Interview with Aneta Wereszczak

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Aneta Wereszczak began her project management journey in 2013 and quickly discovered two key things: how to juggle competing priorities — and that no day starts properly without a strong cup of coffee. Her passion for projects soon extended beyond office hours. In 2017, she joined the PMI Poland Chapter, earned her PMP certification, and became an active volunteer. She began by organizing visual thinking workshops, Women in Project Management events, and PMI seminars, eventually managing the successful “Psychology in Business & Project Management” conference, which brought together over 300 participants. In 2018, she was recognized as “Volunteer of the Year” in the Best Team Member category. She went on to serve as Marketing Director for PMI Wrocław and, in 2020, was elected as PMI Poland Board Member for Marketing. Most recently, she held the role of Vice President of Membership (2022–2023), where she focused on improving member experience and engagement. Aneta is also the Europe Lead of the global Women Power Up network, a community dedicated to empowering women in leadership and project roles. She is an active supporter of the PMI Chapter XChange initiative, promoting cross-cultural collaboration and knowledge sharing across chapters.

Have you ever encountered a situation in your project where a lack of effective communication led to delays, or miscommunication between technical and non-technical team members caused misunderstandings and resulted in costly mistakes?

In the fast-paced world of project management, effective communication can mean the difference between success and failure. While understanding the importance of clear and concise communication is crucial, knowing how to apply it in real-world projects is even more valuable.

Aneta Wereszczak, Project Manager at EY, will be joining the 17th annual Project, Agile & Leadership Conference to share insights on the power of clear communication in project management. In her session, she will explore how plain language can enhance collaboration, build stakeholder trust, and drive better project outcomes. To get a sneak peek into the topic, we asked Aneta about the importance of plain language in project management and the challenges it helps to overcome.

Quote If you can’t measure value, you’ll be measured out.

How would you define “clear and concise communication” in the context of project management?

Clear and concise communication in project management means conveying ideas, expectations, and instructions in a way that is easily understood, without unnecessary complexity or ambiguity. It ensures that all stakeholders, from technical teams to clients, receive relevant information in a structured and actionable manner. This kind of communication reduces misunderstandings, improves efficiency, and keeps projects on track.