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<p><strong>Dear [%FIRSTNAME%]</strong>,</p>
<p>August might be a quieter month for many — but this edition is anything but slow.</p>
<p><a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23076" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Anja</strong></a> opens with a thoughtful reflection on leadership and the rhythm of the seasons. Her words resonate through the rest of this issue, where you’ll find stories of growth, resilience, and action — from <strong>AI in practice</strong> to <strong>cross-chapter learning</strong>, from <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23069" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new training offers</a> to the launch of <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23077" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>The Great Walk</strong></a>, an initiative for social good that puts purpose into motion.</p>
<p>You’ll also get a preview of what’s coming — including our flagship <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23074" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>PMI BeNeLux Summit</strong></a>, upcoming <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/calendar?eventId=43144" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lunch & Learn</a> sessions, and <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23073" target="_blank" rel="noopener">opportunities to join</a> our volunteer team.</p>
<p>Wherever August finds you — resting, planning, or learning — we hope this edition brings value and inspiration.</p>
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<p>Warm regards,</p>
<p><a href="mailto:marketing@pmi-belgium.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Edi Venturin</strong></a><br />Director of Marketing & Communication, PMI Belgium</p>
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<p><strong>What’s driving us forward?</strong></p>
<p>This month’s content reflects the <strong>evolving identity of project professionals</strong> — practical, reflective, and increasingly impact-driven.</p>
<p><a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/calendar?eventId=43144" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Piotr</strong></a> shares hands-on insights into using <a href="https://www.pmi.org/infinity" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>PMI Infinity</strong></a> to manage complexity with fewer resources, while <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23051" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Saby Waraich</strong></a> returns to <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>PM Untold</strong></a> with a leadership framework that’s both simple and powerful.</p>
<p>On the event front, <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23074" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Cristina</strong></a> introduces the speakers who will shape the <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/calendar?eventId=41715" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>PMI BeNeLux Summit</strong></a> experience — spanning AI, ethics, wellbeing, and beyond. And <strong><a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23073" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gert</a></strong> invites you to help make that vision real, through open volunteer roles that offer growth and connection.</p>
<p>Finally, <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23069" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Hugo Couck</strong></a> presents a Dutch-language training program designed to support lifelong learning for professionals working in our region — proof that project knowledge continues to grow in every language and format.</p>
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<p><strong>Your Season, Your Step</strong></p>
<p>Leadership, growth, AI, collaboration, sustainability — this edition touches many threads. But each story carries the same message: <strong>this community moves because people choose to step forward</strong>.</p>
<p>Whether you’re joining us for an event, sharing your time as a volunteer, or simply reading along — you’re part of what makes <strong>PMI Belgium</strong> thrive.</p>
<p>So what’s your next step? A conversation, a registration, a moment of reflection?<br />Whichever it is, we’re right here beside you.</p>
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<p><strong>Until next time,</strong><br /><em>The PMI Belgium Team</em></p>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;"><strong>VOLUNTEER POSITIONS</strong></h5>
<p>Looking to get more involved with <strong>PMI Belgium</strong>?<br />Explore our <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/volunteer-opportunities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">volunteer opportunities</a>! Volunteering is a great way to <strong>give back to the community</strong>, develop new skills, and build on your existing experience.</p>
<p>Visit our <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/become-a-volunteer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">volunteer page</a> or <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/volunteer-interest-form" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get in touch with us</a> directly.</p>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;"><strong>MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS</strong></h5>
<p><strong>PMI Belgium Chapter</strong> now counts <strong>808 members</strong>.<br />Since the start of the year, <strong>111 new project professionals</strong> have joined our growing community.</p>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;"><strong>PMP CERTIFICATIONS</strong></h5>
<p>Out of our 807 members, <strong>449 </strong>are <strong>PMP® certified</strong> — a clear reflection of our collective dedication to professional excellence.</p>
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