Letters from Hungary

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter is pleased to announce that the next PMPub will take place on 22nd May 2019! The event’s topic is “PMI Pulse of Profession 2019 – The Future of Work – Leading the Way with PMTQ” 

Data from the new 2019 Pulse of the Profession® survey show organizations wasted almost 12 percent of their investment in project spend last year due to poor performance—a number that’s barely budged over the past five years.

It’s time to add a new ingredient to that old formula, especially given the fundamental shift in how work is getting done. Few jobs of the future will revolve around a bulleted list of static responsibilities. More and more, people in all roles will be hired to manage a portfolio of projects, and increasingly, those projects will be tied to technology.

TQ, or technology quotient, is a person’s ability to adapt, manage and integrate technology based on the needs of the organization or the project at hand. Though the term has been used for a few years, it’s taking on a new urgency as people and companies search for digital sustainability—the capacity to adapt to the constant whirl of change brought on by advances in technology. Coupled with the changing nature of work from “job for life” to “portfolio of projects,” we see an even greater demand for TQ combined with project management, or PMTQ. For anyone charged with making strategy reality in a world constantly being remodeled by tech, PMTQ will be the must-have, make-or-break skill set.

Conducted since 2006, PMI’s Pulse of the Profession® is the premiere global survey of professionals who provide project, program, or portfolio management services within global organizations. The Pulse charts the major trends for project management now and in the future. It features original market research that reports feedback and insights from project, program, and portfolio managers, along with an analysis of third-party data.

Our speaker is László Kremmer, PMP who is the President of PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter. László shares the major statements of this survey such as the top drivers of projects success, new ways to execute a project, and how to answer the changes and deliver results.

• When: 22nd May, 2019. from 18:00 o'clock (registration starts at 17:30 o'clock) 
• Where: Szimpla Kert
• Address: 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy utca 12. (new place for events at Szimpla, right next door to the main entrance).
• This is a free of charge, PDU eligible event!

We are looking forward to an engaging and collaborative session. Come and take part in the PMPub!

You can register here!

TECHNOLOGY MADE POSSIBLE BY A PROJECT MANAGER
7 November, 2019. | Budapest, Hungary | Budapest Music Center 

Looking for insights and inspiration? Join PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter's “7th Art of Projects Conference 2019” on 7 November, 2019. in the Budapest Music Centre’s Conference Hall.

For 50 years, project and program management professionals have made modern marvels possible. PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter’s “7th Art of Projects Conference 2019” will teach you the concepts, skills and behaviors to help shape the next 50. And thanks to our exciting new partnership with our excellent speakers, you’ll feel even more inspired to do it.

This year’s event features PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter’s first ever Keynote Session delivered by James Snyder the founder of PMI – Project Management Institute to inspire and inform project management professionals.

In this unique and uplifting session, Jim is going to talk about “Reflections on the History of Project Management and the Project Management Institute”.

We will celebrate the bold and the daring, the entrepreneurs who make the impossible possible and the deep thinkers who conjure new possibilities.

To understand the project management professional of 2019 and beyond, requires an understanding of how we have matured and changed from the project schedulers and planners of the 1960's. Where did we come from and how did PMI play a role in building a new profession? A look back at the people, places, and environment will not only tell us about our history but will help us to understand where project management may be headed and how you can influence that direction.

This keynote presentation aims to put you back in the 1960's, to help you understand the motivation for the founding of PMI and to give you a look at the time and people. With this bit of history as a backdrop, we will then take a look at what the future may hold for the project management profession and PMI.

Other talks will close a full day of learning applicable skills, hearing best practices and networking with your peers from around the world. The result? You’ll leave with the methods and the motivation to move to the next stage of your career – and make more modern marvels possible.

• James Snyder, PMI Fellow - Founder of PMI
• Frank Saladis, PMI Fellow - Initiator International Project Management Day
• Adrienne Gibson - Keynote speaker, facilitator, coach and consultant specializing in leading change
• Peter Taylor - The Lazy Project Manager - Conference and Corporate Speaker - PM/PMO Trainer, Coach
• Oliver F. Lehmann, MSc., PMP - Project Management Trainer

What is PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter’s “7^th Art of Projects Conference 2019”?

