Showcasing DarwishPM.com latest achievements
Leveraging AI for Optimization — HR & Finance at Aspire (Qatar)
Engagement date: August 2025
Format: 3-day, hands-on training
I delivered a focused program for Aspire (Qatar) on turning AI from ideas into practical improvements across HR and Finance. We worked through real case studies, clarified where AI adds measurable value, and mapped next steps the team can act on immediately.
What we covered
HR: Workforce planning, skills mapping, recruiting efficiency, and attrition-risk signals
Finance: Forecasting, anomaly detection, scenario modeling, and cost optimization
Enablement: Data readiness, responsible use, and a lightweight “from pilot to production” playbook
Outcomes
Clear list of prioritized use cases aligned to business goals
A simple roadmap for experimentation and adoption
Practical templates and discussion guides to accelerate internal buy-in
Why it matters: AI creates impact when it’s tied to real decisions, not just dashboards. This workshop gave the team clarity, structure, and momentum.
Ready to put AI to work where it matters most?
Let’s design a session for your team.
Certified Scrum Master Exam Preparation — Emkan (KSA)
Engagement date: August 2025
Format: Live, instructor-led (online)
I delivered a focused Certified Scrum Master (CSM) exam preparation program for Emkan (KSA). The course equipped participants with a solid understanding of the Scrum framework and the practical skills to apply it—plus the strategies needed to pass the certification exam with confidence.
What we covered
Scrum foundations: values, pillars, and empiricism
Roles: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers — responsibilities & collaboration
Events & timeboxes: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Review, Retrospective
Artifacts & commitments: Product Backlog/Product Goal, Sprint Backlog/Sprint Goal, Increment/Definition of Done
Backlog practices: slicing, prioritization, estimation, and flow
Facilitation & coaching: removing impediments, servant leadership, stakeholder engagement
Metrics: burndown/burnup, throughput, cycle time, and actionable insights
Exam strategy: question patterns, “trick” wording, and mock exam walkthroughs
Outcomes
A shared Scrum language and stronger cadence across teams
Ready-to-use templates (Definition of Done, Sprint Goal canvas, Retrospective prompts)
Clear exam-readiness plan and curated practice question bank
Immediate next steps to improve Sprint flow and predictability
Why it matters: Mastering Scrum is about outcomes, not rituals. This program helps teams focus on delivering value consistently—and professionals earn a credential that reflects real-world capability.
Ready to upskill your team or prepare for certification?
Let’s run this program for your organization.
Primavera P6 for Project Professionals — Oil & Gas & Construction (US & Canada)
Engagement date: June 2025
Format: 2-day, hands-on (live)
Audience: Planning & PM professionals from Oil & Gas and Construction across US & Canada (Linbeck, Roth Lochston, and Suncor Energy)
I delivered an intensive Primavera P6 program tailored to high-stakes, asset-heavy projects. We focused on building reliable, auditable schedules that drive decisions—covering real scenarios from field execution, shutdowns/turnarounds, long-lead procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
What we covered
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Project setup: EPS/OBS, calendars, codes, and controlled enterprise data
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WBS & activities: structuring by system/area, disciplined breakdown, activity types & durations
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Logic & critical path: relationships, lags/leads, constraints, schedule health checks
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Resources & costs: resource loading, roles, rates, leveling options, basic cost integration
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Baselines & progress: baseline strategy, status updates, % complete types, out-of-sequence handling
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Layouts & reporting: group/sort/filters, tabular & graphical views, look-ahead reports
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Claim-ready discipline: change tracking, variance views, maintaining an audit trail
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Import/Export: XER/XML hygiene and collaboration with contractors/owners
Outcomes
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A production-ready schedule aligned to field realities and contract needs
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Clear progressing cadence and look-ahead workflow for site teams
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Practical dashboards & reports for stakeholders (exec, engineering, construction)
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Stronger readiness for EPC interfaces, shutdown windows, and risk-aware replans
Why it matters: In capital projects, schedule quality is cost control. A clean, logic-driven P6 schedule turns progress into predictability—and decisions into outcomes.
Want your team executing with confidence on P6?
Let’s tailor this workshop to your projects.