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Founder of "Thrive with EQ" at Thrive with EQ

Belgium

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Nadja El Fertasi is an internationally recognised thought leader shaping the intersection of emotional intelligence (EQ), AI, and cultural transformation. Drawing on nearly two decades of leadership at NATO, where she led high-stakes digital initiatives, she pioneered human-centred resilience in complex environments.

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    Mahmoud Elmontaser 3 months ago

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    Project Control Manager at Eni SpA,17 Jan 2026 at 08:20 pm

    📊 PMO Revolution: From Bureaucratic Overhead to Strategic Value Engine

    (Based on PMI’s 2025 PMO Practice Guide)

    🏛️ The PMO Identity Crisis is Over: No More “One-Size-Fits-All”

    Traditional PMO thinking is dead. The era of forcing organizations into rigid PMO categories (directive, supportive, controlling) is over. Research shows the most successful PMOs worldwide don’t fit neatly into predefined boxes—they create customized approaches that perfectly match their organization’s unique DNA.

    The Cube Analogy: Imagine six stakeholders each looking at one side of a cube. Each sees something different but correct. Traditional PMO models were like insisting everyone see the same side. The new paradigm? Acknowledge all perspectives and build a 3D solution.

    🔄 The PMO Value Ring™: Your Blueprint for Value Creation

    Forget PMO types—embrace the framework. The PMO Value Ring™ is a revolutionary model with five interconnected elements:

    1. PMO Customer (Center) – Not “stakeholders,” but those who…

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      Aulia
      Community Development Manager at IPM,19 Jan 2026 at 11:35 am

      Hi Mahmoud, thank you for sharing this – very timely insights. The move from “process police” to strategic value partner really resonates. I’d be curious to hear how others here have seen PMOs evolve in their organisations, especially in fast-changing environments.

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      Joy Langley 3 months ago

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      Therapist-Coach at Joy Langley,16 Jan 2026 at 03:27 pm

      I am a therapist-coach and I work with business owners and ambitious professional who feel tired, wired, and that they are wasting time. If you are putting in the time effort and expertise – and still feel like you’re behind …it shouldn’t be that way (and with me it won’t.) I believe these are the symptoms of a much bigger problem. You don’t need a better app. A stricter routine. Or more willpower. The problem you need to audit is – how why and what you spend your energy on. I help you figure out what’s quietly sabotaging your focus, mood, and ability to make good decisions. EXPERTISE► High-functioning burnout • Emotional dysregulation • Overthinking loops • Brain fog recovery • Nervous system regulation • EQ for leaders • Resilience reset • Energy management • Entrepreneur mindset shifts

      Blanca Fernandez

      Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,19 Jan 2026 at 08:07 am

      Hi Joy, a very warm welcome to the IPM Community! Your work at the intersection of performance, wellbeing, and energy management brings such an important perspective; especially for ambitious professionals and leaders. The focus you bring on burnout, emotional regulation, and decision-making is incredibly relevant in project environments, and we’re glad to have your voice in the mix. Looking forward to learning from your expertise!

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      Community Development Manager at IPM,19 Jan 2026 at 11:32 am

      Hi Joy, lovely to see you joining us. Supporting professionals with focus, resilience, and wellbeing is work that really complements strong project delivery – glad to have your voice in the community.

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    • An honest look at the real dynamics of project teams and the untold challenges project managers navigate daily.Read moreResouces Feed Grid ImageProject Boardroom Whispers: The Untold Truth No One Tells You about Project Teamsinstituteprojectmanagement.com

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      Valentina Rangel Leon 3 months ago

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      Circular Economy Policy Officer at Irish Manufacturing Research,15 Jan 2026 at 07:36 pm

      Hello, my name is Valentina. I’m a qualified lawyer with a Master of Laws frand I currently work on government-funded sustainability and circular economy projects in Ireland. My role involves managing multi-stakeholder initiatives across industry, research, and policy. I work on a project basis, often navigating changing funding requirements, timelines, and stakeholder priorities. I’m taking this project management course to strengthen my ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate complex projects more effectively, and to ensure that strategic sustainability goals are translated into practical, measurable outcomes.

