Be Resilient
As Project Managers, we are resilient to challenges and often rise to the occasion through plan B's and C's. As we turn the page to a new year, PMISV will continue to host our monthly events virtually.
Visit our PMISV Events page for available virtual events.
Join our LinkedIn Group and stay connected to your peers.
Upcoming events
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
PM Breakfast Meeting - Scotts Valley January 2025
The intent of the meeting is to promote an informal gathering of project managers to discuss current topics in the profession, receive suggestions from the other attendees on current project challenges, or share/receive information on items of interest.
Job Search Breakfast Meeting January 13, 2025
This group is established to provide job search support for Silicon Valley project management professionals. It is sponsored by the Silicon Valley chapter of the Project Management Institute - PMI (www.pmisv.org) to help our members in transition improve their probability of landing a future job. In conjunction with the chapter's Career Management Seminars and Career Development Workshops, the Job Search Group focuses on providing:
- The skills and tools necessary for successful personal marketing and job search
- Opportunities to share job market intelligence and strategies
- A forum for mutual support, accountability, and inspiration.
PMISV Peninsula Happy Hour – January 2025
PMISV Peninsula Happy Hour
When: January 14th (Monthly Each 2nd Tuesday)
Where: The Clubhouse Bistro, Crowne Plaza Foster City-San Mateo, 1221 Chess Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
Description:
Join team of volunteers from PMISV for an informal get together. This is a facilitated discussion on agenda topics solicited from the attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote networking among project managers to discuss current topics in the profession, receive suggestions from the other attendees on current project challenges, or share/receive information on items of interest. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested.
Registration: The registration is FREE for anyone interested. Walk-in welcome. Please register online in advance to help the Event Host plan and reserve space.
Cost: Only cost is what you order from the menu, separate checks. Please drink responsibly.
Event Leader: Dulce Lord Contact Event Host
Event Co-Leaders: Larry Staley, Gretchen Peters, Ronnie Gerola
PM Insight-Fremont Virtual Meeting: Asking Powerful Questions
PM Insight-Fremont Virtual Meeting:
Asking Powerful Questions
In today’s fast-paced and complex world, project managers face mounting challenges in delivering successful projects while balancing complex priorities. This presentation highlights how you can use the skill and art of powerful questioning to transform the way project managers move forward. The session will provide practical tools and techniques to help project managers craft impactful questions, facilitate open dialogues, and drive innovative solutions. By honing this often-overlooked skill, project managers can identify new opportunities, strengthen team relationships, and enhance overall performance.
Takeaways:
Understanding the Impact of Questions: Learn how the framing of questions influences team dynamics and stakeholder engagement. Mastering Question Structure: Explore the OCCTV framework to craft clear, focused, and effective questions. Exploring Question Types: Discover how different types of questions elicit deeper insights and more meaningful responses. Integrating AI in Questioning: Understand how to optimize questions in AI prompt engineering for robust and actionable outputs from generative AI.
Chapter Membership
- Be part of the largest PM community
- There are many perks for being a PMISV member
- Member discounts to chapter events, workshops, bootcamps, and more
Active-Duty Military or Veterans?
- Active-duty military or veteran can attend our chapter events for free
- Thank you for serving our country and keeping America safe!
Contact our Chapter President for a code to register our chapter events
Membership Statistics
| Total Members | 2105 |
| New Members This Year | 597 |
| PMP® Members | 1219 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 80 |
| Members with no Certification | 846 |
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Project Management Institute, with members in 135 countries, is the world's foremost authority for the project management profession. PMI sets industry standards, conducts research, and provides education and certification opportunities designed to strengthen and further establish the profession. PMI Silicon Valley is the 23rd largest PMI chapter, worldwide, with 2,200+ members. Sponsorship with PMI Silicon Valley is an excellent way to showcase and promote your PM-based products and services to our members and visitors.
