Project Management Institute - Atlanta Chapter (PMI Atlanta)

Join us tomorrow night for our Healthcare March forum, “Quality Improvement of Health Insurance Products by Feature Capability Mapping” Do you want to learn how to improve the quality of health insurance offerings from start to finish? Then join us in March for an insightful presentation on how the quality of health insurance products can be improved using a feature capability mapping model. Improve the quality of health insurance products by implementing an end-to-end feature capability mapping model that allows the consumers to choose the right options for themselves and enables the organization to develop the right products. With an innovative quality improvement concept and a project example, you will: -????????Understand how to model a quality improvement initiative in the health insurance industry -????????Learn from real-world examples of how the feature capability mapping improves the quality of health insurance products. -????????Gain insights into how major operational changes are implemented through learning and adoption methodologies. -????????Engage with the regional thought leaders and an expert audience. About Our Speaker: Sujan Sumanta brings over two decades of consulting and project management experience in healthcare provider and payer services, financial services, technology, academics, manufacturing, and market research industries. As a professional with significant expertise in project, program, and portfolio management, Sujan has successfully managed hundreds of change initiatives and contributed to the revenue growth of organizations. Most recently he managed a portfolio of projects for a global manufacturing client that created a new revenue stream worth $5 million annually. He has led various training and education programs, Lean Six Sigma black, green, and yellow belt programs for corporate users, and worked with thousands of stakeholders. His expertise includes change management, workforce development, process improvement, data analytics, clinical workflow design, dashboard, and KPI planning, vendor management, client onboarding, and capital investment planning. Please click link below to follow and learn more about the speaker: https://lnkd.in/eZdkjzJS You don’t want to miss this! WHEN: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 6PM – 8:00PM VENUE: F2F – NTT Data, 5 Concourse Parkway, King Room, Atlanta GA 30328 REGISTER NOW and earn 1 PDU. https://lnkd.in/eK9Shvh9 Marie Shanks, PMP, Tana Glassford-Samuel, MBA, PMP, Kevin Choate, Terah Parker, CAPM, Aina Adepeju Kasali- MBA, PMP?, arpa, Claudia Greene, Gail Banzon, Marcia Trajano, Terry Gray, Nelly E., Horatio M. #PMI #Forums #AI #Ethics #SocialResponsibility #ArtificalIntelligence #HealthcareIT #Goverance #Healthcare #Change #ProjectManagement #PDUs #PDU

“Quality Improvement of Health Insurance Products by Feature Capability Mapping” Do you want to learn how to improve the quality of health insurance offerings from start to finish? Then join us in March for an insightful presentation on how the quality of health insurance products can be improved using a feature capability mapping model. Improve the quality of health insurance products by implementing an end-to-end feature capability mapping model that allows the consumers to choose the right options for themselves and enables the organization to develop the right products. With an innovative quality improvement concept and a project example, you will: -????????Understand how to model a quality improvement initiative in the health insurance industry -????????Learn from real-world examples of how the feature capability mapping improves the quality of health insurance products. -????????Gain insights into how major operational changes are implemented through learning and adoption methodologies. -????????Engage with the regional thought leaders and an expert audience. About Our Speaker: Sujan Sumanta brings over two decades of consulting and project management experience in healthcare provider and payer services, financial services, technology, academics, manufacturing, and market research industries. As a professional with significant expertise in project, program, and portfolio management, Sujan has successfully managed hundreds of change initiatives and contributed to the revenue growth of organizations. ? Most recently he managed a portfolio of projects for a global manufacturing client that created a new revenue stream worth $5 million annually. He has led various training and education programs, Lean Six Sigma black, green, and yellow belt programs for corporate users, and worked with thousands of stakeholders. His expertise includes change management, workforce development, process improvement, data analytics, clinical workflow design, dashboard, and KPI planning, vendor management, client onboarding, and capital investment planning. ? Please click link below to follow and learn more about the speaker: ? https://lnkd.in/eZdkjzJS ? You don’t want to miss this! WHEN: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 6PM – 8:00PM VENUE: F2F – NTT Data, 5 Concourse Parkway, King Room, Atlanta GA 30328 REGISTER NOW and earn 1 PDU. https://lnkd.in/eK9Shvh9 ? Marie Shanks, PMP, Tana Glassford-Samuel, MBA, PMP, Kevin Choate, Terah Parker, CAPM, Aina Adepeju Kasali- MBA, PMP?, arpa, Claudia Greene, Gail Banzon, Marcia Trajano, Terry Gray, Nelly E., Horatio M. #PMI #Forums #AI #Ethics #SocialResposibility #ArtificialIntelligence# #HealthcareIT #Governance #Healthcare #Change #CrisisManagement #ChangeInitiatives #Software #Healthcare #RunTowardsChange #ProjectManagement #PDUs #Agile #PM #PMLeaders #ProjectManager #Stakeholders #ProgramManagement #Transformation #ProductDevelopment

