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DOWNTOWN LA & ACADEMIC OUTREACH MEETING

August 5, 2020

Meeting Director: TBD

Academic Outreach Team: Steven Dien, Maolu Li, Eliyah Myung

Our Mission To advance the practice, science, and profession

of project management throughout the greater Los Angeles

area in a conscious and proactive manner.

Our Vision Individuals in the greater Los Angeles area will

embrace, value, and utilize project management and attribute

their success to it.

Our Values

Project Management ImpactProject management is a critical competence that has a positive influence on

organizations and society at-large

ProfessionalismAccountability and ethical behavior ensure our commitment to PMI stakeholders

VolunteerismVolunteers and effective volunteer partnerships with staff are the best way to

accomplish the Institute’s goals and objectives

CommunityBringing members of the global project management community together is the

best way to facilitate their growth and the advancement of the project management

profession

EngagementPMI encourages diverse viewpoints and empowers individuals to contribute to the

project management profession and to the Institute

2020 Board of Directors

Meredith Maimoni

VP Finance

Dennis Chang

President

Parash Sharma

Immediate Past

President

Eric Brown

VP Membership

Deby Covey

VP Marketing

& Outreach

Vick Madenian

VP Technology

James Jackson

VP Career

Development

Meeta Autrey

VP Programs

Svetlana Averbukh

VP Operations

/President-Elect

Yolanda Guan

VP PMO &

Administration

2020 PMI-LA Trustees

Jeanne TakanoKeith Birch AJ Jafari Kay RathfelderBarbara Cooke

Twitter:

@PMI-LA

Social Media

LinkedIn:

@PMI-Los Angeles Chapter

Facebook:

@PMILAChapter

#IAmPMILA

Meetup:

PMI-LA Chapter PM Pros

PMI Stats – May 31, 2020from July/August 2020 PMI Today

Membership Dashboard July 12, 2020

1,970Members

62% w/ Credentials

257Members joined

in 2020

Years with

Chapter

12 20 years or more

45 15 – 19 years

93 10 – 14 years

252 5 – 9 years

1311 0 – 4 years

10 Countries

represented

200+ Cities

represented

Credentials Breakdown

4,797 Prospective Members

Opportunities for

growth:

862Expired Chapter Members

AllEthnicity

represented

418 ; 21%

1,552 ; 79%

Los Angeles

Other

Other

Pasadena 101

Redondo Beach 75

Torrance 91

Glendale 57

Long Beach 49

Santa Monica 42

418

At a glance

1,103

52

8

6

2

4

44

1 5 25 125 625 3,125

1

CAPM PMI-SP PgMP PfMP

PMI-RMP PMI-PBA PMI-ACP PMP

124 219 257

1,863 1,746 1,713

Members joined prior to 2020

Members joined in 2020

PMI-LA Membership Details July 12, 2020

1,222 1,216 1,219

764 749 751

Members without credentials

Members with credentials

1

-3

00000

5

PMP PMI-ACP PMI-PBA PMI-RMP

PfMP PgMP PMI-SP CAPM

144

8

1

000

0

3

PMP PMI-ACP PMI-PBA PMI-RMP

PfMP PgMP PMI-SP CAPM

Membership Count A slight increase in total number of members in June to 1,970

Membership Growth

Credential Growth

Credentials Expiring in 2020

PMI-LA Membership SatisfactionJuly 12, 2020

Overall Satisfaction Likelihood to Renew

Survey results indicate member satisfaction and likelihood to renew membership are consistent with prior year results

