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We would like to give a round of applause and extend a big thank you to all who were able to join us this year for our 11th annual PMXPO; our largest online virtual event yet! We set a record breaking attendance number this year all in part due to the insightful-groundbreaking sessions led by our uniquely funny and talented keynote speaker Joel H. Cohen, Emmy-winning writer and producer of The Simpsons. Did you miss the 22 March 2018 virtual event? If so, no worries, you can now watch it on-demand!

Check out Joel Cohen and all the other sessions available now on demand!

Thank you again for your participation!

We are less than a week from PMXPO 2018, being held on Thursday, March 22nd. This year is the 11th annual edition of the show, now in its second decade and still the largest virtual event in project management. This year's PMXPO is packed with great new sessions and opportunities to learn, network, earn PDU's, and broaden your perspective on project management - all for free!

This year’s sessions include a keynote by Joel Cohen, Emmy-winning writer and producer of The Simpsons, titled "The Simpsons: There's No "I" in "Innovation" (oh wait, there's actually two of them)...Lessons in Innovation from the Most Successful Show in TV History." In addition there will be sessions on imagining the future of PMOs, hacking agile for digital agencies, and highlights from PMI's 10th global project management survey, the 2018 Pulse of the Profession®.

If you haven't registered for PMXPO 2018 you can follow this link to do so now! It's open to all ProjectManagement.com users, be sure to invite your colleagues and peers!

Project Management Motivation: Tips for Earning the Respect of Your Team: Keeping your team motivated is key to any successful engagement. An online article linked from PM Port notes resources available for project managers to hone their leadership skill sets. The article provides tips on being transparent, over communicating and listening. Visit PM Port for more of what’s happening in the world of project management.

Can You Believe It? The PMXPO 2018 Virtual Event is just two weeks away!!! So that means there’s plenty of time to register for the live event on 22 March! We broke our attendance record again last year, and want you to join us as we start our second decade of the largest virtual event in project management! Whether you’re a seasoned PM or new to the field, it's your opportunity to learn, network with thousands of your peers, earn PDUs and a badge, and broaden your perspective on project management—all from the comfort of your home or office. And best of all, it’s all free!

You definitely don’t want to miss our Keynote Presentation—The Simpsons: There's No "I" in "Innovation" (oh wait, there's actually two of them)...Lessons in Innovation from the Most Successful Show in TV History, presented by Joel Cohen, Emmy-Winning Writer and Producer of The Simpsons.

Register Now for PMXPO 2018!

Don't forget to………

For many of us throughout specific parts of the world, March 11th is the start of Daylight Savings Time. Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour!

We encourage you to check back for future updates within the Critical Path blog, and thank you for all of your feedback and engagement!

Keep up the good work!

Award Nominations Are Due!

Time is running out to nominate your peers and projects for excellence. Submit your nomination by 1 March 2018. NOMINATE »

Reminder! There are five exams changing in 2018

The Project Management Professional (PMP)^® and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)^® exams will be the first to change on 26 March. All the information you need is available on https://www.pmi.org/update-center.

• PMP and PMI-ACP exams: 26 March 2018
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® exam: 21 May 2018
• CAPM pilot exam period: 12 March–20 May 2018 (deadline is 6 March)
• Program Management Professional (PgMP)^® exam: 25 June 2018
• PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)^® exam: 25 June 2018

Are you looking to improve your leadership skills? Maybe you’re struggling with implementing change within your organization. Whatever the case, the PMI Store has resources that will help you move the needle on your projects and in your career.

• Research has told us that all change happens within organizations through projects and programs. Find out how you can bring about change through projects and programs with titles such as How Successful Organizations Implement Change, The Business of Portfolio Management (our December 2017 Book Club selection), and The Practitioner’s Guide to Program Management.
• Great project teams are led by great project leaders. In turn, this helps you deliver great projects. If you’re looking to enhance your project leadership skills, check out Responsible Leadership in Projects: Insights into Ethical Decision Making or 9 Habits of Project Leaders.
• Want to test your knowledge of The PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition? Check out the official Q&As for the PMBOK® Guide-Sixth Edition to see how you measure up. Or master the art of supplier management with Project Procurement: A Real-World Guide to Procurement Skills.

Whatever you need, the PMI Store has something to help you succeed!