2024 Chapter Meetings & Events
2024 Chapter Meetings & Events Schedule
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** Updated 9-5-2024 **
Upcoming events
2024 Professional Development Day (2024-PDD)
Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Venue: The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
Cost Information:
(I) Early Bird* Tickets: $125 Members | $145 Non-Members
* Early Bird ends Oct. 11, 2024
(II) Regular Tickets**: $145 Members | $165 Non-Members
**Regular Tickets run between Oct. 12 to 25, 2024 (Subject to Availability)
Additional Information:
Event Type: Hybrid (In-Person & Online via Zoom)
Professional Development Units (PDUs): 10+ PDUs
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September 2024 Chapter Meeting (Virtual)
Cashing in on Agile
By Keith Wilson, MBA, PMP, Disciplined Agilist (PMI: DALSM, CDAI, DAC)
PRESENTATION SUMMARY:
In this session, we will learn how PMOs in twelve companies from various industry sectors identified the key critical success factors for a successful agile implementation. We will also explore the challenges they faced and how they were overcome.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (PDU)
1.0 (Ways of Working)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
[1] Understand the two dynamic forces impacting PMOs today.
[2] Enumerate the top 5 barriers to Agile adoption as reported by VersionOne in their State of Agile Report.
[3] Recount the “one” thing each of the 12 PMOs did to successfully implement Agile in their organizations.
[4] Describe the advantages of having an actively engaged executive sponsor spearheading Agile adoption.
[5] Compare Telstra’s approach to Agile adoption through engaged sponsors to the approach used in one’s organization.
September 2024 PM in the PM (Virtual)
How to Use Microsoft Loop for Streamlined Project Execution
Rafsan Huseynov, MS, PMP, PMI-ACP, DASSM, Microsoft MVP
PRESENTATION SUMMARY:
Are you looking for a seamless way to bring all aspects of your projects together in one place? Join us for an informative and hands-on webinar on Microsoft Loop, the collaboration app designed to enhance project management by enabling teams to collaborate across various apps and devices.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (PDU)
1.0 (Ways of Working)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
[1] Introduction to Microsoft Loop: Learn about Microsoft Loop and how it can transform your team's collaboration efforts.
[2] Leveraging Loop in Project Management: Learn practical ways to utilize Loop to streamline your project management processes.
[3] Hands-on Demo: Watch a step-by-step demonstration on setting up Loop workspaces for each of your projects.
[4] Integration with Other Applications: Find out how to integrate Loop with other tools and services your team already uses.
[5] Understanding Limitations: Gain insights into the current limitations of Loop and how to work around them.
[6] Best Practices: Learn best practices for getting the most out of Microsoft Loop.
By the end of this session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage Microsoft Loop in your project management, ensuring your team collaborates more efficiently and productively.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your project management toolkit!
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| New Members This Year | 134 |
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Speakers for our Chapter's Events
Our PMI Chapter welcomes proposals from passionate speakers interested in sharing their experiences, knowledge and expertise on such topics as general business and strategy, leadership, project management, and technical or industry-specific specialties. Our Professional Development events provide professional development units (PDUs) of educational information necessary for those attendees maintaining certification designations. Speakers are also eligible to claim PDUs for their creation and delivery of the presentation material.