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Registration for Congress Can't see images? Click here... The 30th IPMA World Congress "BREAKTHROUGH COMPETENCES FOR MANAGING CHANGE". 5-7 September 2017 Astana, Kazakhstan (NEWSLETTER-4) Special Message from Organizing Committee The official program of the Congress, as always, includes presentations and discussion panels on the most relevant topics. The program of the Congress will begin with the main reports of leaders of project management communities. The event will continue in the form of the panel sessions, attended by top managers, ex-heads and acting heads of project management associations of Germany, South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation, Australia, Ukraine, Italy, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, etc. The discussion topics are going to be breakthrough competence in the development of education and science, the main sectors of the economy, high-tech industries and public administration. The Organizing Committee of the Congress have prepared a diverse cultural and entertainment program for the participants. The first day of the Congress will end in the style of traditional Kazakh hospitality – a concert program and a traditional dinner. A Gala dinner will be held on the second day as part of the awarding ceremony of the winners of the International Competition – “Best Project of the Year” and “Best Project Manager of the Year”.

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The 30th IPMA World Congress"BREAKTHROUGH COMPETENCES FOR MANAGING CHANGE". 5-7 September 2017

Astana, Kazakhstan (NEWSLETTER-4)

Special Message from Organizing Committee

The official program of the Congress, as always, includes presentations anddiscussion panels on the most relevant topics. The program of the Congress willbegin with the main reports of leaders of project management communities. Theevent will continue in the form of the panel sessions, attended by top managers,ex-heads and acting heads of project management associations of Germany,South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation, Australia,Ukraine, Italy, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, etc. The discussion topics are going to bebreakthrough competence in the development of education and science, the mainsectors of the economy, high-tech industries and public administration.

The Organizing Committee of the Congress have prepared a diverse cultural andentertainment program for the participants. The first day of the Congress will endin the style of traditional Kazakh hospitality – a concert program and a traditionaldinner. A Gala dinner will be held on the second day as part of the awardingceremony of the winners of the International Competition – “Best Project of theYear” and “Best Project Manager of the Year”. 

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Congress Personalities

Roberto Mori

We are very pleased to announce the participation Mr.Roberto Mori at the IPMA World Congress in Astana.

Roberto Mori has a career extended background inProject Management of turn-key projects of industrialplants having covered several functions in project teams,up to the role of Senior Project Manager, ProjectsDirector, Portfolio Manager and Director - Operations.

Today he still is Director Special Projects in Tenova, oneof the World leaders for iron, steel, mining and materialhandling technologies.

Roberto Mori has been member of the Italian NationalAssociation of Plant Engineering (ANIMP) since early

90’s, taking major part in the activities - events, seminars, publications, training courses,certifications, awards - performed by its Project Management Section, IPMA Italy, ofwhich he has been President untill February 2015.

He had been member of the Organizing Committee and President of the ScientificCommittee for the 22nd IPMA World Congress, Roma 2008.               

He has been a member of International Project Management Association (IPMA) untillDecember 2014, after having served as Vice-President and President. He is IPMAHonorary Fellow and member of IPMA Jury for Project Excellence Awards.

Member of Scientific Committees for international conferences, author of publishedpapers on project management topics, speaker at national and international congresses;he is a trainer of project, risk and contract management at Universities and Corporates.

He had been Prize Winner of the IPMA Project Excellence Award 2006 and he obtainedthe IPMA Otto Zieglmeier’s Award for Excellent Project Management Performance 2008.

IPMA Contributions at IPMA World Congress2017 in Astana

With the achievement and celebrations of theannouncements of a 30th IPMA World Congress inAstana in September 2017 IPMA is very pleased tomake the following contributions:

Nation to Nation.

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Download an open invitation to exhibitors (.pdf)

IPMA are considering various means of encouraging discussion and engagementbetween various MAs, groups and delegations - to aid the cosmopolitan, multi-cultural aspects of IPMA and using the World Congress as a vehicle. Details will beannounced in due course but we are considering means such as: speed datingsessions; flags on tables: MA posters; and others. Watch this space.