Don't miss tomorrow's virtual Lean Coffee: Shape PMI Atlanta’s Agile Forum! Join us for Part 2 of our highly interactive Lean Coffee session, where Agile professionals shape the conversation! We’ll dive into leadership vs. team metrics and discuss some practical tools. Let’s turn insights into action! Back by popular demand! Our first Lean Coffee session sparked engaging discussions, uncovered key Agile trends, and set the stage for deeper exploration. Now, it’s time to turn insights into action. In Part 2, we’ll dive deeper into the topics that matter most—Agile Tools & Techniques, Leadership & Culture, and Metrics & Value Delivery—while making space for fresh discussions shaped by YOU. As part of this session, we’ll also explore Agile metrics from both a leadership and team perspective. Which metrics truly drive value? Which ones matter most for Agile leaders versus Agile teams? To support your learning beyond the session, we’ll highlight relevant PMI.org resources, including their Agile courses and micro-credentials, so you can continue expanding your expertise. You’ll walk away with practical insights, tools, and immediate next steps to apply these metrics effectively in your environments. Come prepared to share, learn, and collaborate as we push the conversation further. What challenges are you facing? What breakthroughs have you had? Let’s uncover the next big ideas—together. About The Speaker: Tana Glassford-Samuel, MBA, PMP is a retired IT executive and dynamic strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and 15 years of advanced information technology leadership. Renowned for her ability to combine technical expertise with exceptional people management skills, Tana has a proven track record of driving value delivery, fostering business agility, and leading cultural transformation initiatives. Whether mentoring leaders, organizing forums, or championing innovative solutions, Tana remains a driving force in shaping the future of Agile and inspiring others to achieve excellence. WHEN: March 18, 2025, 6PM – 7:15M EDT (Virtual) REGISTER NOW and earn 1 PDU. To register and learn more about the speaker and topic of discussion, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eExe54-T Marie Shanks, PMP, Kevin Choate, Terah Parker, CAPM Aina Adepeju Kasali- MBA, PMP?, arpa, Bill Yates, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP #AgileLeadership #AgilePractices #AgileCommunity #ProjectManagement #PDU

Are you interested in learning more about Agile??Join us in March for the latest Technology forum. “Beyond Code: Taking Agile Upstream” How we traverse the space between a business challenge and an engineering outcome matter. The demons that trip us up can often be traced back to decisions (or defaults) that took place before they became your team’s problem. But it doesn’t have to be this way. This month’s Technology forum explores battle-tested tools and best practices for helping practitioners apply agility upstream of development to answer the hard questions: What should we build? And what steps should we take to get there? ? About The Speaker: Eric Gorman is on a mission to help change agents unlock the hidden potential of their teams using proven innovation and collaboration tools and best practices. Eric is the founder of Wily LLC, based at Camp North End in Charlotte, NC, and has designed and facilitated hundreds of innovation workshops and training programs for Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, tech start-ups, higher education, and federal and city governments. Eric has also led Product Bootcamps with U.S. Embassies in the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia and has run workshops for USAID in Ghana and Thailand. You don’t want to miss this! WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 6PM – 7:15PM (Virtual) REGISTER NOW and earn 1 PDU. To register and learn more about the topic of discussion, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eMifUWRZ Marie Shanks, PMP, Tana Glassford-Samuel, MBA, PMP, Kevin Choate, Terah Parker, CAPM, Aina Adepeju Kasali- MBA, PMP?, arpa, Neil Rivenburgh, Tyrell Lenix #projectmanagement #agile #IT #Technology #pdu #pmi

