PMISV Monthly Book Club | Kushner, Inc. by Vicki Ward
PMISV Monthly Book Club | Kushner, Inc. by Vicki Ward
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, May 15th, 2025 - 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Virtual Meeting
PM Breakfast Meeting - Milpitas
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.
Certification Info May 2025
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.
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)
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
PM Insight- Collaboration Event with PMISV and PMISFBAC Presents Virtual Meeting: Change Saturation
PM Insight-Collaboration Event with PMISV and PMISFBAC Virtual Meeting:
Change Saturation
Takeaways:
To help attendees recognize saturation accelerators, and ask five critical questions to assess an organization's change saturation level.
- Saturation Sensitivity Influencers
- Saturation Accelerators
- Five Questions to Ask
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
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.
PM Insight - Foster City Virtual Meeting: Stronger Together: Agile and Project Management
PM Insight-Foster City Virtual Meeting:
Stronger Together: Agile and Project Management
Explore the remarkable evolution of the PMI’s PMBOK® Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge) from its traditional process-based roots to a principles-driven framework that embraces predictive, hybrid, and adaptive approaches. This session offers a historical perspective on PMI’s Agile journey, culminating in the latest PMBOK® Eighth Edition. Attendees will better understand how project management has integrated agile principles and practices to meet the demands of modern work environments.
Takeaways:
- Understand the Evolution: Gain insights into the key changes in the PMBOK® Guide over its editions and their impact on the project management profession.
- Bridge Communities: Address perceptions and polarization between traditional project managers and agile practitioners, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration.
- Embrace the New Mindset: Learn how the latest PMBOK® Eighth Edition incorporates principles, performance domains, and tailoring guidance to support diverse project approaches.
- Leverage PMI Resources: Discover how you can leverage the wealth of knowledge and resources available from PMI to further develop your career.
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
PM Breakfast Meeting - MountainView/Sunnyvale
PM Breakfast Meeting - MountainView/Sunnyvale
When: The First Friday Each Month from 7:30am - 9:00am
Where: Hybrid Event (In Person and Online)
- In Person at Holder’s Country Inn, 10088 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- 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. The only cost is what you order form the menu, separate checks.