Upcoming Events

Date: Monday, September 25, 2017 - Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Location:  Holiday Inn Express Atlanta NW - Galleria Area, 2855 Spring Hill Pkwy, Smyrna, GA 30080

Earn 16 PDUs!

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is an in-depth two day immersion into the world of Scrum. The class is full of practical, real world techniques that can be implemented immediately at your workplace. This class will allow your organization to enjoy the many advantages Scrum has to offer. Hands-on exercises demonstrate key concepts and let you experience the benefits of Scrum firsthand.

Date: Monday, September 25, 2017 - Thursday, September 28, 2017
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: In-Person - DeVry University – Cobb-Galleria Center, 100 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

Earn 35 PDUs!

This 4 day course provides a comprehensive review of the PMBOK areas covered in the PMI Project Management Professional Exam. It includes 28 hours of classroom instruction (7 hours per day) as well as at least 7 hours of non-classroom assignments and activity (ex... homework to include sample test taking, reading assignments, etc.).

Join Us for our bi-monthly dinner meeting! Earn up to 2 PDUs while building your professional network, viewing new products and services, and enjoying dinner.  Earn 1 PDU for attending the Professional Growth event and 1 PDU for attending the dinner meeting.  

Newcomers Meeting - 5:00pm - 6:00pm

If you are a new member to PMI Atlanta, you do not want to miss this opportunity to hear how PMI Atlanta can help you achieve your goals and meet members of the leadership team. 

Professional Development - 5:00pm - 6:00pm

"15 Irrefutable Laws of Growth" presented by Gladys Agwai, Ignite Within, LLC

To reach your highest potential, you must grow. And to grow you must be highly intentional about it. Learn how to grow and develop yourself so you have the BEST chance of becoming the person you were created to be. This session will help you understand how growth works and help you become a more effective and fulfilled individual. Remember EVERYTHING begins with YOU! The specifics of growth change from person to person, but the principles are the same for every person. Do you want to become better than you are today? In this session, you will learn the key that unlocks the door to your growth!

Keynote Presentation - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

"Project Leadership: Moving to a Higher Level" presented by Michael Wilkinson, Leadership Strategies, Inc. 

As a project manager, you already know how to develop a work breakdown structure, create tasks, assign resources, monitor progress, and adjust timelines. So rather than project management, this workshop is about moving your project leadership skills to a higher level.

What is the difference between a manager and a leader?  How do you inspire your team members to excel to the best of their abilities?  How do you build trust and empower the team to higher levels of success? In this highly engaging and dynamic workshop, Michael Wilkinson, the founder of Leadership Strategies and author of The Secrets of Facilitation, will review the seven principles for taking a facilitative approach to project leadership and share key strategies you can use immediately to raise your leadership skills to a higher level.

"BlockChains:  The Next Technology Disruptor?"
presented by Neil Rivenburgh, Sr. Manager, 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

Blockchains have the potential to be the next big technology disruptor. Find out what kind of impact they may have and how they will change the world around us.   

Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - Thuirsday, September 28, 2017
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn Express Atlanta NW – Galleria Area, 2855 Spring Hill Pkwy, Smyrna, GA 30080

Earn 16 PDUs!

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) is an in-depth two day immersion into the world of Agile Product Management. The class is full of practical, real world techniques, which can be implemented immediately at your workplace. This class will allow your organization to enjoy the many advantages Scrum has to offer. Hands-on exercises demonstrate key concepts and let you experience the benefits of Scrum firsthand.

"Building an Effective Relationship between PMO and the Business" 
presented by Amanda Sheehan, Program Manager, Carter's|Oshkosh B'gosh

The PMI Atlanta Governance Forum has established a premier collaboration and networking experience for Project/Program Managers and those involved with PMOs – to share challenges, trends, leading practices, and thought leadership.

Governance practitioners typically include members from strategic, corporate, and operational management. Attendees will find this forum beneficial and should gain invaluable, just-in-time insight for existing business challenges.

Presentation

Amanda will talk about the model that she helped implement at the Carter's PMO to help achieve value for the business.  In a rapidly-changing industry facing enormous disruption like Retail, a successful partnership between the PMO and the business is a must.

Sellers Smith will mentor the PMI-ACP Study Group starting Wednesday, September 27th. The class will meet on Wednesdays for 8 consecutive weeks from 6pm-8pm.

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.

"Shift to RICHes in your Career and Life"
presented by Bernadette Boas, Ball of Fire Consulting

Join us for breakfast at The Georgian Club for a great start to the day, week, and month.  You will enjoy networking with peers, a hearty breakfast, and an engaging presentation.

Presentation

This hands-on keynote accelerates one’s leadership style by:

• Understanding the role of the mindset on the effectiveness of their skillset via our Shift to RICHes Formula™.
• Assessing and honoring their riches of talent, skill, and achievements while acknowledging areas for development.
• Creating a detailed RICHplan™ outlining key next steps, actions, tips and tactics for accelerating their leadership. Handout provided.

Sellers Smith will mentor the PMI-ACP Study Group starting Wednesday, September 27th. The class will meet on Wednesdays for 8 consecutive weeks from 6pm-8pm.