Tomorrow we will be sharing some amazing information about NIH funding. You don't want to miss it. GO REGISTER TODAY!

If you are interested in AI and automation, join us at Maggiano’s (Buckhead) for this in-person dinner. The PMI Atlanta Special Interest Forums team is excited to announce our Joint Dinner Meeting, “Streamline Workflows with Intelligent Automation”. Want to learn how to transform your projects with AI and automation? In this session, we’ll simplify the complexities of intelligent automation and share practical solutions you can use on your projects. AI and automation are transforming the project management profession. In this session, we’ll dive into the amazing world of intelligent automation and how you can best utilize it. Key Takeaways: ·??????Discover what intelligent automation (IA) is ·??????Determine which processes to automate ·??????How to integrate and automate project workflows ·??????Discuss examples of IA in action Recognize IA and project management trends About The Speaker: Oliver Yarbrough, M.S., PMP? is an author, speaker, trainer, and leading expert in project management and growth strategies to raise competitiveness. He combines “hands-on”, real world experience with project management fundamentals. Oliver offers fresh insights and encourages his audiences to take action with a captivating, entertaining and down-to-earth style. Mr. Yarbrough holds a Master’s degree from Babson College’s F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business (MBA program ranked #1 in Entrepreneurship for 30+ consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report). His professional career includes positions with Fortune 500 companies such as Lucent Technologies (now part of Nokia), Staples, and Sprint (now part of T-Mobile), along with his own successful business ventures. He is a former Board Member of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) – Government Technology Society, as well as the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – Atlanta Chapter. Additionally, he has been featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's "People on the Move." You don’t want to miss this! WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 6PM – 8:30PM (In-Person) REGISTER NOW and earn 1 PDU. To register and learn more about the topic of discussion, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ehnBTFem Early Registration for this event ends on March 19th! Marie Shanks, PMP, Tana Glassford-Samuel, MBA, PMP, Kevin Choate, Terah Parker, CAPM, Aina Adepeju Kasali- MBA, PMP?, arpa NoriYah M. Yisrael, PhD(c), DBA(c), BCBBS, BCMAS, FAAPM, FAPM, PMO-CP, DAVSC, CSPO, PMI-ACP, PMP, Tyrell Lenix, Neil Rivenburgh, Gail Banzon, Deborah Dillard Johnson #IntelligentAutomation #ArtificialIntelligence #ProjectManagement

