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I am pioneering neuroeconomics to propel strategic intelligence and conscious leadership in my doctoral research to create strategic alignment. I educate through keynotes and workshops on global stages to maximize value, close the strategy-to-value gap for increased ROI, and create socio-economic growth.
With two decades of experience in Tech, PM, business transformation, and organizational change, my career spans the Energy, Financial Services, and IT sectors across startups, public, and private sectors.
I was raised by an economist and an entrepreneur who championed innovative ideas with strong community values, inspiring resources to break new ground. All of these attributes and more are in my DNA.
Sarika Seervi 6 months ago
Community Development Contributor at IPM,26 Sep 2025 at 04:04 pmProjects are not just about solving “problems”.
When we hear the word problem, we often think of something negative. But in project management, a “problem” can be both negative and positive.
For example:
A negative problem: fixing a system failure.
A positive problem: developing a new product or entering a new market.
In both cases, the challenge is what sparks a project.
This perspective helps us shift from thinking of projects as “firefighting” to seeing them as opportunities for growth and innovation.
What do you think?
When you hear the word problem in a project context, do you see it as a challenge to overcome or as an opportunity to create something new?
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I like how you framed that, Sarika. I’ve found the toughest part is recognizing when a problem is simply something to overcome quickly, and when it’s an opening to innovate. Both require different mindsets – resilience for one, curiosity for the other – and switching between them is where a lot of growth happens.
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Project ManagerChange management is the structured approach to helping individuals, teams, and organisations shift to new ways of working. It typically involves three key phases:
- Unfreeze: Preparing individuals and systems for change by challenging the status quo.
- Change: Implementing the new way of working through communication, training, and support.
- Refreeze: Embedding the change to create lasting impact and new standards.
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New MemberPA/Project Coordinator at The Walt Disney Company,25 Sep 2025 at 11:23 amHi, my name is Dee Farrell. I’m a Project Coordinator with a passion for collaboration and successful outcomes. I look forward to connecting with fellow project professionals and sharing knowledge.
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Community Development ContributorCritical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about a situation or problem. It involves identifying and evaluating information, forming judgments, and solving problems.
Critical thinkers can think for themselves and make informed decisions.
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New MemberProgram Manager at EMC2,25 Sep 2025 at 09:04 am22+ years seasoned Program / Project Manager Consultant with a track record of steering projects to success across Domains in IT Infrastructure, Telecom, Semiconductors and Banking.
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New MemberProject Delivery Manager at Sybrin,24 Sep 2025 at 12:54 pmI’m Shadrach Muthiani, a Project Delivery Manager, where I lead cross-functional teams to deliver digital transformation projects on time and aligned to business goals. I’m passionate about project governance, stakeholder engagement, and change management, as well as exploring how automation and data-driven insights can drive better outcomes. The topics & areas I’m passionate about include Digital Transformation & Automation, Project Governance & Delivery Excellence, Leadership & Team Development, Data & Insights for Decision Making, and use of AI in project management.
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Petar Kukurinkov 7 months ago
New MemberProduction planner at Safran electrical components ltd,24 Sep 2025 at 11:01 amI am a collaborative individual with over two years of experience in the oil and gas industry and more than 7 years in Manufacturing planning in various industries like automotive and aerospace. With a passion for teamwork and time management, I am driven to continuously improve myself. Eager to expand my knowledge and skills, I thrive on finding creative and innovative solutions to challenges. My keen interest in negotiation techniques and psychology fuels my desire to make a meaningful impact. Results-oriented and proactive, I can connect effectively with customers, striving to achieve excellence in everything I do.
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Community Development Contributor at IPM,24 Sep 2025 at 03:31 pmHi Petar, Great to have you with us! Looking forward to collaborating and learning together.
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Community Development ManagerThe Skill-Will Matrix is a valuable tool used in project team development to assess team members and guide your approach to managing them. The matrix helps identify skill gaps and areas where team members can improve. Find out more: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/?utm_source=membership&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=skill+will+matrix_24sep2025
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Aine O Shea 7 months ago
New MemberPM at MSD,24 Sep 2025 at 08:46 amH, I’m Aine O’Shea. I’m an experienced Project Manager with 20+ years delivering shared services, outsourcing transitions and PMO capability across Europe and global delivery centres
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Community Development Contributor at IPM,24 Sep 2025 at 03:30 pmHi Aine, Great to have you with us! Looking forward to collaborating and learning together.
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