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PMI 2017 Professional Development Seminar - October 19th
About the seminar
October 18, 2018 - PMI Professional Development Seminar
Plan now to attend our Annual Professional Development Seminar!
Location: Gold Room of Whitley Hall on Troy University’s Montgomery campus (see below for detailed directions)
October 18, 2018
8:30am - 4:30pm
About the seminar
Scheduled Presentations
Mr. Latham’s Presentation Title:
Tool Time: How to Stand Out From Other PMs Through the Effective Use of PM Tools.
This presentation will focus on effectively using key PM tools and templates and how to tailor them to meet both project and organizational challenges. The session will demonstrate different approaches for “right sizing” tools and leveraging these skills into mapping a path to organizational success beyond simple project management. Included will be some neat tricks and tips in MS Project and other applications which will help any PM stand out above their peers. The presentation will help any PM practitioner move beyond project management to leveraging PM tools into organizational and business problem solving. The presentation will offer a time for sharing ideas and successful experiences and problem solving ideas from participants.
Charles “Chuck” Latham is currently a Project/Program Management Consultant with expertise in developing and maturing Project Management Office (PMO) operations from the ground up. He has developed PM methodologies, governance processes and best practices for myriad organizations. His outstanding success has benefitted such clients and organizations as Alfa Insurance, HP, IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers, large conversion projects with Wells Fargo, Massachusetts and Alabama State Medicaid, US Department of Education, US Army, Texas and Alabama State DMVs, New Mexico State University, US Department of Veteran Affairs, etc. He is skilled in metric development and strategic design helping organizations rebuild culture, boost quality, and delivering programs and templates with durable and scalable value. He has held roles from Director of PMO and IT, to VP and University Academic Dean. Chuck is a retired Air Force Officer, published author, and volunteers his time each week in prison ministries. Chuck has been a PMP for almost two decades and is a Certified Scrum Master, certified Process Consultant through IBM and holds a BS in Business Management from St. John Fisher College, MBA from Chapman University, and Master’s Certificate from the George Washington University.
Mr. John’s Presentation Title:
Kanban in Practice
The introduction, evolution, and execution of Kanban practices for managing workflow, throughput, and resource planning in a technology environment
Randy Johns, PMP has worked in technology and operations for 20 years. He has merged his passion for the mining and building materials industry with his passion for technology. This merger has led him down a path of front-line operational support, technical support, project management, and applications management. Randy’s presentation will describe the use of the Kanban methodology. Kanban is a simple and visual way to manage projects to workflow. Randy will demonstrate how Kanban came into effect in Drummond MIS and how it has been used to better manage throughput as well as resource planning.
Mr. Smith’s Presentation Title:
An Agile Overview for People Who Don't Really Like Agile
The Agile methodology has taken some industries, especially software development, by storm. It inspires fierce loyalty from some - and equally fierce dislike from others. Gary Smith will help you take a look at Agile as a tailoring decision, not a litmus test or life philosophy, and will discuss situations that it's right for, and some where it isn't.
Gary Smith is the Chief Operating Officer for Jamersan, an Opelika web development company that is agile, or at least agile-ish, and President of Nectar Bridge, a consulting firm which helps business owners make plans and set priorities around sales, marketing, and operations. He's been the webmaster for PMI South Alabama and spoken at PMI's national conference. He lives in Prattville with his wife Diane and has sons attending Troy University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Dr. Goodson’s Presentation Title:
Leading Difficult Conversations
Dr. Jane Goodson, Professional Development Trainer and Consultant, has over 30 years of consulting and training experience in both public and private sector organizations. Among other degrees, she holds a PhD in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior from the College of Business at the University of Alabama. During her career at Auburn University at Montgomery, she was Director of the MBA program, head of the Department of Management, and dead of the College of Business, serving 12 years in that role before returning to the classroom and retiring as Professor Emeritus in 2014. Dr. Goodson specializes in the area of management consulting and has extensive experience in organizational change efforts.
Ms. Jernigan's Presentation Title:
Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Project Managers – Characteristics and challenges of Millennials and Generation Z
Ashley Jernigan attended Alabama State University and graduated with a degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She was fortunate to start her career before graduating as the Assistant Private Events Director at a national private club corporation and held multiple positions before becoming one of the youngest Private Events Director in the company. While working full time, Ashley attended Georgia State University and received an MBA then moved on to direct all the marketing efforts for one of the largest restaurants and property management companies in the River Region.
Ashley has a passion for helping young professionals advance in their career because her own professional journey was not easy. She explains that journey and gives tips, tricks and tools to navigate and excel in corporate world onher blog www.top5careertips.com. Her motto: Network for net worth, volunteer to advance your career and know when it’s time to go!
After nearly a decade of service in the hospitality industry, Ashley decided to start her own Hospitality Consulting Business JDB Hospitality, LLC. JDB is a consulting firm specializing in event management, brand awareness,marketing and public relations.