"Navigating the Unknown: Complexity-Informed Governance for Modern Projects" In today’s fast-changing world, project governance can be a challenge as our approaches do not match our context. This talk explores how complexity science can help leaders embrace adaptability, enabling governance structures that foster resilience, responsiveness, and success in unpredictable environments. It is commonplace for project governance approaches in organizations to focus on control, predictability, and rigid structures—but in complex environments, these approaches often lead to bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and failure. This talk is for project managers, PMO leaders, and executives seeking new ways to govern projects in an unpredictable world. We’ll explore how complexity science provides us with approaches to shift?governance from rigid oversight to adaptive, principles-based decision-making. You’ll learn how to design governance structures that embrace uncertainty, empower teams, and enable resilience. Key Takeaways: Why traditional governance models struggle in complex environments – and what to do instead. How complexity science principles apply to project governance – enabling flexibility without losing control. Practical governance frameworks for adaptive decision-making – balancing structure with agility. Strategies to empower teams in uncertainty – fostering autonomy and responsiveness. Real-world examples of complexity-informed governance in action – lessons from organizations navigating the unknown. If you’re ready to move beyond rigid governance and embrace a model that thrives in complexity, this talk will equip you practices to govern successfully in uncertain environments. About the Speaker: Ebenezer Ikonne is an AVP Product & Engineering at Cox Automotive. He is responsible for leading the Enterprise Capabilities program and organizing the development of shared technology capabilities used by multiple products and solutions, making product development more effective and efficient. Ebenezer has worked at Cox for over ten years and has held multiple roles, such as Product Development Transformation at Manheim and leading the NextGear Capital Product & Engineering department. Currently, he serves in an enterprise/business architecture role. Overall, Ebenezer has worked for nearly three decades in product development, where he has held several roles ranging from software engineer to CTO of a healthcare startup. You don’t want to miss this! WHEN: March 26, 2025, 6PM – 7:15M EDT (Virtual) REGISTER NOW and earn 1 PDU. To register and learn more about the speaker and topic of discussion, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e62SmeGs Marie Shanks, PMP, Tana Glassford-Samuel, MBA, PMP, Terah Parker, CAPM, Aina Adepeju Kasali- MBA, PMP?, arpa, Tyrell Lenix, LeDerrick Bouknight, PE, PMP, Kevin Choate #PMI #Governance #PDUs #PDU #ProjectManagement #ProjectManager

Lean Coffee: Shape PMI Atlanta’s Agile Forum! Join us for Part 2 of our highly interactive Lean Coffee session, where Agile professionals shape the conversation! We’ll dive into leadership vs. team metrics and discuss some practical tools. Let’s turn insights into action! Back by popular demand! Our first Lean Coffee session sparked engaging discussions, uncovered key Agile trends, and set the stage for deeper exploration. Now, it’s time to turn insights into action. In Part 2, we’ll dive deeper into the topics that matter most—Agile Tools & Techniques, Leadership & Culture, and Metrics & Value Delivery—while making space for fresh discussions shaped by YOU. As part of this session, we’ll also explore Agile metrics from both a leadership and team perspective. Which metrics truly drive value? Which ones matter most for Agile leaders versus Agile teams? To support your learning beyond the session, we’ll highlight relevant PMI.org resources, including their Agile courses and micro-credentials, so you can continue expanding your expertise. You’ll walk away with practical insights, tools, and immediate next steps to apply these metrics effectively in your environments. Come prepared to share, learn, and collaborate as we push the conversation further. What challenges are you facing? What breakthroughs have you had? Let’s uncover the next big ideas—together. About The Speaker: Tana Glassford-Samuel, MBA, PMP is a retired IT executive and dynamic strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and 15 years of advanced information technology leadership. Renowned for her ability to combine technical expertise with exceptional people management skills, Tana has a proven track record of driving value delivery, fostering business agility, and leading cultural transformation initiatives. Whether mentoring leaders, organizing forums, or championing innovative solutions, Tana remains a driving force in shaping the future of Agile and inspiring others to achieve excellence. WHEN: March 18, 2025, 6PM – 7:15M EDT (Virtual) REGISTER NOW and earn 1 PDU. To register and learn more about the speaker and topic of discussion, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eExe54-T Marie Shanks, PMP, Kevin Choate, Terah Parker, CAPM Aina Adepeju Kasali- MBA, PMP?, arpa, Bill Yates, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP #AgileLeadership #AgilePractices #AgileCommunity #ProjectManagement #PDU ?

