The Great Resignation, the GIG economy, and Quiet Quitting are just some of the outcomes of the most recent shift in the workforce due to the global pandemic. Is the new norm truly undefined? How do we prepare ourselves and the next generation of leaders for success? PMI Chicagoland Chapter invites the public to one of its upcoming signature events, the annual Project Management Symposium, where on-site and remote attendees can explore topics reflective of the PMI Talent Triangle®: Power Skills, Business Acumen, and Ways of Working. Enjoy a special bonus in celebration of the Chapter's 45-year anniversary servicing the Project Management community in the Chicago Metropolitan area.
CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the last 45 years, PMI Chicagoland Chapter has been positively influencing and contributing to the Project Management community. The legacy continues with the upcoming PM Symposium offering a full day of networking opportunities, knowledge sharing from industry experts on trends impacting our continually changing environment, and key insights on the shifting workforce demanding new skills for the next generation of changemakers. It will be a hybrid event to be held Saturday, October 8th, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm CDT. On-site attendees will convene at the Wojcik Conference Center of Harper College in Palatine, Illinois.
The PMI Chicagoland Chapter is fortunate to be able to engage industry leaders and experts who will share the new dynamics from different perspectives.
- Opening Keynote speaker Dr. Kenneth E. Wallace, Ph.D. will present his perspective on Next Generation Workforce Design: How We've Been Wrong and How to Get it Right for Each Person and Business. As Superintendent of Maine Township High School District 207, Dr. Wallace has been at the forefront of three of the most important public education advancements in the 21st Century. Attendees will have a better understanding of how our conventional high schools have failed to recognize work economy changes in the past 40 years, and how we can elevate the chances of success for students given evidence-based model of inclusive career planning. Go to https://pmichicagoland.org/Dr._Kenneth_E._Wallace__Ph._D to learn more.
- Dr. Joe D'Mello, Ph.D., the Closing Keynote Speaker, will address Project Management Futurescape. Active in both industry and academia, Dr. D'Mello is energized by a deeply ingrained mission and relentless passion to transform how the world perceives, orchestrates, and manages work. He posits that project execution lapses and subpar outcomes have been occurring too often. His presentation offers accountable factors and recommendations to achieve an attainable future state that optimizes value creation. Go to https://pmichicagoland.org/Dr._Joe_D__Mello for more specifics.
- Each attendee can choose up to 3 sessions of the nine learning tracks available. Schedule, abstracts, and speaker bios are available in the 2022 PM Symposium webpage (https://pmichicagoland.org/PM_Symposium_2022).
Why Attend?
- Be ahead of the curve to provide more value.
- Be open to exploring new opportunities and ways of working.
- Earn up to 15 PDUs representing all areas of the PMI Talent Triangle®, which can be applied towards obtaining/maintaining PMI certification.
- Enjoy a special Bonus in celebration of the Chapter's Sapphire Anniversary, 45 years of servicing the project management community. We are pleased to offer registrants a coupon good for $45 off the full price. Register to attend on PMI Chicagoland website via PM Symposium Registration URL and use coupon code 2022PMSYMPOSIUM at checkout.
The PMI Chicagoland extends their appreciation to this event's sponsors.
- Collins Aerospace (https://www.collinsaerospace.com/) specializes in aerostructures, avionics, interiors, mechanical systems, mission systems, plus power and control systems that serve customers across the commercial, regional, business aviation and military sectors. "… every day, we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer, and more amazing than ever."
- Elmhurst University (https://www.elmhurst.edu/) officially changed its name from Elmhurst College in 2020 to reflect their current educational profile more accurately, as a comprehensive education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and applied sciences. The 2021 academic year marks a major milestone, the school's 150th anniversary since its founding. Congratulations!
About PMI Chicagoland Chapter (https://pmichicagoland.org/)
The Vision. Be a Model Chapter that Empowers People to make ideas a reality
The Mission. To be the Association of choice advancing Project/Program/Portfolio Management discipline including fostering professional growth and empowering individuals to fulfill their potential
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