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#PMIcon17 is coming! I can’t wait for the Global Conference and have already been planning what I’d like to see. I’ve really been spoilt for choice in presentations this year! I’ll be working around my time on the Ask the Experts stand but here’s a few speakers/events that I hope to see.

I’m a big fan of Sir Tim Berners-Lee and I cannot wait to see his Opening Keynote. It will certainly be a really good presentation and I can’t wait to hear what he says. I’d then like to head over to Gina Grear and her presentation on Waterfall and Agile and Lean. I think that this presentation is hugely relevant to a lot of Project Managers today.

When I’ve got time; I’ll be heading over to the PMI Wellness Pavillion. I think that all Project Managers could benefit from meditation and relaxation techniques and I think it’s a great way to spend a few minutes or hours working on your meditation strategies. Then I’ll be heading over to the PMI Escape Room to brush up on my team building techniques and doing a bit of ‘practice what you preach’

I’ll be on the Ask the Experts stand on Saturday afternoon but if I have time, I’ll be seeing Andy Kaufmann’s presentation on: “How to make better choices for you, your team and your projects”. If you can, don’t miss the Happy Hour on Saturday night. It’ll be a great way to network and relax with fellow Project Management colleagues.

Sunday will be a fantastic day for presentations in the PMI world. I’ll be trying to get to the presentation by Steve Mayner on: Opportunities for Project Managers in the Lean Agile Enterprise with SAFe. I’ve done one project with SAFe and it was definitely a difficult process for us so I’ll be looking to learn more! Another presentation I’ll be looking forward to is Jeanine Izzo’s presentation on “Fire Prevention 101: Four traps that keep you fighting fires”

Monday will be another day full of fantastic presentations. I’ll be starting early with Jim de Piante’s presentation on “I see what you are saying: How to communicate better visually” followed by George Jucan’s presentation on: “Stakeholders: The ultimate key to project success”.

I think this year’s conference will be one of the best yet as I’ve never seen such a varied and comprehensive offering!

Don’t forget that I’ll be on the Ask the Experts stand at the following days/time if you’d like to come and connect with me.

Saturday, October 28^th 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Sunday, October 29^th 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Monday, October 30^th 9:00am – 12:00pm

Who are you looking forward to seeing?

The countdown to the Global Conference in Chicago is on! If you're already planning what you're going to be doing in Chicago via the Events App or by checking out the list of speakers, don't forget to look at the symposium where the "Ask the Experts" will be.

Take a look below and see where I could help you with any of your questions or concerns about your career, the next step or coaching you through any issues that you might be having in your project at the moment. I'm also around outside of these times if you want to talk Marathon training, the best running routes in Chicago or Baking 101.

 I'll be at the Ask the Experts stand at the following days/time:

Saturday, October 28^th 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Sunday, October 29^th 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Monday, October 30^th 9:00am – 12:00pm

"In 2017, a crack expert unit was put together by the PMI for a task so great, that only the best could be called upon. These PMPs promptly got together, started having some fantastic E-Mail banter and collaborating together to prepare for #PMIcon17. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them....maybe you can visit the PMI Ask the Experts Team."

OK....so I may have rewritten the starting intro to one of my all-time favourite TV shows but it’s also very true for the set of experts that are being lined up to be at the PMI Global Conference in Chicago next month. We all have a special set of skills and expertise to be able to support and help you with not only your Project Management issues but also any questions that you might have around being a Project Manager and maybe even career advice.

Why do you need an expert in your life?

It’s an interesting question. Why are experts valuable to you? What value do they add? To me, being an expert isn’t just about knowing the answer to a problem, it’s about coaching you to find the solution that would work best for you and supporting you in your end goal. That’s why I think it’s a great initiative of the PMI to have Experts at the Global Congress because not only can they be a source of information and guidance but also a great source of support for you throughout the investigation and resolution process.

So who am I?

I’m Emily 😊 I’m a Project Manager and Scrum Master and my aim is to help people and project develop and become stronger, leaner and more efficient. I’m a huge advocate for the ‘people’ behind projects and encouraging a strong team to deliver a successful project. My specialties include agile and agile practices, talent management, working and leading virtual teams, communication (both local, international and with cultural sensitivities), professional development and next gen project management.

I've been working in Project Management for over 10 years in various roles and I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering teams with the knowledge for them to be successful.

Come to see me or any of the other experts in Chicago. We’ll be very noticeable in our fabulous polo shirts and enthusiastic smiles. I’m around throughout the conference but you can reserve a slot with me during the following time periods:

Saturday, October 28^th 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Sunday, October 29^th 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Monday, October 30^th 9:00am – 12:00pm