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PMI Memphis Chapter March 2024 Newsletter |
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PMI Memphis Chapter has a permanent home for 2024! |
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We’re delighted to announce that Serendipity Labs in East Memphis will host PMI Memphis chapter meetings through 2024. With new board members and fresh energy, it’s the perfect time for you to reconnect with our community. Join us at our March 13th chapter meeting featuring Damone Virgilio – we can’t wait to welcome you to our new home!
Serendipity Labs
6584 Poplar Ave Floor 2
Memphis, TN 38138 |
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PMI Memphis Chapter Meetings |
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March 13, 2024
Monthly Chapter Meeting |
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“Bots, Bitcoin, and Business – The Impact of Technology Change”
The effects of technology on society have been both positive and negative. While technology has made it easier to connect with others, access information, and improve medical care, it has also led to some downsides. Want to know how to withstand the negative effects and take advantage of the opportunities? Come hear from one of Memphis own, Damone Virgilio of Memphis Public Libraries, on these emerging topics of “Bots, Bitcoin, and Business – The Impact of Technology Change”.
During the meeting, dinner will be served. And at the conclusion of this session, attendees will earn 2 PDUs: Business Acumen. |
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Tickets
$30.00 Member Registration
$35.00 after 06:00 pm March 8 $35.00 Non-Member Registration
$40.00 after 06:00 pm March 8 |
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Damone Virgilio is a graduate of Memphis State University, Magna Cum Lade, with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, 1991. He has worked for 31 years in the Memphis non-profit community as a counselor, educator, and senior administrator, serving the last 25 years with Memphis Public Libraries. Currently, Damone serves as the Staff Development Manager for the Library. He is responsible for the development and implementation of 30+ training programs, with an emphasis on public service, leadership development, professional growth, and emerging technology.
Additionally, he has served in numerous leadership capacities with various boards and advisory committees:
· 2-time past Chair of the Memphis City Beautiful Commission
· Past Chair of the Memphis Area Library Council
· Past President of the Memphis/Shelby County Adolescent Pregnancy Council
· Appointed by Mayor Herenton to serve on the Memphis Youth Guidance Commission from 1994-1996
· Graduate of the Leadership Academy Fellows program (2008) and Leadership Memphis Executive Class (2015)
· Benjamin Hooks Distinguished Service Award (2020) Memphis Public Libraries |
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March 28, 2024, Lunch & Learn
Virtual Meeting with Donna Fitzgerald |
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Mental Models for successful project delivery Donna Fitzgerald will present on how to take action. Where you will fit it and you will take away a tool set to approach problems.
Mental models are a simple way to make complex situations easier to understand. For example, having a mental model that puts all the potential areas of disorder into a spider diagram ensures everyone on the team is on the “same page” from the start. We’ll also cover a variety of techniques that will help keep the project on track such as featuring, reframing the present through the past, and using the Cynefin model to identify problems and to frame acceptable solutions for your stakeholders. We’ll conclude with a technique (the value cube) that improves stakeholder engagement during the project.
In this Lunch & Learn, you’ll learn:
Reframing the present through the past The Cynefin model to identify problems
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Registrants will be sent:
This Lunch & Learn is free to all PMI Memphis members. Non-members will pay a nominal $5 fee. |
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Donna Fitzgerald is passionate about helping companies make change happen. Change is never a linear process, and many things people think are important are NOT the real levers of creating a successful outcome. Ms. Fitzgerald offered her expertise as a Research Vice President at Gartner for ten years and now provides her service to companies interested in gaining more individualized help and ready to adopt an outcome-thinking approach. |
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Join Us
PMXPO 2024: The Future of Your Work
21 March | 10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. EDT (UTC-4)
Learn. Connect. Grow. Elevate your skills at PMXPO 2024, the premier virtual event for project professionals. Engage with industry experts, gain actionable insights to elevate project success, and hear about the future of your work. Whether you’re new to project management or a seasoned professional, you can take your career to new heights—and earn 9+ PDUs! |
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Special Events:
Snapshots from our February Chapter Meeting Guest speakers: Wendy Harris and Tia Cochran |
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Congratulations Geraldine Black!