New Chapter Members June 2020

Syed Rizvi

Douglas Sciortino

Jamila Mayers

Christina Kunkle

Ari Rosenbaum

Nora Hipolito

Cassandra Giammo

Lester Robert

Robert Nakamura

John Yeoman

Stepha Botha

Tywanna Hill

Linda Goodrich

Karm Sanchez

Taher Torabi

Archana Ravi

David Ly

Herman Fiechtl

Natalia Yamashiro-

Chogyoji

Sushant Maheshwari

Salvador Ramirez

David Zvonec

Michael Olivares

Amandeep Singh

Daniel Feinblum

Stephanie Dudley

Isaac Owolabi

Linda Watts

Gopinath Candadai

Gagik Hovhannisyan

Valeria Mutevelli

Chika Okam

Maude LaBelle

Andrew Raj

Nicole Nelson

David Powell

Membership Anniversaries June 2020

5 years 6 to 9 years

Michael Polk

David Julifs

Kym Hall

Alan Merrett

Charolyn Jones

Dean MacNeil

H. Jean Lieverman

Michelle Bishop

Henry Kuo

Rajesh Uttaravalli

Kenney Mah

Flavia Leite Neves

Gitersonke

Regina Kirschenbaum

Mark Kordon

Raymon Lopez

Liliosa Nyamutswa

Ruby Soden

Paul Sedy

Paul Perilman

Kristen Moore

Jeanne Hariton

Sandra Strittmatter

Hector Moreno

Vivian Arber-Moore

Membership Anniversaries (cont) June 2020

10 to 14 years 15 years and above

Dennis Chang

Cathleen Warren

Christopher Barry

Prabash Coswatte

Vasile Giulea

Ming-Jer Sheu

Sunny Singer

Jonathan Fedewa

Lee Haley

Debra Lee Ong

David Tarr

BrynTurner

Jiwanjit Palaha

Sam Alameddine

Pamela Wiedenbeck

Kristin van der Velden

Barbara Ellen Cooke

James Aksel

Henry Boerenko

Donovan Figueira

New Credential Holders June 2020

PMP®

Ashley Cansler

Mavel Carranza

Elisha Cho

Glenio Franca

Tao Jiang

Daniel Joy

Veronica Lindop

Sushant Maheswari

Kimberly Sanders

Ekene Uwaezuoke

Lisa Whitten

Pauline Young

CAPM®

Grace Bruderer

Andrew Delvalle

Robert Nakamura

Maxwell Owachgiu

PMI-ACP®

Katherine Ninawubar

New Volunteers & Open Volunteer Positions

Join the team!

Whether for one project or many, you will meet a lot of new networking contacts and learn the

fine art of Project Managing with a Not-for-Profit Organization.

Be sure to check the website for Volunteer opportunities!

Virtual Thursday August 13, 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm

1 PDU

This webinar will cover:

• Blind spots that derail careers

• The ART of Performance model

• Developing your personal brand

• Identifying hidden talents and capability gaps

• Influencing desired outcomes

Speaker: Mike Gellman is the author of Pipe Dreams: 7 Pipelines of Career

Success and is CEO of High Five Career Coaching.

Pricing: FREE - Advanced Registration is recommended

S i s t e r C h a p t e r & J o i n t E ve n t s

More information at PMI-LA.org

PMI-OC Webinar

Your Personal Brand @ WorkSpeaker: Mike Gellman

Virtual Tuesday August 25, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Please join us to hear a panel of diversity, equity and inclusion leaders

discuss what their companies are doing to advance economic and racial

equity. Plus, what we can do collectively to elevate and sustain action to

help level the playing field for women and underserved communities as

they pursue their STEM education and careers.

Panelists:

JuanJo Duran- Head of Media And Entertainment, Multicultural US and LatAM at Google

Nicol Turner Lee- Director, Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institution

Pricing: $25.00 p/person - Advanced Registration is recommended

S i s t e r C h a p t e r & J o i n t E ve n t s

More information at PMI-LA.org

STEM Advantage: Advancing Equity

Through Education: Diversity,

Equity & Inclusion Panel

Anyone with a job to offer please contact

[email protected] with details.

Looking for a job?

PMI-LA Members be sure to check out

pmi-la.org/jobs and if you’d like, sign up

for the Job’s List email.

C a r e e r D e ve l o p m e n t

PMI-LA Job Board

Topic Location Date

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)

TrainingOnline Aug 4 - 7

120VC Project Leadership Program OnlineAug 5 -

Nov 11

The Brand Called You Online Aug 17

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) Training Online Aug 18 - 21

Disciplined Agile Lean Scrum Master Online Aug 22 - 23

PMP® Prep | Fall 2020 OnlineSep 12 -

Oct 10

U p c o m i n g C a r e e r D e ve l o p m e n t E ve n t s

Additional Info and Registration at pmi-la.org

Every other Wednesday Aug 8 - Nov 11, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

30 PDUs

The 120VC Project Leadership Course is different. Unlike other training on

Leadership, Project, Product, and Change Management, this course is

taught by a team that delivers global transformational projects for their

clients.

During this 14-week course participants will use the playbook 120VC has

been using for 20 years to complete large global transformational projects

for the Fortune 500 regardless of a company’s management discipline.

PMI-LA Discount Code: PMILACOVID-RELIEF (limited seats @ $1500)

Early bird ending July 3: $2100 (members) / $2500 (non-members)

Pricing: $2300 (members) / $40 (non-members)

120VC Project Leadership Program

(120-PLP)Instructor: 120VC



Monday August 17, 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm

1 PDU

Forging a career path is fraught with challenges, upheavals, and

uncertainties! Now imagine trying to change careers during the largest

unemployment since the great depression. The conventional wisdom is to

stick to your career path, stick to your core strengths and try to survive it.

But then you are not conventional....

Instructor: Keith Birch is a proven leader with 19 years experience as an

IT Project Manager/Change Manager/Process Improvement Manager. As a

Change Manager, he has delivered successful international Change

Management initiatives to a host of Fortune 500 Companies.

