PMISSC June Chapter Updates 
Upcoming Events
PMISSC June Chapter Meeting: Community Skill Builders Workshop
June 12, 2024 | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Zoom
DESCRIPTION
Time for an overhaul. Trainers and trainees unite!
The Silver Spring Leadership has spent the last six months collecting thoughts, ideas, and feedback on what our membership wants from the Chapter to help them on their PMI journey. We've listened and now we're hosting a workshop during our June virtual meeting to give you our pitch and collect final feedback. Before we design our new page of resources we want to hear from:
- Local, certified PMI trainers who teach PMI courses. We want to highlight you and provide your resources to our members.
- Members and non-members who are new to PMI course work for certifications, or looking to start. We want to hear if our solution tackle the challenges we've heard you're facing.
Three of PMISSC's membership advocates will lead three discussions on the offerings we're rolling out and facilitate a discussion on your thoughts and desires in these areas. Register for the topic you would like to participate in.
FACILITATORS
I'm eager to learn, connect me with resources and ways to apply what I learned.
Derek Smith, VP of Programs
Mentorship and Career Development
Who's available to coach me on my path both educationally and professionally?
Hector Del Castillo, VP of Professional Development
Peer Bonding and Networking
How do I meet others on this journey and bond in a team environment, we're aloud to have fun right?
Toni Smith, VP of Membership
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify where you are in your PMI skill, career, and networking journey.
- Build understanding of what offerings are available on the national PMI level, Chapter level, and individual trainer level.
- Learn to actively advocate for your growth in both your professional environment and fellow PMI colleagues.
- Directly contribute in the crafting of Chapter solutions in response to the needs of members and non-members.
- 0.5 Ways of Working | 1.0 Power Skills | 1.5 Total PDUs
Tickets
$10 PMISSC Member registration
$15.00 Nonmember registration
PMISSC Field Trip: Behind the Scenes at The Anthem!
What does it take to put on a live show at DC's premier music venue?
SAVE THE DATE | PMISSC Symposium | August 22nd
The PMISSC Symposium is back and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 22nd as this dynamic event delves into "Transformative Leadership in the Age of AI."
Join us for a groundbreaking hybrid experience, welcoming both in-person and virtual attendees. Engage in thought-provoking panel discussions, inspiring keynotes, and interactive workshops as we explore the ever-evolving project management landscape, changing rapidly with the rise of AI and the shift to hybrid work models.
Topics will dive into areas such as AI, Agile, Risk Mitigation, DEI, Politics in Project Management, Remote Work Management, Government Projects, AI Ethical Considerations, Leading Without Authority and more. Save the date and stay tuned for details – the future of project management awaits!
PMISSC Symposium Save the Date
Unleash the Power of AI While Leading the Human Edge
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing project management, offering powerful tools to streamline processes and gain deeper insights. But at the forefront of every successful project is still the human leader.
Join us at the PMISSC 2024 Symposium: Transformative Leadership in the Age of AI. This one-day event delves into the critical role of human expertise in the age of AI.
Here's what you'll gain:
· Harness the power of AI: Discover how to leverage AI tools for better decision-making, risk management, and team collaboration.
· Human expertise remains key: Learn how to interpret complex data, make informed decisions based on experience, and effectively lead diverse teams.
· AI as an enhancer, not a replacement: Explore how AI can augment your human judgment and leadership skills, not replace them.
This symposium is designed for project managers seeking to:
· Stay ahead of the curve: Gain insights into the latest AI trends and their impact on project management.
· Become a more effective leader: Develop the skills to lead and inspire teams in an AI-powered environment.
· Navigate the future of work: Learn how to leverage human-AI collaboration for optimal project success.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your leadership in the exciting age of AI!
Stay tuned, Registration opens soon!!!
PMISSC Election Season
Election Season is Coming Soon!
Officers to be elected in 2024:
- Governance & Policy
- Professional Development
- Membership
- Outreach
Interested in joining the Nominations Committee?
Please email your contact information to: [email protected] or apply to opportunity ID 37916 in the VEP portal.
PMISSC Book Review Program
Program Activity
Eddrika Russell’s review of the book Crafting Connection: Transform how you communicate with yourself and others was published in the May 2024 edition of PM World Journal. Click Here to read the review.
Charlotte McKenzie’s review of the book Data Analytics in Project Management was published in the May 2024 edition of PM World Journal. Click Here to read the review.
Muriel Cooper’s review of the book Managing Project Competence: The Lemon and the Loop was published in the May 2024 edition of PM World Journal. Click Here to read the review.
