New trends in project management in clinical trials
New trends in project management in clinical trials
A panel on project management in clinical trials will focus on key aspects of effectively conducting and overseeing trials. We will discuss methods of planning, monitoring progress, and managing resources and risks. Experts will share their experiences in using modern project management tools and implementing best practices in the field. This panel is an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest trends and techniques in project management along with opinions from authorities in the field that can help improve the quality and effectiveness of your clinical trials.
The speeches
Panelist Grzegorz Szałajko, International expert in strategic transformations, portfolio, program and project management.
Description Project management is at the core of clinical research organizations’ services. It’s also crucial for business growth and innovation. However, many organizations face challenges in this area, with some even neglecting it. This presentation demonstrates how project management can be rejuvenated in your organization. Drawing from practical experience in numerous transformation programs, you’ll learn where to focus and how to drive such change. Additionally, you will discover how modern ways of working and technology can dramatically increase the effectiveness and efficiency of project-related work.
Panelist Wioleta Kicman, Business psychologist serving Organizational Change Management (OCM) and business transformation consultant, mentor, and trainer.
Description New regulations and guidelines, technological advancements, diversification of services, new quality management systems, and implementation of environmentally sustainable practices in clinical trials are all examples of the changes that a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) can face. These changes can significantly impact how a CRO operates, requiring adaptability and forward thinking strategies to stay competitive and effective in the clinical research industry.During this presentation, we will explore the evolving role of project management, which now prioritizes delivering value over mere deliverables. I will explain how project managers can integrate project management with change management to focus on people and ensure sustainable changes. This approach is essential for enabling value delivery, speeding up ROI, and driving successful organizational outcomes.
Panelist Agnieszka Tykwińska
Description A lecture on current trends in the job market, the change in mindset in "new" managers, finding proficiency in oneself, quantum physics and all the things we expect of ourselves while putting enormous pressure on ourselves. That is, how to let go, find yourself and thus be happy in life.
Panelists
Internationally recognized expert in strategic transformations, portfolio, program and project management
Over 20 years as a project and program management professional, including over a decade of supporting organizations in major strategic initiatives and transformations as an advisor, allowed me to build a deep insight into how organizations work at all levels. My professional experience includes cooperation with global companies as well as with local market leaders in several industries such as automotive, business consulting, construction, energy, finance and banking, higher education, IT, mining, oil & gas, retail, shared services, telecommunications and many others.
I combine practical experience with profound understanding of modern management standards and trends, including the ways agility blends with traditional businesses. It enables me to regularly contribute to global standards published by leading professional organizations such as PMI and IPMA. Over the years I was also invited to develop curricula and teach in several international MBA and Executive MBA programs at leading universities. You can regularly meet me as a speaker during major conferences and seminars in the field of project and transformation management.
Wioleta Kicman is a business psychologist serving as an independent Organizational Change Management (OCM) and business transformation consultant, mentor, and trainer. With more than a decade of hands-on experience, she specializes in delivering business change and transformation initiatives in both public and private sectors, offering a unique perspective on human behavior and its influencing factors.
As an active change practitioner, she has successfully delivered projects for prominent organizations such as NHS, Transport for London, EY, Becton Dickinson, and Labcorp Drug Development (now Fortrea).
Wioleta holds two master's degrees, in public health and psychology, and multiple certifications including the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Agile Change Agent (ACA) and Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.