Board Member Spotlight | Jacque Ince, PMP^®

Professional Development Days 2021 - Save the Date!

It’s that time of the year again! Join us for PMI MN’s Annual Professional Development Days (PDD) on September 27-28, 2021. The theme this year is “Project Management Defining the Future.” With the arrival of Covid-19, our way of life is forever changed; most notably, the way we work. The demand for project managers has been steady while countless other industries are shrinking. So, as project managers, we are at the forefront of defining what the future of work looks like.

Like last year, this year’s PDD will be virtual as the safety of our members, volunteers, and their families remains our top priority. While we miss seeing everyone in person, there are unique benefits to going virtual! Here are just a few:

• No matter where you are, you can attend! Engage with attendees from the comfort of your home office or if you’re on the go, join with your mobile device or laptop.
• You can learn, network, and connect with project management professionals from across the country and maybe even across the globe!
• There’s ample opportunity to collect PDUs to maintain your PMI certification. Physical barriers won’t hold you back!

Save the date for September 27-28, 2021 and get ready to define the future of project management! We can’t wait to see you virtually! More information coming soon.

Project Management Professional (PMP) and Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) Training Classes from PMI MN!

PMI MN is here to support our members as they continue to add skills through training or certifications.  For those members who are interested in adding the PMP or DASM designation, we have partnered with an Approved Training Provider (ATP) and as a chapter offer one certification prep class for each PMP and DASM each quarter.

Last December, PMI MN reached out to our members for certifications that would be of interest and Disciplined Agile was high on the list. In March, we completed our first Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) prep class. We received great feedback from participants including: “I learned a lot and feel well-prepared for the DASM Certification Exam”, “The instructor had good energy”, and “I thought the group dynamic was great!”. We encourage you to sign-up for the next DASM exam prep class scheduled for June 11-12 as full day workshops!  Also, for our PMP Prep offering, PMI now requires all PMP and DASM instructors become certified and teach material designed by PMI. This now provides standardized certification classes and materials for all students.

The next PMP class is scheduled for April 19-23 for five full days. We will also have another PMP class scheduled for this summer, to run Wednesday and Thursday evenings for five weeks. To learn more please visit the PMI event calendar.

Anna Alvarez-Holmberg Scholarship

Now Accepting Applications!

In memory of Ana Alvarez-Holmberg, a local leader in project management and corporate training, PMI Minnesota offers the Ana Alvarez-Holmberg Scholarship.  Receive $2,000 in funding which can be used to achieve a degree or certificate in the project management field.

Be formally recognized as a role model who exhibits Ana’s professional and personal attributes by demonstrating your commitment to community service, personal advancement, and continuous learning, and setting high personal standards and a passion for life.

Candidates must be adult learners aged 18-or-older with at least two years of work experience.  They must have been accepted and/or are currently enrolled in an accredited degree or certificate program in the following fields or closely related fields: project management; human resources development; organizational development; adult education; or special education. They must also either be a member in good standing of PMI or be sponsored by a member in good standing of the organization. If the candidate is not a member of PMI-MN, they must be a resident of Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin.

For more details and to apply please visit Ana Alvarez-Holmberg Scholarship.

Build your career and apply today!

Project Management Skills for Life - Basics

April 17 | 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM | Virtual |

Just about everything in life is a project. Learning the Project Management skill sets & tools early will prepare youth for life success!

After the course, the teenagers would leave knowing how to:

• Create and follow a plan;
• Break big jobs into smaller tasks;
• Prioritize activities;
• Create a backup plan… “Plan B”;
• Get the job DONE, and Celebrate Success!

This class satisfies BSA Venturing Pathfinder 'Project Management' requirements.

Healthcare Executive Panel: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

April 19 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Virtual | Free | PDU:1 | Strategic&Business

Join us for our FREE Virtual April Chapter Dinner, a panel discussion on managing the COVID-19 pandemic.

This session will feature 5 experts from the medical and project management fields answering questions about what they learned and how they managed through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Panelists:

• Michael O Connor, Director Project Management at Medtronic
• Julie Flaschenriem, Chief Information Officer at HCMS
• Dr. Susan Pleasants, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer at Fairview
• Beth Heinly-Munk, Director, critical Nursing at HealthPartners
• Dr Amit Rana MD, Executive Partner Prime Health

PMP Certification Prep Course

April 19 - 23 | 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM | Virtual | Credit Hours:35

Ready to take on the PMP? PMI-MN offers a 5-day intensive boot camp April 19 – 23, 2021 that will get you ready to tackle the exam.  Read on for more info!

The PMI PMP or Project Management Professional Certification has already changed on January 02, 2021 and will not change again with the updated PMBOK 7^th edition, set to come out in the later part of 2021. There is now an improved application experience that is simple, streamlined, and experience in years and months (not hours). There will be a focus on three areas with the new PMP exam. People, emphasizing the skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team. Process, reinforcing the technical aspects of managing a project. Business environment, highlighting the connection between projects and organizational strategy. The exam will also consist of predictive, agile, and hybrid project approaches. The new exam is comprised of 180 questions (previously 200), 230 minutes to complete the exam, one additional break for a total of two 10 minutes breaks for computer-based tests. Questions will be a combination of multiple-choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot, and limited fill in the blank.

Sign-up now to take the PMP Exam Prep Class through our chapter!

Spring Volunteer Fair

May 6 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Free |

Join us for this year's Spring Volunteer Fair.

PMI Minnesota welcomes new members and professionals interested in volunteering in various capacities. We look forward to having you attend this event to learn more about the chapter and operating committees.

Annual Membership Business Meeting

May 25 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Free |

Join us for the presentation of the annual PMI MN report which includes a review of the Chapter’s mission, programs, officers, and financial status.

This meeting is free and for PMI MN members only.

On Demand Webinars

Leading Without Authority | PDU:1 | Strategic & Business

Behaving like a leader is important for everyone in the organization, no matter where they sit. Project Managers are perfectly positioned to do more than manage--you fill a critical leadership role in project success.

This session will take you through traits, intentions, characteristics, and look into methods to drive change that can make you a great leader.  You will learn tools of the trade that are critical to your professional success.  We will touch on topics like: communication, facilitation, trust, motivation, empathy, change and transformation, managing conflict and stakeholders, and building teams.

Persuading the Bear: How to Influence Without Authority  | PDU:1 | Leadership

In this practical and insightful presentation, the audience will learn best practices for leading and influencing without authority, giving them the skills they need to effectively persuade others, lead diverse teams, and get projects done on time.

How to Generate Happiness & Love Using Portfolio Management | PDU:1 | Leadership

Speaker Craig Kilford will share engaging stories from his experiences of creating successful enterprise project portfolio management ecosystems within various companies. Using real life examples, his interactive talk will discuss a rapid high-energy approach, the things that work great, the things to watch out for and how focusing on creativity and authenticity will help increase the overall happiness of leadership and portfolio teams by 48.8%.

Let's Really Talk Culture | PDU:1 | Leadership

The type of culture that any work team, department or company develops is not from the words that are framed on the wall, titled: Our Vision. A culture takes shape by the attitudes and behaviors of its everyday people.

In this session, you will build your skills to address tough issues, and learn the little things that make a big difference in keeping a healthy team culture.

New PMP® Certifications for the Month of March

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