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| <table style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0; width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding: 30px 15px 0;"> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://pmi-belgium.be/static/uploaded/Files/images/common/Newsletter-Banner.png" alt="Newsletter-Banner.png" width="100%" /></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 30px 15px 0;"> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4f17a7;">A New Year, One Community</span></h3> <p><strong>Dear [%FIRSTNAME%],</strong></p> <p>Welcome to the January 2026 edition of the PMI Belgium Newsletter.</p> <p>A new year brings fresh momentum for our community. January marks the start of several important developments for PMI Belgium Chapter, from new leadership roles to upcoming changes in how membership works, all guided by our commitment to serve you better and strengthen our shared professional community.</p> <p>This month’s content reflects that direction. You will find a <em>President’s note</em> setting the tone for 2026, a thoughtful <em>book review</em> on executive presence, a new <em>Volunteer in the Spotlight</em> story, and a fresh episode of our <em>PM Untold</em> podcast exploring resistance to change and territorial behaviour in projects.</p> <!-- CTA BOX --> <div style="background: #f4f0ff; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; margin: 16px 0;"><strong>Your voice matters.</strong><br />It takes less than a minute to complete our short feedback survey. Your input helps us improve.<br />👉 <a href="https://wkf.ms/4mQKYuO?Campaign+Source=Newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Share your opinion here</strong></a></div> <!-- END CTA BOX --> <p> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding-top: 30px;"> <div style="margin: 8px 15px 0 15px;"><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="https://pmi-belgium.be/shared/websites/www.pmi.com/assets/img/2019/nlicon-events.jpg" alt="" /></div> <h3 style="padding-left: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">Upcoming events</h3> <table style="width: 600px; margin: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 270px; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;"> <table style="width: 100%; background-color: #ffffff;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="color: #4f17a7; font-size: 16px; padding: 0 0 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>13 01 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 20px 10px 20px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/calendar?eventId=44864" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lunch & Learn: Unified PMI Membership Model - Q&A</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 0 20px 15px 20px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;"><a class="link-btn no-after" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; color: #4f17a7;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/calendar?eventId=44864" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more >></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td style="width: 270px; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;"> <table style="width: 100%; background-color: #ffffff;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="color: #4f17a7; font-size: 16px; padding: 0 0 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>14 01 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 20px 10px 20px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/calendar?eventId=44463" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Unleashing the power of positive risks</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 0 20px 15px 20px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;"><a class="link-btn no-after" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; color: #4f17a7;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/calendar?eventId=44463" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more >></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 270px; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;"> <table style="width: 100%; background-color: #ffffff;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="color: #4f17a7; font-size: 16px; padding: 0 0 10px; text-align: left;"><strong>26 01 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 20px 10px 20px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/calendar?eventId=44660" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PMI Belgium New Year’s Reception 2026</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 0 20px 15px 20px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;"><a class="link-btn no-after" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; color: #4f17a7;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/calendar?eventId=44660" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more >></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td style="width: 270px; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 30px 15px 0;"> <p><strong>Connect, Learn, and Meet in January</strong></p> <p>January also offers multiple opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with fellow professionals.</p> <p>From a dedicated session on the <em>Unified PMI Membership Model</em>, to a discussion on positive risk, and our <em>New Year’s Reception</em> bringing members together in person, these events reflect the diversity of learning and networking experiences we aim to offer throughout the year.</p> <p>Whether you join us online or onsite, we encourage you to take part and continue shaping PMI Belgium Chapter together with us.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding-top: 30px;"> <div style="margin: 8px 15px 0 15px;"><img style="float: left; margin-right: 15px;" src="https://pmi-belgium.be/shared/websites/www.pmi.com/assets/img/2019/nlicon-blogs.jpg" alt="" /></div> <h3 style="padding-left: 15px; padding-right: 15px;">To read on our blog</h3> <table style="width: 600px; margin: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 270px; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;"> <table style="width: 100%; background-color: #fffff; border: 1px solid #e1e1e1;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding: 0;"><a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23282" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="width: 100%;" src="https://pmi-belgium.be//static/uploaded/Files/images/common/A-Note-From-The-President.png" alt="January: Gratitude and a New Beginning" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ababab; padding: 15px 15px 5px;">09 01 2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; padding: 0 15px; font-size: 16px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23282" target="_blank" rel="noopener">January: Gratitude and a New Beginning</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; padding: 15px;"><a class="link-btn no-after" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; color: #4f17a7;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23282" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more >></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td style="width: 270px; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;"> <table style="width: 100%; background-color: #fffff; border: 1px solid #e1e1e1;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding: 0;"><a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23279" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="width: 100%;" src="https://pmi-belgium.be//static/uploaded/Files/images/blog/2026/01/Hoecke-Volunteer-in-the-Spotlight-Ebrahimi-Takalloo.png" alt="Volunteer in the Spotlight: Saeedeh Ebrahimi Takalloo" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ababab; padding: 15px 15px 5px;">07 01 2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; padding: 0 15px; font-size: 16px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23279" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Volunteer