Upcoming Events

The Governance Forum provides value to the PMI Atlanta community by offering participants:

Discussion of field-tested best practices, Decisions frameworks to assess culture and apply optimal strategy, Key takeaways to “take to work tomorrow” to maximize realization of value through introduction and standardization of best practices in the oversight and execution of projects, programs, and portfolios.

Presentation:

Adapting to Changing Product Lifecycle Methodologies - My Odyssey from Waterfall to Agile and DevOps

The landscape of product and project management is always evolving. Different work environments have different styles, methodologies and priorities. In order to succeed, it is important to learn, grow and adapt to fit the unique pace, needs, and control for your projects. Leila Kingston will share her insight from her 20 years of experience in IT on moving from Waterfall to Agile and DevOps principles.

If you would like to earn PDUs while improving your communications and leadership skills, this opportunity is for you! PMI Atlanta has teamed up with Toastmasters International to offer you a chance to hone your public speaking, critical listening, and leadership skills in a supportive environment. You will also have an opportunity to practice speaking off-the-cuff, giving and receiving feedback, emceeing a meeting, and many other valuable business skills. Since this club is exclusively for PMI Atlanta members, you will also have an opportunity to develop bonds within the PMI community.

Date: Saturdays (4.5 hours a week, over 6 weeks) January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 2, 2019
Time: 10:30am - 3:00pm EST
Location: Online! WebEx Virtual Class (Note: PM Enterprises will provide the URL and Dial-In information in advance of the session.)

Earn 35 PDUs!

PM Enterprises (a PMI Registered Education Provider) is proud to partner with the PMI Atlanta Chapter to offer an online, instructor-led PMP/CAPM Exam Preparation Boot Camp. This high-quality course is unique in its level of participant interaction, activities, and exercises that engage participants and ensure understanding and retention of all exam concepts. The course is delivered via WebEx allowing you to conveniently participate from your home or office. In addition, all sessions are recorded and can be reviewed for up to four weeks after the last class. 

"Data Privacy and GDPR Roundtable"
Presented by Lauren Hinkley, Privacy Consultant, OneTrust, Gray Terry, Data Privacy Officer, Philips, Neil Rivenburgh, Business Intelligence, Philips

PMI Atlanta Technology Forum provides an environment for Project Managers to adopt and benefit from the latest technology in their professional life and career. The forum also plans to bring speakers to discuss & share the best practices in technology.

Presentation

The challenge of Data Privacy is to use data while protecting an individual’s privacy preferences and their personally identifiable information. The fields of computer security, data security, and information security design and use software, hardware, and human resources to address this issue. Since laws and regulations related to Privacy and Data Protection are constantly changing, it is important to keep abreast of any changes in the law and to continually reassess compliance with data privacy and security regulations. When GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) went into effect in May of 2018, it increased the complexity of determining data privacy at the individual and business level.  Join us at the Technology Forum on January 29^th in a roundtable discussion with an esteemed panel of data privacy and GDPR experts.

“Defining and Streamlining IRB Review of Reportable Events”

presented by Sarah Marie Huban, Director of Research Administration, BS, MA

The PMI Atlanta announced a new forum in 2018 - Clinical Research Forum. Join us in Marietta!

Presentation

Review regulatory requirements for IRB review of important events in research.  Draw informed conclusion that reflect an understanding of event reporting.  Share best practices to streamline investigator reporting to IRBs and IRB review.

If you would like to earn PDUs while improving your communications and leadership skills, this opportunity is for you! PMI Atlanta has teamed up with Toastmasters International to offer you a chance to hone your public speaking, critical listening, and leadership skills in a supportive environment. You will also have an opportunity to practice speaking off-the-cuff, giving and receiving feedback, emceeing a meeting, and many other valuable business skills. Since this club is exclusively for PMI Atlanta members, you will also have an opportunity to develop bonds within the PMI community.

This event is an Open House.  Please use discount code OPENHOUSE to receive a $3 discount on registration.

"Managing Global Projects"

Presented by Monica Varriale, Global Strategy and Program Development Leader

The PMI Atlanta AEC Forum is a focus group that hosts regular events with ranging topics in the architectural, engineering, and construction fields. We will show the importance of solid project management in these related fields of study.

Presentation

For a corporation to drive Net Sales growth from Innovation, it must develop global innovation for scale that meet local needs and successfully launch them in multiple markets, maybe even around the world. One important component is execution excellence not only in market but in the development stages thru project management effectiveness.  Many corporations develop sector, function, country specific tools, approaches and overall “how to”.  In order to consistently repeat what is working and change what is not, Monica documents best practices in a project management playbook for global projects.  She aims to improve innovation project execution with the success stories of project leaders and cross functional teams that have used these best practices and tools to address key challenges.  There are 4 key areas that drive a good portion of the project’s success, this presentation will highlight them in a hands-on style for you to start applying them today.

Date: Friday, February 15, 2019 - Saturday, February 16, 2019
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Location: Webex Online Class

Earn 16 PDUs!

Why do projects fail? Research studies have identified poor requirements management processes (or lack thereof) as a leading cause of project failure. PMI’s Pulse of the Profession® on Requirements Management – A Core Competency for Project and Program Success, finds that 47% of unsuccessful projects fail to meet goals due to poor requirements management.

"Delivering Concise, Effective Messages to Project Stakeholders and Project Teams" 

Presented by: JD Clockadale, Chief Development Officer / Speechworks 

The Agile Forum meetings offer an opportunity for professional networking and knowledge sharing with other agile practitioners as well as provide a learning environment for professionals interested in learning about agile techniques. Everyone is welcome to participate.                                                      

Presentation

Project leaders will learn how to:

• Simplify their messages for project updates to stakeholders and presentations to team members and stakeholders
• Present their message in a way that engages the audience and projects confident, executive presence
• Answer questions effectively

"What’s a “PMP” and Why Should You Want to Be One?"

Presented by Laura Davidson, PMP, PMP-RMP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, SSGB/ PMI Chapter Member Advisory Group

The PMI Atlanta Healthcare Forum has 9 planned sessions throughout 2019. Proposed topics include IT & IT PMO in Healthcare, Healthcare SME/Domain Forums such as Clinical, Laboratory, Research, Tomorrow's Healthcare & Government practices/law, Thought Leadership in Healthcare, and Innovation in Healthcare Technology.

Presentation

The PMI Project Management Professional certification (PMP) is the gold standard designation for the Project Management profession. Do you want to learn more about how to get your PMP Certification? Come here me talk all about it!  I'll be discussing the advantages of obtaining the Project Management Certification as well as sharing information about our awesome local PMI chapter and how you can get informed, involved, and investing in advancing your PM career!