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When I was approached to submit an article for the IPM, I did not hesitate to take the opportunity. I am always looking forward to sharing my knowledge and experience. I had no idea it would be the start of an ongoing collaboration! 

My Journey with IPM: From Volunteering to Leadership 

From the start, I was drawn to what IPM was doing and wanted to achieve. I loved the dynamism and vision of the people I interacted with in my first encounters with the organisation. I wanted to be part of the journey, help others with my knowledge and experience, and learn from others in fields I am far from an expert in! 

My role was to review one of the IPM courses. It fitted me really well because it was a subject in which I had experience, trained, and consulted myself in my professional life. I also have a lot of experience in teaching, so I felt that this assignment was definitely appropriately chosen. I felt honoured to be given that responsibility and was really rewarded by the very positive feedback I received from my review. 

Contributing to IPM’s Growth: Tasks, Roles, and Insights

Discovering the goals, objectives, and audience with the team and then how to best organise the sessions themselves was very enriching because I could hear many different perspectives. Also, seeing how it evolved was fascinating. It was really an experience of the business journey, and it was very refreshing for me, as I tend to work more in isolation on my business development as a freelance consultant. The pinnacle of this activity with IPM was to be asked to host the webinars. I felt really recognised and included to be asked to represent IPM at each event. I am delighted to host the monthly webinar, introducing the speaker and facilitating the conversation if needed. 

The Power of Volunteering: Building Relationships and Skills at IPM

My journey has been much more than I thought it would be! As a volunteer for IPM, I hope my story shows that you can be involved in tasks of real strategic importance for IPM. I have also forged more than just working relationships. Regularly working alongside enthusiastic, motivated individuals from all over the world is really an experience that lifts you up. 

I can only recommend volunteering with us at IPM. You never know where the journey will take you!