Presentation Title

AI and the Future of Software Development Careers

Presentation Speaker

Rob Myers, CSAT
Principal Agile Instructor & Coach
The Agile Institute

Presentation Abstract

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) Large Language Models (LLMs) begin to take over more and more software development activities, what is there left for us mere humans to do? Plenty, Rob Myers believes (or hopes), though what that might look like will require a re-evaluation of roles on software development teams.

In this presentation, Rob describes his vision for a bright future, where people collaborate with LLMs--and each other--to provide high-quality and valuable software. Though unintended consequences are--by definition--unpredictable, Rob suspects that we will neither fall victim to Skynet's Terminators nor will we all become the lazy couch-potatoes portrayed in Wall-E.

The following Learning Outcomes will help software developers:
• Think in terms of concrete examples and turn those into executable specifications
• Use AI and LLMs to to streamline software development deliverables
• Understand how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Intelligence (HI) together
• Re-evaluate current software development team member roles

So join Rob Myers and other PMICIE members and software developers to learn how you can make your projects more efficient and effective, and transform your workplace.

Speaker Bio

Rob Myers has been in the software development industry since 1986, and has been training and coaching teams in Agile engineering practices since 1998. His courses are always a blend of fun and practical hands-on exercises, Sharon Bowman's "Training From the Back of the Room" techniques, and first-person stories from both successful and not-so-successful Agile initiatives. He is a Certified Scrum Alliance Trainer(CST)), and is currently working on the final draft of his book, Essential Test-Driven Development which will be published in the third quarter of 2025.  To learn more about Rob, please check out his LinkedIn Profile and his website.

Agenda

6:00 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:15 PM - Chapter Announcements
6:30 PM - Speaker Presentation
7:30 PM - Q & A and Raffle
7:45 PM - Closing & Wrap-up
8:00 PM - Adjourn

Price

$10.00 for Members
$15.00 for Non-Members

PDUs

2.0 Power Tools

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Presentation Title

Leading a Project and Team in Stressful Times: Supporting your Team’s Mental Health

Presentation Speaker

Paul Pelletier LL.B., PMP, CAPS

Presentation Abstract

The last few years have had tremendous mental health impacts on all of us. The rippling impacts of massive change, stress, a global pandemic, and the shift to virtual work are a few of the factors impacting our mental health. If ignored or handled badly, mental health can devastate your team, client relationships and projects. On the other hand, by creating a supportive, compassionate and stigma-free team culture, conversations about mental health become normal and our teams can find the help they need.

You can support yourself, your staff and coworkers through these stressful times by learning how to openly, safely, and respectfully talk about mental health. With tools and an action plan, you can create an effective strategy to discuss, manage, support and improve your staff and coworkers’ mental health and stress. This presentation will enable PM and BA leaders to understand how to effectively support staff and coworker mental health and reduce stress. The following Learning Outcomes will help you:
• Proactively engage and acknowledge mental health challenges
• Hold open and safe mental health conversations
• Create a supportive and inclusive approach when mental health issues arise
• Build trust and remove stigma around mental health

So join Paul Pelletier and other PMICIE members to learn about his ground-breaking work in workplace respect, bullying and conflict management to help you transform your workplace.

Speaker Bio

Paul Pelletier is a corporate lawyer, business executive, PMP, author, and professional speaker. His passion is helping organizations develop respectful, inclusive and innovative workplace cultures where staff have the skills to have successful hard conversations, are engaged and accountable to each other and have fun at work. Whether virtually or in person, his educational, insightful and entertaining keynotes, workshops and training sessions inspire others to push past their impossible workplace challenges. His book ”The Workplace Bullying Handbook”, has helped many organizations and individuals, providing invaluable resources that help identify, prevent and bullying at work.

Paul’s clients include professional associations, e.g., Dental, Engineering, Travel, Healthcare, tech companies like Intel, Cora and AT&T, American Airlines, food and hospitality companies, real estate companies, universities, law firms, and Project Management Institute chapters throughout North America. He has been a speaker at conferences all over the world including United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Italy, England, and throughout the United States and Canada.

