Board Member Spotlight | Kimberly Berger, 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.

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!

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.

Building Awareness of Project Management Strategies

May 26 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Virtual | PDU: 1 | Strategic & Business

Join us for our May Lunch & Learn "Building Awareness of Different Project Management Strategies for Projects" with speaker Fred Obiero!

This presentation is based on the author's book "The PM Imperative" and will contain examples of using different strategies for different types of projects based on the experiences of the author and his partner in their combined 20 years of project management experience.

PMI MN Membership Check-In

June 10 | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Free |

Curious about a program at PMI MN? Thinking about volunteering?

Want to start a peer group but not sure how?

Any question is fair game!  Join us for a 30-minute virtual "Member Check-in" session. This is a fun way to learn more about your chapter and meet others who also want to learn. See you there!

DASM Certification Prep Course

Jun 11 - 12 | 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM | Virtual | PDUs:14

Are you considering the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) exam from PMI? Join us for a two-day boot camp where instructor Barbee Davis will walk you through Disciplined Agile and what to expect when taking the exam.

Disciplined Agile is not a framework, but rather a toolkit that focuses on the decisions you need to consider with these options. It shows you how to effectively combine strategies from Scrum, Agile Modeling, Extreme Programming, Kanban, Agile Data, SAFe and many other approaches in a tailorable and scalable manner. Organizations that adopt Disciplined Agile go to market sooner, deliver value faster and make their customers happier.

Barbee Davis has years of experience in teaching discipline agile and focuses on how to make the material “stick” for participants. She is a celebrated author, sought after speaker at national and international conferences and is a regular contributor on projectmanagement.com.

Your digital course material will be emailed to you several days before class starts so you can review. The cost of the course includes course materials, the two-day boot camp and your first attempt at the DASM exam.

PMP Certification Prep Course

Jun 16 - Jul 15 | 5:15 PM - 8:45 PM | Virtual | Credit Hours:35

Are you considering the PMP certification this year? Join us for a prep course where instructor Barbee Davis will walk you through the updated PMP materials and what to expect when taking the exam.

The PMP continues to be the “gold star” certification for project managers. Currently about 6% of all project managers carry the PMP certification. Join the exclusive club and start prepping for your PMP.

This year PMI (Project Management Institute) introduced a new PMP exam that draws from both Agile and traditional waterfall. The exam is notoriously difficult and a PMP Exam prep class will help you feel more confident as you prepare.

Barbee Davis is a certified Approved Training Provider by PMI and has years of experience in teaching PMP exam prep and focuses on how to make the material “stick” for participants. She is a celebrated author, sought after speaker at national and international conferences and is a regular contributor on projectmanagement.com.

On Demand Webinars

Healthcare Executive Panel: Lessons from the Pandemic | PDU:1 | Strategic & Business

This session features a panel discussion with 5 prominent healthcare executives, answering questions on what they learned and how they managed through the COVID-19 pandemic. The session focuses on the innovation opportunities presented by COVID-19 and underlying issues uncovered in the process. The panel features medical providers, technology leaders and clinical leaders from leading healthcare systems, and will be jointly moderated by Manish Kalra (Chief Operating Officer, PMI MN) and Brantlee Underhill (Global Managing Director, PMI).

Building & Maintaining Team Momentum During a Pandemic | PDU:1 | Leadership

In the midst of a crisis where the way we work, communicate & collaborate has drastically changed, leading to some feeling isolated and disconnected, leaders have to get creative when it comes to motivating team momentum. While more meetings don't always mean closer teams, and less meetings may stifle connectivity, the right events and activities can build & motivate team momentum! By attending this session you will: Learn 5-virtual team activities you can do to add to more inclusive team fun! Discover easy to administer virtual team building events that get results! Find out how to use polls to your advantage to take team pulse checks!

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.

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