year old with a passion for achieving success open leanig new thing and meeting new people. I am a supervisor on Parking Services and also a transportation and logistics company smooth operations.
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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development Manager at IPM, 09 Jul 2025 at 02:01 pmHi Alfred, it’s really nice to meet you, and thank you for sharing a bit about yourself. Your interest in learning and connecting with others fits right into the spirit of this community. Operations and logistics are such important parts of the project landscape. We’d love to hear more about your day-to-day and the kinds of challenges you’re solving.
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Happiness Mambo 3 days ago
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Site Lead at Designer Group, 09 Jul 2025 at 06:34 amHello I am Happiness Mambo, a Biomass Plant O&M Site Lead based in Kisumu, first position that i am practising PM. I have done many contsruction project but as a Occupational Health and Safety Advisor over couple of years, i am also a Human Resource Consulatant with a consultaing firm that has active employees. I am very much interested in PMO.
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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development Manager at IPM, 09 Jul 2025 at 01:58 pmHi Happiness, welcome! It’s wonderful to see someone with such a diverse professional background stepping into project management. Excited to have your voice in the community, there’s so much we can all learn from one another here.
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Omnya Abdulbaky 3 days ago
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Project Manager at EHAF consulting Engineers, 09 Jul 2025 at 06:12 amHello, I’m Omnya Abdel Baky, a dedicated Projects Manager with experience in delivering complex projects across various sectors. I specialize in project planning, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring quality outcomes. I’m passionate about continuous improvement and contributing to successful PMO practices. I look forward to connecting with fellow professionals in this global project management community.
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Institute of Project Management 3 days ago
09 Jul 2025 at 05:51 amEffort ≠ Excellence. In project leadership, ease can be a competitive advantage.
Greg McKeown’s Effortless model teaches us to shift from force to flow. As project managers, we often take pride in pushing through. But real mastery lies in removing friction, focusing on what matters most, and creating momentum through simplicity.
Ask yourself: Are your systems built for efficiency or exhaustion?
Learn how to lead with clarity, ease, and effectiveness: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/?utm_source=membership&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=effortless+action_09july2025
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Emily Hurley 3 days ago
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Operations Admin Support at Milestone, a PM Group Company, 08 Jul 2025 at 08:24 pmI’m an Operations Administrator with a background in HR. I’m interested in delivering projects efficiently, supporting teams to succeed and driving process improvement. I’m looking to build my career in project coordination and management.
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Aulia Qudsi
Community Development Manager at IPM, 09 Jul 2025 at 01:47 pmHi Emily, lovely to have you here! Your focus on supporting teams and driving process improvements is such a strong foundation for project coordination. With your background in HR and operations, you bring a people-first perspective that’s so valuable. Excited to see where your project management journey takes you!
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Institute of Project Management 4 days ago
08 Jul 2025 at 03:34 amThe best way to think of a PMO (Project Management Office) like the coach and playbook for a sports team. The coach does not play the game but ensures every player knows their role, follows a strategy, and works together effectively. Similarly, a PMO does not execute every project task but provides guidance, structure, and best practices to help teams succeed.
The playbook represents the framework and processes that the PMO establishes, just like a coach develops plays and training routines to ensure the team performs at its best. It sets clear rules, monitors progress, and makes adjustments when things go off track. Without a good coach and strategy, talented teams can struggle to win. Likewise, without a PMO, projects can become chaotic, deadlines can be missed, and budgets can spiral out of control.
Learn how to become a better coach with our PMO Essentials course:…
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AHMED Elmasry 4 days ago
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Senior Projects Control Manager at Moffatt & Nichol, 07 Jul 2025 at 05:15 pmI’m a Project Controls Manager with 14+ years of experience in scheduling, cost control, and project planning on major infrastructure projects. I’m passionate about driving efficiency, collaborating with great teams, and always learning something new.
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Sarika Seervi
Community Development Contributor at IPM, 08 Jul 2025 at 08:28 amHi Ahmed, Welcome! It’s great to have you here. With over 14 years of experience in project controls and major infrastructure projects, I’m really looking forward to learning from your insights and experiences.
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