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Wednesday, March 23
Thursday, March 24
Digitally Transform Without Coding
Speaker(s):
- Peter Dykstra, Product Manager, Google AppSheet
- Santiago Uribe Montoya, Senior Product Manager, Google AppSheet
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Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Business Acumen, Citizen Developer, Digital Skills, Transformation
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
How work gets done is changing faster than ever, and many workers feel left behind, especially when it comes to the technology they use to solve problems. In this session, we’ll discuss how no-code and citizen development support your digital transformation initiatives.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Address the technology gap in their workforce; and
- Better support their organization’s digital transformation initiatives.
PDUs: Strategic Business Management (all credentials): 0.25
How Citizen Development Can Mobilize Spreadsheets
Speaker(s):
- Christian Schalk, Cloud Developer Advocate, Google AppSheet
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Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Business Acumen, Citizen Developer, Digital Skills, PMO, Transformation
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
Spreadsheets are an invaluable tool for the project management process, but we can improve how we work with them.
If you’re interested in improving your scalability, reducing data redundancies, and building a more user-friendly way to manage projects on the go with no-code, this session is for you.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain how they can work with spreadsheets to reclaim time; and
- Describe how to empower fellow line of business creators to build their own applications and automation from spreadsheets.
PDUs: Strategic Business Management (all credentials): 0.25
Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Project: Flexible Tools to Power Plans, Big and Small
Speaker(s):
- George Bullock, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft
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Session Type: Building Your Business Acumen
Subtopics: Business Acumen, Change Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
This session will focus on how to use Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams together to create project plans effortlessly with powerful scheduling and resourcing tools in a single location. These tools will help to keep everyone informed from start to finish with interactive dashboards, charts, and roadmaps that provide greater visibility and key insights. Users will be able to choose from various views and approaches, including lists, Kanban-style boards, and Microsoft Timeline charts.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe how using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Project will assist in managing their big and small project plans; and
- Explain how the Microsoft Project accelerator solution can be used for their advanced project portfolio management needs.
Collaboration in Today’s Workspace
Speaker(s):
- Patrick Rohlfsen, Engagement Manager, Wrike
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Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Digital Skills, Problem Solving, Team Building, Teamwork, Transformation
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 30 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
With so many options in the way we work together and an ever-evolving business environment, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to bringing teams together. We must rethink how we collaborate. Leaders need to remove barriers to productivity and find impactful ways of bringing people together. During this session, you will hear recommendations for collaborating in harmony and empowering teams to do the best work of their lives.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of recalibrating technology in the modern workplace; and
- Demonstrate how to build stronger relationships, have better conversations, and build trust
Why Citizen Development Is the Missing Link to Sustained Digital Transformation Success
Speaker(s):
- Jesse Shiah, CEO and Co-Founder, AgilePoint, Inc.
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Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Agile, Business Acumen, Business Analysis, Citizen Developer, Digital Skills, Transformation
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
As the race to digital transformation continues, citizen development, driven by the low-code/no-code movement, represents the biggest enabler of change to democratize and decentralize application development that can accelerate digital transformation. But how should one align citizen development with IT and ensure strong governance and not lead to unmanageable sprawl? In this session, we will examine how some enterprises are already winning the digital transformation race with citizen development.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Identify the characteristics to look for in low-code/no-code tools that are essential to ensuring citizen development success and IT alignment; and
- Use examples of how citizen development can maximize strategic outcomes of digital transformation versus merely attaining digital optimization.
PDUs: Strategic Business Management (all credentials): 0.25
How to Leverage Visual Planning to Capture Key Project Requirements
Speaker(s):
- Nick Duffill, Principal Consultant, Harport Consulting
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Session Type: Building Your Business Acumen
Subtopics: Business Acumen, Business Analysis, PMO, Problem Solving, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
Visual project planning can help take your process to the next level. When planning a project, the process of clearly and accurately capturing all requirements, stakeholders, and necessary tasks is essential for a successful outcome.
This session will demonstrate how visual diagrams like mind maps allow you to collaborate in real-time to capture, organize, and track the status of critical project requirements and milestones—all within a single diagram that can be easily updated and shared as projects progress.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Use mind maps to plan their next project; and
- Capture, tag, organize and share project requirements.
Three Keys to Mastering the New World of Hybrid Work
Speaker(s):
- Shawn Dickerson, Vice President, ProjectManager
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Session Type: Building Your Business Acumen
Subtopics: Business Acumen, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 15 minutes
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This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
Today most teams – from IT to marketing to finance – are hybrid, but a hybrid structure means more than just working from home. The new world of hybrid work encompasses the location of team members and the work methodologies (agile, waterfall, etc.) they prefer, and the unique data and insights their diverse roles require.
