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Tuesday. 24 October, 2017 |
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5:00 pm
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"The Start-Up Project: Initiating"
presented by Dayo Ajao RnD Labz, Inc./CEO and Founder
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
 Dayo Ajao will moderate a panel-led symposium
Shouldn’t there be an easy to read blueprint on how to start a successful technology Start up?
During our October PMI Atlanta Technology Forum will feature a symposium to explore creating a practical projectized paradigm around the formation and management of a successful technology Startup.
Stage 1: Initiating the Idea!
The panel will consist of a Venture Capital, Two Startup Founders and a senior Project Manager Expert. The panel will explore how we can utilize cutting-edge technologies and predictive analytics to continuously assess risks and increase our odds for Startup Success.
During this engaging platform, everyone in attendance will have a voice in shaping the development of the framework.
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Wednesday. 25 October, 2017 |
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5:30 pm
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"PMO Governance Case Studies"
presented by Dan Petell Sr. IT Director, Equifax
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
As a follow up to the October 2016 PMI Governance Forum meeting where Dan Petell, Sr. Dir. from Equifax, presented “Know What Value You Are Bringing to the Organization”
This is a follow-on workshop that will focus on a PMO challenge request submitted by one of our Governance Forum Volunteers. The specific challenge is the formation of a new PMO.
The result of the workshop will be an action plan that is developed through recommendations from the attendees. To participate in the workshop each attendee will be asked to maintain confidentiality and not repeat specifics outside of the workshop.
The workshop, which will be led by Dan Petell, will be highly interactive:
- Starts with presentation of the challenge
- Followed by questions pertaining to the challenge from the attendees
- A breakout session to create assessments and recommendations to address challenge and achieve higher value
- Wraps up with the challenge owner committing to further actions
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6:00 pm
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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.
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6:00 pm
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The Georgian Club
"Improving Mindfulness"
presented by Dr. Henry M. Carter, H.M. Carter and Associates and Manly Deeds Inc.
Join us for the October Networking event. Featuring an extended networking session with peers and PMI Atlanta leaders, this event also provides a presentation to improve your project management and professional skills.
Presentation Details
 Life constantly demands our attention, but when we become fixated on the past or worried about the future, we often miss vital information in our present situations. Cultivating a state where you are consistently aware of your present moment is not impossible, but it takes practice. Nevertheless, by learning to abide in the present, you acquire a sense of perspective that can allow you to learn from the past without it overwhelming you with resentment and regret, and plan for the future without it overwhelming you with anxiety or dejection.
You will leave with:
- Define mindfulness
- Develop techniques to make oneself more attuned to the present moment
- Understand the value and utility of one’s emotions
- Learn how to identify and counter distorted thinking
- Learn how to cultivate genuine positive emotions
- Become more fully present in social interactions
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6:00 pm
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2180 Lake Blvd NE
Theresa Brown will mentor the PMP Study Group starting Wednesday, October 11th to December 13th for PMI Atlanta Members only. The class will meet on Wednesdays for 10 consecutive weeks from 6pm-8pm.
You must attend the first session on October 11th to participate in this study group.
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6:00 pm
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2180 Lake Blvd NE
Theresa Brown will mentor the PMP Study Group starting Wednesday, October 11th to December 13th for PMI Atlanta Members only. The class will meet on Wednesdays for 10 consecutive weeks from 6pm-8pm.
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Thursday. 26 October, 2017 |
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7:30 am
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Georgia International Convention Center
"Delta TechOps - IT Strategy & Roadmap Development"
presented by Demetra Daniels, General Manager - Process & Technology Engineering, Delta Airlines
Join us for breakfast at the Georgia International Convention Center for a great start to the day! You will enjoy networking with peers, a hearty breakfast, and an engaging presentation.
Presentation
 Prioritizing your product road map is even more difficult when there are too many opportunities to choose from and different stakeholders to satisfy.
By using a scoring method to rank your strategic initiatives and major features, project managers can facilitate a more productive discussion about what to include on the IT product roadmap. While there are many inputs that ultimately go into a product decision, a scoring model can help the team have an objective conversation.
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6:15 pm
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Kroger Community Room, Kroger, Fountain Oaks Shopping Center
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.
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