Dear PMI MN Members
June is here, which means we are halfway through the year. June marks the conclusion of the second quarter of our journey together as a volunteer organization committed to project management excellence and leadership development. It is a time to reflect and assess where we are coming from, where we are, and where we want to go moving forward.
As we reach this significant point in our journey, your involvement in the comprehensive review and assessment of our goals, focus areas, and accomplishments is crucial. This process of introspection and evaluation, led by you, will help us identify areas of strength and areas that require further attention. It's a chance for us to celebrate our accomplishments and pinpoint areas where we need to improve. Here is a quick look at some of our achievements and areas of opportunity that we will be focusing on improving for the remainder of the year: Recognition/appreciation of our members and volunteers, training and networking events, training and candid conversations panels, update to our bylaws and policies, etc.
We recently celebrated our volunteers' work at our Annual Gala and 40th-Anniversary event on May 4, 2024. Several of our committees have hosted in-person and virtual events, creating an opportunity for our members to connect and network with other like-minded individuals in project management. At the end of this month, the operations team will be gathering in person for a mid-year review, and board members will be in attendance.
Our most significant event of the year, Professional Development Days (PDD), is right around the corner. This year’s theme is “High Tech, High Touch, And the World of Project Management and registration is now open on our website. This year’s PDD is from August 13 (virtual) to August 15, 2024, at St. Paul College in St. Paul. As part of our 40th-anniversary celebration and to support our members, we consciously decided to keep the rates from last year the same despite inflation. Please register on our website and take advantage of the early bird registration rate. We hope to see you at this year’s PDD event.
Each of you, our dedicated volunteers, has made a significant impact with your time, expertise, and passion. Your contributions have been instrumental in advancing our mission and seeing our vision and goals come to life. Whether it’s through leading projects, participating in professional development activities, mentoring, or volunteering your skills, your dedication has been the driving force behind the success of the PMI MN Chapter. We truly appreciate your efforts.
PMI MN leadership and volunteers are committed to approaching this review with an open mind, open to feedback, and committed to continuous improvement. Let’s celebrate our successes thus far, learn from our challenges, and be open to new opportunities for growth and development.
Volunteer of the Month: Glory Ikeata Olaniyan
The PMI MN Chapter is honored to present Glory Ikeata Olaniyan as our June 2024 Volunteer of the Month.
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the leadership Glory Olaniyan has demonstrated in leading and growing the Sponsorship committee. Last fall, Glory graciously volunteered to take on the Sponsorship committee role when the prior leader had to step down due to other conflicting priorities. From the moment you took over the Sponsorship Committee it was evident that your leadership skills would have a profound impact on the chapter. Your dedication, initiative and commitment in getting our sponsors re-engaged with PMI MN chapter is very much appreciated. Early this year she hosted a sponsor’s luncheon, cultivating, building relationships and articulating PMI MN value proposition to our sponsors. Emphasizing the mutual benefits to be hard in collaborating and partnering with the chapter.
In the short period of your leadership, you have achieved remarkable results. Most recently being the engagement and participation of four of our key sponsors in attendance at our Annual Volunteer Gala event. Your willingness to go above and beyond expectations has set a shining example for others to follow, and your positive attitude has created a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Your tenacity and drive for results has got our sponsors interested again in engaging and partnering with us. On behalf of PMI MN chapter, I want to express our gratitude for your invaluable contributions as a volunteer leader. Your leadership has made a significant difference in serving our members.
Thank you, Glory, for all you do! We are lucky to have you. :)
- Cindy Ward, Vice Chair for Volunteer Services
PMI ® Global Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
PMI, as a global organization, has established a position about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This statement is posted on the PMI website:
As a global leader enabling individuals to create a positive impact through projects, PMI champions a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community – one that serves our millions of stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, members, credential holders, and the profession at large. We embrace and celebrate our differences, and work to create an environment of respect, trust, integrity and fairness in our words and actions. We commit ourselves to empower individuals to do their best work. We aspire to act as a catalyst to bridge cultures, geographies, and differences, and to enable people and organizations to positively impact society.