The Critical Path

Not able to make the trip to Rome for PMI EMEA Congress? Don't worry! Once again we are inviting YOU, the community, to attend with us.

You'll have the opportunity to experience congress right along with the attendees as the event unfolds in real time! Even if you aren't physically in Rome, you can stay up to date on session highlights, networking experiences and all of the fun activities that are planned as part of the congress experience.

How? We'll have a team onsite covering all of the action and bringing it back to you via blog posts here on ProjectManagement.com and through the use of social media. Our team will attend a wide variety of sessions, speak with presenters and attendees, explore the offerings in the Exhibit Hall and even share behind the scenes info and photos that only our community will have access to!

Let's meet the team!

	Yves Cavarec @yvescavarec		Laura Samsó @samso_laura
	Fabio Rigamonti @fabiorigamonti		Sarah Mersereau @sarahtweeters
	@PMInstitute @PMIevents On Facebook		@ProjectMgtcom On Facebook

Now that you know who they are, be sure to say hi if you're onsite! Take selfies, share pictures and join in on the social fun. Also, if you're following from home, feel free to interact with any team member via social media to ask event-related questions. You just might get your answer!

Be sure to follow along with the PMI Global Insights blog and follow us on social media using the #PMIEMEA17 hashtag! You'll find posts across several platforms including live videos on Facebook each day.

Not going to Rome? We've got you covered!

You may have noticed that some of our recent webinars have experienced difficulties either during the session or at the conclusion. We understand that this has been a frustrating experience and we have good news - we are making changes to correct these issues next week!

Beginning on Monday, 27 March, ProjectManagement.com live webinars will no longer have a chat pod during the presentation as high engagement levels have been linked to latency issues on the platform. We'll continue to have a chat pod during the 15 minute time period prior to the start of the presentations to allow for attendee interaction, but once it's time for the presentation to begin, the chat pod will be replaced with a Q&A pod.

Don't worry - you will still be able to get your questions answered by the presenter. You'll have the ability to enter questions into the Q&A pod throughout the duration of the presentation. As in our current format, the webinar presenter will continue to address as many questions as they are able to in the time allotted for the session.

We hope this change will enhance your webinar experience by allowing the focus to be on the content and knowledge while also correcting the latency issues we have been experiencing. 

We get it. You might be undecided or on the fence about attending this year's PMI EMEA Congress. You may be asking yourself, 'What's in it for me?' or 'What makes this event stand apart from the others?'

Well, not only will we be sharing best practices, identifying new trends and reinforcing core skills during three days of jam-packed educational sessions, we'll also have one-of-a-kind receptions, networking opportunities and group activities.

With that in mind, we've put together the top 3 reasons why YOU should join us in Rome for PMI EMEA Congress 2017! Here goes:

1. Topical conversations  
   • We'll be discussing how today's global economic climate is impacting the way we work and the affects on your job and your teams. Take part in the conversation and strategize with your peers!
2. Like-minded professionals
   • Everyone in attendance, from keynotes, to first-time attendees has one thing in common - they care about the profession! Surround yourself with other people who care as much as you do and the possibilities are endless!
3. Location Location Location 
   • Not only are we featuring the valuable educational sessions that you’ve come to expect, but we’re also offering one-of-a-kind networking opportunities and activities that can only take place in such an amazing location.

Still need convincing? Check this out!

Ready to join us in Rome? There's still time to register! Be sure to let us know if you'll be attending in the comments below or via social media. We'd love to connect with you!

Honor the best of the best! The deadline is quickly approaching to honor the best in project management by nominating an outstanding project manager or organization for the 2017 PMI Professional Awards.

PMI’s professional awards honor organizations and individuals whose passion, talent and expertise make the greatest contributions to the project management profession. PMI recognizes exceptional contributions to the development and advancement of the project management profession along with outstanding achievements and we want to know who you feel should be honored! 

See a full list of awards and learn more at PMI.org/Awards. Submit your nomination today!

Keep in mind, the nomination deadline is 1 March 2017!

It's that time of year again! Love is in the air and we are celebrating all February long on ProjectManagement.com!

Spread the love by answering one or all of the questions below and uploading your PM Love Story in picture or video format HERE.
 

Why do you LOVE project management? Why do you LOVE being a project manager? Was there a project you LOVED working on? Why?

You can also share via Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #PMLoveStories OR in our PMLoveStories discussion thread.

One last thing – HAVE FUN!

This is all about spreading the love – keep it informal and feel free to use cell phone video!

We can't wait to hear your PM Love Story!