Curious about NIH funding? Join us to learn the basics of funding opportunities and proposal preparation.? "Writing Proposals for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)" This presentation will introduce audience members to funding opportunities from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), focusing on research projects involving human subjects. We'll discuss how to find and interpret NIH funding opportunities, including institutes, mechanisms and eligibility criteria. We'll also review some overarching strategies for writing proposals that successfully address the review criteria.? About The Speaker: Heather Abbott is a vibrant individual with skills in research development and more than 15 years of experience as a researcher in the interdisciplinary science of surface reactivity. In her current role at Kennesaw State University (KSU), she assists faculty with identifying appropriate funding opportunities and writing compelling proposals. Additionally, she facilitates team building between KSU faculty and potential collaborators, internal and external to the university. Her work is increasing the research capacity at KSU and supporting research that positively impacts the world. She is delighted to share her expertise in effective communication with others, especially to improve people's lives through research. You don’t want to miss this! WHEN: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6PM – 7:15PM (Virtual) REGISTER NOW and earn 1 PDU. To register and learn more about the topic of discussion, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eKZ-azXk Marie Shanks, PMP, Tana Glassford-Samuel, MBA, PMP, Kevin Choate, Terah Parker, CAPM, Aina Adepeju Kasali- MBA, PMP?, arpa, NoriYah M. Yisrael, PhD(c), DBA(c), BCBBS, BCMAS, FAAPM, FAPM, PMO-CP, DAVSC, CSPO, PMI-ACP, PMP Tyrell Lenix #PMI #Forums #ClinicalResearch #NationalInstitutesofHealth #NIH #StayCurious #InnovatePlayfully #SoftwareAsAService #ProjectManagement #PDUs #Technology #PM #PMLeaders #ProjectManager #Stakeholders #Transformation #Transition #Softwares #ProductDevelopment #ProjectExecutions #OperatingModel #Clinicalresearch #CRA #ValueDelivery #Strategy #Progress #Agile #ClinicalTrials #IRTVendorManagement #IRTVendors #DataCollection #DrugSupplyManagement #Proposals

“Quality Improvement of Health Insurance Products by Feature Capability Mapping” Do you want to learn how to improve the quality of health insurance offerings from start to finish? Then join us in March for an insightful presentation on how the quality of health insurance products can be improved using a feature capability mapping model. Improve the quality of health insurance products by implementing an end-to-end feature capability mapping model that allows the consumers to choose the right options for themselves and enables the organization to develop the right products. With an innovative quality improvement concept and a project example, you will: -????????Understand how to model a quality improvement initiative in the health insurance industry -????????Learn from real-world examples of how the feature capability mapping improves the quality of health insurance products. -????????Gain insights into how major operational changes are implemented through learning and adoption methodologies. -????????Engage with the regional thought leaders and an expert audience. About Our Speaker: Sujan Sumanta brings over two decades of consulting and project management experience in healthcare provider and payer services, financial services, technology, academics, manufacturing, and market research industries. As a professional with significant expertise in project, program, and portfolio management, Sujan has successfully managed hundreds of change initiatives and contributed to the revenue growth of organizations. ? Most recently he managed a portfolio of projects for a global manufacturing client that created a new revenue stream worth $5 million annually. He has led various training and education programs, Lean Six Sigma black, green, and yellow belt programs for corporate users, and worked with thousands of stakeholders. His expertise includes change management, workforce development, process improvement, data analytics, clinical workflow design, dashboard, and KPI planning, vendor management, client onboarding, and capital investment planning. ? Please click link below to follow and learn more about the speaker: ? https://lnkd.in/eZdkjzJS ? You don’t want to miss this! WHEN: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 6PM – 8:00PM VENUE: F2F – NTT Data, 5 Concourse Parkway, King Room, Atlanta GA 30328 REGISTER NOW and earn 1 PDU. https://lnkd.in/eK9Shvh9 ? Marie Shanks, PMP, Tana Glassford-Samuel, MBA, PMP, Kevin Choate, Terah Parker, CAPM, Aina Adepeju Kasali- MBA, PMP?, arpa, Claudia Greene, Gail Banzon, Marcia Trajano, Terry Gray, Nelly E., Horatio M. #PMI #Forums #AI #Ethics #SocialResposibility #ArtificialIntelligence# #HealthcareIT #Governance #Healthcare #Change #CrisisManagement #ChangeInitiatives #Software #Healthcare #RunTowardsChange #ProjectManagement #PDUs #Agile #PM #PMLeaders #ProjectManager #Stakeholders #ProgramManagement #Transformation #ProductDevelopment