      Aulia Qudsi

      Community Development Manager at IPM,16 Jan 2026 at 01:34 pm

      Hi Valentina, welcome to the community. Working at the intersection of policy, industry, and sustainability brings real complexity – it’s great to see you strengthening your PM skills to turn long-term goals into practical outcomes. Looking forward to learning alongside you in the community.

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      Victoria Bayliss 3 months ago

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      Senior Mobilisation Manager at Mitie Group PLC,15 Jan 2026 at 04:55 pm

      Hi Iam Victoria , just a littke somthing about me – Facilities Management (FM) Helpdesk leader with 22+ years’ experience spanning Retail, Licensed Trade, Defence, Government, Council, HMCS and Fire Service. Proven in managing change in fast‑paced environments—optimising resource and call flow to hit client KPIs, embedding quality monitoring/reporting, and coaching high‑performing teams. Experienced in end‑to‑end mobilisations for new clients and demobilisations for existing ones (from retail and banking to MOD), consistently delivering to client‑specific KPIs and PMS measures. I am interested in mobilisation /PMO

      Aulia Qudsi

      Community Development Manager at IPM,16 Jan 2026 at 01:14 pm

      Hi Victoria, great to have you here. With your depth of experience in facilities management and large-scale mobilisations, your perspective will be really valuable to the community. Looking forward to learning from your experience.

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      Marion BONNET 3 months ago

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      Global Medical Project Lead at Ipsen,15 Jan 2026 at 03:29 pm

      Creative, determined and organized, I am keen to lead high impact projects leveraging data from various sources to generate meaningful insights for informed decision making across an organization. Both intuitive and pragmatic, I am able to understand both business needs and technical requirements.

      Ifeoluwa Adebayo

      Project Manager at Miss Green Fashion Global,15 Jan 2026 at 04:08 pm

      Awesome

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      Community Development Manager at IPM,16 Jan 2026 at 10:59 am

      Hi Marion, welcome to the community. Your focus on leading high-impact, data-driven projects and bridging business and technical needs will be a great addition to our discussions. Looking forward to your insights.

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      Alison Chambers 3 months ago

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      Development Officer at CSP,15 Jan 2026 at 09:08 am

      I work with a regional development organisation which focuses on sport, physical activity and community development. We are part of a national network of partnerships and we operate as a CLG.

      Aulia Qudsi

      Community Development Manager at IPM,16 Jan 2026 at 10:57 am

      Hi Alison, great to have you here. The work you’re doing around sport, physical activity, and community development plays such an important role – lovely to have that perspective in the community.

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    • Do you want to master these leadership qualities and guide your projects to success?

      Our Leading and Negotiating for Project Success course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to drive organisational change while maintaining successful project performance. Register today: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/leading-and-negotiating-for-project-success/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=good+leader_15jan2026

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      Patrick Scott 3 months ago

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      Head of Project Development at Prostate Cancer Research (PCR),14 Jan 2026 at 04:12 pm

      I’m a purpose-driven leader with a deep commitment to making a difference through mission-led organisations. Over the past two decades, I’ve led and delivered high-impact strategies, projects, programmes and portfolios across the charity sector. I currently work for Prostate Cancer Research as their Head of Project Development – an exciting opportunity that involves working cross organisationally to develop projects that matters to men, families and communities. At YoungMinds, I set up the PMO – Programme Management Office – from scratch, evolving it over close to seven years to help transform the youth mental health landscape, working cross organisationally to deliver the strategy with as much impact as possible. I care deeply about clarity, compassion and impact – and thrive in spaces where challenges are complex and the work really counts. It’s a privilege to play a part in work that has the power to change lives.

      Aulia Qudsi

      Community Development Manager at IPM,15 Jan 2026 at 07:19 am

      Hi Patrick, welcome to the community. It’s really great to have you here. Your commitment to clarity, compassion, and impact – especially across mission-led organisations – comes through so strongly. The work you’ve done building PMO capability to support meaningful change is incredibly inspiring. Looking forward to learning from your experience.

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      Head of Project Development at Prostate Cancer Research (PCR),15 Jan 2026 at 10:45 am

      Thanks Aulia fo rthe welcome, looking forward to finding out more about the community and contributing.

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