In this session, the project and work management experts at ProjectManager will highlight three proven strategies to help project teams adapt to hybrid work environments without sacrificing speed and productivity.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Identify three simple strategies for adapting project teams to the hybrid world of work; and
- Describe how leading companies have found success with better hybrid work management.
Career Development Tips for Project Managers and Professionals
Speaker(s):
- Rick Hefner, Executive Director, Center for Technology and Management Education, California Institute of Technology
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Session Type: Power Skills
Subtopics: Business Acumen, Communications, Confidence, Leadership Skills, Personal Development, PMO, Professional Development
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast. PDUs are NOT eligible for this session.
Being a project manager means you are constantly busy meeting with stakeholders, checking in with team members, and completing tasks, leaving little time to think about your overall career path. This presentation will provide practical tips for setting career directions specific to your interests and aptitudes, acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge, and gaining a series of rewarding job assignments. You will leave with practical steps to advance your personal development, either within project management or other leadership positions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the critical success factors for an effective project manager; and
- Identify the career pathways for the project management profession and beyond.
9:00 am - 9:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 201: Featured Conversation: The Current State of Work
Speaker(s):
- Laszlo Bock, Author; CEO & Co-Founder, Humu
- Kerman Kasad, Vice President, Global Communications & Brand, PMI
- Nikki Muller, Host
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Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Communications, COVID 19, Digital Skills, Leadership Skills, Team Building, Transformation
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America Asia Pacific
Welcome to PMI’s Virtual Experience Series 2022, celebrating PMXPO’s 15th Anniversary. Kicking off the celebration is our host, Nikki Muller – presenter, producer, actor, and yes, manager of projects – who will prep you for what is in store, share exciting PMI updates, and introduce the first featured conversation.
Join us as CEO, founder, and author Laszlo Bock is in conversation with PMI’s Vice President of Global Communications and Brand, Kerman Kasad. Laszlo Bock is thought to be one of the most creative, revolutionary thinkers in the human resources space with his commitment to leveraging technology and behavioral science to make employees’ jobs and lives better. The session will look at the current state of work in this ever-changing world. The salary landscape for project professionals is in flux. Kerman and Laszlo will provide examples from the Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey to give you greater awareness of earning power in this dynamic job market.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the current state of work; and
- Assess the impact of earning power in their career development.
9:30 am - 9:45 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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9:45 am - 10:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 202: Book Club Conversation: Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, “The Squiggly Career"
Speaker(s):
- Gina Alesse, Director & Portfolio Leader, Professional Development, PMI
- Sarah Ellis, Author; Co-Founder, Amazing If
- Helen Tupper, Author; Co-Founder, Amazing If
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Session Type: Power Skills
Subtopics: Confidence, Demographic Shifts, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Skills, Personal Development, Professional Development, Team Building
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 30 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa
Career ladders and jobs for life are a thing of the past. The first edition of PMI’s Virtual Experience Series 2022 Book Club features Gina Alesse, PMI’s Portfolio Leader, Professional Development, in conversation with Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, authors of The Squiggly Career. Helen and Sarah will discuss how to play to your super strengths, discover your value, overcome your confidence gremlins, build better support networks and explore your future possibilities. This session will spotlight women and how they are blowing up the billionaire list while not following the traditional career ladder.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss how to take control of their career development, and
- Describe how to explore future opportunities
PDUs: Leadership (all credentials): 0.75
10:30 am - 10:45 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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10:45 am - 11:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 203: INSPIRE — Rising Leaders Shaping the World: A Secret Formula for Project Managers
Speaker(s):
- Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, PMP, PMI Fellow, Author; Founder, Projects & Co
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Session Type: Hot Topics
Subtopics: Agile, Climate Crisis, Economic Shifts, Labor Shortages, Leadership Skills, Rising Leaders, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa
We have all heard about Greta Thunberg, who has brought more attention to climate change than most senior leaders. In this session, we will examine some of the most amazing projects launched by young professionals, like Greta, and explain what we can learn from them to become better project leaders. For example, we will look at 27-year-old Brazilian entrepreneur Elisa Mansur, whose start-up won the 2018 World Bank Youth Summit project competition. Recognizing the chronic shortage of nursery care in her home country that sees around two million infants and toddlers denied access to this critical start in their lives, Elisa set up a network to provide community mothers with training, organization, daily schedules, and a rating system. In doing so, she established a process for improving early childhood education and created a brand new Brazilian job market. And how about the impressive and ambitious project of 16-year-old Dutch Boyan Slat to clean up the ocean? The idea was born after his first scuba dive off the coast of Greece in 2010, where he saw more plastic than fish. In 2013, he launched The Ocean Cleanup project, with just €300 in seed money, with the goal of removing 90 percent of marine plastic pollution by 2040. Each of these rising leaders has followed similar approaches and steps, which we call INSPIRE.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe some of the most amazing and impactful projects launched by young professionals; and
- Discuss how to use these young professionals’ approach – INSPIRE – in their projects to excel.
