Starting out: How to get your first role in Project Management
“how do you get a role without experience – how do you get experience without a role”
Structure:
Series of short talks about the challenges of breaking into this competitive industry and how to overcome them.
You’ll meet with professional recruiters, like minded professionals and hear more about how the PMI can assist you in your career in Project Management including the PMI Mentoring program!
Who should attend?
Anyone looking for their first or second role in Project Management. Any graduates looking for their first steps as an employed project practitioner. Anyone who is changing careers and wondering what transferable skills to focus on. Anyone looking to start this rewarding and interesting career!
Tips to future proof your career in Project Management
“In a profession where 80% of your opportunities are contract engagements – how do you stay relevant?”
“What are some of the hot skills at the moment and in the near future?”
Structure:
A market update about Project Management in the current market and predictions re opportunities then a series of presentations from Project Specialists already in these “hot” industries .
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in in-demand specializations in Project Management & how to position your brand as a specialist project manager. Experienced project managers interested in current and future trends and market updates on opportunities. Current project practitioners looking in future proofing their careers!
Lessons froms the Leaders; How to advance your career in Project Management
“How do I get ahead?” “How did some of the best Project Leaders in the industry do it?”
“How do they select top talent?”
Structure:
A panel interview of 3 thought leaders in the industry. You are invited to hear first hand, tips from top project practitioners who have climbed the ladder and hire program managers for their teams. They will share experiences on how to get ahead, when to move roles, how to network and indeed what they look for when hey hire.
Who should attend?
Seasoned PMs looking to further their careers in program management or get ahead. Project and program managers seeking insight into the minds of industry peers and senior hiring managers. This session is for experienced project managers looking for tips on career advancement.
Andrew Kay will be running a uniquely structured group collaborative workshop on "How Multi-tasking damages project lead times and what to do about it"
The aim is to expose a major problem in project execution caused by multi-tasking and to find simple and effective solutions to avoid this phenomenon and deliver projects in less time. Join us to know more about the nature of multi-tasking, its prevalence in single & multi-project environments, hear about Critical Chain Project Management Method and heaps more.
Time: 6:00PM (Networking); 6:30PM to 8:30PM (Event followed by networking)
Date: Monday 27th August 2018
Location: Cliftons, 60, Margaret Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Professional Development Units (PDU): 2 PDU's can be claimed for attending this event.
Cost: Free for PMI Sydney Chapter Members (log in first), $20 for Guests
PMI Sydney Evening Event: 29 October 2018 - The Corporate Socially Responsible Project Manager
During the Design Thinking Workshop earlier this year, ideas around Members of the PMI Sydney Chapter working on Projects for Charities & Not For Profit companies emerged as a popular ‘Member Suggestion”.
PMI Sydney Event: 20 November 2018 - DevOps – Delivering projects Faster with Quality, helping PMs to support future IC&T Innovations.
Roshantha Polhena has been a speaker at the PMI conferences held in New Zealand since 2016 and will be speaking to us about Project Management & DevOps in our November 2018 event.
Main objective is to discuss the importance of the DevOps in delivering projects faster with high quality and what’s in it for Project Managers. This is not a presentation on DevOps, but rather how it would help PMs delivering ICT projects.
Key points to be discussed include:
Time: 5:30PM (Networking); 6:00PM to 8:30PM (Event followed by networking)
Date: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Location: Cliftons, 60 Margaret Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Professional Development Units (PDU): 1 PDU can be claimed for attending this event.
Cost: Free for PMI Sydney Chapter Members (log in first), $20 for Guests
PMI Sydney have organised an entertaining session for our end of year event, to focus our members on looking after ourselves first. 'It's All About You' is relevant to every member and a sure fire highlight talked about long into the future.
Sneak Peek --> https://vimeo.com/91766747
About your Speaker:
Rob Edwards has been speaking professionally for 20 years and was one of only two Australians to receive the internationally recognized status of Certified Speaking Professional in 2012 (it’s pretty tough to get). Rob's purpose is to provide a meaningful and memorable experience that leaves people focused on looking after their most important asset, themselves. His experience working with people at all levels of business, cardiac patients, young offenders, elite athletes and remote island communities gives a communication style that genuinely connects with any audience.
This is your last chance to book a spot for the upcoming End Of Year PMI Sydney event 'It's All About You' on 04 December 2018. This is an event that you don't want to miss.
We hope to see you there!
PMI Sydney Toastmasters is one of Toastmasters International clubs.
Toastmasters International (TI) is a USA headquartered educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Presentation skills and confidence can both be learned. Practicing these in a supportive, open and fun environment where you can learn from a variety of other speakers is invaluable.
Date Wednesday October 02, 2019
Time: 6:15 PM to 9:15 PM : https://www.meetup.com/PMI-Sydney-Toastmasters/events/cnnpnmyznbdb/
Frequency: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
Venue: SMSA - Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney (near Town Hall)
PMI Sydney ChapterPMI Construction InitiativeBRIEF:PMI is applying its vision and mission to help address key challenges faced by the global construction industry to better equip professionals with the skills needed to bring these projects to life. Ben will share firsthand why this initiative is so important in upskilling the changemakers in the construction industry. Learn more here (https://www.pmi.org/certifications/construction).LEARNING OBJECTIVE:At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to explain the importance of PMI's construction initiative to transform the industry through developing innovative learning methods and practices.SPEAKER:Ben Breen | Managing Director, Asia Pacific; Head of Global ConstructionBen Breen is Managing Director, Asia Pacific, and Head of Global Construction, where he will oversee business development and represent the chapters in the region bringing us closer to the needs of our customers. Ben also will spearhead the Construction Working Group for greater reach and focus. Originally from Australia, Ben moved to Singapore in 1994 and has since supported or led hundreds of projects including iconic developments such as Marina Bay Sands and the award-winning Suntec Convention Centre. He has founded several project management and design companies, helping them to grow and develop into best-in-class providers. Before joining PMI, Ben served as Managing Director, South East Asia at Space Matrix Design Consultants Pte Ltd, Singapore, where he was responsible for servicing Space Matrix’s clients who were looking to expand their global footprint across Asia. He has also led the company’s digital transformation – moving it to the forefront of digital technology for interior design and build[ing] firms. Ben has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in building engineering from Victoria University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, and is based in PMI’s office in Singapore.