Project Excellence Awards (PEA).

The Project Excellence Awards are a primary contribution from IPMA to the WorldCongress. The achievements and processes run through the Congress and cometo a crescendo on the evening of the second day with a gala dinner and thepresentation of the awards to an expectant audience of congress delegates andlocal dignitaries. IPMA is hopeful of the attendance of the finalists at the WorldCongress including the winners who will only be announced on the evening. Thereare great opportunities for the finalists to meet each other and exchangeexperiences. Also there are opportunities for the delegates to meet and listen tothe finalists while they tell their stories and demonstrate good, best andoutstanding practice. The PEA running through the World Congress is certainly anadded bonus. The arrangements will all be included in the final congress brochureand program.

AN OPEN INVITATION TO EXHIBITORS

The Organising Committee of the IPMAWorld Congress 2017 is very pleased toannounce the availability of remainingexhibition stands at the Congress on 5 to 7September 2017.

The aim of the Exhibition is to providemaximum information, exchange, engagement and entertainment between theexhibitors, delegates and visitors – through display, conversation andpresentations – on the latest and the well established products and servicesdirectly and indirectly related to the worlds of projects, programmes, portfolios –and their management.

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The Interview

Name: Amin Saidoun

Country: The Netherlands

Organisation: International Project ManagementAssociation (IPMA)

Position: IPMA Executive Director

Q1. As the Executive Director of IPMA, could youplease share your expectations about the 30thWorld IPMA Congress, that will be held inSeptember this year in Astana.

As the flagship of IPMA events, the IPMA World Congress is the occasion  for the  projectmanagement profession to gain visibility and recognition in  society. As the Congresstakes place when EXPO 2017 is happening Astana, I would expect many new people andexperts from both within and outside the project management profession to be attendingthe Congress. I would also expect that particularly in Kazakhstan, project managementwill move to a next dimension and will receive more members and people interested inKazakhstan Project Management Association activities and by this in IPMA.

Q2. We know that you are a member of the Program Committee of the 30thIPMA World Congress. Which panel sessions, in your opinion, will lead to thehot discussion and will support the intrigue in the discussion?

The Programme of the Congress is a rich one and more and tries to cover many topicsthat shape the project management profession now in and the future. Hot discussionsdepend in addition to the topic itself also on the way speakers and the moderatorsintroduce/address the topic.  I could imagine that topics like research methodologies inPM, diversity, agile vs. more traditional Project Management and communication inproject management could raise interesting discussions.

Q3. Would you recommend your colleagues to visit Astana city? If yes, why?

Of course I would, especially if it is the first time like for me. Astana has a lot to offer interms of cultural diversity, a city where modernity and tradition are combining. By 2007,Astana's population had more than doubled since becoming the capital, to over 600,000inhabitants, and it is forecast to top 1 million by 2030. Astana is a magnet for youngprofessionals seeking to build a career. This has changed the city's demographics,bringing more ethnic Kazakhs to a city that formerly had a Slav majority. The fastgrowing city is a sign of dynamism and energy that  the project management professionneeds and that could be spread in other parts of the world.

Q4. Which of the actual topics do you consider the most interesting in theupcoming Congress?

For me one of the societal functions that project management has in bringing peopletogether and work and live their lives in peace. This can be done even if people havedifferent approaches to the way projects are managed because of different perspectives,

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practices and people involved in projects. Looking at the Congress Program, I ampersonally interested in cultural performance, business agility and PM in education andscience.

Q5. What do you think about breakthrough competences? What kind ofbreakthrough competences would contribute for managing change?There are several breakthrough competences that contribute to managing change. Atthe end It will be a healthy mixture in quantity and quality of these competences thatenable people to manage change. The breakthroughs are influenced by people’s owneducation, personality and experience. Thanks to the networking opportunities,presentations, panel and private discussions the Congress will offer, the thoughts andapproaches we have about breakthrough competences will also change to permanentlyadapt to our environment. I am already excited to discover all this in Astana!

 

IPMA Global Young Crew Workshop

Welcome to the IPMA Global Young Crew Workshop-2017 in Astana,Kazakhstan from 2nd to 4th September 2017.

