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PMI® Talent & Technology Virtual Symposium 2020

On-Demand through 31 January 2021 | Online

The 3rd annual PMI Talent & Technology Virtual Symposium will equip participants with the skills to address current challenges and the roadmap to guide them through the constant change of the future. Our lineup of speakers will examine the ways in which project professionals have responded to crisis and share lessons to evolve beyond it.

PMXPO 2020

March 26, 2020 | online

We start the new decade with a bang as we present the 13th edition of our annual virtual conference and exhibition! Whether you’re a seasoned PM or new to the field, PMXPO provides an excellent opportunity to learn, network, earn PDUs and broaden your perspective on project management. This year’s show is headlined by keynote speaker Cara Brookins, a bestselling author who rebuilt her broken family by building her own house watching “how-to” videos on YouTube.

PMI® Business Analysis Virtual Conference 2019

November 13, 2019 | Online

Join us for PMI Business Analysis Virtual Conference 2019! This virtual event will explore the latest trends in business analysis and provide you with the insights, resources, and tools to advance your career and enhance project success.

Upcoming Webinars

Taking our Project Management Careers to the Next Level

Sep 23, 2020 11:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

PREMIUM webinar

The project management field out there is pretty crowded out there. Its no longer enough to be just really good at what you do. You have to be more. It’s no longer build it on time, on scope and budget. You have to add value over and above the normal requirements of project managers. So how do we add value? How do we stand out in the crowd? How do we get recognized in this very crowded field? Our speaker will get us thinking about what we can do to innovate our careers and get to the next level.

Your Program and Project Management Career in the Next Decade

Oct 27, 2020 12:00 PM EDT (UTC-4)

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Who can predict what program and project management will be like 10 years from now? What effects will artificial intelligence, the gig economy, and digital transformation have on programs and projects? “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future'” said Yogi Berra. What I can do to help you is give your tools to prepare you for future program and project management job market.

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Strategies for Developing the Most Sought-After Leadership Qualities: Building a High-Performing Team

by Uri Galimidi 

March 31, 2020 | 62:29 | Views: 7,518 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.70 / 5

This is in the sixth installment in an 8-part webinar series, Strategies for Developing the Most Sought-After Leadership Qualities, presented by Uri Galimidi. This series focuses on eight critical leadership skills that will help Project Managers become more accomplished professionals.

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Virtual Teams - Real Problems - Possible Solutions

by Peter de Jager

March 18, 2020 | 61:28 | Views: 11,419 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.64 / 5

Chances are that you work on at least one virtual team. The obstacles to performance are many: time zone differences, matrix management, the blurring of the work/life boundary, and cultural differences. This webinar will summarize issues with virtual teams and offer possible solutions.

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Save Time With Tools And Templates

Career Assessment Template

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by Michael Wood

No matter where you are on the career ladder, consider creating a roadmap for moving forward by comparing your current state to the requirements needed to achieve your career goals—and then identify the actions you need to take to make it all happen. Use this template in conjunction with the article What’s Your Career Plan?

ITTO Reference List

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by Sankameeswaran Shunmugasundaram

Use this Excel sheet as a quick reference when studying inputs; tools and techniques; and outputs from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Sixth Edition. It categorizes them by chapter, process group and knowledge area.

Tools & Techniques Study Sheet

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by Beatriz Peinado

Use this Excel sheet as a quick reference when studying tools and techniques from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Sixth Edition. It categorizes them by type and cross-references by knowledge area.

Tools & Techniques Study Sheet (Spanish)

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by Beatriz Peinado

Utilice esta hoja de Excel como una referencia rápida cuando estudie herramientas y técnicas de la A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Sixth Edition. Los clasifica por tipo y las referencias cruzadas por área de conocimiento.

PM Skills Maturity Level Self-Assessment

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by Michael Wood

How do you go about assessing where you are in your level of maturity when it comes to The PMI Talent Triangle® skills? A good place to start is by assessing your maturity level on many skills. Use this template in tandem with the article Taking Stock in Your PM Skills Maturity.

Learn From Others

How Will Recruiting Change Moving Forward?

by Andy Jordan September 9, 2020

Like every other industry, the recruitment business has suffered greatly due to COVID-19—and there’s no guarantee things will go back to how they were. What changes in the recruitment industry should we expect—and what are the implications for project managers?

Veterans and Project Management: A Perfect Match

by Craig Jones September 9, 2020

For transitioning military service members, the career path of project manager is one worth purposely exploring. The work accomplished within the military is very similar to corporate America—more than many service members and civilian business folks realize.

Reaching Our PM Potential in Uncertainty

by George Freeman, PMP August 26, 2020

Reaching our PM potential in uncertain times requires one to recognize their untapped potential, especially that which rests beyond the traditional operational perspectives of project management. So what are we waiting for?

Be an Accountable Leader

by Vince Molinaro August 20, 2020

Accountability separates great project leaders from mediocre ones. They make difficult decisions, display clarity and, yes, express optimism. And they embrace the leadership role as a contract that comes with responsibility, high expectations and scrutiny.

Don’t Be Too Hasty: Smart Career Decisions Need the Right Environment

by Andy Jordan August 12, 2020

For many of us, familiar work environments have been fundamentally changed or taken away. Major events in our lives are causing us to re-evaluate our priorities. That’s a good thing, but take care before you make career-changing decisions.

Building on Your Online Learning Foundation

by Andy Jordan August 6, 2020

Many project managers have used some additional time they have found to focus on career development. That’s great, but now you need to take the next step—building on that foundation with practical experience and adjustments to career goals.

Help! The PMP® Exam is Changing and I’m Not Ready!

by Bruce Garrod August 6, 2020

It's not too late to prepare to successfully complete your PMP certification before the exam changes in January of 2021. But time is of the essence, so follow this guidance for immediate next steps.

Are You Cut Out to Be a PM? Training Holds the Answer

by Bruce Garrod August 6, 2020

Today’s project manager must possess a unique combination of skills, and not everyone is destined to be a PM. The perfect way to test the waters is through professional development channels.

Inside the PMP® Question Writing Process

by Mike Griffiths August 6, 2020

If you’re thinking of taking the exam, an effective way to reduce anxiety is through learning about the exam goals and approach. Information is power, and it never hurts to be more aware of the process before taking the exam.

5 Ws to Ask When Your Work Schedule Gets Interrupted

by Oghenevwogaga Johnson July 29, 2020

A lot of emergencies and unplanned tasks interrupt our daily work schedule. What can we do when this happens? Ask yourself these five Ws to help maintain sanity, be productive at work and maintain a better work/life balance.

3 Competencies You Need to Ride Today’s Project Economy Wave

by Bruce Harpham July 22, 2020

We’ve seen a boom in the number of companies investing in digital transformation. Now more than ever, organizations are more focused on specific projects rather than long-term arrangements. To ride this wave of opportunity as a project manager, there are three competencies that you need to develop.

The Project Economy as a Return to Cyclical Work

by Mike Griffiths July 15, 2020

Whether we like it or not, the nature of work is changing. Jobs are getting shorter. Welcome to The Project Economy, the new world that can involve re-marketing and proving yourself every nine to 18 months.

Working in a COVID-19 Society: What Comes Next?

by Emily Luijbregts July 15, 2020

As we settle into the “new normal,” we are still working in a period of adjustment. Here are some predictions for what may be coming up for us in the project management industry—and what we need to do to prepare ourselves.