PMI PDX News 2019 Sep
September
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER |
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Chapter President Penelope Luedtke, PMPHello Members! “Start by doing what is necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” - St Francis of Assisi
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ARTICLES
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TIME for a Round-UpBy Reni Towns, PMP For the past several months, our newsletter has focused on the theme of the 2019 Annual Conference, TIME: Talent, Inspiration, Motivation, and Emotional Intelligence. Let’s take a moment to look back at past content with this round up of top TIME tips for project managers. The TIME theme was kicked off in the March newsletter, which covered managing projects across time zones. Top tips included leveraging technology to communicate and collaborate while incorporating team bonding activities such as in-person kick-off meetings or team dinners. In April, we focused on talent growth through career development beyond project management. There were ideas for new project managers to learn more in their current roles, as well as for more experienced project managers to advance to new positions, such as program manager or Chief of Staff. By May, we reviewed strategies for finding inspiration. Since many project managers have found themselves aligned to dull projects, we suggested several skills and techniques to spark excitement. Additionally, we identified inspirational options outside of work, including personal wellness habits and vacation time to avoid burnout. Motivating team members, a critical responsibility for all project managers, was a key subject of the June newsletter. Motivation can be a challenge without direct reporting relationships and the ability to give raises, so we shared creative and personal options for keeping a team working hard, such as treating colleagues to coffee or wrapping up early on Fridays. Finally, with summer in full swing in July, we turned to emotional intelligence. We considered ways to flex your EQ, including leveraging the power of optimism. Did you know 90% of all high performers have high EQ? That makes emotional intelligence a critical leadership skill to hone and harness. Looking back, there was a lot of great newsletter content across the themes of talent, inspiration, motivation and emotional intelligence, yet it really was just the tip of the iceberg. For more in-depth learning and a chance to network with local project management professionals, attend our 2019 Annual Conference on September 20. The conference features 16 sessions including “Package Yourself for Success,” and “Embracing an Agile Mindset,” with all topics aligning to PMI's focus on strategy, leadership, program and portfolio management, and tools and techniques. In addition to the workshops, we'll mix in plenty of networking opportunities. We hope to see you there!.
Marli Williams Wants to Help You Activate Your Leadership PotentialBy Rachel Crane, PMP “I aim to ignite the leader within, helping people to activate that place inside of them.”
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EVENTS |
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Chapter Meetings“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” – Anthony J. D'Angelo Chapter Meeting | September 10, 2019 As the Chief Executive Officer at the Professional Development Academy and Professor of Business at George Fox University, Dr. Tim Rahschulte has two decades of experience focused on leveraging project and program management practices to deliver effective organizational change and introduce new products to market. Tim believes in times of chaos it takes leadership and the right tool kit adapting to uncertainty and delivering successful organizational change. This month’s meeting is on the second Tuesday, September 10th at the Lloyd Center Doubletree from 4 to 8 pm. Log into PMI’s Portland site to register. Due to the PMI Portland Annual Conference held on Friday, September 20, 2019; this month’s meeting is a week earlier than normal. Late fee is waived for this month’s Chapter meeting except for walk-ins. Education Presentation – "Leading in Times of Chaos." Presented by Dr. Tim Rahschulte. Whether you are a new or seasoned project manager, we have all faced projects with ambiguity and brought in on a project at the last moment or in the middle of a project. In this session, you will learn how to understand project background and roadblocks, enhance team collaboration, and create alignment with the team and leadership. Keynote Presentation – “Leadership, Chaos and Real Experiences: A Panel Discussion.” During this session, Dr. Rahschulte and panel members set a conversational tone on how others have been successful in leading through the chaos and what you should add to your toolkit. Be ready to share and ask questions.
Certification ClassesThe PMI Portland Chapter offers certification prep courses for project leaders ready to become Project Management Professionals (PMP), individuals looking to establish credibility in the application of project management processes as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), and Agile professionals looking for formal recognition with the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) credential. PMI-ACP Exam Prep Course | October 12, 19, and 26, 2019
Annual Conference and other EventsPMI Portland Annual Conference | September 20, 2019
RoundtablesPMI hosts various roundtables across the metro area. Roundtables are a great way to get connect, earn PDUs and guidance on project issues from fellow PMs. Click here to learn more about roundtables and find the one closest you.
Chapter Event Calendar |
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COMMUNITY |
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PMI Portland Nomination for Featured Leadership ProfileAre you or someone you know interested in being interviewed for the PMI Portland newsletter leadership profile? To nominate yourself or a colleague for consideration, please contact us at content@pmi-portland.org with a few details about your nominee.
Invitation to Participate in a Global Research Study: Enablers and Outcomes of PMO SuccessThe purpose of this global research is to learn about the enablers and outcomes of PMO success. Continue with the survey if you have been involved with a PMO in any capacity (Director, Manager, Analyst, etc). Answers are based on recent experience with the PMO in your organization within the last 12 months. The questionnaire takes 15‐20 minutes to complete. |
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