PDUs: Leadership (all credentials): 0.75
10:45 am - 11:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 204: 2022 and Beyond: Benefits of Successfully Navigating Change in a Fast-Paced Project Management Workplace
Speaker(s):
- Scott Lesnick, Global Leadership Keynote Speaker, Successful Business Solutions LLC
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Session Type: Power Skills
Subtopics: Change Management, Civil Civic and Equality Movements, COVID 19, Leadership Skills, Resilience, Team Building, The Great Resignation
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
The world has changed professionally and personally. Not since 9/11 have we been challenged to change how we live, work and socialize. None of us are the same now that a pandemic has shown us a new normal. People are exhausted, hopeful and concerned about their jobs. Thankfully we’re moving forward into a post-pandemic world. To retain your team, you must understand the effect change has on staff or risk losing them to a competitor. Addressing concerns openly will increase retention, grow project productivity, lower stress and strengthen communications.
We understand that change is a constant, and it’s our job as leaders to assist staff who are struggling, by giving them the tools and letting them know they’re not alone. These tools range from workplace innovation and remote technology to organizational growth and an inclusive and strong workplace culture.
Change comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s organizational change-health concerns, or it may be uncertainty in your industry, more disruption, more competition. For some people, it may be how to cope. Experiencing fear and anxiety, new management, new staff and new roles can be an opportunity for growth and advancement if properly navigated.
If those we work with can navigate the intricacies of change, we’ll continue to grow, increase our productivity and have a distinct advantage in advancing the essential project management
services we provide. This session will provide the tools needed to lead staff and teams through change, grow communications and create a strong workplace culture.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully lead through and navigate a culture of change, recognizing the challenges of staff in an ever-changing remote work environment (as business needs dictate); and
- Illustrate three key factors that allow individuals to stress less, grow in their engagement and be productive during challenging times.
PDUs: Leadership (all credentials): 0.25; Strategic Business Management (all credentials): 0.50
10:45 am - 11:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 205: Redefine the "P" in PMO
Speaker(s):
- Fiona Lin, PMI-ACP, PMP, Vice President, Enterprise PMO, Snap Finance
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Session Type: Building Your Business Acumen
Subtopics: Agile, Leadership Skills, PMO, Portfolio Management, Program Management
Audience Level: Advanced
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
As Vice President of Enterprise PMO, the presenter often gets asked "What does 'P' stand for?" Her response: "My team supports projects, programs, portfolio management, and process improvement." These are the 4Ps in her world. It is common for people to refer to the "P" as "project", just like the "P" in PMI. However, as PMOs mature, we need to refine our approach to deliver value by tying these tentacles together.
Project management (PM), as the core service PMOs provide, is to instill the PM disciplines and the agile mindset by applying best practices from different methodologies and frameworks (Scaled Agile Framework [SAFe], Scrum, Lean, etc.). PM enables teams to deliver faster, better results.
Regardless of how well we execute projects, without Lean Portfolio Management (LPM), it’s like trains heading in different directions, risking collision. Activating LPM helps align with enterprise strategy allowing the flow of value around customers, and guides teams to prioritize objectively.
Program management is a natural way to organize interrelated efforts in a coordinated manner, such as all system implementation efforts. In the SAFe environment, release train engineer (RTE) program managers, a critical role to ensure success for Agile Release Trains, typically report to the agile PMO.
Where does process improvement fit? When engaging teams on the most critical projects, we empower them to identify opportunities for improvement. Lean Six Sigma provides sound practices to drive operational excellence. Only when PMO leaders are aligned on this vision can we help redefine and re-establish a common understanding of the “P” in PMO.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain how a mature PMO should have the full spectrum of services including project, program, and portfolio management, as well as process improvement; and
- Develop a high-level strategy to establish or mature their PMO, with suggested methodologies, frameworks, and next steps.
