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Laura Lazzerini Neuwirth

An accomplished head of project management office (PMO) and a former board director. She holds a master’s degree in electronic engineering with a specialization in microelectronics from the University of Pisa in Italy, marking the beginning of her professional journey. With over two decades of experience in project management across various industries, including automotive, energy, yachting and telecom, Laura’s strategic thinking, executive stakeholder management and people management skills have been instrumental in driving organizational success. Laura is co-author of PMBOK 8th Edition, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® and a certified PMI PMO Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™. Fluent in Italian, Czech, English and German, Laura excels in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex challenges across different geographies. As a public speaker, Laura shares her expertise on PMO leadership, strategy execution and executive stakeholder management at international conferences and seminars. Known for her ability to connect with diverse audiences and simplify complex concepts, she inspires others to achieve excellence and embrace innovation.

10:15- 10:45

Agenda

How to Break the Glass Ceiling

This session will address how to bring more women into project management, beginning with statistical evidence of the importance of diversity for project success and examining the current number of women in project management.
Drawing from our experiences and research, we will analyze the roadblocks women face and share key strategies to break the glass ceiling.
Language: English
Learning Objectives

Identify the roadblocks women may face, from the recruitment process to the achievement of leadership roles.
Develop strategies to overcome these roadblocks and move upward