PMP Study Group - Spring Session (2)

Northpoint Executive Suites Alpharetta

Carl Manson, PMP will mentor the PMP Study Group starting Monday, March 4th to May 6th for PMI Atlanta Members only. The class will meet on Mondays for 10 consecutive weeks from 6pm-8pm.

Architectural, Engineering, & Construction (AEC) Forum - 190409

"Construction Project Management & the Renovation of John F. Kennedy Park"

Presented by Arnie Silverman, President and CEO, Silverman Construction Program Management and Brett Daniels Chief Operating Officer of Atlanta Superbowl Committee

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

Construction is an inherently a complex endeavor. Successful delivery requires a well-crafted management plan, a disciplined approach to carrying it out, and effective leadership of the program/project team. A Construction Project Management professional can help identify specific needs, mobilize appropriate staff and manage implementation.

The renovation of John F. Kennedy Park located in Atlanta’s historic Westside neighborhood was a transformational project completed in a matter of months. This project was made possible by a $2.4 million grant supported by funding from the NFL Foundation, Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and others.

Silverman Construction Program Management (Silverman CPM) was engaged to serve as Program Manager and Owner’s Representative for the renovation to ensure the Design-Build project finished on time and on budget. Since this was the Legacy project for the Super Bowl, it was critical that the project, which got off to a late start, be completed by Super Bowl week. As with every project, there were unforeseen circumstances and weather events that required creative solutions to prepare the park for the ribbon cutting event.  The amount of rain during the construction was a major impediment.

Arnie Silverman, CEO of Silverman CPM and Brett Daniels, COO of the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee, will discuss the details of the renovation, successes of the project team, and lessons learned.

Clinical Research Forum - 190411

"Mindfulness Strategies for Project Management / Careers in Clinical Research: How can I transition?"
Presented by Dr. Michelle Dow Keawphalouk Narangajavana, PhD, PMP and Bridget Strong-Benson, MBA, CCRP

The PMI Atlanta announced a new forum in 2018 - Clinical Research Forum. Join us as we continue our meetings in Marietta!

Presentation

Dr. Narangajavana will discuss the following:
• What is mindfulness?
• What are the goals your team plans to reach in 2019?
• What are some ways we can implement mindfulness strategies as project managers in our respective fields to reach these goals?

Ms Strong- Benson will be discussing the following:
• Overview of clinical research career & education
• Advantages & Disadvantages
• Career Paths
• Challenges in Transitioning into a career of clinical research
• Resources & Training available to make the transition

PMI Atlanta Toastmasters - 190411

Whole Foods Market Community Room

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.

Virtual - Effective Requirements Management 2019602

WebEx Virtual Class

Date: Friday, April 12, 2019 - Saturday, April 13, 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.