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Overview:

"Relentless Simplification - Using little data to achieve big impact" shows project leaders how to use a handful of high-value “Small Data” to streamline complex, regulated delivery processes—turning sprawling workflows into stakeholder-aligned, measurable improvements. Through a real-world case, you’ll see how to charter the initiative, extract just-enough data from everyday tools, run a decision-focused workshop, and convert insights into rapid mini-projects that compound into major performance gains.

Date: 14th of April 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (45 minutes speech, 15 minutes Q&A session)
PDUs: 1
Participation: Free for PMI members and non-members
Language: English

The Speaker:

Meet Dirk Withake - a seasoned project and program management leader with 25+ years of international experience across Europe & the U.S, currently workings in air traffic and aeronautical information management. After 14 years in global IT consulting advising companies like BP, Sony, Disney, Paramount Pictures, Red Bull, WEX and others, Dirk has successfully led and recovered complex projects/programs/portfolios across industries as manufacturing, finance, and entertainment.

Dirk holds a diploma in economics and business administration from Ruhr University Bochum (Germany) and multiple certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI). A dedicated PMI volunteer since 2018, he serves as President of the PMI Austria Chapter (reelected for a 2^nd term) and contributed to PMI global standards including the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition, the PMBOK® Guide – Eighth Edition and  The Standard for Program Management – Fifth Edition.

An experienced educator and speaker, Dirk teaches at BFI University in Vienna and frequently shares insights at national and international forums, including multiple PMI Global Summits.