About us
The Bahamas Agile & Project Management Community (BAPMC) is an inclusive continuous learning community dedicated to helping project management professionals and those interested in joining the profession, regardless of methodology or framework, to upskill and excel.
We are committed to providing educational opportunities, community events and meetups, updates on current project management trends and industry best practices.
This group is open to everyone. No certifications required to join us, just have a desire to learn, be open to exploring avenues to achieve your goals, be willing to help others on their journey and accept the challenge to be apart of a movement of change.
It is our intention to hold monthly meetups which will feature local and international speakers. These dynamic speakers are subject-matter experts (SME's) in their respective fields and will be presenting on various subject matters.
Our aim is to present topics that are appealing, relevant and produce a call-to-action from the attendees. Our mandate is to make a difference in the world by inspiring, empowering and transforming lives.
Upcoming events
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Negotiate Decisions People Say Yes To Through AI Optics (Aina Alive)
·OnlineOnlineJoin the Bahamas Agile & Project Management Community (BAPMC) for our May Monthly Meetup as we welcome Aina Alive for an engaging and practical presentation titled:
### “Negotiate Decisions People Say Yes To Through AI Optics”
📅 Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EST
🎙 Host: Andrea Pratt-Smith, PMP – BAPMC Founder***
### 🌍 Negotiation Reframed for Real Project Work
Every project manager negotiates—scope, priorities, timelines, resources, and risk ownership—often without formal authority and under constant pressure.
Yet most negotiation approaches were designed for deal-making environments, not for the complex realities of project delivery where walking away is not an option, escalation carries cost, and constraints are not always visible.
This session reframes negotiation as decision architecture powered by clarity and AI insight, rather than persuasion or positional bargaining.
Participants will explore how to navigate negotiations when power is uneven, priorities conflict, emotions run high, and “agreement” does not always equal “alignment.”
🚀 Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your ability to influence decisions, improve alignment, and lead conversations that move projects forward—without damaging trust or escalating conflict.***
### 📌 About the Session
In this highly practical session, participants will explore why commonly used negotiation techniques such as BATNA, win-win framing, and anchoring often fall short in real project environments—and what to do instead.
Through real project cases, structured checklists, and a live walkthrough of an AI-assisted negotiation approach, Aina Alive will demonstrate how project professionals can:- Clarify the real decision being negotiated (beyond the stated request)
- Surface hidden constraints that shape outcomes
- Design better options that improve alignment and reduce friction
- Use AI-supported insights to bring structure and clarity to complex conversations
This is not theory-heavy negotiation training. It is a practical approach designed for the reality of project environments where decisions are messy, time is limited, and relationships matter.
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### 🎯 What You’ll Learn
• How to reframe negotiation as structured decision-making instead of persuasion tactics
• How to identify the true decision behind requests, demands, and escalations
• How to surface invisible constraints that influence project outcomes
• How to design stronger options that increase alignment without unnecessary compromise
• How to navigate emotionally charged discussions while maintaining trust and momentum
• How AI tools can support clearer, faster, and more objective negotiation decisions***
### 🚀 Join Us
This session is ideal for project managers, agile practitioners, team leads, and professionals who regularly find themselves in the middle of competing priorities and difficult conversations.
Come ready to rethink how you negotiate—not just to “get to yes,” but to ensure you are getting to the right yes.
Come Learn with Us!
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CONTACT BAPMC
Email: bapmc242@gmail.com
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Bahamas Agile & Project Management Community Monthly Virtual Meetup
·OnlineOnlineCALL FOR SPEAKERS OPEN
You can be a presenter at a BAPMC meetup. Complete our 2026 Speaker Application form.The Bahamas Agile & Project Management Community (BAPMC) meets virtually on the last Thursday monthly. As topics are chosen or speakers booked, we will update the specific monthly meet-up with that information.
Go ahead and join as a member so you don't miss out! Membership is FREE!!
Come Learn with Us!
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CONTACT BAPMC
Email: bapmc242@gmail.com
Join Us on Facebook: BAPMC Facebook
Connect on LinkedIn: BAPMC LinkedIn
YouTube Channel (watch past meetups here)2 attendeesBahamas Agile & Project Management Community Monthly Virtual Meetup
·OnlineOnlineCALL FOR SPEAKERS OPEN
You can be a presenter at a BAPMC meetup. Complete our 2026 Speaker Application form.The Bahamas Agile & Project Management Community (BAPMC) meets virtually on the last Thursday monthly. As topics are chosen or speakers booked, we will update the specific monthly meet-up with that information.
Go ahead and join as a member so you don't miss out! Membership is FREE!!
Come Learn with Us!
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CONTACT BAPMC
Email: bapmc242@gmail.com
Join Us on Facebook: BAPMC Facebook
Connect on LinkedIn: BAPMC LinkedIn
YouTube Channel (watch past meetups here)1 attendee
Past events
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