2023 Professional Development Day - In Person Event!
($10 for members/$30 for non-members)
Hampton Inn & Suites Riverside/Corona East
4250 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA, 92505
Sabrina Adewumi, PMP - Unleashing Creativity: Shifting our Mindset as Project Managers
Speaker 1:
Sabrina Adewumi, PMP
Creative Strategist & Designer
Project Manager & Problem Solver
Owner & Creative Director
SADE Strategy & Design
Presentation Title:
Unleashing Creativity: Shifting our Mindset as Project Managers
1.0 Power Skills PDU
Presentation Abstract:
Creativity is one of the most in-demand soft skills sought by employers and one of the most important leadership qualities for navigating increasingly complex business challenges. Creativity has been shown to benefit business by supporting innovation, increasing productivity and growth. While Project Managers are frequently viewed as problem solvers, they are not always perceived – nor do they always perceive themselves - as being creative. The good news is that every project manager has the ability to be creative! This interactive session is designed to reset the perception of what it means to be a “Creative Project Manager” and to identify common barriers to creativity and traditional project management mindsets that have the potential to hinder creativity, and to explore some ways we can leverage technology in order to enhance creativity. Through a combination of presentation, group discussion and hands-on creative exercises, participants will learn be able to:
- Understand the importance of creativity in project management
- Stimulate and nurture a culture of creativity in their project teams
- Sustain the integration of creativity in project management practice
Presenter Biography:
Sabrina Adewumi is a multi-faceted professional with 20+ years combined experience in project management, business consulting and interior design. She has worked with clients in the private and public sectors to deliver technology implementations, workplace renovation/relocation, website development, eGovernment and organizational change management initiatives. Through SADE Studio, a boutique strategy and design consultancy, her work has focused on creative project management along with extensive volunteer service in design, social media, publishing, event support and multimedia production. She is a trained artist, a former competitive swimmer, an avid baker, a published children’s author and a lover of travel and adventure. She has been PMP® certified and a member of PMI since 2006, and currently volunteers with the PMI Orange County Chapter in Southern California, where she resides with her husband and three children.
To learn more about Sabrina, please visit her LinkedIn Page and her Web Page.
Theresa Rose - Crystallize Your Project Management Career Vision
Speaker 2:
Theresa Rose
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
Brand and Business Crystallizer
Theresa Rose Presents
Presentation Title:
Crystallize Your Project Management Career Vision
1.0 Power Skills PDU
Presentation Abstract:
As a project manager, you have probably experienced a lot of change with regard to your role and responsibilities, especially in recent years. Both the world and the discipline of Project Management are changing at an exponential rate. How do we, as project managers keep up with and manage this change? Answer: Crystallize your career vision as a project manager! In this presentation, Theresa Rose will discuss how to get started crystallizing your project management career vision, and how to adapt this vision over time, based on the even larger exponential change expected to transpire in the near future. Theresa has a unique way of transferring her knowledge through the use of her expertise, experience, humor and nerdiness. Her audiences describe her as using Entertainment (Gut-Busting Humor), Valuable Content (Actionable and Successful Strategies & Tools), and Motivation (Contagious Energy and Inspiration) to deliver here message effectively. Theresa will help you:
- Tap into your experience and career goals to map out your future career path
- Crystallize you career vision and the steps need to realize that vision
- Use the knowledge that she transfers to help you shine in your career
Presenter Biography:
Theresa Rose is a Certified Speaking Coach (CSP) who works with experts (speakers, authors, coaches, advisors, and other thought-leading professionals) on how to take their magnificent ideas and develop compelling content models, value-driven messages, and unforgettable performances that engage their audiences from the stage, the page, and the screen. As a Content Crystallization Coach, she creates a safe container to distill core content, even with its ugly word salad, random thought spaghetti, and occasional grammatical snafu. Theresa helps clients tap into their creative stream and excavate all of their pearls of wisdom. She provides them the model and messaging they need to make the biggest, most lasting impact using her experience, expertise, humor and a little bit of nerdiness. She has 20+ years of consulting, marketing, business management and project management experience, is a multiple award-winning author and marketing strategist, a 2X TEDx Speaker, and a sought-after Keynote Speaker and Emcee.
To learn more about Theresa, please visit her LinkedIn Page and her Web Page.
Professor Kevin W. Reilly - The Modern PM: Moving from Autocratic Command & Control to Leadership
Speaker 3:
Professor Kevin W. Reilly
PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-ATP Instructor, CSM, CSPO, CSP
Primary Instructor
Project Management Certification Coach
Presentation Title:
The Modern PM: Moving from Autocratic Command & Control to Leadership
1.0 Power Skills PDU
Presentation Abstract:
On every project, there are certain power skills that a project manager must possess in order to be most effective. Some include Communication, Collaboration, and Planning skills, to name a few. However, the most important power skill of a successful project manager is the ability to select the proper form of Leadership, depending on the specific project scenario. In this presentation, Professor Kevin Reilly will review the characteristics of Autocratic Command and Control Leadership, Influential/Adaptive Leadership, and Servant Leadership, and the pros and cons of each of these forms of Leadership, to help ensure both team and project success.
