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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.
Anis Safia 2 months ago
Frontend Developer at Yapimag,14 Feb 2026 at 10:10 amLessons from Chess for Project Management
In chess, every piece teaches something about leadership and decisions.
Pawn:
Progress starts one step at a time.
Knight:
Not every path is straight. Sometimes progress requires flexibility.
Bishop:
Direction matters more than speed.
Rook:
Strength comes from structure and systems.
Queen:
Freedom and trust increase impact.
King:
Protection comes first. Without stability, nothing else matters.
Projects are not one big move.
They are a series of small decisions.
You start with one step.
You face unexpected turns.
You learn that direction is more important than speed.
You discover that structure builds strength.
But in the end, success means nothing if you don’t manage risks and protect what truly matters.
Curious to hear what other “chess lessons” you’ve learned in projects.
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Gina Saad 2 months ago
Project Manager at IPM,13 Feb 2026 at 07:22 amAI recently is reshaping how we work, decide, and lead projects, but how is it really affecting trust and collaboration between humans and AI?
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AI as a Project Manager: Can ChatGPT Replace Human PMs? A 2-Year Experiment instituteprojectmanagement.com0 LikeIf you inspire your team, solve problems proactively, and elevate the people around you, you’re likely a leader in disguise. The best project environments thrive when leadership is shared—when people step up without waiting for permission.
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0 Like“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” – Phil Jackson. Motivation is contagious. When motivated, your team will inspire each other to do the best work.
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1 LikeEvery great project begins with a strong foundation. Whether you’re aiming to certify with the CAPM® or build confidence in leading structured initiatives, mastering the fundamentals is a strategic move in a competitive field.
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Surya Teja Pothana 2 months ago
Student at Northeastern University,03 Feb 2026 at 08:15 pm10 Interesting Facts About Project Management
1. Project management is ancient
Early forms of project management were used to build huge structures like the Egyptian pyramids and Roman roads, long before “PMI” or “Gantt charts” existed.
2. Most projects still struggle
Research shows around 70% of organizations have suffered at least one project failure in the last 12 months, and only about 35% of projects are completed successfully on time and on budget.
3. Poor execution is very expensive
According to PMI’s Pulse of the Profession, companies lose an average of 109 million dollars for every 1 billion dollars invested in projects due to poor execution.
4. Good project management pays off
Nearly 70% of organizations that formally implement project managers report significantly improved project success rates.
5. Demand is booming globally
Employers will need millions of new project-oriented roles every year through 2030, with estimates of up to 25 million additional project…Aulia and Blanca Fernandez1 Comment2 Likes
Excellent summary, Surya. It’s fascinating to see how project management has evolved from ancient engineering feats to today’s digitally enabled environments, yet many challenges remain remarkably consistent.
The statistic about communication resonates strongly. In my experience, successful delivery is rarely just about process; it’s about creating clarity, alignment, and shared ownership across stakeholders.
As organisations accelerate transformation initiatives, project professionals are no longer just delivering change, we are helping shape it.
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Olumuyiwa Adeyemo 2 months ago
Project Manager at GLP Training,03 Feb 2026 at 12:48 pmOne of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in project management is that delivery is rarely the hard part — alignment is.
Projects succeed when governance is clear, stakeholders are genuinely engaged, and decisions are made with the full lifecycle in mind, not just the handover date. Whether in construction, sustainability, or organisational change, the same principles apply: clarity of roles, transparent communication, and disciplined follow-through.
Strong project management isn’t just about tools or timelines; it’s about creating the conditions for people, processes, and objectives to stay aligned as complexity increases. That’s where real value is delivered.
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Yeah agree with you Olumuyiwa project management isn’t just about tools or timelines, it’s about creating the conditions for people, processes, and objectives to stay aligned as complexity increases.
Great reflection, Olumuyiwa. Alignment is often the invisible engine behind successful delivery.
I’ve found that when governance is treated as an enabler rather than a control mechanism, teams collaborate more openly and decisions happen faster. It also helps shift the focus from simply delivering outputs to ensuring we realise the intended outcomes.
In complex environments, maintaining that alignment isn’t a one-off activity — it requires continuous communication, active stakeholder management, and the willingness to recalibrate as projects evolve. That’s where strong project leadership really makes the difference.
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