AI and Project Management in Practice (Virtual) - 2020905

Webinar

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to the realm of science fiction. It's having a major impact on the project management profession. Project managers need to learn how to leverage it, so they can do more than just survive, but thrive in these disruptive times.

This hands-on course will simplify the complexities of artificial intelligence. Additionally, project managers will be provided with easy to understand, practical ways to use it on their projects.

After completing the course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify major trends driving AI adoption
• Understand the impact of AI on project management
• Learn how to adapt to AI and work smarter
• Observe project management and AI in action
• Apply AI on projects using practical tools and techniques 

Earn 4 PDUs

Technical: 2
Leadership: 1 
Strategic: 1

Architectural, Engineering, & Construction (Virtual) Forum - 200609

Webinar

"Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls - Selecting the Right Software System" presented by Lee Woodward

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 Details

If I were to sum up the role of a project manager, or any manager, in two words, it would be “problem solver.” No problem is more vexing than our inability to reconcile individual needs with common stakeholder goals. And yet this challenge provides some of our greatest career opportunities. The MVPs of any community are those who can step out of their traditional duties and work with other functional managers to find ways of advancing a shared mission.

This becomes abundantly clear when evaluating a new information system. We’ve all heard the promises that new technology and planning tools will facilitate communication, making our jobs simpler and our firms more successful. Sadly, they seldom do. So far, there is no packaged system on the market that consistently accomplishes functional integration without extensive customization.

The traditional approach of software vendors is to do a full evaluation of system requirements, design the system, develop, test, and deliver. The problem with this waterfall methodology is that an organization’s needs are so complex and change so rapidly that by the time we explain them and the software partner understands, that information is out of date.

There are challenges with agile ERP, to be sure, but that should be a core requirement in any vendor proposal. As project managers, we have a unique perspective on this and a responsibility to ourselves and our teams that we cannot afford to abdicate. Our organizations will own these systems long after the vendor (and their successors) are gone. For our sake and those of our colleagues we must be proactive in the vendor selection process.

This presentation highlights the project manager’s role in ERP selection and outlines a simple, effective approach to helping your organization proactively determine the best fits for its needs.

Due to coronavirus concerns, we will be hosting this event through webinar. Because of this change, member rate is now $8 and non-member rate is $10.  

PMI Atlanta Toastmasters (Virtual) Meeting - 200611

Webinar

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.