The PMICIE Chapter is Inviting You to a Scheduled Zoom Meeting.
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
The PMICIE Chapter conducts New Membership Orientation sessions designed to welcome you and show you what our chapter is all about, as well as the many 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 $25.00 Amazon eCard. Be sure to register.
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| Event Date | 03-05-2024 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 03-05-2024 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 03-05-2024 6:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Location | Virtual Event/Web Conference |
Presentation Title
Progression from Project Management to Value Delivery
Presentation Speaker
Joshua Barnes - Agile Transformation & Value Stream Management Consultant
Presentation Abstract
As organizations realize the benefits of concentrating on improving their value streams, Project Professionals can grow into Value Delivery Managers, a crucial emerging skill set that leverages the existing skills and experience of project professionals to focus on improving the flow of value delivered to their customers. In this session, Joshua Barnes illuminates the principles, strategies, and practices in Disciplined Agile’s value stream management guidance to improve the flow of value to customers. Learning Objectives include:
• Reducing the work your team has to abandon ‘firefighting’
• Minimizing the amount of time It takes to do the work
• Increasing the visibility of what the team is working on
• Eliminating bottlenecks and waste in your value stream
Speaker Bio
Joshua Barnes is the Founder of Process Mentors, Inc., a consultancy firm focused on improving ways of working (WOW). Over the past two decades, Joshua and his staff have had a breadth of engagements, including culture change, increasing productivity while reducing risk and waste, and focusing on the fewest things that significantly impact people, performance, and outcomes.
Joshua’s focus is Disciplined Agile and Value Stream Management, helping to improve the environment in which delivery teams work and increasing the flow of value to the customer. He is a recognized leader in virtual training and coaching and has trained thousands of people in both co-located and virtual live formats on their Disciplined Agile journey. Joshua is also an international speaker, LinkedIn Learning author, host of several livestream series, and a published author. If you would like to learn more about Joshua, please visit his LinkedIn page.
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
Special Note: Joshua will be raffling off three tickets to his Value Stream Management for Leadership and Project Managers Workshop for 50% Off. The regular price is $750.00 and the discounted price is $375.50. Thanks, Joshua! Must be present to win.
| Event Date | 02-20-2024 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 02-20-2024 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 02-20-2024 5:00 pm |
| Individual Price | See registration to select ticket price |
| No. of Business Acumen PDUs | 2.0 |
| Location | Virtual Event/Web Conference |
Presentation Title: Introduction to AI for Project Managers
Presented by: Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, CSM
Presentation Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming project management, enhancing efficiency, reducing risks, and optimizing resource allocation. To leverage these benefits, project managers must develop data literacy skills. In this session, Cornelius Fichtner will explore types of AI and their applications, discuss data literacy for project managers, and examine AI's impact on project management processes. By embracing AI and working alongside it, project managers can unlock new possibilities for success and create a more agile future for their organizations. Learning Outcomes include:
- Learning the different types of AI and their specific applications
- Understanding the impact of AI on Project Management
- Ensuring preparation for the future of AI in Project Management
Speaker Bio
Cornelius Fichtner is the President of OSP International LLC based in Tucson, AZ, lives with his wife Shawn and four computers and holds PMP and CSM credentials. He is an author, course creator, and podcast host, and you probably know him best from the PM PodCast, PDU PodCast, or as an instructor for PMP exam prep.
Cornelius’ company’s flagship product is the PM PrepCast, and it is one of the leading online training applications for PMP exam preparation. He and his team have been coaching project managers to prepare for their PMP exam since 2006 and have coached over 27,000 project managers to become PMP-certified, as well as many others to become PMI-ACP-certified using the Agile PrepCast.
Cornelius and his team also work with project managers who need to maintain their PMI credentials by providing webinars and online learning tools that allow them to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) for their continuing certification.
Cornelius says: "I think the main way I help customers pass their exams is by letting my enthusiasm for project management shine through in our training lessons. Students often comment on how I'm able to make a dry subject like PM theory come alive". If you would like to learn more about Cornelius please visit his LinkedIn page.
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
| Event Date | 01-16-2024 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 01-16-2024 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 01-16-2024 11:55 am |
| Individual Price | See registration to select ticket price |
| No. of Ways of Working PDUs | 2.0 |
| Location | Virtual Event/Web Conference |
Solomon David Bobrow - Remote Work in a HealthCare IT PMO
Presentation Abstract
Will be discussing CHOC (Children's Health of Orange County) Information Services Department PMO remote work challenges and successes from the start of the COVID pandemic to today. Will also be discussing the tools CHOC used to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their work.
Learning Objectives:
1. Obtain fundamental knowledge of remote work
2. How to implement remote work in your organization
3. How to mitigate remote work challenges in your organization
4. How to measure remote work success in your organization
Speaker Bio
David Bobrow is a senior Project Manager for CHOC (Children’s Health of Orange County).
David has led the execution of non-strategic and strategic initiatives as part of the PMO at CHOC’s Information Services Department. He has successfully led numerous project implementations in the areas of Revenue Cycle, Clinical Applications, Systems Integration, Information Security, and Infrastructure at CHOC for the last 11 years.
Before he became a project manager, David had 23 years of experience working in IT for healthcare organizations such as CHOC, Perot Systems, St. Joseph Health System (now known as Providence), and Loma Linda University Medical Center.
David holds a Computer Science degree from UC Riverside. He is a PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) as well as CSM (Certified Scrum Master).
Previously David has spoken at PMI-OC events on topics such as Phase Gates in Healthcare and Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable in Project Management.
David won the 2022 President's Recognition Award for CHOC for bringing the latest industry knowledge and practices to the PMO team as well as helping to make them part of the project management process at CHOC.
| Event Date | 05-16-2023 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 05-16-2023 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 05-16-2023 10:00 pm |
| Individual Price | See registration to select ticket price |
| No. of Ways of Working PDUs | 2.0 |
| Location | Virtual Event/Web Conference |
Anthony Cayman - Developing a 30, 60, and 90 day plan prior to starting the new job
Presentation Abstract
Developing a 30, 60, and 90 day plan prior to starting the new job is considered an important step in your career path. Answering this question in an interview can give the potential employer a better idea on the steps you will take to get up-to-speed quickly and what you feel your high-level priorities are. In this presentation, Anthony will share valuable information on how to effectively create a plan and help you understand the importance of updating the plan on a regular basis once you are hired.
Speaker Bio
Anthony Caymen is Vice President - Director of Permanent Placement Services for Robert Half. He specializes in placing software/web developers, system/network/network security engineers, database administrator/data developers, project managers and IT Managers within Orange County, Greater Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire. Robert Half specializes in the placement of contract to full-time and permanent placement opportunities within Fortune 500 companies, small start-ups to mid-sized companies in various industries.
| Event Date | 04-18-2023 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 04-18-2023 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 04-18-2023 10:00 pm |
| Individual Price | See registration to select ticket price |
| No. of Power Skills PDUs | 2.0 |
| Location | Virtual Event/Web Conference |
