Transitioning to International Projects: What to expect webinar
This webinar was an introduction on what it is like working on projects outside of the UK and what the main differences are from observation. We discussed dimensions such as communication, team dynamics, and integrating into different cultures. This webinar was held on 2 March 2023.
The session covered an introduction on project management outside of the UK, and what aspects need to be considered.
The benefit of the event is that it gave a different perspective of project management to people entering the profession and what they can expect if they make the move.
Speakers
Conor Donnellan, Senior Project Manager, LHCB
Conor is a project manager who is always championing best practices in the industry. He is a senior project consultant with nearly 10 years of experience as a qualified project manager working in the IT, Automotive and Renewable Energy sectors.
Conor is a global networker and is currently pioneering a new way of amplifying green and sustainable innovation projects with an aim at eco-sustainability and climate. Conor’s main project management skills include leadership, change management, risk management and programme delivery.
Sheilina Somani, ChPP, RPP, FAPM, FHEA
Sheilina is an ethical, passionate, independent project management consultant with over 35 years of programme, project and product delivery and management. Sheilina has global experience, breadth and depth in coaching, teaching and facilitation across numerous business sectors.
A member of the inaugural group of Chartered Project Professionals (ChPP), current assessor and an elected member of APM’s Board of Trustees.
She is known for plain speaking; driving, leading, supporting people and projects to successful conclusions … effectively delivering change.
Connor and Sheilina have very kindly allowed their presented material to be made available for viewing. The slides on Slideshare and the webinar recording on YouTube are embedded below and also in our APM resources area for your reference.
Previous presentations and webinars can be viewed on the APM Slideshare and YouTube channels.
This event is suitable for beginner project professionals.
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Hi Conor and Sheilina, Thank you both for the pleasing knowledge share, stories, and tips. I wanted to add that for those considering working in another country the following website I have found helpful. In addition Lonely Planet books by country aid with respect to culture. https://expatnetwork.com/essential-things-to-carry-when-you-travel-abroad-for-a-job/ Further, consider the below checklist. https://expatnetwork.com/moving-abroad-checklist/ I sat my PRINCE2 Foundation Exam at the British Council offices, Dubai. At the Practitioner level, I sat in a group environment at the company's Head Office, UK. For fun learning within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for team building I encouraged staff working within a Department that I led to co-present on a project management topic for five minutes and then allow 5 minutes Q&A. After each presentation, we would then go around the room and seek out the positives. Then the negatives. The next step was then for the subsequent week to present again but in Arabic. I led the first one and determined that persons would have available a printed copy of the presentation - but only at Q&A time to enable focus. I sought always to appoint a person to be a timekeeper to enforce the five-minute rule. The aim was to encourage principles and themes rather than to go into detail. What tumbled out was the growth in the confidence of nationals in the profession of project management. Thanks again Conor and Sheilina for a job well done! Thanks too for APM for hosting. Kind regards Richard