Hanny Alshazly

Hanny Alshazly

Regional Managing Director- Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

9:00 am - 9:15 am
Hall A

Redefining Project Success: Empowering Next-Gen Professionals to Drive Strategic Impact and Career Growth

In this keynote presentation, Hanny Alshazly, Regional Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Project Management Institute (PMI) will delve into the latest insights from our report redefining and measuring project success, and highlight the critical shift from traditional metrics of success, such as time and budget, to a more holistic approach that includes achieving strategic objectives and creating sustainable change.This keynote will also provide a comprehensive roadmap for next-gen project professionals to redefine success, measure it effectively, and leverage their skills to drive impactful change. By becoming strategic partners, they can ensure project success and accelerate their career trajectories.

12:20 pm - 3:20 pm
Dammam Meeting Room

WORKSHOP 2: Harmonizing Expertise – Managing Multi-Discipline Projects and Teams

Challenge:
Managing projects involving multi-disciplinary teams often leads to communication breakdowns, conflicting priorities, and siloed efforts. Participants must create strategies to foster collaboration, alignment, and efficiency in diverse teams.

Format: Introduction (20 minutes):
Discuss the complexities of managing projects that span multiple disciplines, such as engineering, IT, finance, and operations. Share real-world examples of successful and challenging multi-disciplinary projects.

Group Activity (120 minutes):
1. Scenario Simulation:

  • Teams are presented with a project case study involving a cross-functional team (e.g., IT, construction, and environmental specialists).
  • The scenario includes challenges such as conflicting deliverables, differing technical languages, and a lack of shared understanding.
2. Problem-Solving Exercise:
  • Teams brainstorm solutions to improve communication, set common objectives, and integrate diverse technical inputs.
  • Participants identify tools and frameworks to manage cross-functional collaboration, such as RACI matrices, integrated project schedules, and stakeholder alignment meetings.
3. Solution Presentation (40 minutes):
  • Each team presents its proposed approach for aligning multi-disciplinary teams, addressing communication, role clarity, and conflict resolution.