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1.0 POWER SKILL PDU PRESENTATION - TAMMO WILKENS

YOU ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH TIME 

Join us on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Mimi's Cafe in Corona, CA.
This event is for all new, prospective, and current members.
We'll also have a random drawing for a $25 Amazon eCard - be sure to reserve your seat.
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Mimi's Cafe
2230 Griffin Way
Corona, CA 92879
Phone: (951) 734-2073
https://www.mimiscafe.com/locations/corona/

Presentation Speaker

Tammo T. Wilkens, MBA, P.E., PMP, CSM

Presentation Title

You always Have Enough Time

Presentation Abstract

Too often, I hear the refrain: "We need more time" as a defense for not getting the project done by the established/approved deadline. This presentation examines the thought processes that lead to this all-too-simple excuse and demonstrates that there is indeed enough time to get "it" done. It builds on the theme that Failure is not an Option! And, in sync with the current catchphrase in project management, we will look into how AI is helping project teams get it done. Participants will have an immediate opportunity to apply what they have learned from the presentation. Learning outcomes include:
• Thinking outside the box, business as usual is your worst enemy.
• Understanding that Free Float is your best friend.
• Recognizing that your team needs to own the schedule! Stay out of the way!
• Accepting that when things go wrong, it's not the end of the world.
• Realizing that AI is well on the way to joining your team.

Speaker Bio

Tammo Wilkens has 46 years of experience, including 31 in project management. He has managed many projects in software development, engineering, and construction industries, in both the private and public sectors. He has lectured and presented papers across 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 employees, training students in scheduling software systems, and developing and delivering PMP exam preparation courses. Tammo currently teaches the Certificate in Project Management courses at Cal State Dominguez Hills. He is the author of the MS Project Training Manual and a content provider on the 'PMBOK® Guide "Project Management Maturity - Back to the Basics'. To learn more about Tammo, please check out his LinkedIn Profile and website.

Agenda

5:30 PM - Networking & Check-In
6:10 PM - Chapter Announcements
6:30 PM - Speaker Presentation
7:20 PM - Q & A 
7:30 PM - Raffle/Wrap-up
8:00 PM - Adjourn

Price

Free

PDUs

1.0 Power Skills

We hope to see you there!

Presentation Title

There’s No AI Without HI – Part 1 - Introduction

Presentation Speaker

Professor Kevin Reilly, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-ATP Instructor, CSM, CSPO, CSP

Presentation Abstract

There has been considerable discussion about AI and its applications in various aspects of life. The impact of AI has already proven to be exponential compared to the previous technological wonder – the Internet. However, there is no reason to fear AI. Once we understand it overall and start using it to become more productive in all aspects of our lives, we can then embrace it. But there is one caveat: there is no Artificial Intelligence without Human Intelligence. AI is not replacing us — it is reflecting us. It embodies our logic, biases, imagination, curiosities, and ambitions.

In this presentation, Professor Kevin Reilly will discuss the close interconnection between Human Intelligence (HI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). As humans, we need to interpret AI’s outputs, define its ethical boundaries during its use, and determine who will provide the foundational data and scientific principles from which these systems are built. This reality underscores an inseparable synergy between human intelligence and artificial intelligence, reminding us that machines are not independent thinkers but rather tools and mirrors of our own ethics, values, and decisions. Learning Objectives include:
• A brief history of Artificial Intelligence
• The relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence
• Ethical considerations when using Artificial Intelligence
• AI Tools: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering
• The future of AI

Speaker Bio

Professor Kevin W. Reilly is an expert Project Management and Agile instructor, renowned for his comprehensive approach to teaching and commitment to student success. He has over 15 years of experience guiding business professionals through PMI Exam Prep Training, Project Management Courses, and General Agile Courses, as well as over 25 years of project management experience in the Software Development and IT sectors. He currently teaches courses for PMI chapters, private corporations, nonprofit organizations, military and government agencies, and universities worldwide.

Volunteerism is another hallmark of Professor Kevin’s career. For over 15 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 as well as at the VP and Director levels He is currently the Director of the Speakers Bureau and Programs for the PMI California Inland Empire Chapter (www.pmicie.org), as well as a keynote/special event speaker for PMI chapters around the United States and around the world.

