Events Calendar

PMI-DVC Chapter Meeting June 2, 2021

Learn to Attract the Right Projects, Influence, and Communicate More Effectively than Ever! – June 2, 2021 When: Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Via Zoom Credit: 2 PDUs (1 Leadership & 1 Strategic/Business) Registration fee: Complimentary Speaker: Shelly O’Donovan, CEO The Authentic Influence Group Shelly O’Donovan is the CEO of the Authentic Influence Group. She teaches Persuasive Speaking and Pitching for Entrepreneurs at the Wharton School, of the University of Pennsylvania. She has led vaccine advocacy for GSK, worked as a healthcare lobbyist, and served as a staffer in state government. She has been focused on cultivating authentic influence her entire career and decoding what makes people tick. Shelly has an MPA from the University of Pennsylvania, a Marketing certification from Wharton School (of UPENN), a BA in political science. She has a certification in body language training and the big 5 personality from a behavioral research lab. "Learn to Attract the Right Projects, Influence, and Communicate More Effectively than Ever!" The art of influence is part science and part practice. At the core of getting things done in the workplace is being able to communicate effectively. Researchers from Spikes Covell found that 57% of projects fail due to a breakdown in communications. If we can learn to attract the projects we want, influence the direction of our work, and communicate more effectively we can advance our careers and get the most out of every interaction in both our business and personal life! Learning Objectives: 1. Learn tactics to attract the right people and projects that can help catapult you forward in your career! 2. Uncover tips to communicate verbally and non-verbally that have direct influence in the workplace. 3. Hone and polish your communication skills to help make all your projects successful! Agenda: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Networking (Breakout Rooms) 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Speaker Presentation and Q&A 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Breakout Boxes (Discussion About Session/Meet the Speaker)

PMP® Exam Prep

PMP® Exam Prep- 35 Hours This intense, 35-hour preparation course contains five modules that immerse you in real-world scenarios, representing various industries and project management situations to help you practice applying principles and concepts at work. This course meets the 35-hour requirement to apply to take PMP Exam and is intended for those who are experienced in project management, or who have already taken project management courses. The focus is on how best to prepare, study for, and take the PMP credential examination. A review of material normally covered in the exam will be presented. Successful completion of this course ensures that students will meet the 35-hour education requirement in order to apply for and take the exam and that their Education will not be subject to audit. DATES: 5 Saturdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 & July 10 TIMES: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM LOCATION: Zoom COST: Members = $1,086 / Non-Members = $1,400

PMI-DVC Monthly Agile Meetup, June 8, 2021

PMI DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER: NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION (NMO)

PMI DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER: NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION (NMO) 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Welcome New Members! Join the call to learn more about the benefits and opportunities of having a Chapter membership. The orientation leader is Roxanne Wallace who currently serves as Senior Research Director, with NORC at the University of Chicago. Roxanne started her Survey Research career with the Census Bureau in June 2014 as a Presidential Management Fellow with the Decennial Management Division. She served as the Assistant Regional Census Manager for 2020 Decennial Operations in the Philadelphia Regional Office, and as a Regional Spokesperson promoting the census with media outlets. Roxanne is a retired Veteran from the United States Marine Corps after more than 20 years of service including duty stations in the U.S. and abroad as well as a tour in Iraq. Roxanne has a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, received her certification as a Project Management Professional, and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration. This meeting can be attended by invitation only. If you are new to the chapter in the late two months (or would like to attend this meeting) and have not received an invite by the first Tuesday of every month, please send out an email to membership@pmi-dvc.org.