PMI Professional Development Seminar
Location: Gold Room of Whitley Hall on Troy University’s Montgomery campus
October 18, 2018
8:30am - 4:30pm
Pricing: $89 early bird discount online through Oct 15. Register via email on Oct 16 and 17. $109 at the door.
Directions:
http://trojan.troy.edu/campus/montgomery/campus-map.html
Gold Room of Whitley Hall
231 Montgomery Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36103-4419
Menu:
8:30am – 9:00am Breakfast:
Assorted muffins, sausage, fruit, cinnamon rolls, bottled water, coffee
10:15am Morning snack:
Granola bars, excess muffins and fruit, assorted chips, soft drinks, water, coffee
11:30am Lunch:
Pulled Chicken, Pulled Pork, salad, baked beans, mac and cheese, banana pudding, sweet and unsweet tea.
2:00pm Afternoon snack:
Candy bars, cookies, crackers, soft drinks, coffee, water
Seminar - October 28, 2021
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Plan now to attend our Annual Professional Development Seminar! Early Registration has expired. Project Everest Location: Whitley Hall, Room 140, on Troy University’s Montgomery campus October 28, 2021 8:30am - 4:30pm About the seminar The PMI South Alabama Chapter will hold their 2021 Professional Development Seminar, “Project Everest” on October 28th and invites all area project management professionals, new and experienced, to attend and join in the discussion. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or just starting in your project management career, you are sure to benefit from networking with other area project managers and pick up some great insights, tools and tips from our speaker this year, Allen Mallory.
https://alanmallory.com/video/ (Promotion Video) https://youtu.be/YwHmi85o6lA (Project Everest Introduction)
PDUs Awarded: 8
Pricing: $115 online or at the door.
Directions: http://trojan.troy.edu/campus/montgomery/campus-map.html Parking: There is no charge to park in Troy University, Montgomery Campus lots or the deck.
Menu: Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, & afternoon snack will be provided.
“PROJECT EVEREST” Seminar Agenda Thursday, October 28th, 2021
8:15am – Sign in with Light Breakfast Breakfast: Assorted Pastries / Muffins, Fruit, Assorted Fruit Juice, Coffee and Water 8:30am – Session 1: Project Everest: Essential Steps for Successful Projects 9:50am - Morning Snack Break: Assorted Snacks, Sodas and Bottled Water 10a:00m – Session 2: Age of Agile: A Hybrid Approach to Agile Project Management 12:00pm Lunch: Pulled Chicken or Pork, Mac-n-Cheese, Baked Beans, Salad, Banana Pudding 12:45pm Session 3: Emotional Intelligence for Managing Diverse Complex Teams 2:15 Afternoon Snack Break Assorted Sweet and Salty Snacks, Sodas and Bottled Water 2:30pm Session 4: Strategic Planning and Building Professional Relationships 4:00pm – 4:30pm Session 5: Hands-on activity with ropes, knots and climbing equipment
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2021 Featured Speaker and Presentations
Allen Mallory
Alan is an international speaker, author and performance coach who is passionate about leadership and reaching new heights in all that we do. His unique philosophy of
life revolves around empowering people and embracing an agile mentality focused on relationships and results. By understanding what drives and motivates us, we are
able to cultivate more innovative and effective ways of thinking and taking action. Alan holds a degree in Engineering from Queen’s University and a Masters in Psychology from Adler University, giving him a well-balanced approach to the outer and inner challenges we all face.
Alan has worked internationally with large organizations as a professional engineer and project manager developing patents and solutions to complex challenges in the mining and metals industry. Living and working abroad has given him the opportunity to deepen his understanding of individual and team challenges, better appreciate cultural diversity and successfully adapt to different organizational structures. Building experience through a lifestyle of adventure and challenge, Alan embarked on the project of a lifetime and set a world record on Mount Everest along with three members of his immediate family. It was a two-month expedition through some of the most exciting yet terrifying conditions imaginable and their success demanded an unwavering perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.
Session 1: Technical ~ 1.5 PDUs
Project Everest: Essential Steps for Successful Projects
Climbing Mount Everest is considered one of humanity’s greatest feats of endurance. The exciting expedition to the top of the world’s highest peak is a project filled with unparalleled physical and mental challenges and some of the roughest, most extreme conditions imaginable. In 2008, Alan Mallory took on the challenge and set a world record with three other members of his family after an incredible self-guided expedition on the mountain. The expedition challenged the mental, emotional and physical limits of their entire beings and at every stage of the ascent demanded an unwavering commitment to resilience and perseverance.
Alan’s dynamic presentation focuses on developing project managers and strengthening project teams by reinforcing the professional development and project management skills that are essential for success in any project. It highlights the processes that are involved in planning and executing difficult projects by using the challenge of Everest as a metaphor and example of such a project. It is an engaging visual and educational journey that is supported by many of the stunning photos and short videos captured along the expedition. Alan’s program reinforces the importance of numerous project management skills such as strategic planning, effective communication, risk management, teamwork and development of trust within professional relationships as well as the mentality and passion involved in conquering one’s own Everest, whatever that may be.