Interactive trainingsProject orientationLive discussions with legends

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Real-time business project gamesMeeting with interesting people from all over the worldCertificatesCool and fun parties

aaaand many more useful events are waiting for you!

For more information on the IPMA GYCW please visit the website:https:http://youngcrew.kz/ 

Places to visit in Astana

Places of interest and entertainments

Astana, young capital of Kazakhstan is very modern and bright. The ingeniousarchitectural projects which use advanced technologies and design, super modernhotels, business-centers, multi-storey new buildings reflect city’s bold ambitionsand gushing energy.

Kazak Yeli Monument

The 91m-high tall Kazak Yelimonument, topped by a goldeneagle, is intended to symbolisethe historic destiny ofKazakhstan's people. The figuresat the base are from thecountry's past and present:

heroic batyrs  from the Golden Horde, a dombra-playing musician, acontemporary couple with a child, and a 5m bronze relief of President NursultanNazarbayev.

The National Museum ofthe Republic ofKazakhstan

The museum is located on themain square of the country - theIndependence Square, which

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harmoniously blends into thesingle architectural ensemble with the Kazak Yeli monument, the IndependencePalace, the Palace of Peace and Harmony, the "Hazret Sultan" cathedral mosqueand the National University of Arts. The museum has been developing variouskinds of excursions - survey and thematic, philosophical, special programs in theform of interactive sessions and gaming excursions. Contemporary museum isalways an open dialogue with the visitor. This museum has done everythingpossible to make its visitors active participants in the conversation with thehistory.

Khan Shatyr

The shopping andentertainment center “KhanShatyr” was open in July 2010.It can be called one of theAstana latest landmarks,because its world famousarchitect is Sir Norman Foster

Helpful Hints

Practicing Networking Skills – at a World Congress.

“Networking involves building and maintaining contacts and relationships withother people”.

That definition sounds like a soft skill that may be of great use in projectmanagement; for example putting these skills into practice could greatly assistthe correct initial definition of an initiative or enterprise and then its progressive,successful delivery thereafter. Also networking competences can be useful toproject managers in career development, work finding, stakeholder engagementand building friendships.

Quite rightly networking opportunities are often promoted as key features of IPMAWorld Congresses – with and between speakers, delegates and exhibitors – withold friends and new faces – during the technical activity, at refreshments timesand during social events.

So the IPMA World Congress in Astana could be a great opportunity to observegood and not-so-good networking by others in practice. Also to develop, test andexperiment with your own networking skills and techniques.

So if you want to get involved in trying out your networking in a safe,

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cosmopolitan environment over three days at the World Congress here are somesuggestions to consider:

Attend the speed networking sessions and exercises.Be reasonably confident.Be yourself.Identify a purpose in your conversations to suit the other person.Identify what you can say that someone will respond with “That’sinteresting! Tell me more”.Also which people can you approach, engage with and encourage so youwant to say “That’s interesting! Tell me more”.Have a prop to stimulate conversations – a business card, a badge, aclipboard, a gift….Return to meet people to see if the topics and connections with contactschange over time..Reflect afterwards. Learn from your experiences. Apply to social media also.Maintain some of the contacts.

Frequently Asked Questions1. Young people are the future of the world. And for projectmanagement. Will there be any young people at the World Congress? Yescertainly. We are expecting them to be well represented. The Global Young CrewWorkshop is taking place just before the World Congress and is expecting to befully booked with young people from Kazakhstan and the rest of the world. Thereis a special arrangement so that they can also attend the World Congress. We areactively using young persons in the arrangements for the Congress and they willhave roles during the Congress. Young people are the future.

2. I have recently been to my opticians and I have been advised to sit atthe back of the room. Will that be okay? Yes we will have seats at the back ofthe room. In fact we plan to have seats in all parts of most rooms used forpresentations during the World Congress. We are endeavouring to accommodateall reasonable requirements and needs of delegates from all destinations.

SponsorsThe 30th IPMA World Congress would like to thank all of the sponsors andexhibitors for their invaluable support and help in making this congress a greatsuccess.