PDUs: Strategic Business Management (all credentials): 0.50; Technical (CAPM/PMP/PgMP): 0.25; Technical (PfMP: 0.25); Technical (PMI-ACP/DASM/DASSM/DAC/DAVSC): 0.25
11:30 am - 12:15 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 206: PMBOK® Guide Seventh Edition – Tailoring Your Approach to Deliver Value
Speaker(s):
- Josh Parrott, Product Specialist, PMI
- Jonathan Lee, PMP, Agile Trainer and Coach, Vitality Chicago
- Michael Frenette, PMP, PMO Leader, Halifax Water
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Session Type: Building Your Business Acumen
Subtopics: Agile, PMO, Strategic Planning
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America North America
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition, published July 2021, represents a significant shift from process groups supported by knowledge areas, to a more inclusive and flexible principles-based structure, supported by performance domains. PMI is excited to continue educating the community on best practices for adopting the new edition and tailoring your way of working based on the new standard and guidance from the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition. In this session, we will conduct a roundtable discussion with project management professionals to discuss the new edition and how they are incorporating these concepts in both agile/adaptive and traditional waterfall methodologies to deliver value to their organizations and customers.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the new principles-based standard of the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition and the shift to be more inclusive of all project development methodologies;
- Tailor their approach, based on project and organizational goals, to focus on delivering value and meeting desired outcomes; and
- Describe how the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition aligns with a Disciplined Agile approach.
PDUs: Strategic Business Management (all credentials): 0.25; Technical (CAPM/PMP/PgMP): 0.50; Technical (PMI-ACP/DASM/DASSM/DAC/DAVSC): 0.50
11:30 am - 12:15 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 207: Out of Control Scope Change? A Disciplined Approach to Intaking Work
Speaker(s):
- Lisa Komidar, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMP, Senior Engagement Manager/Business Process Consultant Manager, ECS Federal
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Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Agile, Communications, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
Agile allows for releasing a work product or deliverables in small increments. It allows for a backlog of tasks to be completed, often referred to as stories. But because people come first in agile, people control this backlog and can add stories to it at any time. This is intentional. Agile allows for this because it is intended to be a parking lot for future releases. But many times, the stakeholders will abuse the agile process and push the team to complete stories that do not include deliverables agreed to in the standard of work. This session will walk through a hybrid project life cycle and address out-of-control scope changes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the Disciplined Agile Construction process goals; and
- Share how to prevent scope creep in an agile environment.
PDUs: Technical (CAPM/PMP/PgMP): 0.75; Technical (PMI-ACP/DASM/DASSM/DAC/DAVSC): 0.75
11:30 am - 12:15 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 208: Leading in the New Normal: Hybrid Inclusive Teams
Speaker(s):
- Lily Woi, Executive Leadership & Career Advancement, Lily Woi Coaching
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Session Type: Power Skills
Subtopics: Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa
Diversity is NOT the same as inclusion. Just because you have a diverse team, it doesn’t mean you have an inclusive work environment. Diversity is about recognizing and celebrating our differences. Inclusion is about belonging and valuing our differences. Leaders must have the skills to create environments where their teams thrive and talents shine! This is no longer a nice-to-have, it is a must-have, especially in the hybrid virtual work environment where change is constant.
During the session, we will go through the three key conditions needed to foster greater inclusion and more meaningful work in the workplace, while having fun! You will learn how to nurture psychological safety within teams, promote open feedback, and use a coaching culture to create a shared responsibility to nurture inclusive environments. Walk away with practical actions you can start doing immediately in your workplace. This is your whistle-stop tour of powerful leadership and self-improvement skills.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss actionable insights to start nurturing inclusive teams in the workplace; and
- Be prepared to take action immediately to foster greater inclusion.
PDUs: Leadership (all credentials): 0.75
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Ask Me Anything: Perspectives from PMI Board of Directors
Speaker(s):
- Anca Slusanschi, PMP, Board of Directors, PMI
- Tejas Sura, PfMP, PMP, Board of Directors, PMI
- Tony Appleby, PMP, Board of Directors, PMI
- David Summers, Executive Communications, PMI
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Session Type: Hot Topics
Duration: 30 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): Asia Pacific India North America North America
Meet and engage with PMI leaders for this live “Ask Me Anything” chat where members of our highly engaged PMI Board of Directors will be available to answer your questions. Curious how they got started in their career or what they did to get where they are today? Or do you wonder how they became involved as a PMI volunteer? Maybe you want to know what new skill or talent they have acquired during the pandemic. Attend this session, where you are invited to ask them anything!
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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12:45 pm - 1:30 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 209: Building High Performance Teams Using Team Topologies
Speaker(s):
- Klaus Boedker, Disciplined Agile Coach and Trainer, DA Methodology Team, PMI
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Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Agile, Business Acumen, Leadership Skills, Team Building, Teamwork
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
Effective teams are essential for any organization to deliver value predictably, sustainably, and with high quality. But how do we build the right team structures that match your specific goals, culture, and needs?
