Crucial conversations are discussions with (i) high stakes, (ii) different opinions, and (iii) strong emotions. These stressful conversations can rapidly go awry. We avoid having these conversations because we’re afraid we’ll make matters worse. At this chapter meeting, we’ll discuss dialogue principles and practical skills that will enable you to talk to anyone about virtually any topic, no matter how sensitive. Read more and Register.

Agile Meeting

This webinar presents an approach to project management that capitalizes on the most appropriate elements of each method tailored to the specific project being undertaken. Each method, Waterfall and Agile, will be presented to highlight each strategy and strength. Read more and Register.

10/25/21 - 10/29/21 @ 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Virtual)

11/01/21 - 11/12/21 @ 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Virtual)

This course is designed for individuals who have on-the-job project management experience regardless of whether their formal job role is project manager. The course enables candidates to develop professionally, increase their project management skills, apply a formalized and standards-based approach to project management, and seek career advancement by moving into a formal project manager job role, as well as to apply for the Project Management Institute, Inc (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Click on a link above to register for the specific class.

IIL Advantage Program™- Through this program, PMINYC members have discounted access to innovative training courses, webinars, whitepapers, videos, blogs, and annual online events (including the IPM Day 2021 Online Conference on November 4th). Please see details on IPM Day 2021. You can access IPM Day and all other IIL offerings at PMINYC’s dedicated Advantage program website.

If you have any questions related to education via PMINYC, please contact the Professional Development team at educationevents@pminyc.org.

For questions related specifically to the IIL Advantage program, you could also contact their educational consultant, David McCarthy, at david.mccarthy@ill.com or schedule an appointment on his calendar here.

This free webinar will introduce you to our chapter and programs including Monthly Chapter Meetings, Outreach, Agile, Mentoring, Study Groups, Volunteering, Toastmasters, networking opportunities and more! Read more and Register.

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The Planbox Team conducted an interesting workshop on September 14, 2021, for PMINYC on “innovation”. The nature of work has changed and a new structure must be adapted to help propel the Agile PMO across the enterprise! Factoring in innovation and strategic alignment as part of every project is the formula for achieving success because the PMO is uniquely positioned to operationalize and serve as a center of innovation excellence for the entire organization. But where is your PMO on its innovation journey? Complete this 5 minutes Innovation Capability Maturity Test to determine your organization's current innovation competency level. You will instantly receive a spider chart report on how you rank and recommendations on the areas to improve and move up to the next level. 

If you would also like a PDF with details about the Capability Maturity Model, send a request to educationevents@pminyc.org.