in the Spotlight: Saeedeh Ebrahimi Takalloo</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; padding: 15px;"><a class="link-btn no-after" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; color: #4f17a7;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23279" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more >></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 270px; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;"> <table style="width: 100%; background-color: #fffff; border: 1px solid #e1e1e1;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding: 0;"><a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23278" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="width: 100%;" src="https://pmi-belgium.be//static/uploaded/Files/images/blog/2026/01/Dehais-Book-Review-Executive-Presence.png" alt="Book Review: "Executive Presence" by Sylvia Ann Hewlett" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ababab; padding: 15px 15px 5px;">06 01 2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; padding: 0 15px; font-size: 16px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23278" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Book Review: "Executive Presence" by Sylvia Ann Hewlett</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; padding: 15px;"><a class="link-btn no-after" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; color: #4f17a7;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23278" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more >></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td style="width: 270px; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;"> <table style="width: 100%; background-color: #fffff; border: 1px solid #e1e1e1;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; padding: 0;"><a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23286" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="width: 100%;" src="https://pmi-belgium.be//static/uploaded/Files/images/podcast/PM-Untold-23.png" alt="PM Untold #23: Dealing with Territorial Behaviour and Resistance to Change with Jan Van Der Vurst" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ababab; padding: 15px 15px 5px;">08 01 2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; padding: 0 15px; font-size: 16px;"><a style="text-decoration: none; color: inherit;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23286" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PM Untold #23: Dealing with Territorial Behaviour and Resistance to Change with Jan Van Der Vurst</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left; padding: 15px;"><a class="link-btn no-after" style="text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; color: #4f17a7;" href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23286" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more >></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 30px 15px 0;"> <p><strong>Together, We Achieve More</strong></p> <p>As always, thank you for being part of the PMI Belgium community.</p> <p>Your participation, curiosity, and willingness to share experiences are what make this chapter vibrant and relevant. We look forward to continuing this journey with you throughout 2026, with more content, conversations, and opportunities to connect.</p> <p><strong>Until next time,</strong></p> <p><strong>Edi Venturin</strong><br />Director of Marketing & Communication<br />PMI Belgium Chapter</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 30px 15px 0;"> <div style="margin-top: 32px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;"> <p style="margin: 0 0 24px 0;"><a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog?id=23229" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img style="width: 100%; height: auto; border: 0; display: block;" src="https://pmi-belgium.be/static/uploaded/Files/images/common/PMI-Membership-Model-banner2.png" alt="PMI Membership Model: Time to Take Action" /> </a></p> <!-- VOLUNTEERING --> <h5 style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #522d80; margin: 24px 0 8px 0;">Volunteer positions</h5> <p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;">Looking to get more involved with <strong>PMI Belgium</strong>? Volunteering is a great way to contribute to the community, develop new skills, and expand your professional network.</p> <p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;">We currently have an open role for <strong>Project Manager, PMI BeNeLux Summit 2026</strong>.</p> <p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">In addition, our Professional Development team is preparing several new volunteering opportunities linked to our mentoring and webinar programs, with a focus on both Flanders and Wallonia.</p> <p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;"><a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/volunteering" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Explore volunteering opportunities</a> or <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/volunteer-application" target="_blank" rel="noopener">send us a spontaneous application</a>.</p> <!-- MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS --> <h5 style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #522d80; margin: 24px 0 8px 0;">Membership statistics</h5> <p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">Our chapter now brings together <strong>818 members</strong>. Since the start of the year, we have already welcomed <strong>6 new members</strong> into our community.</p> <!-- PMP CERTIFICATIONS --> <h5 style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #522d80; margin: 24px 0 8px 0;">PMP certifications</h5> <p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">Today, <strong>490</strong> members hold the <a href="https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>PMP certification</strong></a>, reflecting a strong commitment to professional excellence within our chapter.</p> <!-- CONGRATULATIONS --> <h5 style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #522d80; margin: 24px 0 8px 0;">Congratulations</h5> <p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;">Last month, the following professionals earned a new PMI certification:</p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;"> <li><strong><a href="https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PMP</a></strong>: Moez Ahmed, Wouter Pacqué, Leigh Johnson, Caroline Beckers, Guillaume Laurent, Piotr Marczak, Erwin Teunkens</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CAPM</a></strong>: Diamante Zinga Botao</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.pmi.org/certifications/disciplined-agile-scrum-master-dasm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DASM</a></strong>: Jonathan Leclerc</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.pmi.org/certifications/pmi-pmocp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PMI-PMOCP</a></strong>: Barouni Ilyes, Alina Piddubna</li> </ul> <!-- STAY CONNECTED --> <h5 style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #522d80; margin: 24px 0 8px 0;">Stay connected</h5> <p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;">You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed, attended one of our events, or are a current or former member of PMI Belgium. If your membership has lapsed, you can easily renew via our <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener">membership page</a>.</p> <p style="margin: 0 0 8px 0;">Want to stay informed? Visit our <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">blog</a>, explore <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">upcoming events</a>, or listen to <a href="https://pmi-belgium.be/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PM Untold</a>, our podcast featuring inspiring project stories.</p> <p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;">Prefer feeds? 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