Disciplined Agile’s (DA) Foundation layer provides the conceptual underpinnings of the DA tool kit. This includes the DA mindset, insights into power skills, roles, and team structures, practices from agile, lean, and serial ways of working, and guidance on choosing and evolving your own way of working (WoW). This session takes a deeper dive into the people element – or building block if you will – exploring how we as project managers can take advantage of the Team Topologies approach when structuring our teams for higher performance.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the four team topologies and three interaction modes;
- Explain how to organize teams using the team topologies and interaction modes; and
- Utilize concrete practices from the DA tool kit in their own project management work.
PDUs: Leadership (all credentials): 0.50; Technical (CAPM/PMP/PgMP): 0.25; Technical (PMI-ACP/DASM/DASSM/DAC/DAVSC): 0.25
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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1:45 pm - 2:30 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 210: Change Reaction: The Impact of Change Management on Stakeholders and Project Portfolios
Speaker(s):
- Jill Almaguer, PMP, Senior Project Manager, Memorial Hermann Health System
- Seena Drapala, Treasurer, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Comstock Section
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Session Type: Building Your Business Acumen
Subtopics: Change Management, COVID 19, Labor Shortages, PMO, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America
Many projects are implemented successfully from a technology perspective yet fail to make expected positive impacts on an organization due to lack of focus on change management. By definition, every project produces a unique result, product or service. That uniqueness represents change to the stakeholders. This session applies lessons learned from the book “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson to project management with the intended result of increasing user adoption and stakeholder satisfaction.
The book is relevant to projects when stakeholders face significant changes brought on by new technology. Underperforming projects may be encountering user resistance to change. This session includes tools for uncovering stakeholder resistance and mitigating project risk with some specific project examples/lessons learned for creating an innovative project environment receptive to change and continuous improvement.
In addition to addressing change management within a project, this session focuses on the impact of changes among a portfolio of projects. Organizations facing resource constraints or changing market conditions are often forced to reprioritize projects. Most industries have been significantly impacted by resource shortages and rapidly changing conditions brought on by the pandemic over the last two years. The resulting radical reprioritization can impact dependencies between projects in the portfolio and may influence stakeholders’ perception about the probability of success of delayed projects. Since many organizations measure performance of the Project Management Office operations by on-time project delivery, this session helps leadership manage stakeholder expectations amidst changing priorities and timelines. Example projects include software application development and deployment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain how to mitigate the project risk of stakeholder resistance to change and use change management tools to ensure projects “stick” after implementation; and
- Be able to manage stakeholders based on change resilience to “future-proof” projects in a portfolio and lead organizational change.
PDUs: Leadership (all credentials): 0.50; Technical (CAPM/PMP/PgMP): 0.25; Technical (PMI-RMP): 0.25; Technical (PMI-ACP/DASM/DASSM/DAC/DAVSC): 0.25
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 211: Cloudy with a Chance of Agile
Speaker(s):
- Renaldi Gondosubroto, CAPM, PMP, Project Lead, GReS Studio
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Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Agile, Change Management, Communications, COVID 19, Problem Solving, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): Asia Pacific
The pandemic has changed many aspects of how we manage projects, no matter where we are around the world. In response to this, more companies have started adopting agile, and the traditional agile culture has also changed. As part of this, many have migrated workloads and parts of their projects into the cloud.
In this session, we will address planning and executing technical projects with agile, with consideration of impacts from COVID-19 and how to incorporate the cloud into such projects while ensuring stakeholders are satisfied with the direction taken. We will examine considering organizational capability when deciding an approach to take, how to adapt these considerations as part of planning into the work breakdown structure, the communication plan from a tech company perspective, and which workloads would be appropriate to shift towards the cloud as part of the plan. We will discuss how to create and track appropriate KPIs, both on-premises and based on services from the cloud. We will then identify frequently made mistakes that organizations have created while transitioning into an agile-based culture during COVID-19 and working with the cloud as part of doing so. We will conclude with a case study showing how things can go wrong and how a team used agile and the cloud to adapt and deliver results successfully.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Apply emerging work trends within the cloud to support their agile tech projects as part of their culture, whether they have already been agile or are looking to transition into it; and
- Create appropriate strategies to address issues in the workplace created by the pandemic by applying best agile practices while understanding which approach can be used for which project.
PDUs: Technical (CAPM/PMP/PgMP): 0.75; Technical (PMI-ACP/DASM/DASSM/DAC/DAVSC): 0.75
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 212: Negotiation and Persuasion: Tactics to Influence and Win
Speaker(s):
- Carlene Szostak, Managing Partner, Quintina Solutions
Tracks:
Session Type: Power Skills
Subtopics: Business Acumen, Communications, Confidence, Negotiation and Persuasion, Personal Development, Professional Development, Rising Leaders
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
Did you know that sometimes just simply adding another sentence to your communication can double the chances that the other person will see it from your lens? Negotiation and persuasion are learned skills that have historically been developed in the C-suite. Over the last 18 months, as the organizational silos are disrupted and change is occurring in the business world, being comfortable with both negotiating and persuading is more important than ever.
