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-Delivered: How to Communicate Project Problems Effectively
PM Insights Sunnyvale Virtual Meeting
Bad News, Well-Delivered: How to Communicate Project Problems Effectively
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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
AI Powered Project Artifacts
WORKSHOP (Virtual)
AI Powered Project Artifacts
When: Sat January 17 th 2025, 08:30 am- 12:30pm
Agenda:
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- 8:30am Sign In and Networking
- Session 09:00 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Virtual , Zoom
Streamline Your Project Deliverables with AI
Are you a seasoned project manager curious about how AI can simplify your workflow? This hands-on workshop is your gateway to discovering how artificial intelligence can transform the way you create essential project artifacts.
Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, you’ll gain practical experience applying AI tools and prompts to streamline your project documentation process.
Why Attend:
✅ Learn the fundamentals of AI in project management
✅ Apply AI tools in real time to create key deliverables
✅ Gain confidence in using AI prompts effectively
✅ Walk away with ready-to-use templates and insights
Workshop Category: 4 PDUs (Ways of Working)
Price:
Early Bird: PMISV member: $100 Non-PMISV member: $150
Regular: PMISV member: $150 Non-PMISV member: $200
Important Dates:
Last date for early bird discount: 12/31/2025
Last date for On-line Registration: 01/16/2025
Certification Info January 2026
Project Managers interested in obtaining information on PMI's certification programs are welcome to attend the Monthly Certification Information Meeting. Its intent is to provide an understanding of the application process, exam content and structure, exam environment and available tudy resources.
PMISV - Chapter Leadership Program Cohort 9 (PMI Silicon Valley and other PMI Chapter Members ONLY)
PMISV - Chapter Leadership Program Cohort 9:
PMI Silicon Valley Leadership Program Cohort 9
(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 training program for managers, or equivalent, whose performance and initiative has demonstrated leadership potential.
Takeaways:
- Build awareness, knowledge and competencies in areas such as public speaking, strengths, budget and finance, leading remotely, lean thinking and practice, and more
- Gain practical leadership skills and experience
- Break down silos
- Grow professionally and personally under the guidance of a mentor
- Network with leaders
About the Instructor:
Bhanu Viswanadha
Bhanu is a PfMP, SPC, TOGAF, CISM, DPBoK, CCSK, DASSM,PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SASM, SA, POPM, SDP, KMP1 and is currently working as an IT Architect at NetApp. Previous 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, Cogswell University of Silicon Valley 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 graduate.
Program Agenda
Week 1 - Introduction to Agile
Week 2 - Servant Leadership
Week 3 - Adaptive, Situational leadership
Week 4 - Leading vs Managing
Week 5 - Emotional Intelligence
Week 6 - Mentoring vs Coaching vs Training
Week 7 - Radical Candor
Week 8 - Group project presentation
Team Lunch - TBD
Meeting Leader: Aarti Sharma
Online Registration
PMI Silicon Valley Members: $20.00
Other PMI Chapter Members: $20.00
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.
PM Breakfast Meeting - Cupertino
When: Monthly Every Third Tuesday 7:30 am-9:00 am
Where: Virtual Meeting (Registrants will receive joining details from Meeting Leader)
PMI Silicon Valley Chapter holds seven geographically dispersed Project Management (PM) Breakfast Meetings in San Francisco's Peninsula, South Bay, and East Bay monthly. Each is a small gathering (10 to 15) of project managers to discuss the current PM environment, share information, and brainstorm current challenges. The meeting's agenda is the topics brought by the attendees. A chapter volunteer facilitates every meeting.
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 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.
Program Agenda:
7:30 AM - Program Begins
9:00 AM - Adjourn
PMISV South Bay Happy Hour
PMISV South Bay Happy Hour
When: Monthly Every 3rd Tuesday (January 20th 5PM - 7PM)
Where: Agape Grill, 845 Stewart Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Join us for an informal get-together in the South Bay. This will be a facilitated discussion with agenda topics suggested by attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote networking among project management professionals, provide a forum to discuss current topics in the profession, receive suggestions on project challenges, and share or exchange information on items of interest.
This is a great opportunity to meet and network with Chapter leaders, members, and volunteers in a relaxed setting, while building professional relationships and sharing experiences. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested.
Light snacks will be provided.
Registration: The registration is FREE for anyone interested. Walk-ins are welcome, although registration online is preferred to help the Event Host with planning and reserving space.
Cost: Only cost is what you order from the menu, separate checks. Please drink responsibly.
Event Leader: Ronnie Gerola Contact Event Host
PMISV Tri Valley Happy Hour
PMISV Tri Valley Happy Hour
When: Monthly Every 4th Thursday
Where: Canyon Lakes Restaurant and Brewery 640 Bollinger Canyon Way, San Ramon, CA 94582
Description:
Join us for an informal get-together in the Tri-Valley. This will be a facilitated discussion with agenda topics suggested by attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote networking among project management professionals, provide a forum to discuss current topics in the profession, receive suggestions on project challenges, and share or exchange information on items of interest.
This is a great opportunity to meet and network with Chapter leaders, members, and volunteers in a relaxed setting, while building professional relationships and sharing experiences. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested.
Light snacks will be provided.
Registration: The registration is FREE for anyone interested. Walk-ins are welcome, although registration online is preferred to help the Event Host with planning and reserving space.
Cost: Only cost is what you order from the menu, separate checks. Please drink responsibly.
Event Leader: Ramneik Dua and Shilpa Maroju Contact Event Host