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Upcoming Panel
Life and Leadership Lessons from the Military
In celebration of 2024 Memorial Day
Speaker: Major Anthony Williams Jr., PMP, Author of The Assignment
Monday, May 20
7-8 p.m. EST
Interview
The Poetry of Leadership
In celebration of 2024 National Poetry Month
Speaker: Dr. Fateme Banishoeib, Founder @ReNewBusiness© | ArtfulMindset & ArtfulEntrepreneurship |Business Adviser| Learning Experiences Facilitator & Designer | Poet |Speaker | Painter of New Narratives
Author of The Poetry of Leadership: A Journey into the Leadership of Self, Artful Entrepreneurship: The Maverick's Palette, etc.
Panel
eSpelman Women in Leadership”
In celebration of 2024 Women's History Month
Keynote Speaker: Angel N. Davis
Thursday, March 7, 2024
7-8 p.m. EST
Panel
“Project Leadership Insights from African American Executives”
In celebration of 2024 Black History Month
Speakers: Chuck Wallington, Ph.D. and Russell Sandidge
Moderator: Germaine Essen (PM Ready Ambassador)
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
7-8 p.m. EST
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Book Talk
“Achieve Your Goals and Reduce Stress & Anxiety with Project Management”
Speaker: Hilary Kinney
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7-8 p.m. EST
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Info Session
“PM Ready Info Session”
Learn who we are and what resources we provide for students of all backgrounds.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST
Workshop
“Crafting Your Future: Youth Workshop on Building a Standout LinkedIn Profile”
Speaker: Dahlia El Gazzar
Saturday, December 16, 2023
8-9 p.m. EST
Panel
“Environmental Justice and Native American Communities: A Conversation with Indigenous Youth Leaders”
In celebration of 2023 Native American Heritage Month
Speakers:
Earth Guardians Speakers Leala Pourier and Jasilyn Charger
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST
Learn about Earth Guardians.
Panel
“My Latinx Roots in Project Management"
In celebration of 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month
Speakers:
Stephanie Chávez Alvarez, Senior Program Manager
Steven Cortes, Patient Engagement Manager
Thursday, October 12, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST
Read panelists' stories:
Proud of My Roots – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrating My Mexican Roots in Project Management: A Journey of Strength and Resilience
Book Talk
“When Symphony Meets Project Management: A Story of A Saved Concert Season”
Speaker: Gerald Leonard
Thursday, September 28, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST
Author's Note:
Over the past two and half decades, I have been a consultant to some of the most prosperous businesses, Federal and State agencies assisting top-tier executives in streamlining operations for multi-billion-dollar budgets. Today, I’m excited to share “A Symphony of Choices,” a book that distills everything I have learned about decision-making, project management, and workplace engagement into one easy-to-read volume.
Author Bio:
Gerald Leonard is President/CEO of Turnberry Premiere and author of several books, including A Symphony of Choices, Workplace Jazz, and Culture is The Bass.
Watch the book trail
Book Talk
Great Meetings Build Great Team: A Guide for Project Leaders and Agilists
Speakers: Rich Maltzman & Jim Stewart
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST
Book Description:
Do you want a happier, more successful project team? Better-run meetings will help get you there. This practical guide to facilitating project meetings will help you build cohesive teams and make your meetings more productive!
Author Bio:
Rich Maltzman, PMP®, has co-authored several books on project leadership, including Bridging the PM Competency Gap, and the Cleland-award winning Green Project Management. He teaches a suite of courses in project leadership, serving as a Master Lecturer at Boston University.
Jim Stewart, PMP®, is an independent project consultant and Agile coach. He advises on best practices, teaches project management, and strategizes and executes on Agile transformations.
Watch 5-minute book video
Book Talk
The Art of Project Management: Strategies from Sun Tzu's Art of War
In celebration of 2023 Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month
Speaker: Nelson Ortiz
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
7-8 p.m. EST
Book Description:
The Art of War is a classic military strategy book attributed to Sun Tzu, who lived in China during the Spring and Autumn period (771 to 256 BCE). This influential work has affected both Western and East Asian philosophy and military thinking. The timeless principles of strategy and tactics described in this book can be adapted and applied to the modern world of project management.
Author Bio:
Nelson Ortiz is a professional consultant in the areas of business analysis, project management and technology. He is a former Vice President of Education and Certification in the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI). He is a professor at several university systems in and outside Puerto Rico.
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