Architectural, Engineering, & Construction (In-Person) Forum - 251111

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"Project Management in the Food & Beverage Industry" presented by Bernard Fonseca, Senior Project Manager at POWER Engineers

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      

It is imperative that execution of successful projects in the food and beverage industry lead to safe, hygienic and healthy supply of food and beverages for everyone’s consumption. Come learn about some best practices and pitfalls as well from the presenter’s expansive experience executing projects in the Food and Beverage Industry. Ensuring your food and beverages are safely produced with the highest attention to quality and food safety.

Takeaways

The audience will walk away with ideas to utilize for themselves. The two items below are the main subjects of my presentation:

• Project Management – Pitfalls and Best Practices
• Focus on Technical details and Risk Management in the Food and Beverage Industry

Technology (Virtual) Forum - 251112

Webinar

"Beyond Code: Taking Agile Upstream" presented by Laron Walker

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

Presentation 

The Legacy Line is a home décor venture that transforms the powerful imagery of the Withers Collection — a historic archive of over 1.8 million photographs capturing the civil rights era, Black culture, and American life — into contemporary products and digital experiences.

This presentation demonstrates how Agile methods can be applied to business building itself: using short sprints and market validation to guide branding, pricing, product design, and go-to-market strategy. Attendees will learn how an iterative, data-driven approach helped The Legacy Line evolve from concept to scalable venture, aligning creative vision, stakeholder input, and operational agility into a unified business framework.

Clinical Research (Virtual) Forum - 251113

Webinar

"Leading on the Forward Edge of Healthcare Innovation" presented by David A. Esposito, CEO at ONL Therapeutics, Inc.

The Clinical Research Forum provides value to the PMI Atlanta community by regularly discussing the various aspects of clinical trial projects with a special focus on the need to anticipate, understand, and implement detailed project management activities in a proactive manner for clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry.

Presentation Details       

In this practical and relevant presentation, participants will explore the critical principles needed to lead innovation in healthcare from someone who has lived it and done it. Participants will learn how to lead with purpose, execute with discipline, and overcome the inevitable challenges of bringing innovation to market.

We will discuss principles for effective project management, making informed decisions with limited data, and maintaining optimism to make steady progress during difficult times. Through real-world examples, participants will gain practical insights into what works, and what doesn’t, in driving innovation so they can be a positive influence on the teams around them.

The speaker will equip team leaders and individual contributors to work more effectively to deliver on key objectives and accelerate the accomplishment of milestones for the teams they support. For those who want to make a positive impact in driving innovation in healthcare, this presentation will provide insights and practical tools to inspire hard work and commitment to shape the future of healthcare innovation.

Takeaways

• Learn proven strategies to navigate the uncertainty of healthcare innovation with confidence, clarity, and discipline.
• Gain real-world insights from lived experience—what truly works (and what doesn’t) when leading teams through change and limited data.
• Leave equipped and energized with practical tools to drive meaningful innovation, accelerate results, and inspire commitment in your organization.

PMI Atlanta Toastmasters (Virtual) Meeting - 251113

Webinar

Connect with an organization 100 years old and 280,000 members strong with more than 14,700 clubs in 144 countries!

Additionally..

• Develop leadership, creativity, and public speaking
• Increase Your Productivity
• Network and build community worldwide
• Make life-changing, if not, life-long friendships

Each meeting will feature:

• Speeches
• Speech Evaluations
• Meeting Facilitation and Feedback

If you would like to earn PDUs while improving your communications and leadership skills, this opportunity is for you!