The Annual Dinner will be held January 28, at The Venue on Main from 6 PM until 8 PM and the cost will be $25 per person. During the event, the President will speak about accomplishments of the past year and the way ahead.   Members will be able provide feedback and suggestions. This will be worth one 1PDU. Dinner is also included in the price.

Don't forget to nominate your favorite project for the "Project of the Year" award.  You must be signed in as a member to view details. Click here for details.

Chapter Meeting & "Conflict Management" Training

Included:  1 PDU (Leadership) via Remote Training.  The link will be sent to everyone who registers.

We will begin with a 30 minute Chapter update, following by an hour of training on the topic of "Conflict Management".  We will then have an open floor period for anyone to ask questions or provide feedback on Chapter business.  

PMI has extended access to the current PMP exam until 31 December 2020 and launched online proctored testing (OPT) for the PMP so candidates can now take the exam online from the convenience of their home or office.

PMI South Carolina Midlands Chapter will conduct an 10 week PMP/CAPM training over the PMBOK 6th edition material, starting May 26, 2020. The training will be taught virtually using Zoom. The training is currently schedule for one night a week, Tuesdays from 630pm to 830pm, but may increase depending on class needs. The minimum number of participants the Midlands Chapter requires to conduct the training is 5. 

Participants will be provided a copy of Rita's Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep 9th edition book, note cards and access to Rita's Mulcahy's PM FASTRACK Exam Simulator Version 9 as part of their fee. 

Welcome to our upcoming joint meeting with PMI Charleston Chapter

Kathy Snizaski
Owner, Trainer, Facilitator, Speaker
interactive business Training (ibT)

 Date: Thursday, 16, 2021.
Time: 6:00 PM EDT
Mode: Virtual on Zoom (Link to be provided after registration)

PRESENTATION SUMMARY
Are you waiting for your next promotion, new job, or retirement to be happy? Did you know the research shows that happiness drives success and not the other way around? When we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive at work. By studying the bottom lines of organizations worldwide, this discovery has been validated many times. Using research illuminated by Shawn Achor in "The Happiness Advantage," we will explore the basis of positive psychology for workplace success.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Positive Psychology at Work: Understanding the formula on how positive psychology can increase productivity and profitability.
• Seven Principles: Learn seven specific, actionable and proven patterns that can predict success and achievement.
• The Ripple Effect: Learn techniques to change behavior long term and positively affect those around you.

The PMI Professional Development Day 2021  (PDD) is hosted by the South Carolina Midlands and Charleston Project Management Institute (PMI) Chapters. We created this event to provide local and regional project management professionals the ability to enhance their project management skills through virtual conferences while earning continuing education credits for project management certifications.

Early Bird Registration until September 24, 2021 - $69 Members / $79 Non-Members

Regular price after September 24, 2021 -  $99 Members / $119 Non-Members

Charleston Chapter Members, remember to enter your discount code. 

Location: Online via Zoom

Time: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Replays: Links to the recordings will be distributed within ten days after the conference ends.

PDUs: Up to 15 PDUs (13 PDUs during the online event PLUS 2 PDUs after the conference)

Post-Conference BONUS Content:

• 1 PDU: A complimentary course provided by one of our sponsors, International Institute for Learning (IIL).
• 1 PDU: A recorded presentation from our PMI Chapter Engagement Partner, Sarah Maxwell.

How will I get my PDU credits?

• PDU credits will be logged on behalf of those who attend the live Zoom sessions.
• We will also make the event codes available for self-reporting after watching the recordings.

Risk Averse?

Jon M. Quigley, PMP

Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Time: 6pm

Presentation Summary
If you are a project manager, and you want to be successful, you must understand and effectively implement risk management processes. This understanding begins with topics like variation, and statistics (don’t worry, this will not be a math class). We will also need to uncover what can go wrong and followed close by how bad could it go wrong. This discovery will require more than just the project manager and more than just a single event. The project manager must create an environment where a diligent approach to risk will require setting an environment where our team members freely contribute to the process throughout.

Learning Objectives
• Describe mean and variation.
• Explain the limitation of the mathematical mean.
• Calculate the probability of a chain of events working out successfully list and describe the steps in risk management.
• Describe the need for and the role of the team.

Managing Troubled Projects

Ed Lively, PMP, MCP, CSM, CSPO
Senior Training & Development Consultant / Project Manager
International Institute for Learning (IIL)

Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Time: 5:30 PM EST (GMT - 5 hours)
Mode: Online (The meeting link will be made available after registration.)

Are all of your projects being delivered on time, in budget, with a fully completed scope meeting quality expectation – and most importantly adding value? If you answered no, this webinar will help by distinguishing “troubled” vs. “successful” projects, pointing out early warning signs and providing a roadmap for recovery and beyond.

Learning Objectives:

• Define what is a troubled project
• Develop a checklist of specific causes leading to troubled projects
• Formulate plans for mitigation and/or elimination of root causes
• Provide the basis for prevention and recovery actions and plans 

Become the CEO of Your Project

Gabriele Maussner-Schouten, MBA, PMP, BCAP
Senior Project Manager, Coach and Strategist
GMS & Associates Inc.

Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM EDT (GMT - 4 hours) A Lunch & Learn Session!
Mode: Online (The meeting link will be made available after registration.)

In Collaboration with the PMI Charleston SC Chapter

The role of the project manager has changed significantly; it is no longer about being on time and on budget. It is about creating actual organizational value with a cross-functional team. Today project managers have to step into the role of leaders and change-makers. The 2021 PMI Impulse report talks about going beyond agile and using all available means of structure, processes, and governance to lead and empower teams to achieve project results. In a nutshell, Project Managers have to see themselves as the CEOs of their projects. Join us for an interactive session to explore what it will take to lead your future projects like a CEO.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the changes to the project management profession according to PMI Pulse 2021.
• Review the STEEP framework for project leadership.
• Participants can analyze their communication style and the impact on their project leadership style.