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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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    Ahmad AFANEH 7 months ago

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    PMO Director at Nurve Partners,08 Sep 2025 at 12:18 pm

    PhD Civil Engineer & AI-driven PMO Director with 15+ years of global experience in Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, and Jordan. Specialized in Smart Cities, GIS, Data Analytics, and Project Governance, delivering sustainable, AI-powered solutions aligned with Vision 2030 and global standard

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,08 Sep 2025 at 02:30 pm

    Great to have you with us, Ahmad. Your expertise in project governance, AI innovation, and smart city development will bring valuable insights to our discussions. Looking forward to learning from your experience and contributions in the community.

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    Hi Ahmed, Great to have you with us!

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    Nadja Fertasi 7 months ago

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    Founder of "Thrive with EQ" at Thrive with EQ,08 Sep 2025 at 11:50 am

    Hi everyone, Thank you for inviting me to be part of your community. I am Nadja El Fertasi, founder of Thrive with EQ – a mission to equip every generation in the board room, at home and the spaces in between with emotional intelligence and resiliency skills for the digital age. My focus is on teaching emotional intelligence as a skill to foster digital safety and resilience, leadership resilience and well-being. My background stems from a nearly two-decade career at NATO in the world’s largest security and crisis management as stakeholder engagement executive in my most recent position. Now I leverage the power of authentic and artificial intelligence to teach leaders how to up skill in the age of AI through emotional intelligence. Project management is the foundation for change management regarding policies, plans and processes whilst emotional intelligence helps you manage change with people, which is a whole other dimension of change. I am a single mother to a… Read more

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,08 Sep 2025 at 02:25 pm

    Welcome to the IPM community, Nadja! Your work on emotional intelligence and resilience feels so needed in today’s project world, and I’m really glad you’re here to share it with us.

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    Kate Cleal 7 months ago

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    Principal Consultant at Answer Digital LTD,08 Sep 2025 at 11:15 am

    Change and transformation delivery specialist experienced in leading Discovery activities, exploring the Art of the Possible, establishing the Why, stakeholder management, designing requirement workshops and requirement recording & playback. Expert in leading change in an Agile environment especially in the regulated sectors!

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    Community Development Manager at IPM,08 Sep 2025 at 02:23 pm

    Great to have you here, Kate. Looking forward to learning from your deep experience in leading change and transformation programmes.

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    Cavelle Hendry 7 months ago

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    Executive Engineer at Sligo County Council,08 Sep 2025 at 11:14 am

    Hello, I’m Cavelle Hendry, an Executive Engineer in the public sector with a background in project management and infrastructure delivery. My experience spans managing projects from planning through to completion, ensuring efficiency, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout. I’m passionate about contributing to sustainable development and applying structured project management approaches to achieve impactful results. With a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, I focus on delivering projects that create long-term value for both communities and organisations.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,08 Sep 2025 at 02:22 pm

    Welcome to IPM Community, Cavelle! We’re delighted to have you here and look forward to learning from your experience in engineering, infrastructure, and sustainable project delivery!

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  • Creativity is essential for business success. From sparking innovation to boosting adaptability, creative thinking keeps your organisation dynamic, productive, and primed for growth. Embrace creativity to drive impactful results. Read our blog to gain more insights: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/?utm_source=membership&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=creativity+in+business_08sep2025

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      Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,10 Sep 2025 at 01:00 pm

      Completely agree — creativity is often underrated in project management, yet it’s what helps us adapt when plans meet reality.
      Some of the best outcomes I’ve seen came from encouraging the team to think differently, experiment, and find innovative ways to solve problems. It’s definitely a driver of long-term success.

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    • For project managers, the ability to navigate competing interests, align stakeholders, and find common ground is what distinguishes successful leaders. Learn more: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/leading-and-negotiating-for-project-success/?utm_source=membership&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=5+steps+of+negotiation_05sep2025

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    • Discover the critical role of portfolio management in bridging strategy and execution within public sector transformation.Read moreResouces Feed Grid ImageBridging Strategy and Execution: The Role of Portfolio Management in Public Sector Transformationinstituteprojectmanagement.com

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      Emmanuel Effiong 7 months ago

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      Project Manager at Armorsil West Africa,05 Sep 2025 at 06:33 am

      I am a passionate project manager with good skill in initiating, planning, executing and closing projects to client’s satisfaction. With my years of experience i have managed more than 300 projects across Nigeria successfully.

      Aulia Qudsi

      Community Development Manager at IPM,05 Sep 2025 at 07:04 am

      Hi Emmanuel, welcome! Managing over 300 projects is an incredible achievement — your perspective will bring a lot of value to the community.

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      Wiznic World 7 months ago

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      Onwer at Winzic World,05 Sep 2025 at 05:10 am

      We are aware that becoming proficient with project management tools necessitates more than just technical knowledge; it also calls for practical experience, real-world examples, and professional mentoring. Civil engineers, planners, project coordinators, architects, construction managers, and students interested in project management careers can all benefit from our training. Winzic World gives you the tools you need to successfully integrate Primavera in your present or future jobs through flexible online schedules and hands-on experience. By enrolling in Primavera Software Training with Winzic World Project Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd., you can invest in your career by gaining the skills necessary to manage time, money, and resources with unparalleled accuracy. Visit:- https://www.wiznicworld.com/

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      Luigi Ferri 7 months ago

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      Senior Project Manager at Utimaco Information Security GmbH,04 Sep 2025 at 09:49 pm

      Project, Product, Service, Solution: Do We Really Agree?

      I’ve seen projects start with excitement and energy, only to get stuck on something that looked trivial at first: the words.

      In every organization, project, product, service, solution sound obvious. But ask four departments to define them and you’ll get four different answers. That’s where cracks appear: reports that don’t align, teams pulling in opposite directions, customers sensing that behind the brand there isn’t one common voice.

      It’s not bureaucracy to stop and agree on definitions.

      It’s laying the foundations.

      Without them, you’re building on sand.

      That’s where ISO standards help. They give us neutral ground, a common compass:

      – Project (ISO 21500): a unique set of processes, with defined start and finish dates, undertaken to achieve objectives.

      – Product (ISO 9000): the result of a process (tangible or intangible) that can be offered to a customer.

      – Service (ISO 9000): the outcome of activities at the interface…

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        Niamh
        Project Manager at BAM Construct UK,08 Sep 2025 at 02:32 pm

        I completely agree. Alignment on definitions isn’t bureaucracy, it’s clarity. When a team understands exactly what’s meant by project, product, or service, everything from reporting to decision-making becomes smoother. It’s such a simple step but it makes all the difference in practice.

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          Blanca Fernandez
          Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,10 Sep 2025 at 12:55 pm

          Thank you for sharing this, Luigi.
          I’ve often seen how misaligned terminology can derail projects before they even gain momentum. Aligning on common definitions at the outset may feel like a small step, but it’s actually a cornerstone for clarity, risk reduction, and effective collaboration across teams.

          I particularly like how you linked this to ISO standards — having that “neutral ground” gives everyone a compass to work from. In my experience, taking time to agree on language early not only avoids confusion later, but also strengthens stakeholder trust and helps ensure the project delivers true value.

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