PMICOC EVENTS
2021
Below is the current PMICOC event schedule
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June 4th, 2020 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Principle: Underlying Organizational Structure
This presentation is based on the Robert Fritz’s Book “The Path of Least Resistance for Managers”
June 10th, 2020 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
7 Competencies of Business
SAFe provides their version of Business Agility within a Lean Enterprise by identifying 7 core competencies and the 3 dimensions of each. This presentation will examine those 7 competencies at a high level and the dimensions that define it.
June 17th, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
The Evolution of the Prehistoric Sticky Note
Mind Mapping is an effective way to use in requirements gathering sessions and the construction of the WBS. When Mind Mapping is coupled with technology it simplifies the process and enhances communication.
July 8th, 2020 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Protect Your Project During the Pandemic and Beyond
Bernadette Donnelly is a Project Success Master Coach, who works exclusively with project professionals, including PMO Directors, Managers, and Project Managers. She uses proven methodologies to keep projects on track.
May 20th, 2020 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
The DA Mindset
Join us for a conversation with our Disciplined Agile Champion Dave Davis.
05/18/2020 - 05/22/2020, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PMP Virtual Review Boot Camp
Topic: The virtual setting boot camp is an instructor led, PMP exam review course.
05/19/2020 - 06/18/2020 (Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30-9:00 PM)
PMP Virtual Seminar
Topic: The Virtual setting seminar is a 5 week (2 day/week), instructor led, PMP® exam review course designed for individuals wishing to prepare for PMI’s PMP®
April 30th, 2020 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Disciplined Agile Champion Discussion
Join PMICOC on April 30th for an hour long virtual session where Dave Davis, our local chapter Disciplined Agile Champion, will lead a discussion about Discpline Agile (DA).
February 20th, 2020. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
NAVIGATING THE PMO: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT
In honor of Black History Month, PMICOC will be hosting a panel discussion on the topic “Navigating the PMO: The Director’s Cut”
March 18th, 2020. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
From IT Project Manager to Product Owner
In this talk we will discuss the similarities and differences between Project Managers and Product Owners.
07/20/2020 - 07/24/2020
PMP Review Boot Camp
Topic: The classroom setting virtual boot camp is five days, instructor led, PMP exam review course
The Chapter strongly encourages students to have a PMBOK before the course begins. We have always maintained an inventory of PMBOKs, but now wish to get out of the book business. We have 13 remaining sets of 6th Edition PMBOKs and Agile Practice Guides. We will mail or meet to distribute them to the first 13 students who sign up for the course.
07/28/2020 - 08/27/2020 (Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks)
PMP Seminar
Topic: The classroom setting virtual seminar is 5 weeks (2 days/week), instructor led, PMP® exam review course designed for individuals wishing to prepare for PMI’s PMP®
The Chapter strongly encourages students to have a PMBOK before the course begins. We have always maintained an inventory of PMBOKs, but now wish to get out of the book business. We have 13 remaining sets of 6th Edition PMBOKs and Agile Practice Guides. We will mail or meet to distribute them to the first 13 students who sign up for the course.
August 13th, 2020 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Disciplined Agile Flow
Dave Davis is a Program Manager with extensive program and project management experience, from waterfall to agile. He is currently working with the PMI Central Ohio Chapter as our Disciplined Agile Champion. He has presented around the world for PMI and we are delighted to have him present for us as a member of our chapter
The Disciplined Agile content is organized into four architectural views: Mindset, People, Practices, and Flow. This session will focus on the Flow view including a look at the principles and guidelines of DA.
August 20th, 2020 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Can’t Stop Columbus
Can’t Stop Columbus is a state-wide volunteer movement to create resources for the community.
Can’t stop Columbus will discuss how they manage projects for social good during the global pandemic.
August 26th, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
COVID 19 Panel
How are recruiting agencies navigating staffing during the pandemic? Join us as they discuss with our membership.
September 17th, 2020 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Strategic Agility: From Customer Experience to Customer Value
Learn from Ruben Melendez on how to be agile and strategic at the same time.
