Olivier Lazar

Olivier Lazar

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Experience

  • Project Management Institute Graphic

    Project Management Institute

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    Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States

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    Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States

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    Switzerland

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Worldwide

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    Worldwide

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    www.pmief.org

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    Romandie

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Switzerland

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    Bern Area, Switzerland

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    Geneva Area, Switzerland

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    Geneva Area, Switzerland

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    Geneva Area, Switzerland

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    Mostly France

Education

  • Yale School of Management Graphic

    Yale School of Management

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    Develop a new perspective of the way markets are shaped by social, political and regulatory factors and gain the insights, tools, and frameworks to strategically manage an organization in a changing global context.

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    PMI's Leadership Institute Master Class (LIMC) is a year-long initiative that provides intensive training, development and support for a limited group of volunteer leaders who meet or exceed the learning level of the experienced volunteer leader. For details visit http://www.pmi.org/Get-Involved/Volunteer-Excel-as-a-Leader.aspx

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) Graphic

    Member Board Of Directors

    Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF)

    - 1 year 6 months

  • Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) Graphic

    Donor Development Partner

    Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF)

    - 2 years

    Education

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    Chapter Conflict Resolution Volunteer Mediator

    Project Management Institute

    - 2 years 8 months

    Education

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    Community Champions Advisory Group (CCAG)

    Project Management Institute

    - 1 year

    Education

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    Chapter Members Advisory Group (CMAG)

    Project Management Institute

    - 2 years 1 month

    The CMAG represents PMI to global chapter leaders in the areas of program implementations, professional development and continuous chapter value delivery, help recognize and deliver chapter value globally and assist with identifying critical learning and leadership opportunities for chapter volunteers, provide advice, support, and coaching to the Region Mentor Program.

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    Chapter President

    PMI Switzerland

    - 1 year 1 month

    The PMI Switzerland Chapter is the swiss representation of the Project Management Institute. PMI is the largest Professional Association adressing Project Management and gathering more than 700,000 members and credential holders worldwide. The PMI Switzerland Chapter represents and promotes the professional practice of Project Management in Switzerland. Covering the whole country, The PMI Switzerland Chapter connects its 1,500 members, 2,200 PMI members and credential holders by organizing…

    The PMI Switzerland Chapter is the swiss representation of the Project Management Institute. PMI is the largest Professional Association adressing Project Management and gathering more than 700,000 members and credential holders worldwide. The PMI Switzerland Chapter represents and promotes the professional practice of Project Management in Switzerland. Covering the whole country, The PMI Switzerland Chapter connects its 1,500 members, 2,200 PMI members and credential holders by organizing around 40 Professional Development and Learning events each year in Switzerland, by providing networking opportunities and various services to the local Project Management Community. These services are delivered by more than 100 commited volunteers who really contribute to make "Project Management indispensable to business results".

    As Chapter President, my role implies to:
    - Coordinate the efforts and initiatives of the Chapter's Board of Directors.
    - Drive the Chapter's startegy to foster its position as the leading Project Management Professional Association in Switzerland.
    -Ensure the Chapter delivers positive Value to its members and to the local Project Management community at-large.

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    Vice President - Elected Member of the Board of Directors

    PMI Switzerland

    - 3 years 7 months

    As member of the Chapter's Board of Directors, my role is to contribute to the definition and steering of the Chapters' general strategy to maximize the value and benefits delivered to the Swiss Project Management Community and our various partners and stakeholders.

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 Vice President Professional Development
    The role of the VP Events / Professional Development is to coordinate the different initiatives and liaise with the Regional Event Committees' Directors and…

    As member of the Chapter's Board of Directors, my role is to contribute to the definition and steering of the Chapters' general strategy to maximize the value and benefits delivered to the Swiss Project Management Community and our various partners and stakeholders.

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 Vice President Professional Development
    The role of the VP Events / Professional Development is to coordinate the different initiatives and liaise with the Regional Event Committees' Directors and their teams. That represent around 35 volunteers. It's also about defining events' strategy and organizational policies.

    July 2010 - Jan 2011 Director Education & Certification a.i
    Providing information and support to the Swiss Project Management community on the topic of PM Education and rang of PMI Credentials. Relations with academic institutions and training providers.

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    Chapter Volunteer

    PMI Switzerland

    - 9 years

    Sep 2009 - Today - Volunteer at PMI Switzerland Chapter, Event Organization Committee for Romandie (french speaking region).

    July 2010 - May 2011 - PMI Educational Foundation Liaison, Representing the PMIEF for the Swiss PM Community and at the PMI Switzerland Chapter.

