Presentation Title

Don't Let Them Take Money Out of Your Pocket! Negotiations for Project Managers - Introduction

Presentation Speaker

Rick Czaplewski, PMP, CPA, MBA - Founder | Speaker | Executive Trainer - No One Walks Alone

Presentation Abstract

Have your project budgets gone sideways? Are you tired of them taking money out of your wallet? Less than 30% of today's business practitioners have learned effective negotiation skills. In this engaging 90-minute workshop you will not only learn but also practice negotiation skills that you can use effectively on your projects. Rick Czaplewski will help you go into your next negotiation prepared and confident, while showing you how to set up a partnering environment using the three-step core project management model of communication, organization, and action. Learning Outcomes include:
• Setting the right environment for successful negotiation
• Learning CPA-level financial analysis skills
• Developing the right negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes

So join Rick Czaplewskil and other project management professionals to learn how to become an effective negotiator in both your professional life and personal life.

Speaker Bio

Rick Czaplewski has trained hundreds of business practitioners including project managers, engineers, estimators, field services staff, site staff, administrators, and senior management across multiple organizations in topics such as customer service, negotiation, mentorship, conflict resolution, process improvement, organizational design, interpersonal dynamics and difficult conversations. His unique position as a 28-year old, 2x cancer survivor and professional speaker make him an equally effective and entertaining trainer for your organization. Together we can substantially improve your team’s negotiation skills, negotiated outcomes, and ability to close out complicated business problems.To learn more about Rick please check out his LinkedIn Profile and his website.

Agenda

6:00 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:20 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: FREE

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!

After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, we’re thrilled to once again partner 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 improve your marketability and boost your chances of landing 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 March 1^st for a chance to join the “Fab 2.”

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm PST
Location: Virtual (Zoom link to be provided by PMICIE 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 PMI Dallas Chapter and PMI Dallas Toastmasters.  He currently holds the PMP and PMI-ACP certifications along with 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.  In addition, he continues to mentor PMP and PMI-ACP certification exam candidates.

Speaker Bio - Mohun Sundar

Mohun Sundar has been a 10+ year member of the PMI Dallas Chapter and 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.  In addition, he is a certified professional resume writer and LinkedIn specialist that offers private career coaching services in job search strategy, resume writing, LinkedIn profile optimization, interview preparation, and ChatGPT prompt engineering.

Live In-Person

New and Existing Member Orientation &

Networking Event  

Join us on March 4th, 2025, at Mimi's Cafe in Corona, CA for the PMICIE Chapter In-Person | New and Existing 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

Mastering the Mindset Game: Elevate Your Project Management Skills

Presentation Speaker

Andrea Marshall, PMP, CSM

Presentation Abstract

Imagine two project managers, equally skilled and experienced, facing a challenging project. One excels while the other struggles. What sets them apart? It's not just about technical expertise or leadership styles; it's about mindset. Learning Outcomes from this engaging and interactive presentation will include:
• Understanding the dynamic interplay between a 'Growth Mindset' and a 'Fixed Mindset'
• Unravelling the secrets behind why some project managers thrive amidst challenges when others find themselves stuck.
• Learning how mindset can impact how you as the project manager not only manage but also lead your project team and key stakeholders to successful project outcomes.

So join Andrea Marshall and other project management professionals to learn how to get into a 'Growth Mindset' to help ensure the success of your projects.

Speaker Bio

Andrea Marshall is the Founder of Marshall Consulting and her professional journey weaves through education, project management, and positive psychology.  Starting her career as a math and physics teacher, she enjoyed eight years teaching both children and adults. A desire to challenge herself in new ways led to transition into project management. Her goal is clear: empower business leaders and project professionals with the knowledge and skills to foster a culture of well-being, leading to happier individuals and more successful project outcomes."          

Andrea earned her PMP in 2013 and continued to grow, obtaining her CSM and Lean credentials. She has successfully navigated the intricacies of IT, hardware, software, and enterprise system projects, assuming leadership roles that extend beyond project management to guide high-performing teams.  In additiona, a deep-seated commitment to high performance and human well-being led her to pursue certification as an Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner. To learn more about Andrea please check out her LinkedIn Profile and her website.

Agenda

6:00 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:20 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 Ways of Working

We hope to see you there!

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 Skills

We hope to see you there!