Professor Kevin currently resides in Temecula, CA, Southern California Wine Country. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering for other non-profits, such as St. Vincent de Paul and TEDx, as well as traveling, playing golf, and visiting historical attractions with his wife. His mantra is “The past is gone, so don’t dwell on it, but learn from it. The present is a gift, so embrace it. The future is unknown, so don’t worry about it, but plan for it.” To learn more about Professor Kevin, please check out his LinkedIn page.

6:05 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:25 PM - Chapter Announcements
6:30 PM - Speaker Presentation
7:30 PM - Speaker Q & A
7:45 PM - Closing
8:00 PM - Adjourn

Price

$15.00 - Members
$20.00 - Non-Members*
$10.00 - Military

*Note: $5.00 off for other SoCal PMI Chapter members. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a discount code.

PDUs

2.0 Power Skills

We hope to see you there!

Presentation Title

Break Through Hidden Resistance: Ignite the Human Edge That Drives Results

Presentation Speaker

Anastasia Montejano - Creator & Keynote Speaker - Change Breakthrough™

Presentation Abstract

What if the most significant risk to your project isn’t the scope, the budget, or the deadline, but the conversation that never happened? Most change doesn’t blow up. It bleeds out in polite nods masking hesitation, in quiet delays, and in friction no one sees but everyone feels. The result? Drained budgets, exhausted teams, and results that fall painfully short. Each year, organizations lose over $900 billion due to failed change initiatives. This is not from a bad strategy, but because the change didn’t stick. In a world where AI, regulatory shifts, and market volatility collide, disruption is just another Tuesday. The margin for error is shrinking rapidly, and ignoring resistance isn’t just risky; it’s also expensive, it stalls execution, fractures teams, and burns out your best people.

That’s why leaders turn to Anastasia Montejano, a globally recognized transformation expert with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise people change across five continents.  Her Change Breakthrough™ framework helps leaders decode resistance, dismantle hidden barriers, and lead change that actually sticks. The outcome? Faster adoption, higher engagement, and more substantial ROI because change isn’t the enemy, it’s your edge. Are you leading it or chasing it? Learning Outcomes - In this presentation, you will learn how to:

• Recognize how change is breaking the playbook and how to lead through it
• Identify four hidden barriers that sabotage change and how to dismantle them
• Decode hidden resistance signals before they derail progress
• Shift the silent stories that stall momentum
• Use the Change Breakthrough™ matrix to map resistance and drive results

Speaker Bio

Anastasia Montejano has spent two decades leading enterprise people transformation across five continents, from mergers and acquisitions to organizational shakeups to global-impact transformations, not from the sidelines, but in the trenches. A former Global Change executive, she didn’t just study resistance; she lived it, coached through it, and cracked the code. Her Change Breakthrough™ framework was built under pressure and designed to work in real-world complexity.

Now, Anastasia brings those insights to stages and boardrooms, equipping leaders to build change-ready cultures, shatter hidden barriers, and drive change that sticks. No jargon and no fluff, just real strategies for real humans doing hard things in fast-moving times. Her insights have been trusted by brands like American Express, CBRE, City National Bank, Capital Group, and Harley-Davidson, because results matter. To learn more about Anastasia, please check out her LinkedIn Profile and website.

Agenda

6:05 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:25 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

$15.00 for PMICIE Chapter Members
$20.00 for Non-Members*

*Note: $5.00 off for other SoCal PMI Chapter members. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a discount code.

PDUs

2.0 Power Skills

We hope to see you there!

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

Is your career toolkit ready for today’s job market?

• Is your resume designed to stand out and make an impact?
• Is your LinkedIn profile positioning you as the professional employers want?
• Do you feel confident walking into a job interview?
• Are you struggling to build a strong, people-centered network?

If you answered “no” or even “I’m not sure” to any of these questions, it’s time to act! You deserve the tools and confidence to brand yourself and land your next opportunity.

The PMI California Inland Empire Chapter is excited to bring back the Brand and Land Main Event!

Following the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received last year, we’re thrilled to partner once again with John Signo and his team to deliver an unforgettable learning experience.