There is also a lot of insight to be gained about personal development and finding the spark within each of us that drives us to do the things we do and how we can use this knowledge to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. By controlling our focus and concentrating on the areas we are most passionate about, we are capable of accomplishing great things.
Alan highlights various technical components throughout this module and shares matrices and examples of project management tools. Some of these technical elements include:
- The work breakdown structure for Project Everest • Categorized work packages
• Defining roles and responsibilities
• A sample precedence diagram for Project Everest • Multi-criteria decision analyses - Communication models
• The risk breakdown structure for Project Everest • Adapting to change and volatile environments
• A risk matrix for impact and likelihood
• Development of risk response strategies
The underlying message is about how we as project managers need to reach new heights in the way we think and the actions we take in order to continuously improve ourselves and advance our profession. Alan creates a powerful and unforgettable journey for his audience by integrating captivating mountaineering and adventure stories with his innovative leadership, project management, psychology and engineering experience.
Session 2: Technical ~ 2 PDUs
Age of Agile: A Hybrid Approach to Agile Project Management
Throughout this interactive module, project managers will explore various elements of agility and related agile methodologies from a unique perspective that encourages innovative thinking and application of agile techniques. It is based on a hybrid approach to agile project management which combines agile practices with traditional waterfall methodologies. The material builds on the Project Everest framework presented during Alan’s keynote and is a more in-depth analysis of the fundamentals of agile project management and following an iterative and adaptive approach. Some of the focus areas of this module include:
- Hybrid methods of incorporating agile project management
- Responding quickly and efficiently to issues that arise
- Making prompt project decisions and taking appropriate action
- Adopting an iterative approach to project processes
- The importance of team interaction and effective collaboration
- Empowering team members to make informed decisions
- Adapting to the environment and revised customer requirements
- Continuous identification and evaluation of risks
Session 3: Leadership ~ 1.5 PDUs
Emotional Intelligence for Managing Diverse Complex Teams
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to identify, manage and purposefully express our own emotions as well understand and respond appropriately to the emotions of others. This is a crucial capacity to develop for project managers as it plays such a critical role in motivating others, problem solving, resolving conflicts and in building relationships. Emotional intelligence is important for many industries but these competencies are probably the most important for project managers because of the complex interactions and communication strategies needed.
Some of the focus areas of this module include:
- Emotional stigma and our tendencies to suppress emotions
- Mental health and the internal challenges we are faced with
- The technological influence on emotional intelligence
- Recognizing and managing emotions in ourselves
- Opportunities for influencing emotional responses in others
- The emotion-cognition correlation (EQ & IQ)
- Stress, risk factors and coping/reduction mechanisms
- Transparency and integrity in the ways we communicate
- Cultural, locational, personality and generational considerations
- Optimism and controlling our focus
Session 4: Strategic ~ 1.5 PDUs
Strategic Planning and Building Professional Relationships
Alan’s strategic and business management module focuses on the importance of upfront strategic planning and working through interpersonal challenges in order to foster healthy trust relationships and boost project performance. It highlights the importance of future-thinking and coming up with strategies of dealing with and working through issues that arise. This program is about planning for and adapting to changes in environment, expectations and stakeholder mentality and engaging well with those we interact with. Above all, the focus is on putting people first, which is the foundation of high performance, client retention and long-term success.
Some of the focus areas of this module include:
- Developing a comprehensive strategic plan
- EEFs and OPAs that influence strategic planning
- Communication challenges that arise internally and externally
- Overcoming communication barriers
- Communication technology
- Alignment of business goals and team objectives
- Non-verbal communication
- Transparency and integrity in the way we communicate
- Building trust in professional relationships
Session 5: Leadership ~ 1.5 PDUs (session and networking)
Hands-on group activity with ropes, knots and climbing equipment
The last module is concluded with a fun activity which relates to risk, communication, development of trust, teamwork, agility and various other project management areas. Volunteer groups are chosen from the audience to construct the different sections of a Z+C pulley system, which is used for crevasse rescue in mountaineering. The exercise requires the volunteer groups to work together with ropes, knots and other climbing equipment, following images and instructions that Alan provides.
Once the pulley system has been constructed, the purpose of all the various sections will be demonstrated and the overall effectiveness. It is a great way to close the day allowing all to work together in a fun, collaborative challenge.
April Membership Meeting VIRTURAL
PMI South Alabama Chapter – Monthly Membership Meeting
Join us for the PMI South Alabama Chapter (PMI-SAL) Monthly Membership Meeting, where project professionals come together to learn, connect, and grow! In 2025, we are embracing the theme of Action, Access, and Acceleration—empowering our members to take action in their careers, gain access to valuable knowledge, and accelerate their professional growth.
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