PMINJ 2015 November Meeting

PDP Information

Program Number: C020-17112015
Becoming a Digital Project Manager
Category: A
Activity Sponsor: PMINJ Chapter (C020)
PDUs: - 1.5
Leadership - 0.0
Strategic - 1.5
Technical - 0.0

Abstract

In a recent paper, Forrester Research predicts that all companies will become either digital predators or digital prey by 2020. What are you doing to keep pace with the technologies that are disrupting the marketplace so that you can successfully manage future projects?

At the November meeting, speaker George Pace will explore the underlying challenges of managing new projects in the new world of digital project management. Topics will cover:

Part 1 - The "problem space"

Define what "Digital" really is
Explore a variety of "Digital technologies" and their potential disruption to the workplace
Types of "Digital Projects" you can expect to encounter in the future
A "sample" of subtle changes in managing Digital Projects

Part 2 - Recommended approaches for keeping current with trends in the digital marketplace

Introducing the concept of a Career Horizon
Identifying sources of information to help you keep current
Establishing a "Career Curriculum" as part of your career development

Speaker

Bio:
George Pace's career has spanned a number of diverse technologies and responsibilities. George holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Seton Hall University and an MBA from the Rutgers School of Management. He currently "keeps pace" with a number of cutting edge technologies such as Cloud Computing and Big Data and has a particular interest in helping people navigate the waters of Social Networking and shares his insights through his YouTube channel and LinkedIn publications.

Career Networking LCI

Topic: LinkedIn Consultations with Michael Milutis and
Open Networking with CAI Recruiter Gail Rolls

In a special Open Networking event, Michael Milutis, Executive Director of ITMPI, will share his expertise in optimizing LinkedIn profiles: how to develop your own brand, employ key words, market yourself and your skills - and more secrets of establishing a distinctive LinkedIn presence that appeals to target companies. Please bring two copies of your LinkedIn profile to maximize this rare opportunity.

Gail Rolls, CAI Recruiter, will meet individually with attendees interested in a position with Computer Aid, Inc. Michael and Gail sponsor every monthly PMINJ meeting, and it is a unique honor to host them as guests at a Career Networking event – an occasion not to be missed!

PMO LCI

Topic: Interactive Session: Current Topics on PMO

The PMI NJ PMO LCI will host its Interactive Session facilitated by the core PMO LCI team. It will be a session where participants will have an opportunity to discuss current topics on PMOs. We look forward to your active participation and welcome your input to make this informal discussion session useful to you and fellow LCI members.

17 November 2015 - Edison - Pines Manor

PDP Information

Abstract

Speaker

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