June 2019
Upcoming Events
Finding Your Place in a New, Digital World

Wednesday, June 19th, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, big data and analytics, machine learning, internet of things — all of these tech trends (and more!) are not just accelerating exponentially, they are compounding upon each other in innovative, synergistic ways that very few of us can anticipate. How do you plot a career path or even a learning strategy in such fast moving and uncertain landscape; how do you prepare yourself for the unknown?
Mentoring Lifecycle, Phase 1 - Planning for Mentoring

Tuesday, June 12, 5:30 - 7:30pm

T his will be the first of a four-part series on the effective mentoring lifecycle. The June 12 topic will be “Mentoring Lifecycle, Phase 1 - Planning for Mentoring”. This workshop is for PMINYC mentors. Click Here to R egister
Featured Article:
Tech Radar - courtesy of Flipboard
What Hertz vs. Accenture Teaches Us About Failure in Systems Development Projects

Recently, we saw the filing of a lawsuit between two of the best-known companies in the world, The Hertz Corporation and Accenture LLP, for the claimed failure of one to meet the expectations of the other when building and delivering a new IT system. Read more
Volunteer for the 2019 Nominations & Elections Committee (NEC)
The Nominations and Elections Committee is looking for volunteers of all skill levels and backgrounds to deliver an efficient, effective, professional and transparent nominations and elections process. Apply through the VRMS : Opportunity #22628
Recent Events

There was a great turnout for the May PMINYC Chapter Meeting on May 15 th at O’Lunney’s. Because a Project Management career can be so stressful, Sean Whitaker shared tips on how to look after our own wellbeing. In order to perform to the best of our abilities on all projects, Sean shared websites that offer free assessments where you can measure your own level of wellbeing through character strengths, authentic happiness, positivity and grit.  Read more
Get Involved -
Make a Difference!
Volunteering is a great way to get to know new people, network, take on new challenges, further develop your leadership skills, and know you’ve helped your chapter get better. Finding volunteer opportunities on the website is easy: click here to check the latest openings. If you don’t see exactly what you are interested in, please write us at  [email protected]  to discuss other options.
Mentoring Corner

Do you have what it takes to be a Mentor? PMINYC is looking for a few good mentors!

If you have your PMP or PgMP certification and have an hour each month to share your life lessons with an early career project manager, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply at  our web page
or e mail us at [email protected]  
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Share Your Content in the Newsletter!
Do you have a PM-related blog or website? Would you like to share your ideas with your PMINYC colleagues? Reach out to us at [email protected]
and let us help you spread the word!
PMI Credential Study Groups

Do you know about Study Groups? If you will be taking the PMP exam soon, our next cycle starts on August 14th. Sign up now for the PMP Study Group program to prepare for the exam.

Check the PMP Study Group Homepage to read more about the program and see the latest schedule or click here to sign up.


"Ask Me Anything" Webinar

Are you new to project management? Do you have questions about what PMPs do and how they handle their day-to-day? Please join us for "Ask Me Anything (About Project Management)," a chat with project leaders on Wednesday, June 26th, starting at 7:30pm. Our guests will talk about their careers and answer your questions in this online webinar. See the PMINYC events calendar for more info. See you there! 
Jennifer Ruda, PgM Special Programs    [email protected]
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June 18th Meeting
Turning Business Owners into CEOs
June 12th Meeting
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PMINYC Toastmasters
International Club
Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month from 6-8 pm.

For information about the club go to https://www.meetup.com/PMINYC-Toastmasters or contact [email protected] /