After registering at the link below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the information for joining the webinar
September 23rd, 2020 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
COVID-19 Navigating and Acing the Interview
Given COVID-19 face-to-face networking to build business contacts is next to void. The structure of video conference meetings limits the interaction of participants to network. How do you market yourself online to stand out and get the job?
09/28/2020 - 10/2/2020
PMP Review Boot Camp
Topic: The classroom setting virtual boot camp is five days, instructor led, PMP exam review course
The Chapter strongly encourages students to have a PMBOK before the course begins. We have always maintained an inventory of PMBOKs, but now wish to get out of the book business. We have 13 remaining sets of 6th Edition PMBOKs and Agile Practice Guides. We will mail or meet to distribute them to the first 13 students who sign up for the course.
10/06/2020 - 11/5/2020 (Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks)
PMP Seminar
Topic: The classroom setting virtual seminar is 5 weeks (2 days/week), instructor led, PMP® exam review course designed for individuals wishing to prepare for PMI’s PMP®
11/13/2020 - 11/14/2020
PgMP Review Boot Camp
Topic: The classroom setting virtual boot camp is two days, instructor led, PgMP exam review course
The Chapter strongly encourages students to have a Program Standard 4th Edition before the course begins (free for members to download).
11/16/2020 - 11/20/2020
PMP Review Boot Camp
Topic: The classroom setting virtual boot camp is five days, instructor led, PMP exam review course
The Chapter strongly encourages students to have a PMBOK before the course begins. We have always maintained an inventory of PMBOKs, but now wish to get out of the book business. We have 13 remaining sets of 6th Edition PMBOKs and Agile Practice Guides. We will mail or meet to distribute them to the first 13 students who sign up for the course.
12/10/2020-12/11/2020 9AM-6PM
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master
Be sure you use the special Promo Code to receive 50% off COC44182DASM
1/21/2021 2PM - 3PM
D I S C - Understanding Behavior and Communication Style
Topic: In partnership with PMICOC, join Kevin Onarecker as he presents D I S C – Understanding Behavior and Communication Style.
What is DISC? DISC is the universal language of how a person does what they do. DISC is an observable language. Consisting of four unique factors: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance, DISC measures behaviors of an individual.
What Will I Learn? Understand yourself, understand your interactions with others and understand how people are different and to adapt for success.
Applications: Enhance daily communication, build the right teams and help yourself and others to improve, engage and advance.
Instructions:
Upon signing up for the DISC Workshop, reach out to Kevin Onarecker to receive the necessary code for your DISC assessment. Please complete the assessment before the DISC workshop so you may review it beforehand and refer to it as needed during the workshop.
Konarecker@focalpointcoaching.com
951.894.9094
Participants in the 1 hour free DISC Workshop will receive:
A basic DISC assessment that helps you understand your behavior style
An overview of the four DISC behavior styles designed to help you recognize the behavior styles of others so that you communicate better and more effectively with others
Enhanced communication is essential to more effective teamwork and more effective teams
1/29/2021 1PM - 5PM DISC Workshop
D I S C Workshop - Understanding Behavior and Communication Style
Kevin Onarecker – Biography:
For 30 years Kevin created winning strategies and delivered revenue growth in the highly competitive verticals of pharmaceuticals, medical nutrition and medical device. As a FocalPoint Certified Business Performance Coach & Trainer, Kevin provides a wide range of programs and services that bring clarity, identify solutions, optimize strategies and overcome challenges to help business leaders thrive and perform at their peak.
Instructions:
Upon signing up for the DISC Workshop, reach out to Kevin Onarecker to receive the necessary code for your DISC assessment. Please complete the assessment before the DISC workshop so you may review it beforehand and refer to it as needed during the workshop.
Konarecker@focalpointcoaching.com
951.894.9094
Participants in the 4 Hour DISC Workshop will receive:
A $25 discount from the normal $225 admission. The discount code to enter is: PMIDISCWorkshop
In addition to the 1 hour DISC Workshop deliverables, participants will receive a much more detailed and comprehensive 47 page custom TTI Success Insights® Talent Insights Report, a $280 value.
Talent Insights combines DISC and driving forces to examine the behaviors individuals bring to the job and the driving forces that drive them.