What is Brand and Land?
This dynamic, hands-on, one-day event is packed with actionable insights to help you enhance your marketability and increase your chances of securing your dream job or promotion. Over 5 hours, you’ll master essential skills, including:

• Resume Writing: Craft a standout resume that gets noticed.
• LinkedIn Optimization: Create a profile that tells your professional story and attracts opportunities.
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): Learn how to beat the system and get your resume in front of recruiters.
• Networking: Build authentic connections that open doors.

Why attend?
Whether you’re actively job hunting or simply looking to sharpen your professional edge, this event will equip you with the skills and confidence to take your career to the next level.

The Brand and Land Advantage:
This year, two lucky attendees will have the chance to participate in a special live coaching session during the event. Imagine getting real-time feedback on your resume and LinkedIn profile from the experts—and helping fellow PMI members learn in the process!

To be considered for this unique opportunity, submit your resume and LinkedIn profile by September 11, 2025, for a chance to join the “Fab 2.”

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 11^th
Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm PST
Location: Virtual (Zoom link to be provided by PMI CIE Chapter closer to the event)

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to invest in your career and connect with other professionals in your community. Sign up today and take the first step toward branding and landing your next success!

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

SPEAKER BIO – JOHN SIGNO

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 served as a project manager and/or systems engineer at J. Walter Thompson, IBM, and BNSF Railway. John is an active member of both the PMI Dallas Chapter and the PMI Dallas Toastmasters.  He currently holds the PMP and ACP certifications, as well as numerous ISACA certifications, to demonstrate his proficiency in project management and cybersecurity.  Since the founding of Signofied, LLC, he created the “Brand and Land” program to share his insights with others on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile and resume for today’s ATS software.  Additionally, he continues to mentor candidates for the PMP and ACP certification exams.

SPEAKER BIO – MOHUN SUNDAR

Mohun Sundar has been a member of the PMI Dallas Chapter for over 10 years.   He has earned PMP, PMI-ACP, and PMI-RMP certifications.  He has 10 years of experience in healthcare project management, working with business and IT groups to achieve successful outcomes. In addition, he is a Distinguished Toastmaster.  Currently, he works as a senior program manager at Health Care Service Corporation.

As a senior instructor with the Brand and Land team, he looks forward to the opportunity to help others in their journey to improve and optimize their professional brand.  Additionally, he is a certified professional resume writer and LinkedIn specialist, offering private career coaching services in job search strategy, resume writing, LinkedIn profile optimization, interview preparation, and ChatGPT prompt engineering.

FREE SPECIAL DISCUSSION PANEL VIRTUAL EVENT
'REACH: Translating Military Precision into Civilian Success'
SPONSORED BY PROJECT SUCCESS ACADEMY
Featuring Professor Kevin W. Reilly
PMICIE Chapter Volunteer and U.S. Navy Veteran

Discussion Panel Abstract:

How do veterans take the discipline, accountability, and precision of military service and translate them into thriving civilian careers? This panel explores that question through the lens of REACH (Risk, Engagement, Alignment, Communication, and Habits).

Over the course of 60 minutes, our panelists will share real-life stories of transition, highlighting how battlefield-tested skills can bridge cultural gaps in the workplace and enhance team performance.

From reframing risk-taking to modeling engagement, from aligning teams around a clear mission to communicating with clarity and building high-performance habits, this conversation will offer both inspiration and practical strategies.

Whether you’re a veteran navigating your own transition, an employer seeking to harness veteran talent, or a leader looking for proven ways to strengthen accountability and ownership in your organization, this session will leave you with actionable insights to REACH higher in leadership and success.

Bring your questions. Share your voice. Be part of the mission.

Discussion Panelists

Professor Kevin W. Reilly, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, CSP
Cheryl Barnett, PMP
Russell Parker, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP
Tanya Boyd, PMP, PMI-ACP
Brandon Carpenter, PMP, PMI-ACP
Shane Dixon, PMP
Anh Taylor-Garcia, PMI-ACP
Gregg D. Richie, PMP
Russell Parker, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP
Cheryl Barnett, PMP
Chris Wickman

To learn more about Project Success Academy, please visit their website and LinkedIn page.

Price

Free

PDUs

None

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We hope to see you there!