About me
Dr. h. c. Konstantin Dirbanis
Project management has been my profession for over 35 years: as a project manager, in the PMO, as a consultant, trainer and coach.
My path led from the financial sector, where I worked for 21 years, through automotive and mechanical engineering to the pharmaceutical industry. Projects in Germany, Switzerland, Greece, the USA and Japan have shown me that methods are tools; it is people who make for success.
Since 2016 I have been supporting companies and teams as an independent consultant, trainer and coach, based in Bassersdorf near Zurich.
How I work
My way of working
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People at the centre
People deliver projects. Methods, processes and tools are there to make their work easier.
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From practice
I speak from my own experience as a project manager, not just from the textbook. Examples and exercises come from real projects.
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Clear and honest
I name risks and weaknesses openly, even when it is uncomfortable. That is the only way to improve a project.
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As much as necessary
I recommend as much project management as your project needs, and no more.
Engagement
Professional engagement
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Contribution to the IPMA® competence standard ICB5
As a member of the international ICB5 project team, I contributed to the further development of the IPMA® competence standard. My focus was on project management and on alignment with programme and portfolio management. In particular, I sharpened and added to the agile content and contributed to the topics of digitalisation and artificial intelligence.
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Assessor at the IPMA® Global Project Excellence Award
In 2026 I served as an assessor for IPMA®'s international project award, evaluating entries in the category of large and mega-sized projects.
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Speaker at “The New Era for Project Management”
IPMA® Greece
Talk at the professional event of IPMA® Greece, the Greek member association of IPMA®.
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Active member and ambassador for IPMA® Greece
IPMA® Greece
I support events organised by IPMA® Greece, initiatives for young project management professionals through IPMA® Young Crew Greece, and the Project Management Championship (PMC).
My profile at IPMA® Greece
More about me
Competencies and experience
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Competencies and qualifications
My professional focus areas, what they mean for you, and the evidence behind them.
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Experience
Anonymised case studies from banking, automotive, pharmaceuticals and other industries.
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Books
Textbooks for IPMA® certification in English, German and Greek.
Connected
Other ways to work together
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bulbb GmbH
PM services and the placement of experts for project management, IT, engineering and banking, based in Stuttgart.
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Better Project Training
Open courses for individuals in Germany, including IPMA® certification.
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bulbb-digital IKE
PM consulting, training and coaching as well as IT and nearshore services from Greece.
Let's get to know each other
In a free initial call we talk about your project and your team.