The February 7 chapter meeting winner of book giveaway – The 5 Appreciation Languages in the Workplace. |
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| | The Journey
Hosted by Larry Robinson
A podcast series that tells the stories of Black men in business – the real stories. “The Journey” eschews glamorized tales of microwave success and Instagram-perfect photos. It unspools the ups and downs, twist and turns of the trajectory of these gentlemen. There is no straight or narrow or neat path. That’s not how any of this works! |
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Larry Robinson, Owner of Kudzukian |
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From Left to Right
Linda Delaney, PMI Memphis Director Programs
Earnest Evens, PMI Memphis Director, Construction Ambassador
Tamara Brown, PMI Memphis President
Larry Robinson, Owner of Kudzukian
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From Left to Right Earnest Evans, PMI Memphis Director, Construction Ambassador
Tamara Brown, PMI Memphis President |
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| | | The Latest on PMI Memphis Chapter Members |
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Thank you to these renewing members whose memberships with PMI Memphis are reaching great milestones:
1 Year Anniversary Rachel Kohr Gary Hanks
Carol Anderson Brianna Ghant Mary Doe Donecker
Jordan Howerton
5 Year Anniversary
James DeBose Allen Tabor Paul Clunan
Edwin Hill
10 Year Anniversary
Richard Dabbs
15 Year Anniversary
Steve Klobe |
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Welcome to PMI Memphis! Vera Dantzler William Russell
Rachel Levine Bikram Oberoi Olivia McGregor Jason Sonnenfelt
Velyncea Murphy Franklin Simmons
New Certifications
Congratulations to these members on their new certifications: Brent J. Nair – ECC Fernanda D. Guerra – PMP
Jessica Becker- PMP Hugh Foster- PMP Littal Sini- PMP Hunter Harrison- PMP
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Note: If you believe that your membership has lapsed, log in to www.pmi.org and review your Profile and Member settings. All changes to your member data are made on the PMI.org member profile, including name, mailing address, company, and email address for all PMI (global and chapter) mailings, communications, and membership renewals. | |
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PMP Exam Prep PMI Memphis and RefineM partner to Present PMP Prep series in 2024
Are you seeking your PMP certification and want a focused, hard-hitting prep course? Are you preparing for your Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam and looking for a proven resource that will help you get ready to take the test? If YES, then this class is for you! Look no further. Sharpen your knowledge and be completely prepared for your upcoming test by taking advantage of our course offering. PMI Memphis in collaboration with RefineM, a PMI-Global Authorized Training Partner (ATP) offer the PMP Exam Prep course in a virtual, instructor-led environment. Our goal is to help those looking to pass their PMP Test succeed with flying colors. Contact PMI-Memphis (cherlync@pmi.org) today, or view our website (pmi.memphis.org) for more information.
How Much Does It Cost? PMP® Exam Prep 2024 Pricing: Member Price Early Bird (2 weeks out): $1,000
Member Price Regular: $1,200 Non-Member Early Bird: $1,250 Member Early Bird: $1,450
Location: Online/Virtual – Instructor-Led Saturdays 8:00 AM-noon Central, Tuesdays and 4 Thursdays 6:00-8:00 PM.
PMP® Exam Prep 2024 Dates: May 4 – May 30 August 3 – August 29
November 2 – December 5 |
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PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP) Ready in 2024
PMI Memphis is posturing to launch a PMI CP Program Initiative, in partnership with local government, construction industry and military professionals. This multi-faceted initiative will include PMI Global CP and PMI Government Business sponsored informational sessions beginning with an in-person roundtable discussion in March 2024. Planned follow-on in-depth professional development (PD) will prepare PMI Memphis to facilitate and grow the CP Program with our local area partners.
PMI-CP Certification covers the domains of contracts management, stakeholder management, strategy and scope management, and project governance, certifies professionals in the construction and built environment industry.
Value Earners of the PMI-CP have demonstrated skills and knowledge they need to transform the global construction industry and bring large, complex projects to life. Education Requirements None
Experience Requirements 3+ years of experience in the construction/built environment field is required Certification Maintenance Requirements
3-year cycle; 30 PDUs per cycle |
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The in-person CAPM Readiness Bootcamp (Dr. Conner) dates are: Planned In-Person Course Sessions:
- 2nd Session: March 20th, 21st, 22nd 2024
- 3rd Session: May 22nd, 23rd, 24th 2024
- 4th Session: Jul 17th, 18th, 19th 2024
- 5th Session: Sep 18th, 19th, 20th 2024
- 6th Session: Nov 20th, 21st, 22nd 2024
Location: Christian Brothers University, Thomas Center, 2nd Flr, Sabbatini Lounge 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.
The virtual CAPM Readiness Bootcamp (RefineM) dates are:
March 2-March 21 June 1- June 20 September 7- September 26 |
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Job Opportunity Innovate Memphis Position Announcement Data Midsouth Governance Lead
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