Presenter Biography:
Professor Kevin Reilly is a Project Management and Agile instructor renowned for his comprehensive approach to teaching and commitment to student success. He has over 13 years of experience guiding business professionals through PMI Exam Prep Training, Project Management, and General Agile Courses, and over 25 years of experience in the Software Development and IT sectors. He currently teaches courses for PMI chapters, private corporations, non-profit organizations, military and government agencies, and colleges and universities around the world.
Volunteerism is another hallmark of Kevin’s career. For over 13 years, he has been a member of all five Southern California PMI Chapters and has served as a volunteer at the Annual Conference and Professional Development Day level, V.P. level, and Director level. He is currently the Speakers Bureau Director and Annual Conference Speaker Captain for the PMI San Diego Chapter, as well as a keynote/special event speaker for PMI chapters around the United States and around the world. In this presentation you will::
- Understand the three major styles of project leadership available to you as a project manager
- Learn how to select the proper type of leadership depending on the specific project scenario
- Know when to combine leadership styles as part of tailoring your projects
To learn more about Kevin, please visit his LinkedIn Page
Agenda
Time |
Topic Speaker |
PDUs |
08:30 am – 9:30 am |
Breakfast & On-Site Check In |
|
9:30 am – 9:50 am |
Opening Remarks/Membership Meeting Mr. James Reckon PMICIE Chapter President |
|
10:00 am –10:50 am |
“Unleashing Creativity: Shifting our Mindset as Project Managers” Talent Triangle PDU: Power Skills Sabrina Adewumi |
1 |
10:50 am – 11:00 am |
Break |
|
11:00 am – 11:50 am |
“Crystallize Your Project Management Career Vision” Talent Triangle PDU: Power Skills Theresa Rose |
1 |
11:50 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm – 12:10 pm |
Break Sponsor introductions |
|
12:10 pm – 1:00 pm |
"The Modern PM: Moving from Autocratic Command & Control to Leadership" Talent Triangle PDU: Power Skills Professor Kevin W. Reilly |
1 |
1:00 pm – 1:10 pm |
Closing Remarks Mr. James Reckon PMICIE Chapter President |
|
Total PDUs = |
3 |
Event Date | 11-04-2023 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 11-04-2023 1:30 pm |
Cut off date | 11-04-2023 11:00 pm |
Individual Price | See registration to select ticket price |
No. of Businiess Acument PDUs | 1.0 |
No. of Ways of Working PDUs | 1.0 |
No. of Power Skills PDUs | 1.0 |
Location | Hampton Inn & Suites Riverside/Corona East |
Samuel Drauschak - Unlocking Opportunities to Increase Customer Satisfaction through Process Science
Samuel Drauschak - Unlocking Opportunities to Increase Customer Satisfaction through Process Science
Presentation Abstract
In today's competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to enhance customer satisfaction. One effective approach is to harness the power of process science to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, streamline operations, and ultimately deliver a superior customer experience. This presentation will delve into the various opportunities that can be unlocked through the application of process science, providing valuable insights and actionable strategies for organizations looking to enhance customer satisfaction.
Speaker Bio
Sam Drauschak is the Co-founder and Chief Process Scientist at Truvle, whose mission is to assist businesses in reducing wasteful activity by providing them with innovative tools, software and expert content. With over a decade of experience in management consulting, Sam has worked with companies in financial services, resources, legal services, media, and digital services to simplify and improve their operations using business science fundamentals.
He is the author of Becoming A Conscious Business, a book that explores the efficiency of biological systems and how to apply them to modern businesses.
Leading his team at Truvle, Sam helps organizations achieve maximum efficiency in business processes and energy flow. Samuel has also developed the Truvle Mapping Language (TML), a universal process mapping language adopted as the standard for multiple large enterprises globally.
Sam has been a featured speaker at IIBA and Columbia University, sharing his experience in process consulting. He was also proudly featured in the Top 100 Magazine, recognized for his exceptional contributions to process mapping language. Sam's expertise spans process improvement, cost reduction, operational redesign, and more, working with global firms and Silicon Valley clients.
He holds an MBA from the University of Richmond, a B.A. from the University of Virginia, and certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, and Project Management.
Event Date | 10-17-2023 6:00 pm |
Event End Date | 10-17-2023 8:00 pm |
Cut off date | 10-17-2023 10:00 pm |
Individual Price | See registration to select ticket price |
No. of Ways of Working PDUs | 2.0 |
Location | Virtual Event/Web Conference |
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.
Event Date | 10-14-2023 8:00 am |
Event End Date | 10-14-2023 2:00 pm |
Cut off date | 10-14-2023 10:00 pm |
Individual Price | See registration to select ticket price |
Location | Virtual Event/Web Conference |
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
Event Date | 09-12-2023 6:00 pm |
Event End Date | 09-12-2023 8:00 pm |
Cut off date | 09-12-2023 10:00 pm |
Individual Price | See registration to select ticket price |
No. of Power Skills PDUs | 1.0 |
Location | Virtual Event/Web Conference |
New Member Orientation
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.
If you have questions or comments contact the Chapter, by email
Event Date | 09-05-2023 6:00 pm |
Event End Date | 09-05-2023 8:00 pm |
Cut off date | 09-05-2023 10:00 pm |
Individual Price | Free |