BRAND AND LAND COMES TO PMICIE – DO NOT MISS IT – THIS IS FOR EVERYONE

Whether you are in transition or not, this hands-on event will improve your marketability and odds of landing that job or promotion you so much desire.

Is your resume the best it can be for today’s job market?  Is your LinkedIn profile as effective as it can be?  Do you feel comfortable going into a job interview?  Do you have problems establishing a people network?

If the answer to any of these questions is “no” or even “I’m not sure”, then you owe it to yourself to take advantage of this truly unique opportunity.

Your PMI Inland Empire Chapter is pleased to present the Brand and Land professional development event conducted by Signofied Services.  John Signo and his team have been enthusiastically embraced by numerous PMI chapters across North America and now it’s our turn.

Brand and Land is a one-day 5-hour weekend event that teaches PMI chapter members how to improve their personal marketability by teaching the following skills:

• Resume Writing
• LinkedIn Profile Optimization
• Application Tracking System
• Networking

 For more information, check out the Brand and Land video!

Speaker Bio

John Signo is currently a Senior Project Manager at Bank of America, managing cybersecurity projects with the goal of reducing identified risks while protecting the enterprise and its clients. He has previous work experience at J Walter Thompson, IBM, and BNSF Railway, providing Project Management and Systems Engineering work. John continues to be an active member of PMI Dallas and PMI Dallas Toastmasters since 2014 and 2015, respectively.  He is an advocate for PMI certifications and currently holds the PMI PMP and PMI ACP certifications. In his spare time, he provides sessions on “Branding to Land Your Next Gig” using LinkedIn, resumes, and an online ATS tool.  In addition, he continues to mentor PMP and ACP candidates as they prep for their certification exams.

Planned Multi-Chapter Meetings: Managed by PMI-LA

Neal Whitten: Top Mistakes in Conducting Lessons Learned

Presentation Abstract

There is little debate regarding the benefit of lessons learned. However, most lessons learned and their follow-up actions are not conducted in the most effective manner where the business gains an optimal return on its investment. This webinar will highlight the top mistakes that are the most pervasive and the most harmful in the lessons learned wheelhouse.

Learning Objectives:

• Identifying the top mistakes in conducting lessons learned
• Bonus: Identifying many additional common mistakes
• Answers to frequently asked questions regarding lessons learned
• Handy one-sheet takeaway that lists the lessons presented

PMICIE conducts New Membership Orientation Sessions designed to welcome you and give you the opportunity to understand what our Chapter is all about and the benefits of membership

This session is for all new and existing members.

We will also have a random drawing from all of the attendees for a $25 Amazon e.card.

Be sure to register to save your seat.

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Tammo Wilkens - FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION! Never Miss a Project Completion Date Again

Presentation Abstract

A constant concern of project stakeholders is whether the project will be finished on time and what is the risk of missing that date. Monte Carlo simulation is often used to provide a more "scientific" basis for quantifying that risk. The author has generally shied away from using such "rocket science" methods and rather focused on removing any risk of missing the completion date, and he has been successful in delivering his projects on time. This presentation will illustrate the secret to this risk management of timely completion and hopefully inspire project managers and project teams to bring their projects in on time. The presentation will be brought to life with real life examples of schedule crises.

Speaker Bio

Tammo T. Wilkens, MBA, P.E., PMP, CSM has 46 years of experience, including 31 years of experience in project management. He has managed various projects in software development, engineering and construction industries, for both contractors and owners and both in the private and public sectors. He has lectured and presented papers in multiple areas of project management and is a recognized subject matter expert in planning & scheduling and earned value management. His experience includes professional development and mentoring of employees, training students in scheduling software systems, as well as developing and delivering PMP exam preparation courses. Tammo currently teaches the Certificate in Project Management” and “Microsoft Project 2019 Scheduling” courses at Cal State Dominguez Hills. He is the author of the MS Project Training Manual.

Joe Wood: Objectives & Key Results

Presentation Abstract

There are many “systems” for setting goals and managing productivity goals. They have been around for ages. In a way, OKR is just another method. But its DIFFERENT. And it has been used to drive extreme success of many business in the last twenty years. So, it’s worth understanding. It’s worth implementing. It can help drive your success as it has others!

Speaker Bio

With over 27 years management experience in healthcare IT organizations, Joe has led successful teams through a range of endeavors spanning from operational improvement to integrated information system implementations. His leadership roles have ranged from positions in healthcare data technology firms to those in large multi-entity healthcare systems. His experience in hospital IT operations and management gives him insight into the challenges faced by healthcare IT leaders in today’s dynamic environment. Joe cultivates strong relationships and seeks to translate organizational goals, strategy, and needs into service solutions that align with the organization’s values and vision.