This one-day workshop, Leadership, Culture & Inclusion in Project Management, is designed to help project managers expand their leadership capabilities by understanding how culture, diversity, and inclusion impact project success. Grounded in real-world examples, case studies, and interactive activities, the session explores the evolving role of the project leader—not just as a manager of tasks, but as a catalyst for team cohesion, cultural awareness, and inclusive collaboration. Participants will examine different leadership styles, the influence of organizational culture, and the power of diverse teams in driving project outcomes.
Throughout the day, attendees will engage in hands-on exercises, role plays, and group discussions to develop practical strategies for leading across cultures, fostering psychological safety, and addressing unconscious biases within their teams. The workshop culminates in the creation of a personalized leadership action plan, empowering each participant to apply what they’ve learned to real projects. Whether you’re leading local initiatives or global teams, this workshop equips you with the tools to lead with empathy, clarity, and cultural intelligence.
| Time | Session Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration & Networking | • Participant check-in• Welcome coffee & informal networking• Ice-breaker activity |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Opening Remarks & Workshop Objectives | • Trainer introduction• Overview of workshop goals and activities• Quick expectations and participant survey |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Session 1: Leadership in Project Management | • Leadership vs. management in projects• Leadership styles: Situational, Servant, Transformational, etc.• Case Study & Activity: Leadership failure and recovery |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Session 2: Organisational Culture & Project Impact | • Defining organisational culture and its influence on projects• Exploring cultural dimensions in project teams• Case Study 1: Managing across cultures• Activity: Identifying and resolving cultural conflicts• Case Study 2: Role-play cross-cultural conflict resolution |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break | • Networking, discussion, and one-on-one reflection |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Session 3: Diversity & Inclusion in Teams | • Importance of diversity in project success• Overcoming bias and promoting psychological safety• Inclusive communication and collaboration• Case Study 1: Success story from a diverse team• Activity: Inclusive decision-making practice |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee Break | • Informal networking and reflection |
| 15:15 – 16:45 | Session 4: Action Planning & Application | • Applying DEI principles to real-world project settings• Case Study: Addressing a DEI-related challenge• Activity: Drafting personal leadership improvement plans with a DEI lens |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Wrap-Up & Certificates | • Summary of key insights• Participant feedback |
🎯 Workshop Outcomes
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Understand and apply key leadership styles in project environments.
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Navigate organizational and cultural dynamics that impact project delivery.
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Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in project teams.
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Communicate effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders.
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Create a personal leadership action plan aligned with DEI principles.
Ashvind Kumar Choolhun has been involved in plant design, construction and commissioning for the past 17 years. 
He has held different positions including Design Engineer for multiple sugar factories expansion project, Project Engineer for aggregates plant expansion, site-based Quality Engineer for the construction of a Bio-Ethanol Plant in Sierra Leone and Commissioning Lead for a sugar factory expansion project in Zambia. He has also been involved in Oil & Gas depot upgrading works and Cogeneration Plant construction projects. Recently, has been working as a Project Engineer for the supply of equipment for a Gold Mining Project in Ivory Coast.
From September 2017 until March 2022, Ashvind was based in Thailand working on a Sugar Factory construction project as Project Mechanical Engineer.
He is a certified PMP since August 2021, member of PMI, PMI Thailand Chapter since October 2017, PMI Mauritius Chapter since October 2022 and also a member of the Association for Project Management, UK (MAPM) since October 2021.
Leadership, Culture & Inclusion in Project Management Workshop
Please register for the meeting prior to attendance. This helps us cater better to your needs.
Date: Sunday July 20, 2025
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Fees: 4000 THB for members; 8000 THB for non-members
Location: Four Points by Sheraton (formerly known as Novotel Ploenchit Hotel)
PDUs: 7 PDUs (7 Power Skills)
EVENT INFO :
- Speaker:Ashvind Choolhun
- Start Date:July 20, 2025
- Start Time:9:00am
- End Date:July 20, 2025
- End Time:5:00pm
- Number of Participants:1-25
- Location:Four Points by Sheraton 566 Ploenchit Road Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Website:pmithai.org
- Organizer:PMI Association Thailand Chapter