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.
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Upcoming events
Job Search Breakfast Meeting
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 - Chapter Leadership Program Cohort 11 (PMI Silicon Valley and other PMI Chapter Members ONLY)
PMI Silicon Valley Leadership Program - Cohort 10:
(PMI Silicon Valley and other PMI Chapter Members ONLY)
The purpose of the Leadership Program is to expand and deepen the leadership team by offering a facilitated training program for managers, or equivalent, whose performance and initiative has demonstrated leadership potential.
Takeaways:
- Build awareness and knowledge on leadership traits
- Gain practical leadership skills and experience
- Grow professionally and personally as a leader
- Network with participants
About the Instructor:
Bhanu Viswanadha
Bhanu Viswanadha - PfMP, SPC, TOGAF, CISM, DPBoK, CCSK, DASSM, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SASM, SA, POPM, SDP, KMP1 Career positions include Program Manager at a major retail and healthcare company and Technical Leader at APL Ltd. While he was the PMO manager at Safeway Inc., he implemented a process for recruiting, mentoring, and motivating the Safeway project management community. Mr. Viswanadha's other projects include delivering a training program for project manager coaching/mentoring in both waterfall and Agile methodologies. He has also been an Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University, and he is a Past President at PMI Silicon Valley.
Bhanu is a PMI-approved ATPInstructor. Bhanu has Masters in Mathematics from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India and Master of Technology in Mathematical Modeling andSimulation from University of Pune, India. Bhanu is a PMI LIMC20 alumni.
Program Agenda
Week 1 - Leading - Managing
Week 2 - Servant Leadership
Week 3 - Adaptive Leadership
Week 4 - Mentoring, Coaching and Training
Week 5 - Emotional Intelligence
Week 6 - Managing up
Week 7 - Radical Candor
Week 8 - Group project presentation
Meeting Leader: Aarti Sharma
Contact Meeting Leader: aartisharmak11@gmail.com
PDU Info:
7 Total PDUs (1 PDUs each week) Category TBD based on the topic
Online Registration
PMI Silicon Valley Members: $40.00
Other PMI Chapter Members: $40.00
Students & Veterans: Free (Please contact the Meeting Leader for the discount code)
Cancellation Policy
This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last-minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.
We are no longer accepting registration for this event
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
When: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Virtual Meeting - Registrants will receive details from the event host.
Description
- PMI Silicon Valley Toastmasters, a Toastmasters Club for PMISV Members, is a place where you develop and grow – both personally and professionally
- If you are interested in improving your communication skills, improve knowledge of project Management processes and building a network of professional project managers then please attend our meetings
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Interested in joining the club: Contact Club President Raj Souda or Bhanu M. Viswanadha Bhanu M. Viswanadha
Takeaways:
PMISV Toastmasters club is a safe place to practice communication skills. These meetings will provide an opportunity for project management community to:
- Advance your communication skills
- Deliver prepared and impromptu speeches
- Develop leadership potential
- Provide and receive constructive evaluations
- Get better at Organize and facilitate meetings
- Earn 1.0 PDUs per meeting for PMI members
- Toastmaster International Membership
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
When: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Virtual Meeting - Registrants will receive details from the event host.
Description
- PMI Silicon Valley Toastmasters, a Toastmasters Club for PMISV Members, is a place where you develop and grow – both personally and professionally
- If you are interested in improving your communication skills, improve knowledge of project Management processes and building a network of professional project managers then please attend our meetings
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Interested in joining the club: Contact Club President Raj Souda or Bhanu M. Viswanadha Bhanu M. Viswanadha
Takeaways:
PMISV Toastmasters club is a safe place to practice communication skills. These meetings will provide an opportunity for project management community to:
- Advance your communication skills
- Deliver prepared and impromptu speeches
- Develop leadership potential
- Provide and receive constructive evaluations
- Get better at Organize and facilitate meetings
- Earn 1.0 PDUs per meeting for PMI members
- Toastmaster International Membership
PM Breakfast Meeting - Mountain View/Sunnyvale
PM Breakfast Meeting - MountainView/Sunnyvale
When: The First Friday Each Month from 7:30am - 9:00am
Where: Virtual Meeting (Registrants will receive joining details from Meeting Leader)
Cost: Free
Open To: Registration is free and open to anyone interested in project management. Please register in advance so the facilitator can plan discussion prompts, attendee participation, and meeting materials.
Description
The PM Breakfast Meeting, Mountain View/Sunnyvale is a monthly facilitated discussion for project professionals who want practical, peer-supported conversations about current project management challenges, industry trends, tools, leadership, and delivery practices.
This meeting is moving into a more structured discussion format. Each month will include a planned topic, guided prompts, and time for attendees to raise current project challenges or questions. The goal is to help participants arrive prepared, contribute meaningfully, and leave with ideas they can apply in their own work.
Rather than an open-ended brainstorming session, this meeting is designed as a focused, discussion-driven forum. Attendees are encouraged to review the monthly prompts in advance, bring a current issue or lesson learned, and be ready to share practical insights with peers across industries.
What to Expect
Each session will include:
- A monthly project management topic or theme
- Short facilitator-led framing of the topic
- Guided discussion prompts
- Peer exchange across industries and experience levels
- Time for attendee-submitted questions or current PM challenges outside of the monthly topic
- Summary of key takeaways and next steps
- Relevant PMI Silicon Valley Chapter updates and upcoming events
Participants may also be invited to share optional contact information, such as name, email, LinkedIn profile, role, company, or area of interest, to support continued networking after the session.
Tanya Wood | PMI Silicon Valley Chapter Volunteer; B+N Industries, a Momentum Company | wood.tanyalee@gmail.com
7:30 AM to 7:45 AM Welcome, attendee check-in, monthly topic framing and discussion prompts
7:45 AM to 8:30 AM Facilitated group discussion
8:30 AM to 8:55 AM Attendee questions, current project challenges, peer input
8:55 AM to 9:00 AM Key takeaways, upcoming events, PDU reminder
9:00 AM Adjourn
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 | 2306 |
| New Members This Year | 398 |
| PMP® Members | 1354 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 82 |
| Members with no Certification | 893 |
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.