Pricing: FREE - Advanced Registration is Required


Additional Info at pmi-la.org

The Brand Called YouSpeaker: Keith Birch

Tue August 18 thru Fri August 21, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

16 PDUs

This highly interactive certification course provides in-depth understanding

of the Scrum team-based approach to iterative development. The course

trains participants in the full range of Scrum topics, from basic theory to

organizational implementation, including practical applications, roles, and

scaling.

Instructor: Mark Layton is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), known globally

as Mr. Agile®. He is also the author of Wiley and Sons iconic series; Scrum

For Dummies and Agile Project Management For Dummies.

Early Bird Price thru 7/19: $750 (pmi-la members) / $850 (non-members)

Pricing: $895 (students) / $895 (pmi-la members) / $995 (non-members)



Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®)

TrainingInstructor: Mark Layton

Sat August 22 thru Sun August 23, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

14 PDUs

As a team leader you strive to be more agile and help your team be more

productive. To succeed, you need an agile mindset, combined with

leadership and team management skills.

The new Disciplined Agile Lean Scrum Master (DALSM) training and

certification provides tools and strategies to help you lead an agile team,

influence people, and remove impediments.

Instructor: Facilitated Methods’ instructors have over twenty years of

training and consulting experience in the areas of agile software

development and Program & Project Management.

Pricing: $895 (pmi-la members) / $1095 (non-members)



Disciplined Agile Lean Scrum MasterInstructor: Facilitated Methods

Saturdays: Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept 26, Oct 3 and Oct 10

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: Online

This PMP® Prep Course is offered by the PMI-LA chapter. Starting July 1st

the PMP® exam is changing so take advantage of this incredible offer.

The course steps through the core concepts that are tested on the exams

by quickly reviewing each concept and at the same time addressing what

the student needs to know from an exam perspective. In addition to

classroom sessions and course materials, participants will receive access

to an online question bank to practice exam questions outside of class.

Pricing: $995 (pmi-la members) / $1195 (non-members)



PMP® Prep | Fall 2020Instructor: Various

Topic Meeting Location Date

Fundamentals of Effective

Change LeadershipNorth LA Virtual Aug 4

Applying for the PMP Exam:

2020 Guidelines

DTLA /

Academic

Outreach

Virtual Aug 5

“The Art of Business Value”

by Mark SchwartzBook Club Virtual Aug 19

Emotional Agility: Mind Full vs.

Mindful Project ManagersPasadena Virtual Aug 20

U p c o m i n g P r o g r a m s E ve n t s


Check pmi-la.org for any questions you may have

related to PMI, certifications, chapter events, etc!

PMI-LA President’s Message

Special Rates for Virtual Programs

PMI-LA has been monitoring the COVID-19 breakouts by region and due to the

growing concern of infected people within the Los Angeles area the Board is

recommending a suspension of all in-person meetings for the near future.

We are attempting to transform many of our meetings to virtual, however each

event will be taken on a case by case basis. Please watch the website should an

event that you registered for be available on-line. We are relaxing our cancellation

policy to allow for full refunds upon request during this time.

PMI-LA’s Virtual Programs provided at Special Rates

$5 Members / $10 non-Members

Location: Stratasys Direct Manufacturing’s Training Center

28309 Ave Crocker, Valencia 91355

Dates: 1st Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October & December

Time: 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Additional Provisions: Networking

PDUs: 1

Cost:

Members: $5.00

Non-Members: $10.00

Prasad Garimella

Administrative Manager

Dorothy Musacchio

Site Coordinator

Mern Reeves

Survey Manager

Director:

Sherin Abdalla

N o r t h L A C o u n t y M e e t i n g

2020 Meeting

Schedule

Aug 4 Oct 6 Dec 1

Tuesday Aug 4, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

1 PDU

No time since the Industrial Revolution did the world change so much while

dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic of 2020. We have dealt with

unprecedented changes in so many aspects of our lives, it means change

is still evolving.

All organizations have to deal with change to stay relevant and competitive.

But a many deal with change in the same way - they kick the can down the

road as long as possible, until they absolutely have to make changes.

Speaker: Keith Birch is a proven leader with 19 years of experience as an

IT Project Manager / Change Manager / Process Improvement Manager.

Fundamentals of Effective Change

LeadershipSpeaker: Keith Birch

N o r t h L A C o u n t y M e e t i n g


Location: Varies around Los Angeles

Dates: Monthly

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Additional Provisions: Book Club Members

pay for own books as necessary

PDUs: 3.0

Cost: Free - Registration Required

Director: Phoebe Jane Johnson

B o o k C l u b

Next Meeting

August 19

Wednesday August 19, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

3 PDUs

This month the PMI Book Club will be discussing The Art of Business by

Mark Schwartz. Earn PDUs by sharing your thoughts on this popular book

with fellow and future project managers. Additionally, there will be a

presentation given on a project management related topic.

