Can you introduce yourself, your organisation and your role in it?

I’ve been working at the Faculty of Science at the University of Neuchâtel for 10 years. As part of the Faculty Secretariat and Dean’s Office team, I coordinate all academic activities relating to Bachelor’s and Master’s level courses.

I am responsible for the administrative and technical follow-up of courses and the smooth running of examination sessions, while ensuring that regulations are respected.

Why did you decide to take part in the Circular Project Management training course at the Prefix Academy?

I took part in this course as part of my CAS in public management, project management option.

What were the main challenges or problems you faced before the training?

I was regularly faced with problematic situations, the resolution of which required the implementation of a project methodology. I’m thinking in particular of pedagogical and technical developments, which are not easy to implement in a highly institutionalised academic environment where there is very little room for manoeuvre.

Since you took the Circular Project Management course, have you been able to apply the tools and methods taught? If so, can you share how this has contributed to the mastery and success of your projects?

Yes, even though the training was completed recently, a number of tools and an understanding of the importance of the project outline have enabled me to review the way we manage projects with my colleagues. We now have the tools we need to engage stakeholders and ensure that projects are carefully monitored. We’ll also be much calmer in the face of constraints and the inevitable obstacles.

What struck you most about Circular Project Management, and how do you find it different or more relevant than other certification methods?

No doubt its flexibility. In a way, this method is the ‘Swiss army knife’ of project management: you may not need all the tools presented, but the methodology makes it possible to define which ones are necessary and thus to form a coherent whole around the project outline and the dashboard.

It also allows the manager to take a step back and review his or her work.

Can you share a funny or memorable anecdote from the training that you think reflects Prefix’s values?

Several of them! But what I remember most of all was the good humour that reigned throughout the course. Thirteen people from all walks of life came together in a classroom in the basement of a building, and the result was some great encounters, laughter and life lessons to remember. And a fool-proof project management method!

Philippe’s teaching style has a lot to do with it.

CONTEXT

The Fribourg Chamber of Commerce (CCIF) is an umbrella association whose aim is to promote entrepreneurial activities and the economy of the canton of Fribourg. With more than 1,100 companies, the CCIF serves as a platform for the canton’s economic activities. It officially represents the interests of industry, commerce and services in the canton, in Switzerland and abroad.

Among the many events it organises, the CCIF offers conferences on various themes that provide its members with opportunities to meet in a convivial setting.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Conference on Circular Project Management to the CCIF members.

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