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
PMISV Peninsula Monthly Happy Hour
PMISV Peninsula Happy Hour
When: Monthly Each 2nd Tuesday
Where: Marvin Gardens, 1160 Old County Road, Belmont, CA 94002 (We’ll gather in the back garden)
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
PMO Round Table Breakfast Meeting
PMO Round Table Breakfast Meeting
When: Monthly on the Second Wednesday from 7:30 am-9:00 am
Where: Virtual Meeting (Registrants will receive joining details from Meeting Leader)
The Chapter holds a Breakfast Round Table focused upon the PMO Practice and Operations once a month. This round table group provides a general forum to discuss various issues, problems, and challenges related to organizing, operating and managing a PMO within any organization. The format is open, with round-robin topics decided by the attendees each month.
If you are, or have been, involved in any of the following activities, this round table will be for you.
- Monitoring and Controlling Project Performance
- Developing Project Management Methodologies and Competencies
- Multi-Project Portfolio Management - Strategic Management, PMOs and Governance
- Organizational Learning - Communicating PMO Value
PMO Round Table meetings are open to anyone who is interested.
PM Insights Sunnyvale Virtual Meeting - Bad News, Well Said: How to Communicate Problems
PM Insights Sunnyvale Virtual Meeting
Bad News, Well Said: How to Communicate Problems
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Giving clear, confident updates on problems is a critical professional skill—but one that many people find challenging. What should you say? How should you organize the information? How do you customize it for different audiences?
This presentation helps participants learn how to communicate problems effectively. Whether you’re reporting to a manager, updating a client, or informing a team, you’ll gain practical tools to help you sound clear and confident, even when the news you’re giving is less than idea
Takeaways:
- Three speaking structures for delivering clear, concise problem updates
- Tailoring the structures for different audiences
- Language that helps you frame problems constructively
- Hands-on practice with your peers in breakout rooms
PMISV Monthly Book Club | It's Not Just Who You Know by Tommy Spaulding
PMISV Monthly Book Club | It's Not Just Who You Know by Tommy Spaulding
The Monthly Book Club is a forum for talking about books that touch on the widely varied challenges of project and program management.
When: Thursday, January 15th, 2025 - 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Virtual Meeting
PM Breakfast Meeting - Milpitas
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
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- Active-duty military or veteran can attend our chapter events for free
- Thank you for serving our country and keeping America safe!
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Membership Statistics
| Total Members | 2267 |
| New Members This Year | 664 |
| PMP® Members | 1296 |
| PMI-ACP® Members | 84 |
| Members with no Certification | 913 |
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