As a project, program and portfolio management professional, you have the potential to make modern marvels possible. But in today’s demanding, ever-evolving world, you need the latest knowledge and skills to realize that potential.

PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter’s “7th Art of Projects Conference 2019” can help. Each year, it brings together hundreds of project, program and portfolio managers from around Hungary and Europe for a full day of cutting-edge education, knowledge-sharing and networking.

In 2019, attendees will experience something completely new and unique: a special Keynote Session by the founder of PMI, Mr. James Snyder, celebrating the achievements of professionals in a constantly disrupted world. Whether it’s tackling some of the world's biggest challenges, or inventing ways to help us connect and collaborate, our speakers’ stories will inspire you to reach higher in your own career.

If you want, you can build on that enthusiasm (and deepen your knowledge on a specific topic) by attending a half-day course PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter “Master Class” in Budapest on 8 November, 2019. (Separate registration fees apply).

Why should you attend?

Join us in Budapest and you’ll:

• earn up to 6 PDUs across the PMI Talent Triangle® (more if you stay on for PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter’s “Master Class”)
• benefit from an inspirational and leading-edge Keynote Session, through traditional podium sessions, immersive Master Class and an open Q&A discussion
• hear from inspiring speakers (including the founder of PMI) and experts in your field
• learn from other people doing your job in the same or different industries
• celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of PMI by sharing successes with your peers and feeling proud to be part of a profession that transforms the world
• share what you’ve learnt with your colleagues and wider organization when you get back to work.

So, you get a lot of value from a single ticket.

When and where is it?

7-8 November, 2019.

• PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter’s “Art of Projects Conference 2019”
• PMI Budapest, Hungarian Chapter’s “Master Class 2019”

Venue:

BUDAPEST MUSIC CENTER
H-1093 Budapest, Mátyás str. 8.
Hungary / Europe

More information will be available here soon: www.pmibudapestevents.hu

We’re moving to Pearson VUE to provide a better overall exam experience. All certification examinations worldwide (except China) will be run through Pearson VUE to provide:

• Additional test locations: With more testing locations available, choosing a convenient test site is easier than ever. (Find a Pearson VUE testing location here.) 
• Online proctoring for PMI-ACP^® and CAPM^®: Candidates can now test from their home or office for increased convenience and ease-of-access.  No other certifications are scheduled for online proctoring at this time.
• Versatility to U.S. Service Members: Pearson VUE offers a global U.S. Federal and military on-base test center network in the marketplace, allowing US Service and government members to test where serve around the world.

What do you need to do?

You can continue directing candidates through the existing application process with no changes.  Candidates will be guided to one of the test vendors based on the timeframe they plan to test. If you provide details around the scheduling or testing process at Prometric in your materials then you will need to update them.

Transition Timeline 

There will be a period of overlap where scheduling and testing will be available with both Prometric and Pearson VUE.  Most candidates who have already scheduled their exams will be unaffected by this change. 

Important Dates

Next Steps for Candidates Who Already Scheduled through Prometric

Candidates who have already scheduled a test with Prometric on or before 30 June 2019 can keep that appointment and test as planned, regardless of the certification exam. For those candidates who have already scheduled with Prometric on or after 1 July 2019, we will work with Prometric and Pearson VUE to have their test appointment moved to Pearson VUE. 

Next Steps for Candidates Who Have Not Scheduled

Candidates who have not yet scheduled their exams have two options:

• To test before 30 June 2019: Candidates will need to schedule their exam at a Prometric test center location before 19 April 2019.
• To test after 30 June 2019: Candidates who want to test after 30 June 2019 will not be able to schedule their exams until 19 April 2019. Candidates will receive Pearson VUE exam information on 19 April 2019 so they can schedule their exam for any date on or after 1 July 2019. 

Next Steps for Paper-based Testing (PBT)

We will work with Pearson VUE to transition any candidates that are scheduled for a PBT exam on or after 1 July 2019 to Pearson VUE test center location.