PMI Eastern Iowa

Program: Panel Discussion with local Program Manager experts

Description: Are you interested in being a Program Manager? Or do you work with Program Managers and have questions about the role? Join us for a panel discussion with local Program Manager experts from the insurance, energy and education industries. You will learn about Program Management at United Fire Group, Alliant Energy and ACT and be able to use that knowledge for integrations with Program Management and the future roles that you hold in your organization.

Talent Triangle: Strategy and Business Management

Presenter: Amy Rupp, Cassie Rochholz, and Teresa Davis

Click here to view more information and to register for the event!

Please note that since September 2018, due to PMI process change in reporting PDUs, we will not be reporting PDUs on behalf of members for Chapter Meetings. The members will have to claim on their own manually. We still plan to do for Yearly Professional Development Day (PDD). Please refer to the link for more info. 
https://pmieasterniowa.org/2-uncategorised/433-change-in-reporting-for-pdus 

August 2019 Chapter Meeting

Program: Unlocking the Mysteries of Lean………..in the Office

Description: Most people are aware that Lean, as a method of continual improvement, was founded in the area of manufacturing, specifically inside Toyota. The focus of this session is to dispel the mysteries of how the basics of Lean can be applied in the office. Plan now to attend to gain the valuable understanding of how the 5 simple Principles of Lean and the 8 types of Waste can rock your world, at work and at home.

Talent Triangle: Technical

Presenter: Dr. Deb Oliver, Executive Director 

Dr. Deb Oliver has a passion for everything that involves organizations and management. She has a rich history of more than 35 years working in several different types of organizations. Deb worked for 8 years at Rockwell Collins as a Lean Consultant where she led 50+ teams in Process Improvement. After Rockwell, she worked for the Iowa Quality Center for 3+ years and developed the Workplace Lean Program which focuses on Continuous Improvement in the office/service areas of organizations. Deb accepted a fulltime faculty position at Mount Mercy in 2007, earned her PhD in Organizations/ Management in 2009 from Capella University and served as the Director of Mount Mercy University’s MBA Program (’08-’16). In 2012, she developed the Master of Strategic Leadership Program also at Mount Mercy University and also served as its Director. In 2016, she returned again to the Iowa Quality Center and became the Executive Director where she enjoys working alongside a variety of the Iowa’s organizations in their journey toward excellence. 

Location: Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids CID Eastern Iowa Airport, 710 America Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Guests: $20.00

Chapter Members: $13.00

PDU's: 1.0

Check in             7:15 AM
Program begins  7:30 AM
Program ends     9:00 AM

You are encouraged to bring your business cards with you if you have them!

Pre-registration Expires: 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, August 5th

Click here to register!

Cancellation/Refund: Cancellations must be received by 11:45 AM CT on Wednesday, August 7th to avoid being charged as a no-show for this chapter event.

To obtain a refund for a cancellation made before the deadline, send a request to the VP of Finance, Please note your name, event, event date, and payment amount in your e-mail.

Please note that since September 2018, due to PMI process change in reporting PDUs, we will not be reporting PDUs on behalf of members for Chapter Meetings. The members will have to claim on their own manually. We still plan to do for Yearly Professional Development Day (PDD). Please refer to the link for more info. 
https://pmieasterniowa.org/2-uncategorised/433-change-in-reporting-for-pdus 

The 2019 Board of Directors has six open leadership positions to fill. If you were thinking about volunteering but were not sure what the new year might bring, we hope you will reconsider and take on a leadership role in your Eastern Iowa PMI Chapter. These are the most critical open positions:

Vice President of Finance

Director of Individual Outreach

Director of Professional Development

Director of Certifications

Director of Logistics

Vice President of Operations

Our ability to present quality programming depends on our members contributing to the planning and execution of chapter events. We hope you will consider volunteering in 2019 or 2020. Becoming more involved in your local PMI chapter will lead to more networking opportunities, a broader professional development experience, and, for members who hold a PMP®, to professional development units (PDUs). Although PMP® certification is always preferred for chapter volunteer positions, you may apply for director-level positions even if you do not have a PMP®. Your unique set of skills, talents, and interests will enrich your chapter.

A thanks to Jeanne Heil for the great presentation on May 9th, "Grit to Greatness: A Leadership Journey". 

Why choose a Project Management Institute (PMI) certification? Click pdf here  to read what makes a PMI certification stand out. 

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Chapter Meetings

Chapter Program Meetings are generally held the second Thursday of each month from January to November.

Please refer to the homepage, on the top left hand corner for all upcoming events.

The following is a list of classes presented by PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter (EIC) partners. Promotion of classes offered by our sponsors does not reflect an endorsement or guarantee results from the EIC.

St. Ambrose University Professional Development

Master of Business Administration
Master of Organizational Leadership
563/333-5745, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Professional Development
563/333-5723, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kirkwood Community College

Courses include Intro to Project Management, Project Management Certificate Series,
Project Management Knowledge Areas, Project Management Processes
Contact the Registrar at 319-398-1022

 MindEdge Online PM Training

Various courses available conveniently and affordably with MindEdge.  
PMI Chapter Member will receive 10% discount on all courses.

As a service to our members and to our community, the PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter (PMI EIC) offers this free job listing service. Contact the company directly via the URL or email address listed under About the company for questions about the position. Note that postings are provided on the PMI EIC website as a service to PMI EIC members and friends. PMI EIC does not recommend or endorse the companies that post open positions and does not have information about the status of any jobs posted.