CAPM® Exam Prep

CAPM® Exam Prep This 24-hour preparation course meets the 23-hour requirement to apply to take CAPM Exam and is intended for those who are new to project management, or who have less than the practical experience needed to take the PMP Exam. The focus is on how best to prepare, study for, and take the CAPM credential examination. A review of material normally covered in the exam will be presented. Students will receive sample questions of the type given on the exam. The PMP 35 education hours requirement is waived for CAPM certification holders. DATES: 3 Saturdays, June 12, 19 and 26 TIMES: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM LOCATION: Zoom COST: Members = $750 / Non-Members = $900

PMI-DVC Professional Development Day 6/12/21

Please join us for the PMI Delaware Valley Chapter Professional Development Day! When: Saturday, June, 12 2021, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Where: Via Zoom Credit: 4 PDUs (1 Leadership, 1 Strategic, 2 Technical) Registration fee: PMI-DVC Members: Complimentary (We will be verifying all chapter members who register) Non-members*: $50 *If you are a PMI Member and not a PMI-DVC Member you can join the chapter for $25 via PMI, then attend complimentary. Please email us prior to registering so you do not incur any costs. Topic: Project Everest: Reaching New Heights in Project Management Speaker: Alan Mallory Abstract and Focus Areas: Alan’s dynamic program is built around the two years of planning and two months of climbing that went into making the project of reaching the summit of Mount Everest a reality and world record for Alan and three members of his immediate family. Alan puts specific emphasis on adopting an agile mentality so that we are not too rigid in our thinking, reframing activities to focus on outcomes rather than tasks, developing professional relationships, gaining project alignment and commitment, maintaining mental health, recognizing strengths, managing schedule and risks, adopting an iterative approach which incorporates immediate feedback, and effectively working together to achieve strategic goals. It is a blend of personal analogies combined with actionable strategies and tools that project managers can use in their own projects, organizations and throughout life. Alan’s message is about the passion, commitment and resilience that are needed to reach new heights in all that we do. Overview: Climbing Mount Everest is considered one of humanity’s greatest feats of physical, mental and emotional endurance. The exciting expedition to the top of the world’s highest peak is a project filled with unparalleled challenges and some of the roughest, most extreme conditions imaginable. Alan Mallory took on the challenge and set a world record when he, along with three other members of his immediate family, successfully reached the summit. Alan’s dynamic presentation focuses on the importance of project management planning as well as making diligent and proactive adjustments throughout the execution. In additional to highlighting conventional knowledge areas, Alan touches on agile thinking and methodologies as well as comparing and contrasting these elements to a more traditional waterfall approach. The combination of personal analogies and technical strategies make the program an engaging visual and educational journey from beginning to end. The real story is much more than the climb; it is about a purpose-driven team that set an ambitious goal, committed to the planning and preparation, persevered with passion and achieved success. The powerful strategies and skills that contributed to this achievement, especially during the intense and at many times critical situations, can be applied to all projects. Alan highlights various technical and strategic components throughout his program. Learning Objectives: Upfront and adaptive planning based on current knowledge Reframing activities to focus on goals and results over tasks Empowering team members to make critical decisions Individual and shared accountability The importance of maintaining a future mindset Responding quickly and efficiently to issues that arise | A WBS and RBS for attempting Everest Mental health and emotional intelligence for project managers Risk identification, management and response strategies Overcoming external and internal conflicts and adversity Adopting an iterative approach incorporating lessons learned Building psychological resilience and perseverance The underlying message is about how we as project managers need to reach new heights in the way we think and the actions we take in order to continuously improve ourselves, our industry reputation and our teams. Alan creates a powerful and unforgettable journey for fellow project managers by integrating captivating mountaineering and adventure stories with his innovative leadership, psychology and project management experience. About the Speaker: Alan is an international speaker, author and performance coach who is passionate about leadership and reaching new heights in all that we do. His unique philosophy of life revolves around empowering people and embracing an agile mentality focused on relationships and results. By understanding what drives and motivates us, we are able to cultivate more innovative and effective ways of thinking and taking action. Alan holds a degree in Engineering from Queen’s University and a Masters in Psychology from Adler University, giving him a well-balanced approach to the outer and inner challenges we all face. Alan has worked internationally with large organizations as a professional engineer and project manager developing patents and solutions to complex challenges in the mining and metals industry. Living and working abroad has given him the opportunity to deepen his understanding of individual and team challenges, better appreciate cultural diversity and successfully adapt to different organizational structures. Building experience through a lifestyle of adventure and challenge, Alan embarked on the project of a lifetime and set a world record on Mount Everest along with three members of his immediate family. It was a two-month expedition through some of the most exciting yet terrifying conditions imaginable and their success demanded an unwavering perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.