In this session, participants will learn how persuasive they currently are and how to analyze people, problems, and possibilities as they determine the correct tactic to take.
Honing your negotiating and persuasion skills will maximize your value to your organization and your everyday life. We will unwrap and dissect where and how these skills will influence and win. Remember, the key part of negotiating successfully is to persuade and influence. Are you ready to persuade and influence in the 21st century?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain negotiation and persuasion and why it’s important for their success; and
- Demonstrate their ability to understand the hidden message and motivate others to change.
PDUs: Leadership (all credentials): 0.75
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Session 213: Conversation Continues: The Future of Work
Speaker(s):
- Laszlo Bock, Author; CEO & Co-Founder, Humu
- Kerman Kasad, Vice President, Global Communications & Brand, PMI
Tracks:
Subtopics: Communications, COVID 19, Digital Skills, Leadership Skills, Team Building, Transformation
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America
As PMXPO comes to an end, PMI’s Vice President of Global Communications and Brand, Kerman Kasad, is back with Laszlo Bock to discuss how adapting to the future of work will require organizations and employees to equip themselves with new capabilities. As disruptive as COVID-19 has been, project management skills and expertise are still heavily in demand, and you need to know your worth.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the importance of equipping themselves with new capabilities; and
- Adapt to drive their career forward.
PDUs: Leadership (all credentials): 0.75
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)
PMXPO 15th Anniversary Celebration
Speaker(s):
Tracks:
Duration: 45 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s):
As an added incentive, by attending this celebration you will be automatically entered into a drawing to be one of the 15 winners who will receive a copy of The Squiggly Career by our Book Club authors Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis.
Citizen Developer: Driving Change and Project Success
Speaker(s):
- Sam Sibley, Global Head of Citizen Developer, PMI
- Andie Dovgan, Chief Growth Officer, Creatio
- Raveesh Dewan, CEO, Joget
- Derya Sousa, COO, Kianda
- Ananth Avva, President, Pipefy
- Vivek Goel, Vice President of Marketing, Quixy
- Mat Rule, CEO and Founder, TOCA
- Matthew Hubbard, Operational Head of Excellence, TrackVia
- Jennifer Cadence, Product Marketing Manager, AppSheet
- Jesse Shiah, CEO and Co-Founder, AgilePoint, Inc.
Tracks:
Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Citizen Developer
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa North America North America Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa North America India Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa North America North America North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
In this session, you will hear from influential low-code and no-code technology organizations discussing why citizen development is the biggest enabler of change of a generation and why it is so impactful for project success.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to discuss how citizen development will improve efficiency, reduce costs and speed up project activities through the adoption of digital solutions and the automation of workflows.
Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (CPBEP)™: A New Approach for Construction Professionals
Speaker(s):
- Raphael Ani, Global Business Development Lead, Construction, PMI
Tracks:
Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: COVID-19, Innovation, Professional Development, Program Management, Talent Management
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
The construction industry is experiencing significant growth of mega projects, which are typically more complex to plan and execute. PMI, in collaboration with leading construction organizations, has developed a new solution to better equip professionals with the skills they need to bring large, complex projects to life. Find out more about this new professional certification – the Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (CPBEP)TM.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the challenges experienced in most complex construction projects and how CPBEPTM certification helps with developing the skills to deal with these challenges; and
- Explain the Open Innovation approach and concepts within the construction sector.
Fostering a Conducive Working Environment for Hybrid Teams
Speaker(s):
- Soraya Herbert, Digital Strategist, DAHLIA+Agency
Tracks:
Session Type: Learn + Live
Subtopics: Communications, Rising Leaders, Talent Management, Teamwork
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is an on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
As more employees are preferring to work from home while businesses are moving back into offices, it’s important that you include both sides in the conversations of what works and what doesn’t. It’s time to adopt new tools and mindsets to build a working environment that’ll boost your team’s productivity amid the current disruptions. Join us to identify these critical conversations to have with your hybrid team members, both remote and in office, and gear up for 2022.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Identify the tools and mindset needed by their hybrid teams to boost their productivity; and
- Explain the critical conversations they need to have with their team members.
From Setback to Success: Unlock the Secret to Resiliency in 2022
Speaker(s):
- Dahlia El Gazzar, Coach, DAHLIA+Agency
Tracks:
Session Type: Learn + Live
Subtopics: Resilience, Rising Leaders
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is an on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
Have you heard the term growth mindset? Why is it important to have a growth mindset as a project manager? Can a growth mindset be developed?
