After 20 years, volunteering for PMI is like brushing my teeth or going to the gym - I don't schedule it, I just do it. This year, it will be more of the same:
- Volunteer moderator of the PMI LinkedIn discussion group
- Providing feedback as part of the Review 1 team for the PMBOK Guide, Seventh Edition
- Virtually helping practitioners globally through this and other communities through answers, blog articles, webinars and in-person presentations
Kiron
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Dec 06, 2019 6:01 AM
Luis Branco
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Dear Kiron
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Your example is inspiring.
How many of us members of this community are volunteering at PMI?
The path of volunteering at PMI is made by walking
For people who are taking the first steps it is critical to commit volunteering time on their agenda
Then it's like going to the gym
Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dec 06, 2019 5:44 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Luis -
After 20 years, volunteering for PMI is like brushing my teeth or going to the gym - I don't schedule it, I just do it. This year, it will be more of the same:
- Volunteer moderator of the PMI LinkedIn discussion group
- Providing feedback as part of the Review 1 team for the PMBOK Guide, Seventh Edition
- Virtually helping practitioners globally through this and other communities through answers, blog articles, webinars and in-person presentations
Kiron
Dear Kiron
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Your example is inspiring.
How many of us members of this community are volunteering at PMI?
The path of volunteering at PMI is made by walking
For people who are taking the first steps it is critical to commit volunteering time on their agenda
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Luis
Kiron’s feedback is spot on. Just like this community, volunteering with PMI became my norm. This is my 4th consecutive year volunteering in different activities.
I don’t schedule those activities, I just engage with them as they come.
Cheers RK
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Dec 06, 2019 12:05 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Rami
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
As these volunteer activities (here at ProjectManagement.com, in chapters, with PMIEF or or other PMI activities) consume some, from our time we might want to reflect on:
- How important is volunteering in my life?
- What is my purpose in embracing PMI volunteering
- How long will I spend on these activities?
Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dec 06, 2019 9:16 AM
Replying to Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani
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Thank you Luis and Kiron for your service to the community.
Dear Abolfazl
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Have you scheduled to volunteer in 2020? Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dec 06, 2019 10:54 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Luis
Kiron’s feedback is spot on. Just like this community, volunteering with PMI became my norm. This is my 4th consecutive year volunteering in different activities.
I don’t schedule those activities, I just engage with them as they come.
Cheers RK
Dear Rami
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
As these volunteer activities (here at ProjectManagement.com, in chapters, with PMIEF or or other PMI activities) consume some, from our time we might want to reflect on:
- How important is volunteering in my life?
- What is my purpose in embracing PMI volunteering
- How long will I spend on these activities?
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 07, 2019 2:27 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Luis,
I will answer all your questions with a quote for:
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
I have been volunteering with PMI for over ten years now. Every volunteering opportunity is a chance to see another part of PMI in action.
This year I had the chance to bring my Toastmasters experience to help presenters prepare for the 2019 PMI Global Conference. It is always nice to meet members of our large family and play a small part in helping such a big event.
What insight did you glean with your 2019 volunteering?
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Dec 06, 2019 1:38 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Stephane
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for sharing with us the activities you developed in 2019.
I integrated multiple teams that designed and implemented the products / projects whose purpose was to disseminate PMI and best practices in project management.
I lived and worked with several people which allowed me to grow as a person and as a professional
Have you scheduled to volunteer in 2020?
Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dec 06, 2019 1:22 PM
Replying to Stéphane Parent
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I have been volunteering with PMI for over ten years now. Every volunteering opportunity is a chance to see another part of PMI in action.
This year I had the chance to bring my Toastmasters experience to help presenters prepare for the 2019 PMI Global Conference. It is always nice to meet members of our large family and play a small part in helping such a big event.
What insight did you glean with your 2019 volunteering?
Dear Stephane
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for sharing with us the activities you developed in 2019.
I integrated multiple teams that designed and implemented the products / projects whose purpose was to disseminate PMI and best practices in project management.
I lived and worked with several people which allowed me to grow as a person and as a professional
Have you scheduled to volunteer in 2020?
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1 reply by Stéphane Parent
Dec 06, 2019 4:42 PM
Stéphane Parent
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I'm like Kiron, Luis: I don't have to schedule it, it will happen. I just don't know what it will be until VRMS tells me.
Saving Changes...
LORI WILSONRETIRED - Technical Project Manager| RETIRED - LifePoint HealthClarkston, Wa, United States
Hello Luis: giving back to our community is so important! This year I'll continue reviewing articles for the PMI Volunteer Standards team and on January 7 I'll be sharing a LIVE webinar on workplace bullying. Every time I think I am giving back, I learn so much! Even sharing on these discussion boards is another valuable way to "volunteer". By putting ourselves out there to discuss, learn and support one another is a win/win for us all. I am so proud of you and others for all you do to give back to your community! Thank you!
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Dec 06, 2019 5:44 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Lori
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
We agree that giving back to our community is so important!
It will be a privilege for me to watch your webinar. I have already signed up.
I often read carefully what it publishes as well as its contribution to the reflection of the issues.
Thank you for being an inspiring person
Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Dec 06, 2019 1:38 PM
Replying to Luis Branco
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Dear Stephane
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for sharing with us the activities you developed in 2019.
I integrated multiple teams that designed and implemented the products / projects whose purpose was to disseminate PMI and best practices in project management.
I lived and worked with several people which allowed me to grow as a person and as a professional
Have you scheduled to volunteer in 2020?
I'm like Kiron, Luis: I don't have to schedule it, it will happen. I just don't know what it will be until VRMS tells me.
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