PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7.00PM-8.00PM
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7.00PM-8.00PM
When: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 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 Insight-Fremont Virtual Meeting: Scaling Principles for Real-World Agility
PM Insight-Fremont Virtual Meeting:
Scaling Principles for Real-World Agility
Agile at scale is often sold as a framework—yet successful scaling is never one-size-fits-all. In this session, Joel Bancroft-Connors will unpack the foundational patterns, principles, and practices that form the building blocks of real-world agility. Drawing on years of experience coaching teams beyond the team level, Joel offers a practical, high-integrity approach to scaling that steers clear of dogma and focuses on sustainable delivery over rigid models. This talk is especially relevant for project and program leaders navigating Agile adoption inside traditional structures. You’ll explore how scaling connects to organizational change, learn how to deconstruct big frameworks into adaptable parts, and walk away with tangible ideas for supporting cross-team collaboration, aligning value delivery, and sustaining change over time. Whether you’re Agile-curious or deeply embedded, this session offers practical entry points to help you move forward.
Takeaways:
Participants will learn to:
- Define what scaling, scaled, and descaling mean - and distinguish what scaling is and is not in a real-world Agile environment
- Recognize the difference between patterns, principles, and practices - and why that matters for adaptability
- Identify common anti-patterns that derail cross-team coordination and delivery
- Recall key questions to ask when assessing whether scaling is helping - or just adding overhead
PM Breakfast Meeting - MountainView/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)
Description
Monthly the chapter holds seven geographically dispersed (Project Management) PM Breakfast Meetings in San Francisco’s Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay. Each of these is a small gathering (10 to 15) project managers for a discussion of the current PM environment, sharing of information, and brainstorming of current challenges. The meeting's agenda is the topics brought by the attendees. Every meeting is facilitated by a chapter volunteer.
This is a facilitated round table discussion on agenda topics solicited from the attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote an informal gathering of a dozen 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.
These meetings are open to anyone who is interested.
Women in Project Management Forum Monthly Meeting
Description:
The Forum’s mission is to provide a community for women interested in the Project Management profession, focused on mutual growth and sharing of knowledge through informal meetings, networking and mentoring. Through mutual sharing the group seeks to provide insights into Project Management issues common to multiple industries. This interaction enables participants to make significant positive changes to their work environment.
Advanced Roadmaps: Portfolio Planning with Jira
WORKSHOP (Virtual)
Advanced Roadmaps: Portfolio Planning with Jira
When: Sat December 6th 2025, 08:30 am- 04:30pm
Agenda:
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- 8:30am Sign In and Networking
- Session 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
Where: Virtual , Zoom
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to using Jira plans for effective project management. The first part of the curriculum will focus on establishing a solid foundation. We will begin with an overview of what Jira plans are and how they can be used to visualize and manage work across multiple teams. Following this, we will dive into the essential prerequisites, including the core Jira configurations and settings necessary to unlock the full potential of the plans feature. Students will learn how to set up their projects and boards in a way that provides clear data for accurate planning and reporting, ensuring they can maximize the value they get from the tool from day one.
The second half of the course will move into practical application and advanced topics, demonstrating how to use Jira plans to solve common project management challenges. We will explore techniques for managing cross-team planning and visualizing dependencies to identify and mitigate risks before they impact the project schedule. The course will also cover how to effectively manage releases and versions, providing a clear roadmap for project delivery. Finally, we will delve into methods for prioritizing work within Jira plans, enabling project managers to align their teams' efforts with strategic business goals and ensure the most important work is always at the forefront.
Workshop Category: 8 PDUs (Ways of Working)
Price:
Early Bird: PMISV member: $150 Non-PMISV member: $200
Regular: PMISV member: $200 Non-PMISV member: $250
Important Dates:
Last date for early bird discount: 11/05/2025
Last date for On-line Registration: 12/03/2025
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 Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7.00PM-8.00PM
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 7.00PM-8.00PM
When: Every 1st, 2nd, 4th Monday 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
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 (Free Event) - From Project Manager to PMO Leader: Navigating the Next Level of Leadership
PM Insight-Sunnyvale Virtual Meeting (Free Event):
From Project Manager to PMO Leader: Navigating the Next Level of Leadership
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It is traditional that our Chapter will hold a short Annual Business Meeting at the beginning of the December event. Please note that the first 15 minutes of this webinar is dedicated for our Chapter President to present our 2024 annual business report and announcements.
Our Insight event speaker will present their talk in the same Zoom meeting session immediately following the Annual Meeting.
Transitioning from a Project Manager to a PMO Leader is a significant career shift that requires a strategic mindset, leadership skills, and an ability to align projects with business objectives. This session provides insights into the key differences between the two roles, the expanded responsibilities of PMO leadership, and the essential skills needed to succeed. Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your PMO career!
Takeaways:
- Understand the PMO Leader Role
- Identify key differences between project management and PMO leadership
- Develop a roadmap for transitioning to PMO leadership
- Begin building your PMO leadership credibility
PMISV and PMISF Bay Area Happy Hour – December 2025
Partnership Happy Hour in the Peninsula (Belmont)
When: December 11th 5PM - 7PM
Where: Marvin Gardens, 1160 Old County Road, Belmont, CA 94002
Description:
Join us for a special edition of the PMI-Silicon Valley Peninsula Happy Hour as we wrap up 2025 with a festive joint celebration alongside the PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter!
This month’s event features a great opportunity to hear from internationally renowned PMI thought leader Oliver F. Lehmann, joining us from Germany for a conversation on leadership and resilience in project management.
- Cross Chapter Networking
- Chapter announcements and a brief facilitated discussion
- A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who participated in our Happy Hour events throughout the year—including our amazing volunteers and all who supported our network gatherings.
Featured Speaker:
Oliver F. Lehmann, MSc, PMP, ACE
Global PMI Trainer, Author of Project Business Management
Topic: “Best Practices Die Hard. Situational Leaders Survive”
Oliver F. Lehmann, MSc, PMP, ACE is a Munich-based trainer, author, and consultant with more than three decades of project management experience. He has supported organizations worldwide in strengthening project practices, focusing on leadership, risk management, and cross-organizational collaboration.
A long-time contributor to the global project management community, Oliver has authored numerous articles and the book Project Business Management. He is a frequent speaker at PMI events and international conferences, helping professionals develop the business acumen and resilience needed in today’s complex environments.
A former president of the PMI Southern Germany Chapter, Oliver continues to advance the profession through thought leadership, education, and mentoring. His special expertise is Project Business Management, addressing the challenges of contract-based projects across organizational boundaries.
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 & Marie Spark
Event Co-Leaders: Larry Staley, Gretchen Peters, Ronnie Gerola