One thing that is certain in 2022 and beyond is uncertainty. Having a growth mindset is critical because it can help you overcome obstacles and unexpected challenges. Individuals who prioritize growth understand the importance of persistence and determination.
In this session, we will dive into American psychologist Carol Dweck’s world to help you better understand what a growth mindset is and how you can develop it for yourself and your team.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of having a growth mindset; and
- Describe how a growth mindset can be developed by them or by their team.
Future-Proofed or Future-Ready? A Strategic Question for Business Continuity
Speaker(s):
- Greg Githens, PMP, Executive & Leadership Coach, Catalyst & Cadre LLC
Tracks:
Session Type: Building Your Business Acumen
Subtopics: Change Management, Problem Solving, Resilience, Strategic Planning
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
The current decade is one of jaw-dropping change. Both a future-proofed and future-readiness approach to business continuity should be included in business and strategic acumen.
Future-proofing is a narrow, defensive view of anticipating future disruptions to the organization and developing processes to minimize the specific effects on operations. An unfortunate side effect is less agility. Future-readiness is the broader view that emphasizes building resilience and creating options.
Join this session to hear about a more strategic perspective of the scope, intent, and practice of business continuity.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Recognize the differences between future-proofed and future-ready approaches to business continuity; and
- Identify different program management approaches to business initiatives and to strategic initiatives.
HIIT Me Up: Engage Your Remote Team with These Zero-Budget Activities
Speaker(s):
- Dahlia El Gazzar, Coach, DAHLIA+Agency
Tracks:
Session Type: Learn + Live
Subtopics: Leadership Skills, Professional Development, Rising Leaders, Talent Management, Team Building
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is an on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
Warning! This is not a typical hide-the-camera presentation that allows you to multitask while listening. Inspired by the method of high intensity interval training, we will introduce you to various creative but highly effective engagement exercises that you can bring back to your remote team. Let’s get moving!
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to describe effective engagement exercises to practice with their team.
It’s Time to Work on Your Rest Ethic
Speaker(s):
- Antonio Harrison, Wellness Coach, DAHLIA+Agency
Tracks:
Session Type: Learn + Live
Subtopics: Personal Development, Rising Leaders, Team Building
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is an on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
The need to prioritize your team's mental health and wellbeing is consistently among the top three trends in almost every industry's 2022 prediction. Four-day work weeks, paid spa days, and "doona" days are just a few initiatives that have been introduced in various industries. But are they working?
A recent study from Deloitte discovers that “despite evidence that time off can help workers avoid burnout and perform at their highest levels, most workers have not been taking enough of it.”
How do we close the gap between needing time off and actually taking it? In this session, we are not going to talk just about why, but we will focus on the how. It is time to build a “rest ethic” that is as strong as your work one.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Identify initiatives that can be used to support a team’s wellbeing; and
- Discuss the benefits of building a rest ethic.
Let Us Introduce You to Your NEW PMI Membership Benefits!
Speaker(s):
- Cristina Olaru, Product Manager – Membership, PMI
- Kevin Lynch, Product Specialist – Membership, PMI
Tracks:
Session Type: Hot Topics
Subtopics: Professional Development, Rising Leaders
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
PMI is continually evolving its membership offerings. Join us to learn about the NEW benefits recently added to PMI membership. Ever heard of PMI Picks(TM), which offers bite-sized learnings? How about the new Business Reading Center, providing access to over 1,700 business publications such as Harvard Business Review and Forbes? Learn about these benefits, and much more, that you get as a PMI member. Not a member? Join us to learn more.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss what benefits are part of their PMI membership; and
- Easily find and access their membership benefits.
Mental Health: Techniques to Keep You in the Right Headspace
Speaker(s):
- Antonio Harrison, Wellness Coach, DAHLIA+Agency
Tracks:
Session Type: Learn + Live
Subtopics: Personal Development, Rising Leaders
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is an on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
It’s no lie that these last couple of years have been intense for many, to say the least. Join us while we share techniques that connect mind, body and spirit, ultimately improving your wellbeing and your relationships with yourself and those around you.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to identify techniques that help them improve their overall wellbeing and their relationships.
PMI Study Hall: The Ultimate PMP Study Buddy
Speaker(s):
- Temi Odunlami, Product Specialist, PMI Study Hall, PMI
Tracks:
Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Digital Skills, Professional Development, Rising Leaders
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
PMI Study Hall™ is a digital learning tool that provides PMP® certification candidates with a revision of key project management concepts and an overview of what to expect on exam day. It offers practice questions and exams with rationales, engaging lessons, and gamified activities to make learning effective and enjoyable. It is available on desktop and iOS/Android for on-the-go studying!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Compare the features and benefits of Study Hall Essentials and Study Hall Plus; and
- Choose the right Study Hall plan for their PMP® exam preparation needs.
