Exciting news, PMI Members!
I'm Linda McIntosh, and I'm thrilled to announce that PMI UK has undergone a reorganization among the board. I previously held the position of Director of Technology and website tools, but now I'm your Volunteer Board member, Director for AI Program Management. This shift aligns us with the AI strategic path forward set by our CEO, Pierre Le Manh and the Chair, PMI Board of Directors, LuAnn Piccard. The main message at this year’s PMI Leadership Institute (LIM) Meeting 2024 was embracing AI, specifically generative AI models and tools, to enhance and improve the lives of Project Managers.
Pierre said, “At PMI we are going to lead the transformation of AI in Project Management.” LuAnn echoed Pierre and added that we should embrace an entrepreneurial mindset: be multifaceted, travellers, leaners, and pilots. Co-collaborate but set the path and lead by taking the lead and going first to make things happen. The guest speaker, Philip Keil, pilot, who presented the story of Sully Sullenberger, also a pilot, who landed in the Hudson River in New York talked about thinking outside the box. Don't fear decisions, fear indecision, then act. If the information you have feels right, then just do it, listen to your inner compass.
So how does this relate to generative AI? AI is the new path forward in technology, instead of being apprehensive about making a change collaborate to make an impact to our and the world by following and understanding these three example components:
- Domain knowledge is helpful but getting things done is project management.
- Selling an AI product is great, but without PM’s delivering how can customers achieve their mission goals?
- When PM’s deliver successfully, they elevate our world and amplify the numerous components such as AI driven productivity solutions and AI powered tools and knowledge platform.
At PMI, we are a community. We share knowledge, discuss strategies, learn, mentor, and give back to deliver the most impact in an ever-growing global AI community that has crossed boundaries around the continents. Check out the PMI AI Infinity tool. Just sign in with your membership and start your prompt questions. PMI is beta testing GPT4 Turbo. Here are two sample prompts: (1) I am a project manager migrating SAP to the Cloud. What steps should my project plan look like? Output in milestone format. (2) How do I create an agile plan for the migration of SAP to the cloud.
Who wants to join me in assisting PMI to be the leading change agents for AI in Project Management? Let's make a difference together! Please reach out to Jodi Walker our PMI wonderful admin assistant.
Best regards,
Linda McIntosh
Director of Technology, PMI UK Chapter
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The AGM 2024 is called to submit to you the following resolutions:
- Resolution 1: Approval of PMI UK Chapter 2023 Accounts
- Resolution 2: Considering that the election process was affected by a delay of almost one year, concluding with the appointment of Trustees on 26 September 2023, and the fact that the PMI Chapter financial year runs from 1st January to 31 December, and that previously the terms of Chapter’s officers started from 1st January, the membership resolves that the three (3) year term stated in the Articles of Association of the Trustees rightfully elected, will run until 31st December 2026.
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PMI UK Midlands & Derbyshire Branch Event 23rd April at 5.45pm - register here
The subjects will include how Parmjit Kaur used Project Management to manage a challenging series of health events in her personal life, and how those Project Management skills eventually led to healing.
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PMI UK South East Branch Event 24th April at 5.45pm - register here
We are facing a triple tsunami of population growth, pollution and climate change which only Project Managers, collectively, have a chance of slowing down and reversing. In the presentation we will look to understand the task ahead and see what we can do, guided by the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. We will be inspired by the Project Leaders who have provided some clever solutions, and we will discuss the technological and social solutions we still need.
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PMI UK Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Public speaking is a key project management skill and Toastmasters is an efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication and leadership skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.
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What defines the spirit of a Rock Star? How do they innovate, drive purpose, belief and embrace failure? How does this relate to the world of leadership and project management?
Join us with special guest speaker, Tony Michaelides for a unique insight into this fascinating world of the music industry. Tony will shine a light on the positive learnings he gained working with industry ‘heros’.
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When we speak about “project management tools” we tend to mean software such as MS Project, Primavera, or Trello. However, all project manager use simpler, non-IT tools such as Stakeholder Engagement Matrix, RACI, 5Hows etc, to help them through specific tasks in the day-to-day management of a project. Often these are tools that they have come across and are not widely shared. In this discussion we want to explore the tools and techniques that are being used that may be of value to other project managers. We all have our favourite tools. Come along and share yours and learn some new ones.
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PMI Midlands & Derbyshire Branch Event 7th May at 5.45pm - register here
This interactive event is equally suitable for experienced and novice project managers, apprentices, and students of project management. Together we will explore two techniques for thinking differently about a project, and how the insights developed can be used to identify risks and manage opportunities to improve project outcomes. Bring along a small team, or join a team on the night, and compete in the challenge to think differently.
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PMI UK Changemakers Toastmasters 7th May at 6.30pm - register here
PMI UK Changemakers will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Public speaking is a key project management skill and Changemakers is an efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication and leadership skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.
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There are three core factors in project management: products, people, and environments. Searching for the best solutions has been the focus for scientific management for years. In this talk, Professor Yinshan Tang is going to introduce a new concept to replace “best” with optimal in project management and explore a novel approach for project management.
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PMI UK Midland & Derbyshire Branch Event 22nd May at 5.45pm - register here
We will look at the benefits and challenges of leveraging AI for project success, as well as insights and examples from project professionals towards implementing AI in their strategies. By the end of the presentation, participants will understand the ways that AI can be used to maximise project performance and achieve greater efficiency.
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Topics that will be covered;
- Ethics – Understand the ethical, legal, and security implications of using GenAI in project management
- Team Creativity – Understand how to effectively increase the creativity and productivity of our teams as we utilize GenAI to assist our work
- Practical Application – Learn the practical use of GenAI to help create foundational project management plans
- Soft Skills – Needed Soft Skills for PM’s Using GenAI
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PMI Midlands & Derbyshire Branch Event 26th June at 5.45pm - register here
Topics that will be discussed are;
- Career Development – Transitioning from Project Delivery to Sustainability
- Sustainability Definitions and Carbon Awareness
- Understanding Client Requirements on Sustainability
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SAVE THE DATE PMI Aberdeen Project Management Day 29th October at 4pm - register here
More information will be available in due course.
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Get ready to skyrocket your project management skills to new heights! 🚀
This year, our theme is “People Matter Most,” highlighting the paramount importance of human connections and collaboration in driving project success. At Synergy, we’re on a mission to explore how we can harness the dynamic power of project management to create meaningful impacts on individuals, teams, and communities.
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How to contact PMI
We are the local section of PMI and represent all members in the UK, please contact us for help on UK matters or advice on PMI in general. Please contact Jodi Walker on 0208 7515 626 or jodi.walker@pmi.org.uk.
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