Publications

  • The Four Pillars Of Portfolio Management

    Taylor & Francis - CRCPress

    The Four Pillars of Portfolio Management: Organizational Agility, Strategy, Risk, and Resources takes readers on a journey navigating the dimensions and constraints to be balanced and integrated as part of the portfolio and organizational decision-making process. By balancing the requirements of strategic alignment with the exposure to risk and by reconciling resource demands with capability, a portfolio manager can develop and sustain an organization despite the constant and dynamic evolution…

    The Four Pillars of Portfolio Management: Organizational Agility, Strategy, Risk, and Resources takes readers on a journey navigating the dimensions and constraints to be balanced and integrated as part of the portfolio and organizational decision-making process. By balancing the requirements of strategic alignment with the exposure to risk and by reconciling resource demands with capability, a portfolio manager can develop and sustain an organization despite the constant and dynamic evolution of the business environment. This book explains how to manage portfolios that create the agility all organizations require to survive and thrive.

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Honors & Awards

  • PMI Switzerland Chapter President’s Award

    PMI Switzerland Chapter

    Received PMI Switzerland Chapter President’s Award for extraordinary dedication to the Chapter.

  • PMI Educational Foundation Leadership Society 2018

    PMI Educational Foundation (www.pmief.org)

  • PMI Educational Foundation Leadership Society 2017

    PMI Educational Foundation - www.pmief.org

  • PMI Educational Foundation Leadership Society 2016

    PMIEF www.pmief.org

  • PMI Educational Foundation Leadership Society 2015

    PMIEF www.pmief.org

  • PMI Educational Foundation Leadership Society 2014

    PMIEF www.pmief.org

  • PMI Leadership Institute Master Class Alumni

    Project Management Institute

    PMI's Leadership Institute Master Class (LIMC) is a year-long initiative that provides intensive training, development and support for a limited group of volunteer leaders who meet or exceed the learning level of the experienced volunteer leader. For details visit http://www.pmi.org/Get-Involved/Volunteer-Excel-as-a-Leader.aspx

  • One of the top 1% most viewed @LinkedIn profiles for 2012.

    LinkedIn

  • Worldwide Who's Who VIP of the year 2013

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Languages

  • English

    Full professional proficiency

  • French

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Polish

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • Junior Achievement Europe

    Member of the Board of Directors

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    JA Europe is the largest non-profit in Europe dedicated to preparing young people for employment and entrepreneurship. JA Europe is a member of JA Worldwide® which for 100 years has delivered hands on, experiential learning in entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy. JA creates pathways for employability, job creation and financial success. Last school year, the JA network in Europe reached 4 million learning experiences in core programmes and inspiring millions more through…

    JA Europe is the largest non-profit in Europe dedicated to preparing young people for employment and entrepreneurship. JA Europe is a member of JA Worldwide® which for 100 years has delivered hands on, experiential learning in entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy. JA creates pathways for employability, job creation and financial success. Last school year, the JA network in Europe reached 4 million learning experiences in core programmes and inspiring millions more through online events and activities.

  • Insitute of Directors

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    The Institute of Directors (IoD) is a business organisation for company directors, senior business leaders and entrepreneurs. It is the UK’s longest running organisation for professional leaders, having been founded in 1903 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1906. The IoD, per its mission statement, stands for "free enterprise, entrepreneurialism, wealth creation and good corporate governance," and represents "the views of businesses and IoD members in the media and with government."

  • Project Management Institute

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    The PMI serves more than 2.9 million professionals including over 500,000 members in 208 countries and territories around the world, with 300 chapters and 10,000 volunteers serving local members in over 80 countries. Its services include the development of standards, research, education, publication, networking-opportunities in local chapters, hosting conferences and training seminars, and providing accreditation in project management. PMI has recruited volunteers to create industry…

    The PMI serves more than 2.9 million professionals including over 500,000 members in 208 countries and territories around the world, with 300 chapters and 10,000 volunteers serving local members in over 80 countries. Its services include the development of standards, research, education, publication, networking-opportunities in local chapters, hosting conferences and training seminars, and providing accreditation in project management. PMI has recruited volunteers to create industry standards, such as "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge", which has been recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).[5] In 2012 ISO adapted the project management processes from the PMBOK Guide 4th edition.

  • PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF)

    Member of the Board of Directors

    Our mission is to inspire and empower people to realize their potential and transform their lives and their communities through the use of project management knowledge.

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