Agenda

6:00 PM - Chapter Announcements
6:20 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:30 PM - Speaker Presentation
7:30 PM - Q & A and Raffle
7:45 PM - Closing & Wrap-up
8:00 PM - Adjourn

Price

$10.00 for Members
$15.00 for Non-Members

PDUs

2.0 Ways of Working

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2024 Holiday Event

New Member Orientation

Networking Event 

Please join us on December 3rd, 2024, at Mimi's Cafe in Corona, CA for the PMICIE Chapter Annual Holiday | New Member Orientation | Networking Event. This event is for all new, prospective and current members and is FREE, so please spread the word.

We will also have a random drawing for a $25 Amazon eCard, so be sure to reserve your seat. If you have any questions, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We’ll see you there! 

Mimi's Cafe
2230 Griffin Way
Corona, CA 92879
Phone: (951) 734-2073
https://www.mimiscafe.com/locations/corona/

Presentation Title

What You Need to Know about the PMP Credential and Exam 

Presentation Speaker

Professor Kevin Reilly

Presentation Abstract

The future outlook for PMP credential holders is very bright and all the more critical to Project Management success. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, new project management roles will grow by 28 million by 2027. With this new influx of project managers, setting yourself apart from the crowd with the PMP certification will become all the more important. And remember that the PMP is not just a certification; it is a credential. Professor Kevin Likes refers to it as the ‘CPA’ for project managers.

Learning Outcomes

• An overview of PMI Global and its benefits
• The current and future demand for PMPs
• Everything you ever wanted to know about the PMP Exam
• A walkthrough of the PMP Exam Application Process
• Tips for sitting for the PMP Exam
• PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR’s)

Special Note

After the webinar, you will receive access to the following bonus documents via DropBox:
• PMP Credential Review and Q & A Webinar Slide Deck 
• PMI Mindset Assumptions
• PMP Process Matrix
• PMP Formula Sheet
• Additional PMI Links
• Additional PMP Study Links
• Access to Webinar Recording

Pricing

FREE

PDUs

None

Sorry, no networking. This is an informational webinar only.

Questions? Email Kevin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Presentation Title

Project Management Lessons Learned from the Tay Bridge Disaster

Presentation Speaker

Jim Benvie, PMP, DTM

Presentation Abstract

The Tay Bridge in Scotland opened on June 1st, 1878, and was the longest iron bridge in the world, a key link in the Scottish railway line, and an amazing feat of engineering. Unfortunately, on the night of December 28th, 1879, in one of the worst storms in living memory, the bridge collapsed, taking with it the Edinburgh train and 59 passengers. The subsequent public inquiry and later analysis identified several technical failures caused by greed and lack of leadership as the key reasons for the bridge failure.

In this thought-provoking presentation, Jim Benvie, a noted project management historian, will recount the events that led to one of the most disastrous physical and ethical project management failures in human history. Learning Outcomes will include:
• A project manager’s responsibility to ensure public safety above that of financial gain.
• The importance of the selection and supervision of a competent workforce.
• “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.” Richard Feynman

So, join Jim Benvie and other project managers and leaders to learn how you can take lessons learned from project management history to improve your project outcomes.

Speaker Bio

Jim Benvie PMP, DTM, AKA ‘The History PM’ is a project manager and speaker with TyauvinOn Solutions. His blog and presentations combine a lifelong passion for history with four decades of project and operational management experience, providing inspiration from history for project managers and leaders. His knowledge of history is very extensive, his engineering and Project Management knowledge is vast, and all his presentations are engaging. He also has the proven ability to extract relevant and valuable Project Management lessons and insights from significant historical events, both positive and negative.

Jim’s research has taught him not to simply copy historical precedents, but to use them to expand project manager and leader awareness, thought development, and curiosity stimulation. He believes that like Aesop’s Fables you will find the content both entertaining and informative. A long-term volunteer with PMI Houston, he lives with his wife Juliet in the Tomball, TX area and his interests are reading, studying history, and cycling. He is currently working as a project management consultant and develops project management training videos for ProjectBites (ProjectBites.com).

Agenda

6:00 PM - Chapter Announcements
6:20 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:30 PM - Speaker Presentation
7:30 PM - Q & A and Raffle
7:45 PM - Closing & Wrap-up
8:00 PM - Adjourn

$10.00 for Members
$15.00 for Non-Members

2.0 Ways of Working PDUs

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