What's New in April?

Dear PMIBC Columbia Division Members,

I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our first division networking event. It was an absolute pleasure meeting so many of our chapter members and having the opportunity to connect with you on a personal level.?The event was a resounding success, thanks to your active participation, insightful conversations, and enthusiastic engagement. It was truly inspiring to witness the vibrant community spirit and camaraderie among our members in Columbia.

I'm thrilled to announce that this is just the beginning of several planned division networking events aimed at fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the project management community.

Looking ahead, I'm excited to invite you to our upcoming Columbia Division Meeting on April 24. This event promises to be an enlightening experience as we explore, “The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Thriving as a Project Manager by Leveraging AI.” Not only will it be an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills, but you will also earn professional development units (PDUs) toward maintaining your certification.

I sincerely hope to see you at our events, as we continue to grow and learn together as a community. Thank you for your participation and support.

Best regards,

Maria Killian, President

PMIBC Columbia Division

Hello PMIBC Baltimore Division Members,

I am delighted to announce that Sheila Atkinson will be stepping in as the Acting Baltimore Division Director in my absence due to my travel commitments. Sheila brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, and I have every confidence in her ability to effectively lead our division during this time.

I am thrilled to inform you that Sheila will be launching a series of networking events for the Baltimore Division, starting this month. These events will provide invaluable opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and relationship-building within our community.

I encourage all members of our division to take advantage of this initiative by registering for the upcoming networking event on the PMIBC website. Participation is free and I am certain it will be both informative and enjoyable.

Let's extend our full support to Sheila as she takes on this new role and let's make the most of the upcoming networking opportunities to strengthen our connections and further our professional goals; the first of which will be hosted by one of our new volunteers, Shawn Jackson.

Thank you,

Benjamin Armbruster

PMIBC Baltimore Division

Hello PMIBC Frederick Division Members,

Thanks for your support of the Frederick Division and for supporting the success of our recent event. I am also pleased to invite you to our next meeting scheduled for?April 17, entitled, "Expeditionary Leadership Principles for Effective Project Management." This session promises to offer valuable perspectives and strategies for enhancing our project management practices.

Moving forward, I am excited to announce that the Frederick Division will be holding its regularly scheduled meetings every other month, starting in July. This adjustment will optimize our engagement and ensure that each gathering continues to deliver meaningful insights and networking opportunities.

I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming meeting as we continue our journey of growth together.

Best regards,

Amy Duray

PMIBC Frederick Division

April 17, 2024

Expeditionary Leadership Principles for Effective Project Management

Join us for this engaging presentation to?understand and apply leadership principles to lead project teams with confidence, resilience, and agility.?This presentation is led by?Adam Cubbage.

April 18, 2024

Columbia Networking Social

Join us for this free networking event in Columbia, Maryland. Meet our new Networking Chair,?Felicity Carmody.?

April 24, 2024

The Rise of AI: Thriving as a Project Manager by Leveraging the AI

Join us for this engaging?and informative session on proactively leveraging AI to enhance project management practices. This presentation is led by?Mashood Ahmed.

May 2, 2024

Examining the Intersection Between Project Management and Systems Engineering

Join us for this engaging?presentation on the commonalities, differences, and confusion between systems engineering and the project management views to reduce tensions between systems engineers and project managers.?This presentation is led by?Mark Kaufman and Tina Srivastava.

PMI Academic Scholarships.?The annual PMI Scholarships are now open?and will close on 1 May, 2024. PMI is committed to student success, and these scholarships are for both undergraduate and graduate students. You are invited to share this link with your local colleges and universities who offer project management or project-management programs.

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