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Early Bird Registration Ends at 11:59pm on May 4th

May Dinner Meeting

The PMI Atlanta Dinner Meeting, The Project Management Event of the month, features networking, two presentations, and dinner. 

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 Growth Session:  5:00pm - 6:00pm

“Black Swans – What about Project Risks that you don’t anticipate?" by Rodney Bowers, MinervaWorks

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

"Managing the Complexities of an International Nonprofit" by Charles Redding, President and CEO of MedShare International

Date:  Monday, May 11, 2015
Time:  5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:  The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30328

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.  

Read more about the topics and register here!

First Networking Event of 2015 Sold Out...And Members Want More!

On April 16th, our Chapter kicked off the first networking event of 2015 with a unique presentation from Margo Geller to a sold-out crowd. Margo led the group through several exercises to help them identify their niche and network effectively.

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It became clear that first you need to understand your strengths and then understand your niche to propel your career or business forward. The group was energized as we wrapped up the session.

"I had a wonderful time. The Speaker really knows how to get the audience involved and networking with each other. I met some great people and hope we can utilize each other for growth in the feature." - Kenneth C. Aldridge, new PMI Atlanta Member

Our next networking event will be in July as part of our Career Month, when we are planning 3 events. We will be bringing back the Recruiter Panel at the July Dinner Meeting, as well as providing an Advanced LinkedIn presentation and Speed Networking with Recruiters.  Watch for announcements in the coming weeks.

 

"Competing IT Priorities": March Healthcare Forum

By Glenn Boylan

The March meeting for PMI Atlanta’s Healthcare Forum was an enlightening presentation by Jaleann M. McClurg titled “Competing IT Priorities: An Operating Model for Data Stewardship and Business Architecture – Is it the Cure?”

Ms. McClurg is well versed in the subject. She has MPH, CSM, CHTS-TR, and AHIMA certifications and is an approved ICD-10 CM Trainer.

The discussion kicked off talking about the “onion diagram” of how environment, behavior, competencies, and beliefs determine identity and mission. Jaleann then reviewed what are expected to be the healthcare IT trends in 2015 and the competing priorities of the ICD-10 conversion (which has been called “the Y2K of Healthcare”), new systems, and new technologies.

PMP Study Group Beginning April 16th

PMP exam preparation through study group sessions led by peers and facilitated by a PMP certified mentor

Note: Each participant will be required to participate in a presentation to the group. Details will be given at the first meeting.

Who should attend:

Atlanta PMI members who are interested in sitting for the PMP exam.   This study group is for PMI Atlanta members only. 

Mentor:  Theresa Brown, PMP, MBA, Motivational Coach and Career Strategist
Date:
 Thursday, April 16, 2015 - Thursday, July 23, 2015 (meeting every Thursday)
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Invesco, 1555 Peachtree St NE, Room 1734, Atlanta, GA 30309
Conference room 1743 (Except on 4/30, 5/14 & 6/11, it will be in Conference room 1801)

Volunteer of the Month - April 2015

Waldock PhilPMI Atlanta is pleased to announce April’s Volunteer of the Month – congratulations, Phil Waldock! Phil serves as Assistant Vice President for the Professional Growth committee. Over the past four years, he’s been instrumental in planning the Professional Growth session of the dinner meetings and securing the industry professionals who speak at the meetings. As if that wasn’t enough, Phil also supports the Professional Growth committee by mentoring members who are preparing to take the PMP Certification exam. Phil was kind enough to share thoughts about the rewards of volunteering, his gratitude for those who volunteer with the organization and his vision for PMI Atlanta.

Most rewarding experience…
The most rewarding aspect of being a Mentor for a PMP Study Group is seeing the excitement and enthusiasm of students when they find out that they have passed the extremely hard PMP Certification Exam. After many weeks of diligent preparation and study for the exam, many students lack the assurance that they are ready for such an important event. I would like to think that I help them overcome that fear of taking such a big step in their career and lives.

Gratitude for those who serve…
I am grateful to be working with many talented individuals at the PMI Atlanta Chapter, from Board members to volunteers that take attendance at the door – and each has a valuable contribution to make with the organization. As AVP for Professional Growth, I am responsible for coordination of the semi-monthly meeting arrangements with the Hotel location. You may find me greeting people that come for attendance, or setting up the projector and thanking everyone for taking time away from their busy schedule to attend the meeting. More recently, I have been tasked with obtaining the monthly speakers for the Professional Growth Committee – and have been very fortunate to find excellent candidates for the monthly meetings, along with arranging and scheduling them accordingly.

Vision for PMI Atlanta…
PMI Atlanta is considered one of the largest organizations in North America, and as a volunteer for the PMI Chapter, I would like to see many of the membership return to the Dinner Meetings attendance and also help volunteer in the Project Management sector in the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan Area. I will continue my pursuit of this goal and try to return the many benefits that have been given to me by the PMI Atlanta Chapter and other Project Management functions and organizations.