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!

Dr. Wanda L. Curlee has been announced as the keynote speaker for the PMI Information Systems & Technology Symposium 2017! The keynote address is titled: 

Controlling the IoT (Internet of Things) to Manage like a Rockstar. 
Best practice approaches for managers to embrace, align and drive successful efforts in the enterprise.

Dr. Curlee is an engaging corporate events and conference keynote speaker that shares best practice and relevant industry information which actively aligns with and complements her career as a project, program and portfolio manager tasked with delivering complex federal and commercial IT efforts.

Dr. Curlee has published three books; two delve into complexity theory and one is about virtual PMOs. She has earned four PMI credentials: PfMP, PgMP, PMP and PMI-RMP.

You can learn more & register on the PMI Information Systems & Technology Symposium 2017 website!

We are excited to announce the ProjectManagement.com April book club!  The book club provides an opportunity to participate in webinars and discussions around selected books relevant to the overall practice of project management.  The book club occurs in three parts:

1. Opening pre-recorded webinar which will be used to introduce the book. During this 30 minute pre-recorded webinar, the author will provide a high level overview of the concepts in his/her book, familiarizing participants with the information.
2. Discussion thread on ProjectManagement.com with input from the book club host and author.  During the last week of the discussion, questions will be collected to present to the author in the closing webinar.
3. **PMI-member exclusive** Closing Q&A live webinar with the author responding to questions submitted both through the online book club discussion thread and during the webinar.  The webinar will be a panel style discussion with open dialogue between the moderator and the author.

The first 25 PMI Members registered for the closing book club webinar will receive a complimentary copy of the book and will be notified via email.  Additional participants will have the opportunity to purchase a copy of the book at their own expense.  All community members will be able to view the book club opening webinar and participate in the discussion forum.  PMI members will be able to participate in the book club closing webinar.  We will evaluate the content of each opening and closing book club webinar to determine the eligibility and breakdown for PDUs.   

Our book club book for April is Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change by Julie Hodges.

Dr Julie Hodges is a leading expert on organizational change. She is an Associate Professor at Durham University Business School and a Senior Fellow of the Foundation for Management Education. Before entering academia Julie worked as a management consultant for over 20 years in organizations such as PwC and the British Council. She has extensive experience of working on transformational change programmes with clients across the globe in the private, public and third sectors. Julie is the author of several books on organizational change, including Managing and Leading People through Organizational Change (published by Kogan Page).

About the book:

Tremendous forces for change are radically reshaping the world of work. Disruptive innovations, radical thinking, new business models and resource scarcity are impacting every sector. Although the scale of expected change is not unprecedented, what is unique is the pervasive nature of the change and its accelerating pace which people in organizations have to cope with. Structures, systems, processes and strategies are relatively simple to understand and even fix. People, however, are more complex. Change can have a different impact on each of them, all of which can cause different attitudes and reactions. Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change is written for leaders with the key responsibility of managing people through transitions.

Managing and Leading People through Organizational Change provides a critical analysis of change and transformation in organizations from a theoretical and practical perspective. It addresses the individual, team and organizational issues of leading and managing people before, during and after change, using case studies and interviews with people from organizations in different sectors across the globe. This book demonstrates how theory can be applied in practice through practical examples and recommendations, focusing on the importance of understanding the impact of the nature of change

Our April book club host is Tara McCallum.  Tara A. McCallum is a CEO and founder of Tara A. McCallum Inc.; a minority woman owned business. As a strategic consultant she has partnered with such organizations as Bank of America, CHEP, VF Corporation, Accenture, and The Department of Defense.  Having worked as a consultant with various organizations Ms. McCallum has used her talents to complete projects in SAP, ERP, and OCM; often with a focus on Project Management. Ms. McCallum has also worked in Development, Training and Delivery, as well as Procurement. Additionally, she is a member of Project Management Institute, ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) and Scrum Alliance. Ms. Tara A. McCallum graduated from The University of Phoenix with a Master’s degree in Management with a specialization in Human Resources Management. She currently holds certifications from Purdue University in Lean/ Six Sigma, Instructional Design and is also a Certified Scrum Master.  In her spare time  Tara enjoys volunteering for The American Red Cross, The Boys and Girls club as a  big sister, Portamento’ of Hope – a homeless outreach kitchen, as well as her church.

To register for the closing live book club webinar, please visit the webinar page on ProjectManagement.com, find the book club closing webinar and click on the “Register for this webinar” link.

Please visit the book club information and discussion on the Project Management.com books page. 

For additional questions, please visit the ProjectManagement.com Book Club FAQ page.

Spring has sprung here in the United States and while we are seeing our fair share of rain, we are anticipating the beauty and sense of renewal the season brings! To help usher in a new season, we've got some helpful information to help move you forward, as well!

April's theme - Consulting: The theme this month is consulting. If you're considering becoming a PM consultant, Michael Wood's article provides you a few things to ponder as you prepare to make that decision. Read more about life in the PM consulting lane.

PMI Information Systems and Technology Symposium 2017: Registration is OPEN for this PMI member exclusive event! Risk, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things—as technology transforms project management, PM professionals are either ahead of the game, or falling behind. Stay current and competitive with the 2017 PMI Information Systems & Technology Symposium. Visit the event registration page for more information.

Join us in Rome, Italy: Do you LOVE project management? I mean, obviously you do or you wouldn't be a part of this community! BUT...if you are in the EMEA region (or have always wanted to go to Rome), PMI EMEA Congress is less than a month away! Register today to learn lessons from experts such as Gabor George Burt and Magnus Lindkvist that will help advance your career. Visit the PMI EMEA Congress page to learn more and get registered!

PKI Projects: Do you have experience in PKI projects? Do you have best practices to share? Kenneth Myers could certainly use your input. Share your expertise and join the discussion!

If you have any questions about community events, user guidelines, or any other community happenings, feel free to reach out to any member of the Community Engagement team. We're happy to help!

Risk, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things—as technology transforms project management, PM professionals are either ahead of the game, or falling behind.

Stay current and competitive with the 2017 PMI Information Systems & Technology Symposium. Exclusive to PMI members, this free, virtual event delivers a full day of intelligence on innovation and its impact on your PM career.

Visit the event page to learn more and Register today!