October 11th, 2019 Professional Development Day
12th Annual PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter
Professional Development Day
Friday, October 11, 2019
Theme: Honoring Our Foundation, Leading the Way into the Future
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Program Agenda:
This one-day program will enhance your project management skills and knowledge.
Registration Cost:
Early-bird rates until September 15th, 2019 11:59pm:
$129 Full Time Students — If you are also a chapter member, do not log in as a member, just enter "2019_PDD_Student" in the Coupon field in the Payment Section when you register to receive the discounted price. Note you must show your current student ID at the event.
$199 Eastern Iowa Chapter Members
$229 Non-members/guestsRegular rates after September 16th, 2019, ends October 6th, 2019 at 11:59pm:
$149 Full Time Students — If you are also a chapter member, do not log in as a member, just enter "2019_PDD_Student" in the Coupon field in the Payment Section when you register to receive the discounted price. Note you must show your current student ID at the event.
$219 Eastern Iowa Chapter Members
$249 Non-members/guests
Click here to Register!
Speakers
Morning Keynote Speaker - Michael Veltri
Michael Veltri is a leadership expert, battle-hardened business executive, and Nationwide Bestselling author. Recognizing that success in business and life is created by the daily decisions we make, Michael elevates teams, fuel-injects leadership, and improves business performance through better decision-making practices.From ancient Japanese warriors to brain science, from business titans to academic research, Michael tapped wide-ranging resources to develop a groundbreaking model for better decision making that leads to exponential leadership growth and peak performance with balance, not burnout. Simple, elegant, and effective, Michael's approach has positively impacted some of the world’s most successful organizations, brands, and leaders.
Michael is also a cancer survivor, decorated U.S. Marine veteran, and master-instructor in classical Japanese martial arts. He brings his business savvy, martial arts discipline, and Marine Corps leadership to every keynote speech inspiring, motivating, and educating audiences worldwide.
Afternoon Keynote Speaker - Kenneth G. Brown, Ph.D.
Ken Brown is Ralph L. Sheets Professor of Management and Associate Dean in the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. He also holds a complimentary appointment in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, University of Iowa. Brown has served as a Fulbright Specialist at Seoul National University and a visiting professor at Monash and Deakin Universities in Melbourne, Australia. He received a B.S. from University of Maryland College Park (1993) and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University (1999).Ken has published numerous articles related to management learning and leadership. His articles have appeared in leading management journals including Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Academy of Management Journal, and Decision Science. He edited the Cambridge Handbook for Workplace Training and Employee Development, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Academy of Management Learning and Education. He is an elected fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, American Psychological Association, and Association of Psychological Science.
Ken has won numerous teaching awards including the President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, which represents the highest level of achievement in teaching given at the University of Iowa. His Great Courses lectures on “Influence: Mastering Life’s Greatest Skill” have been sold all over the world. His textbook (coauthored with Greg Stewart) is published by Wiley and is titled, “Human Resource Management: Linking Strategy to Practice.” Ken also consults with both for-profit and non-profit organizations on strategic planning and the strategic use of employee learning and development.
Morning and Afternoon Breakout Session Speaker - Leo Bertling, PMP
Leo Bertling has been PMP since Jan. 1997 and is a longtime member of the Eastern Iowa PMI chapter. He is currently employed by Pearson as a Manager in the Forecasting and Planning Group heading a database tools development team.
His background which includes writing technical documentation, designing and conducting training classes, installation planning, onsite/telephone support for field techs and sales staff, flight training and search and rescue incident management.Morning and Afternoon Breakout Session Speaker - Michael Perdunn, PMP
Michael Perdunn is a project manager, teacher, and speaker. He is leading OPPD's cybersecurity team through the vital job of protecting Omaha's electrical grid. Michael also consults with local companies on their cyber security effectiveness, facilitates training and development programs in project management, change management and team building, and is an instructor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
He earned a Master’s degree in Communications as well as Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certifications.
Outside of work, Michael is active in the community as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) working with children in the child welfare system. Growing up in the UK, Michael became an avid soccer fan and still plays and coaches whenever he gets the chance.