Project Managers on an Organizational Transformation Journey
Speaker(s):
- Tahirou Assane, PMP, Director of Brightline, PMI
Tracks:
Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Program Management, Transformation
Audience Level: Advanced
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
Transformation is everywhere, and we need successful transformation everywhere. Project managers remain key actors in helping organizations deliver on their transformation initiatives. This session covers the role that project managers play in transformation as well as how the PMI organizational transformation series could empower project professionals in a world in perpetual transformation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the role of project managers in transformation; and
- Describe how the PMI Organizational Transformation Series will empower project managers.
Ready to Lead: Preparing Yourself to Step Up When Needed
Speaker(s):
- Soraya Herbert, Digital Strategist, DAHLIA+Agency
Tracks:
Session Type: Learn + Live
Subtopics: Confidence, Leadership Skills, Personal Development, Professional Development, Rising Leaders
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is an on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
You shouldn’t wait to learn how to be a leader until that big promotion comes to your desk. Quite the opposite. You should start building the foundation of leadership skills now, so when the time comes, your leadership muscles are ready to go.
In this session, we will reveal the secrets from successful leaders to help you unlock your potential to be the leader you wish to be.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the importance of building the foundation of leadership skills now; and
- Identify ways they can unlock their potential to become a leader.
Risk Management: Why Is It Important to Me? A Panel Discussion
Speaker(s):
- Kim Marcelliano, Product Specialist, Advanced and Specialized Credentials, PMI
- Wanda Curlee, PMI-RMP, PfMP, PMP, PgMP, Department Chair, American Public University System
- Rakesh Kumar, PMI-RMP, PMP, Associate Vice President – Outreach, PMI Bangalore Chapter; Program Manager, MOOG India Technology Center
- Salah Haswah, PMI-RMP, PfMP, PMP, PgMP, Senior Consultant, SPM Consultants L.L.C.
- Tony Oliver, PMI-RMP, PMP, Senior Manager, Business Consulting, CVS Health
Tracks:
Session Type: Building Your Business Acumen
Subtopics: Business Acumen, Rising Leaders, Risk Management
Audience Level: Core
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America India MENA North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
Risk management – it’s a term we hear but may not understand why prioritizing it is important, both for a project and an organization. This panel will discuss why risk management should be prioritized while sharing success and failure stories. They will review the importance of an organizational culture focused on risk management and how to help a company become more risk-focused. Lastly, they will share tips and best practices in risk management.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the importance of prioritizing risk management within their job and/or organization; and
- Identify practices for risk management.
Starting the PMP®Journey with Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)®
Speaker(s):
- Sallie Makar, Manager, Global Organization Engagement, PMI
Tracks:
Session Type: Building Your Business Acumen
Subtopics: Business Acumen, PMO, Professional Development
Audience Level: Core
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is an on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast. PDUs are NOT eligible for this session.
Enjoy better business results with the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)® certification from PMI. As the foundational version of the globally recognized PMP® certification, CAPM® is designed for more junior employees with fewer years of experience. CAPM® certification programs upskill and distinguish candidates with the training and discipline to run projects effectively early on in their careers.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Explain the value of the Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)® certification; and
- Apply certification concepts within business organizations.
Transform Your Organization: Become a Citizen Developer Practitioner
Speaker(s):
- Samantha Mulford, Global Citizen Developer Product Specialist, PMI
Tracks:
Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Citizen Developer, Decision Making, Digital Skills, Transformation
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s):
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
PMI Citizen Developer Practitioner offers a vendor-agnostic educational resource for project managers to enhance their skillset and support core project management skills and experience. As a profession, project management is rapidly evolving and it's becoming more technology-enabled and project managers are using technology to drive the desired project outcomes. Citizen Development helps upskill project managers to develop, deploy, and manage applications and solutions using low-code no-code.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Assess how PMI Citizen Developer Practitioner can help you drive technology-based project outcomes; and
- Be able to differentiate between PMI certification and micro-credential upskilling products.
Upskill with PMI Agile Hybrid Project™ Micro-credential!
Speaker(s):
- Michael Del Mundo, Micro-Credentials Product Specialist, PMI
Tracks:
Session Type: Mastering New Ways of Working
Subtopics: Agile, Professional Development
Audience Level: Intermediate
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker(s) Region(s): North America
This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.
PMI Agile Hybrid Project ProTM is an upskilling micro-credential that helps project managers demonstrate their ability to manage agile processes within agile or hybrid projects. Micro-credentials are also a great way to show employers that you’re staying current and aligned with the latest project management principles.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Assess how the Agile Hybrid Project ProTM micro-credential can upskill their PMP credential; and
- Differentiate between PMI micro-credential and certification products.