2/18/2021 2PM - 3PM
Accelerating Business Performance
Let’s engage in a conversation with Bill Owad, former SVP Operational Excellence and now the President for Global Recruiters of Dublin. Bill will lead a conversation covering the following key areas:
-Separating tools and roadmaps from intent and purpose
-Identifying the core behaviors of “Lean Leaders”
-Share key lessons learned and how you can apply to your environment
3/18/2021 6:00PM -7:30PM
Women and the PMP(andemic): Amplifying the Woman's Voice During COVID-19
Panelists:
Jennifer Bleen, PMP, PSMI, PSPO, PMI-ACP – Managing Partner (Ambergris, LLC)
Cynethia Chandna, PMP, CCMP, SA – Enterprise Project Manager (Chipotle)
Darlene Smith – Operations Executive (MetalTek International)
Alohna Warren – VP Strategic Growth (Children’s Hunger Alliance)
Co-Moderators:
Doncella Alexander, MBA, PMP – PMO Officer, Dept. of IT (City of Columbus)
Misti Cole, MBA, PMP – Program Administrator (State of Ohio)
As we approach the one year mark when COVID changed everything, the purpose of this panel discussion is to hear how COVID-19 global pandemic transformed and continues to transform the “new normal” from the woman’s perspective in the project management space.
03/31/2020 - 06/02/2020 (Tuesdays for 10 weeks)
PMP Seminar
Topic: The classroom setting seminar is a 10 week (1 day/week), instructor led, PMP® exam review course designed for individuals wishing to prepare for PMI’s PMP®
April 14th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
04/12/2021 - 04/15/2021, 9AM - 7PM
PMP Review Boot Camp
Topic: The classroom setting boot camp is a four-day, instructor led, PMP exam review course.
Speakers: Andy Burns, Dave Davis
Details: Save $400 by registering before March 26
5/27/2021 - 5/28/2021, 9AM - 6PM
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
PMI Course length: 14 hours Prerequisites: No experience needed
Benefits:
One Free Certification Exam voucher ($150 USD value) to be taken within 30 days of course completion.
A copy of DA Choose your WoW Book
Guerrilla Project Management value added materials
Instructor is active lean agile practitioner at scale at one of world’s top ten software engineering companies (SAFe, DA, Dev Ops, Kanban, Scrum)
Earn 14 PDUs, eligible in Technical (7) and Leadership (7) categories.
PMICOC 50% off Promo Code is PMICOC-44343
Events 2019
PDD 2019
Join PMICOC for our largest event of the year. Don’t miss out on a chance to hear great speakers, earn PDUs, network with other PMs, and enjoy a fantastic lunch.
Interested In Speaking?
Please reach out to VP.Programs@pmicoc.org for chapter evening events.
President@pmicoc.org for Professional Development Day event.
- PDU Credits, to PMI members, for preparing and presenting
- Opportunity to meet and work with like-minded professionals
- Compensation is available for event and workshops.
- Instructors must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the materials they plan to present
- Instructors do not have to be a member of PMI or the Central Ohio Chapter to present a class
- To teach a class, you need not be a professional instructor, but you must be proficient in teaching an adult education course and leading discussions and workshop exercises. Some of our most successful instructors have been first-time presenters.
- Project Management products may not be advertised or promoted; however, products may be used to demonstrate principles, illustrate points, or show processes.
- “Products” are defined as tools, software, books, and services. Example: Microsoft Project may be used to teach Earned Value, but a sales pitch for Microsoft Project is not allowed.
- Backup instructors are welcome and greatly appreciated. Occasionally, instructors withdraw from an engagement so if you can present your material on short notice, please sign up as a backup instructor.
- Workshops are typically four hours in length. They may be longer, or more than one topic may be presented during the 4-hour class/workshop period.
- Chapter meeting presentations need to be 1 hour in length.
- Topics must relate to the theory and practice of Project Management and be targeted at working project managers.
- Preferably, topics can be directly related to the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge).
- For ideas on topics or subject areas see the list of classes below.
- Handouts and take-always are recommended
- Interactive discussion between attendees is encouraged
- Hands-on exercises, working sessions, and/or role-playing are encouraged