Read more ... July 11th, 2019 Chapter Meeting
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-pdusAugust 8th, 2019 Chapter Meeting
August 8th, 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 AMYou 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-pdusSeptember 2019 Chapter Meeting
September 12th, 2019 Chapter Meeting
Program: Are You Prepared to Bounce Back?
Description: Have you ever had a project not go as planned? How does it feel when you do not get the job or promotion you felt you deserved? How do you respond when there is a significant change in scope right in the middle of a project or when you lose two members of the team because of shifting priorities?
Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from adversity and disappointment. Hardiness, an important factor in resilience, is a set of psychological qualities that characterize people who continue to perform well under stressful conditions.
In this interactive presentation, you will identify the three components of hardiness: challenge, control and commitment. We will explore how to develop these skills within yourself as well how leaders can create an environment for hardiness to flourish within the team.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is essential to demonstrate a flexible, confident and passionate approach to life. You will have an opportunity to assess your level of connection to several different behaviors as well as gain insight as to how to develop each.Talent Triangle: Leadership
Presenter: Gale Mote, MBA, CPLP, Trainer and Organizational Development Consultant
Location: Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Cedar Rapids Airport, IA, 9100 Atlantic Drive Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-9072
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 AMYou are encouraged to bring your business cards with you if you have them!
Click here to register!
Pre-registration Expires: 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, September 9th
Cancellation/Refund: Cancellations must be received by 11:45 AM CT on Wednesday, September 10th 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-pdusUpcoming event: IIL 2019 Agile & Scrum Online Conference, 6/6/2019
Dear PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter Members,
As project managers, we have to ensure that we continue to learn about our profession. Right now, one area that sees a lot of activity relates to the agile way of working. Every day new knowledge is being generated in this field, and it is a must for all project managers to stay on top of these developments.
Therefore, the PMI Eastern Iowa Board is proud to announce that we have secured a $20 discount for PMI Eastern Iowa chapter members at the IIL’s 2019 Agile & Scrum Online Conference. This incredible learning event can be accessed from anywhere you have an internet connection. There is a great lineup of inspiring keynotes, live Q&A sessions, and presentations outlining the latest developments in the field of Agile & Scrum. Moreover, by joining the conference, PMI credential holders can earn up to 26 PDUs!
Read more ... Call for Volunteers
The 2019 Board of Directors would like to welcome our new PMI Eastern Iowa volunteer leaders:
- Director of Military Outreach Michael Suelzer, PMP, Suelzer Operations Service LLC (VOSM) in Iowa City
- Director of Logistics Rebecca Gilchrist, PMP, of Pearson in Iowa City
- Director of Professional Development Robert Musetescu, PMP, of Centro Inc. in North Liberty
We are excited to add their considerable talents to the Board, and we thank them for donating their time. We still have four open leadership positions to fill in 2019. If you are interested in a leadership role in your Eastern IowaPMIChapter, we hope you will consider the following open positions:Director of Individual Outreach
A director-level position is approximately a 10-hour monthly commitment, including a one-hour phone meeting that is held on the first Friday of every month. A vice president position is a slightly larger commitment and includes a face-to-face monthly meeting.Please contactPresidentfor more information about any of these open positions. The application requires a resume and a brief cover letter.
Membership News - June 2019
PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter welcomes our new members!
Matthew Baur
Aaron Denny, Purdue University Global
Rick Ledford, Frontier Co-op
Richard Miller, Alliant Energy
PMI Eastern Iowa Chapter welcomes our new PMPs!Jennifer Barnes, Cornell College
James Stone, Stone Consulting Services Inc.New PMI Website Dedicated to Learning Project Management Skills
May 9th Chapter Meeting Pictures!
A thanks to Jeanne Heil for the great presentation on May 9th, "Grit to Greatness: A Leadership Journey".
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instructions. https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types
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employers across the globe. Developed by practitioners for practitioners, our certifications are based on rigorous standards and ongoing
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Wherever you are in your career, we have a certification for you. Click here for more details.
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