Join Us for our May 26, 2020, Online Event
Overview: Journey back in time to the Trojan War to confront the "Cassandra Syndrome" (people's aversion to considering risk), and discuss how risk management can improve projects today. Using examples from people in risky professions who embrace and even profit from risk management (astronaut, cave diver), we will look at how to motivate people to identify and manage risk.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020, from 7 - 8:30 pm
Cost $10 PMI Southern Maryland Chapter Members; $13 Non-Members
PDUs - 1
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Online Discussion: Thursday, May 28, 7 pm - 8 pm
*Note: This book is not available in a Kindle version. Please factor in extended delivery times for books from Amazon.
Book of the Month for May 2020
Project Management Case Studies: Third Edition
By Harold R. Kerzner
Overview:
Compiled by Harold Kerzner, the leading authority on project management, Project Management Case Studies, Third Edition presents the most comprehensive collection of project management case studies available today. Featuring more than 100 case studies, this essential book illustrates both successful implementation of project management by actual companies as well as the pitfalls to avoid in a variety of real-world situations.
Online Discussion Meeting Cost: $0 Members; $5 Non-Members
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Cost: $31.00 new for hardcover from Amazon; $8.94 used.
Join Us for our June 16, 2020, Online Event
Overview: We have probably all heard of and used the “Communication Model” which states that every communication involves a sender, a receiver, messages, and noise. But do we understand the sources of noise, how to proactively identify them and attempt to minimize their negative occurrence or impact on our projects? Doesn’t that sound a lot like risk management? Well, it is! To be successful on projects, we must manage communication noise as a risk threat and put strategies in place to avoid, mitigate, transfer or accept the noise in our communications. Together, let’s explore the various sources of noise risk on a typical project and learn how to tame this beast.
Tuesday, May June 16, 2020, from 7 - 8:30 pm
Cost $10 PMI Southern Maryland Chapter Members; $13 Non-Members
PDUs - 1
Log-in information about this online meeting will be emailed to registrants in advance.
Receive PDUs for reading the book and an additional PDU for participating in the online discussion about the book!
Online Discussion: Thursday, June 25, 7 pm - 8 pm
Book of the Month for June 2020
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
By Patrick Lencioni
Overview:
Kathryn Petersen, Decision Tech's CEO, faces the ultimate leadership crisis: Uniting a team in such disarray that it threatens to bring down the entire company. Will she succeed? Will she be fired? Will the company fail? Lencioni's utterly gripping tale serves as a timeless reminder that leadership requires as much courage as it does insight.
Throughout the story, Lencioni reveals the five dysfunctions which go to the very heart of why teams even the best ones-often struggle. He outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team. Just as with his other books, Lencioni has written a compelling fable with a powerful yet deceptively simple message for all those who strive to be exceptional team leaders.
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Online Discussion Meeting Cost: $0 Members; $5 Non-Members
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Cost: $12.76, Kindle; $12.00 Hardcover.
Receive PDUs for reading the book and an additional PDU for participating in the online discussion about the book!
Online Discussion: Thursday, July 16, 7 pm - 8 pm
Book of the Month for July 2020
Make Your Bed: The Little Things that Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
By Admiral William H. McRaven
Overview:
On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better.
Online Discussion Meeting Cost: $0 Members; $5 Non-Members
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Cost: $11.99 Kindle; $11.48 Hardcover.
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