There is no registration fee but each attendee will be asked to participate in

the online discussion.

Pricing: FREE - Advanced Registration is Required

Questions please contact the Book Club at [email protected]

B o o k C l u b

The Art of Business ValueAuthor: Mark Schwartz


Location: Parson’s Tower – Armstrong Conference Room

100 W Walnut St, Pasadena 91124

Dates: Monthly; 3rd Thursday (except holidays)

Time: 7:30 am – 8:45 am

PDUs: 1

Cost: Free - Registration Required

2020 Meeting

Schedule

Aug 20 Sep 17 Oct 15

Nov 19 Dec 17

Director: Cecilia MacKnight

P a s a d e n a M e e t i n g

Thursday August 20, 7:30 am – 9:00 am

1 PDU

There is no need to wonder why you feel ‘Mind Full’ when it comes to

managing projects. Project management involves so much more than just

People, Processes, and Resources. Your role is not that simple. You are

challenged to manage people who have colliding interests amongst

personal and professional matters.

Speaker: Star Del Castillo has worked in the financial industry for fifteen

years in Program Management roles at AFEX, CitiBank, Wells Fargo, and

US Bank. Star’s expertise resides in organizational development,

performance management, and workplace productivity.

P a s a d e n a M e e t i n g

Emotional Agility: Mind Full vs.

Mindful Project ManagersSpeaker: Star Del Castillo


Location: The Point: Keller Williams Beach Cities

830 S. Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 200, El Segundo 90245

Dates: Quarterly; 4th Wednesday

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

PDUs: 1

Cost:

Members: $5.00

Non-Members: $10.00

Director: Ryan Kucera

2020 Meeting

Schedule

Sep 23 Dec 16

S o u t h B a y M e e t i n g

LA Project Masters ToastmastersClub #1921888

Location: Ahmanson LAPD Training Center

5651 W. Manchester Blvd; Room 1G

Los Angeles 90045

Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Become an Effective Communicator and Leader

as well as earn PDUs by Attending the Toastmaster’s Club

Cost: Free to Members & Guests of Toastmasters

PDUs: 1 PDU – must be a member of PMI and Toastmaster (combined)

A f f i l i a t e M e e t i n g

Questions, please contact [email protected]

Location: Caltech, Earle M Jorgensen Lab Building

Conference Room 109

1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena 91125

Dates: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Improve your communication and public speaking skills

and learn how to become a confident leader while earning PDUs

Cost: Free to Members & Guests of Toastmasters

PDUs: 1 PDU – must be a member of PMI and Toastmaster (combined)

Pasadena Project Masters Toastmasters

A f f i l i a t e M e e t i n g

Questions, please contact [email protected]

Location: TBD

Date: August 5, 2020

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

PDUs: 0

Cost:

Students: Free

Members: Free

Non-Members: $5.00

Director: Position is OpenFor details please contact Academic Outreach at [email protected]

A c a d e m i c O u t r e a c h / D o w n t ow n L A M e e t i n g

Student Information:

• Student Rate: $32 PMI & $10 chapter

• Must be from a PMI approved college or university

• Valid for up to 1 year past graduation

• CAPM Details: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/certified-

associate-capm

• PMI Career Resources: https://www.pmi.org/learning/careers

ProjectManagement.com

• Free pre-recorded webinars on a variety of topics

PMI-LA Mentor Program

• Just kicked off, option to be paired up as mentors are available

Academic Outreach Information


https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/certified-associate-capm

https://www.pmi.org/learning/careers

Who are you?

• Hover over your name to see the MORE button (or 3 dots) and change

to be your name as recognized by PMI

• If you are NOT a PMI-LA member, also include your PMI Member ID in

order to get PDUs

• PDUs will be reported for you by the weekend

• Session will be recorded and posted on the website in Members Only

section along with PDF version of slide deck

FUTURE TOPICS

• Survey will be sent after this event

• Please submit future topics that you would like to know more about

General Housekeeping


PMI’s Navigator

Wednesday August 5, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

0 PDU

This event is being held to bring to the members the changes to the PMP

Application process and to answer any questions you may have about

applying for the exam. You will learn what types of experience is needed,

how to get your contact hours, and when to apply for the exam. PMI offers

the exam on-line via Proctor, and you will learn what that means to you.

Speaker: Svetlana Averbukh is the current VP of Operations / President-

Elect of PMI-Los Angeles board. In her long volunteer history with the

chapter she has served in many capacities including seminar coordinator

and PMP Prep volunteer instructor.

Applying for the PMP Exam:

2020 GuidelinesSpeaker: Svetlana Averbukh



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