Just back from Shanghai, where PMI invited me to take part in PMP Item Development (Oct 16–18).
Three days, and far more intense than I expected. Long hours, dense discussions, and plenty of spirited debate.
What stayed with me most was the people. Practitioners from different countries and industries, each bringing their own lens on how projects actually get done. Exchanging perspectives, learning from their expertise, and sharing some of my own experience from years in global R&D turned out to be the most rewarding part of the trip.
There was also a moment of quiet irony. I once sat for this very exam as a candidate. Seeing from the other side how much care goes into it gave me a new appreciation for the certification and the community behind it.
Would I do it again? Absolutely. Though I’ll admit, it was a demanding three days.
Thank you to PMI and to everyone I worked alongside in Shanghai.
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