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Thomas Walenta

Global Expert in Project Economy Non-Executive Director

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Thomas Walenta has worked on projects, programs, and PMOs since 1974 and se-lected Project Management as his profession in 1988. He holds PMP and PgMP certifications. Thomas worked for IBM clients in diverse industries and geographies for 31 years. In parallel, he served as a volunteer since 1998, as PMI Chapter President, and as PMI Board Director. He received the PMI Fellow award in 2012.

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    Robert Lewis 5 months ago

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    Project Manager - at Aviation,02 Nov 2025 at 11:55 am

    Lessons learned from recent projects.

    Hello everyone, as a young project manager I have been thinking a lot lately about the importance of keeping a lessons learned doc, and reflecting on this documents regularly. That being said I was wondering if anyone would like to share some recent lessons you have been thinking about, be it from a past project or one which is still ongoing.

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    Ahmad Al Araj 5 months ago

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    Líder de la PMO at United Security Technology,01 Nov 2025 at 05:45 am

    We keep saying “empower your team.”
    Maybe it’s time to say “trust their agency.”

    We don’t need more empowered people.
    We need agentic ones.

    “Empowerment” sounds nice.
    But think about it.
    It means someone gives you power.
    Which also means they can take it back.

    Agency is different.
    It’s already yours.
    It’s the quiet drive to act.
    To decide.

    To shape what happens without waiting for permission.

    Leaders can’t give agency.
    But they can make space for it.
    With trust.
    With encouragement.
    With room to try and fail.

    Agentic people don’t wait for the green light.
    They build the road.

    That’s the shift.
    From control to co-creation.
    From “you may” to “I will”.

    Because the future won’t belong to the most empowered.

    It’ll belong to the most agentic.

    💭 What’s one way you create space for agency in your team?

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    Andrea Valerio Chentrens 5 months ago

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    Programme Manager at Dos Design Spa,31 Oct 2025 at 06:52 pm

    Hello, I am Andrea Valerio Chentrens, certified Project & Program Manager (PMP®, PMI-ACP®, UNI 16648:2022) with experience in EU-funded initiatives and public sector innovation. Passionate about project management practices and currently exploring Disciplined Agile to drive adaptive and value-focused delivery.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,03 Nov 2025 at 09:58 am

    Hi Andrea, it’s wonderful to have you here. Your experience across EU initiatives and public sector innovation brings a unique lens to project and programme management – I’m sure your insights will spark great conversations.

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    Ryan Fernandes 5 months ago

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    IT Business Analyst at Primeline Group,31 Oct 2025 at 03:26 pm

    Hello, I’m Ryan Fernandes, a PMP certified professional with a proven skillsets to translate business challenges into clear, actionable project roadmaps driving it into measurable results and sustainable growth. With 5+ years of experience across Electrical, Publishing, and Logistics domains, I bring a strong blend of technical expertise, Agile methodology and strategic insight to every project that I manage. I hold an MSc in Project Management from the University of Limerick and a Bachelor’s in Engineering (EXTC) from Don Bosco Institute of Technology (Mumbai University). My career achievements include being recognized as Employee of the Month at Primeline Group and receiving the Team Player Award at Crimson Interactive Pvt. Ltd.. I’m currently exploring new PM opportunities in Ireland, eager to contribute to impactful projects and collaborate with future leadership teams. 📧 Connect with me: ryanfernandes701@gmail.com 🔗 Find out more about me: https://bit.ly/3Rpn7nc

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,03 Nov 2025 at 09:57 am

    Hi Ryan, it’s great to have you here. Your mix of technical and strategic skills, along with your achievements across different industries, really shows your versatility as a project professional. Wishing you all the best as you explore new opportunities in Ireland!

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    Clodagh Whelan 5 months ago

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    Events Project Manager at Cork City Council,31 Oct 2025 at 02:47 pm

    Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the arts and cultural sectors. Have experience working in public, private and non-profit sectors with a focus on stakeholder engagements, extensive experience in cultural event management and people management experience in both national and European contexts. Interested in project management, programme management, change management and process improvement and learning from other experienced project managers.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,03 Nov 2025 at 09:54 am

    Hi Clodagh, great to have you in the community. You’ve clearly led some incredible projects across the cultural and public spheres – I imagine your insight into stakeholder and people management will add a lot to our discussions. I’m looking forward to learning from your perspective.

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    Cormac Marron 5 months ago

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    Mechanical Commissioning Engineer at Confidential,31 Oct 2025 at 11:27 am

    Hello, I’m Cormac Marron, a commissioning engineer working mostly on Data Centre projects around Europe, with a track record in project engineering and design in the construction sector

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,03 Nov 2025 at 09:52 am

    Hi Cormac, nice to meet you! Your background in commissioning and design within the construction sector sounds fascinating – it’ll be great to hear your perspective in the discussions here.

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    Steve McBroom 5 months ago

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    CEO at Traxidy Project Management,30 Oct 2025 at 07:28 pm

    Hi, I’m Steve McBroom, Management Leader and Project Consultant with a track record of steering projects to success across diverse industries. Interested in automating project management and simplifying reporting.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,31 Oct 2025 at 10:39 am

    Hi Steve, welcome to the community! Great to have you here. I really appreciate your focus on automation and simplifying reporting – two areas that so many project teams are trying to get right. I’m sure your experience will spark some valuable discussions.

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    Gavin O’Donnell 5 months ago

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    Director at Arup,30 Oct 2025 at 05:14 pm

    Hello, I am Gavin O’Donnell and am based in Dublin, Ireland. My work covers the projects, programmes and portfolios of clients across multiple sectors, where we provide a broad range of professional services across the full lifecycle of clients’ assets. I am lookig forward to learning more from the PMO training and networks associated with IPM.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,31 Oct 2025 at 09:32 am

    Hi Gavin, wonderful to have you here. With your experience managing projects and programmes across so many sectors, I imagine you’ve seen just about every type of challenge – looking forward to hearing your insights in the forum discussions.

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    Elaine Finnegan 5 months ago

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    Senior Project Manager at HCS,30 Oct 2025 at 04:01 pm

    Hi, I’m Elaine, a Senior Project Manager in Ireland with about 10 years’ experience in project management across a variety of technical industries. I’ve worked in Software Development where I also completed Product Owner and Scrum Master training, I’ve worked in the VR industry, and I have recently joined the team at HCS as a Senior Project Manager in the IT services industry. I’m now managing projects for Enterprise clients and planning to complete my PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certifications to strengthen my formal project management framework and support the development of a more structured PMO approach within HCS.

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,31 Oct 2025 at 09:27 am

    Hi Elaine, it’s great to meet you! You’ve had such a fascinating mix of experiences – from software and VR to IT services. It sounds like you’re bringing a really well-rounded perspective to your work at HCS, and your plans for PRINCE2 sound like the perfect next step. Wishing you all the best with your PRINCE2 journey!

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