Crafting Connection: Transform how you communicate with yourself and others is currently being reviewed by Marva Gordon. The review of this book should be published in the July 2024 edition of PM World Journal.
Are you interested in becoming a published author?
Request a book from our library that you get to keep when you have completed the writing the review. Write a review of the book and have it published in the PM World Journal magazine online that is viewed by millions of people worldwide. You also earn PDUs for every hour you spend reading the book and writing the review. Not a bad deal, huh?
You must be a PMISSC member to participate in the program. The following books are available.
1. A Project Sponsor’s Warp Speed Guide
2. Agile: Beyond IT (digital copy)
3. Crafting Connection: Transform how you communicate with yourself and others (digital copy)
4. Evolutionary Learning in Strategy-Project Systems
5. Implementing Project Portfolio Management
6. Incentivizing Collaborative BIM-Enabled Projects: A Synthesis of Agency and Behavioral Approaches
7. Megaproject Organization and Performance: The Myth and Political Reality
8. Negotiation Made Simple (digital copy)
9. Project Management Beyond Waterfall and Agile
10. Projects, Government, and Public Policy
11. The Business of Portfolio Management
12. The Four Pillars of Portfolio Management: Organizational Agility, Strategy, Risk, and Resources
13. The Knowledge Café (digital copy)
If you are interested in one of these titles and would like to get more details about the book or you want to request a book to write a review, send an email [email protected].
PMISSC May Monthly Meeting Recap
Main Presentation
Effective Communication: Carl Pritchard stressed the need for project managers to use clear and precise language. He highlighted the challenges of communicating project statuses and the importance of stakeholders understanding the terminology used.
Empathy and Understanding: He then discussed the role of empathy in building strong working relationships. Understanding and acknowledging stakeholders' perspectives can lead to better collaboration and project outcomes.
Professional Presentation: The discussion included the impact of personal presentation on professional perceptions. Carl Pritchard shared anecdotes about balancing personal comfort with maintaining a professional image.
Adaptability: A significant portion of the presentation was dedicated to the importance of being adaptable. Carl Pritchard emphasized responding promptly to issues and feedback and adjusting communication strategies to fit different situations.
Key Takeaways:
- Use clear, unambiguous language tailored to your audience
- Ask questions to understand stakeholders' motivations and priorities
- Empathize with stakeholders' viewpoints to build trust
- Go the extra mile to develop strong working relationships
- Blend personal warmth with professionalism in interactions
- Set boundaries tactfully when needed
PMI Hardship Provision
In these current economic times, the Project Management Institute recognizes that some of its members will find themselves in changed financial circumstances. To that end, PMI would like to remind members about its hardship provision that is available to qualifying members in good standing.
PMI’s hardship provision is available to any member who becomes unemployed. In order to qualify, a member must be in good standing and must have paid dues for at least three previous continuous years.
Under this provision, a member is granted a waiver for one year of PMI membership dues and one year of dues for membership in any one chapter of which the applicant was a member the previous year. The hardship provision may be granted for a maximum of two years for each member.
To apply for a hardship provision, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and explain the nature of your hardship. Please be sure to include a copy of your renewal invoice (if possible).
If you have questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact PMI:
Project Management Institute
14 Campus Blvd
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299 USA
Phone: 610-356-4600 / Fax: 610-819-0746
PMISSC Volunteer Positions!
Volunteers needed! Apply via PMI's VEP (formerly VRMS)
- Chapter Website Content Manager , ID 32620
- Director, Finance , ID 44281
Join a great team, learn new skills or improve on existing skills and earn one (1) Professional Development Unit (PDU) earned per one (1) hour of non-compensated volunteer time!
Call For Speakers!
Our PMI Chapter is looking for dynamic speakers who have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in and/or related to project management. Our chapter has several chapter events including dinner meetings, professional development days and special events that allow our members to learn about current trends in the project management field.
- Speaker Policy, PMISSC: https://pmissc.org/Speaker_Policy
- Speaker Application Form, PMISSC: https://pmissc.org/form.php?form_id=22
- Points of Contact:
- Lynn Simpson, [email protected]
- Derek Smith, [email protected]
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Members of the Board
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Eric Johnson President |
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David Craig Immediate Past President |
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Roman Dykyj VP of Finance |
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Toni A. Smith VP of Membership |
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Charles James VP of Governance and Policy |
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Hector Del Castillo VP of Professional Development |
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Derek Smith VP of Programs |
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Debra Patterson VP of Outreach |
| Vacant VP of Communications and Technology |
