Thankful for Inspiration: November 2018

November 2018

Agile Workshop: Limiting Work in Progress

Tuesday, November 13th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Have you worked on projects where you take on more work than you should, struggle to say no, multi-task and end up not finishing any assigned tasks? The Agile Programs team has created a fun, interactive workshop where participants will learn how to limit work in progress so tasks are completed.. Read more and Register

New Member Orientation Webinar

Tuesday, November 27th, 7:30 - 8:15 PM

How can you get the most value from your membership? This free webinar will review chapter programs and ways that membership can help you meet your objectives . Read more and Register

Save the Date:

Holiday Networking Event

Wednesday, December 12th, Time/Location TBA

We are making plans for a Chapter gathering to celebrate the holiday season and the end of 2018. Mark this date in your calendar and watch the e-blasts, newsletters and website for details coming soon!

Save the Date:

Chapter Business Meeting

Thursday, January 17th, Time/Location TBA

As 2018 fades out and 2019 rolls in, Chapter members will have this opportunity to meet the newly elected officers, hear their plans for the upcoming year and get an update on the Chapter's finances. And, of course, to catch up with your friends and colleagues!

November Featured Article:

How Google Creates High-Performing Teams

The Will to Change - Uri Galimidi

In 2012 Google initiated a project called Project Aristotle to look at 180 teams to determine what made teams successful. They looked at thousands of data points but could find no clear correlation between how well the teams performed and the characteristics of the individual members of the team. Read more

Volunteer Opportunities with PMINYC!

Have you thought about volunteering? Volunteering can help you network, gain experience, earn PDUs and so much more. Here are some of our current openings:

- Director of Marketing

- Director of Marketing Content

- Mentoring Program Volunteer

- Director of Academic and Community Outreach

Review other opportunities on our website or contact us at volunteering@pminyc.org to discuss your interests and our positions.

Mentoring Corner

"Mentoring gives the satisfaction of helping someone, also helps with your own self-confidence when your advice gives positive results." - Liliana Brotchner, Mentoring Program participant

If you also would like to share your knowledge and help a mentee with his/her career as Liliana did, please join us at the Mentoring Program!

Email us: mentoring@pminyc.org

Community | Education | Enrichment

PMI Credential Study Groups

Are you studying to get your PMP, PgMP or CAPM? Do you want to prepare with a group of highly motivated fellow PMINYC members? PMINYC's Study Groups may be just for you!

Our fall Study Groups for the PMP exam are currently in Cycle 3.

Contact pmpstudygroups@pminyc.org to sign up. Read More