What we’re about
Welcome to the Fort Worth PMI Chapter Network—a hub for Project Management enthusiasts across the metroplex! We’re a vibrant mix of PM professionals who are all about connecting, sharing, and learning, both online and in-person. Our group hosts a variety of social gatherings, from morning coffee meetups to engaging dinner discussions, tailored specifically for individuals passionate about project management. Whether you're looking to share insights, explore new methodologies, or simply enjoy good company, we've got something for everyone. Join us for our next event to network, exchange ideas, and add a few more friends to your professional circle. Don't miss out on social events designed to bring Project Managers together. See you there!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- FWPMI Toastmasters ClubLink visible for attendees
## Details
Are you looking for ways to improve your communication effectiveness? Does the thought of public speaking have you quaking in your shoes? You're not alone, but you can learn the tools required to become an effective and engaging speaker.
Communication and leadership skills are critical to your professional (and personal) success. Toastmasters International is the world's leading not-for-profit educational organization. Its primary purpose is to provide an atmosphere that promotes growth and development in two primary areas: communication and leadership - skills that are essential for every project management practitioner.
The Fort Worth Project Management (FW PM) Toastmasters club is for members of the FW PMI and Dallas PMI chapters. It provides a fun and safe venue to improve these core competencies. We focus on project management topics, and these meetings qualify for 1 PDU.- When: Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
- Where: Meetings will be virtual via Zoom. (Please register for Zoom link.)
- Cost: There is no cost for visitors to attend this meeting. Membership fees apply.
- Questions and registration: If you'd like more information, please go to http://fwpmtoastmasters.com/ and/or the club toastmaster site.
- FWPMI Toastmasters ClubLink visible for attendees
## Details
Are you looking for ways to improve your communication effectiveness? Does the thought of public speaking have you quaking in your shoes? You're not alone, but you can learn the tools required to become an effective and engaging speaker.
Communication and leadership skills are critical to your professional (and personal) success. Toastmasters International is the world's leading not-for-profit educational organization. Its primary purpose is to provide an atmosphere that promotes growth and development in two primary areas: communication and leadership - skills that are essential for every project management practitioner.
The Fort Worth Project Management (FW PM) Toastmasters club is for members of the FW PMI and Dallas PMI chapters. It provides a fun and safe venue to improve these core competencies. We focus on project management topics, and these meetings qualify for 1 PDU.- When: Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
- Where: Meetings will be virtual via Zoom. (Please register for Zoom link.)
- Cost: There is no cost for visitors to attend this meeting. Membership fees apply.
- Questions and registration: If you'd like more information, please go to http://fwpmtoastmasters.com/ and/or the club toastmaster site.
- FWPMI Book Club (Wichita Falls)8th Street Coffee House, Wichita Falls, TX
Overview:
There are many ways to improve your professional knowledge and skills. One way is to increase your knowledge by reading current and relevant project management and professional leadership books. We've created book clubs that are designed to be small discussion groups led by a facilitator.It's an informal group meeting for a Saturday morning where one person serves as the facilitator to guide and promote discussion. It is an excellent way to meet other project professionals and open a dialogue regarding trends and challenges experienced by those in project management roles.
And, earn PDUs!NOTE: It is not a requirement to be a member of PMI to join this book club meeting.
Current Book:
# Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
by Charles Duhigg
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Power of Habit, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work—and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life
“A winning combination of stories, studies, and guidance that might well transform the worst communicators you know into some of the best.”—Adam Grant, author of Think Again and Hidden Potential
ONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • FINALIST FOR THE SABEW BEST IN BUSINESS BOOK AWARD
Come inside a jury room as one juror leads a starkly divided room to consensus. Join a young CIA officer as he recruits a reluctant foreign agent. And sit with an accomplished surgeon as he tries, and fails, to convince yet another cancer patient to opt for the less risky course of treatment. In Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation.
Communication is a superpower and the best communicators understand that whenever we speak, we’re actually participating in one of three conversations: practical (What’s this really about?), emotional (How do we feel?), and social (Who are we?). If you don’t know what kind of conversation you’re having, you’re unlikely to connect.
Supercommunicators know the importance of recognizing—and then matching—each kind of conversation, and how to hear the complex emotions, subtle negotiations, and deeply held beliefs that color so much of what we say and how we listen. Our experiences, our values, our emotional lives—and how we see ourselves, and others—shape every discussion, from who will pick up the kids to how we want to be treated at work. In this book, you will learn why some people are able to make themselves heard, and to hear others, so clearly.
With his storytelling that takes us from the writers’ room of The Big Bang Theory to the couches of leading marriage counselors, Duhigg shows readers how to recognize these three conversations—and teaches us the tips and skills we need to navigate them more successfully.
In the end, he delivers a simple but powerful lesson: With the right tools, we can connect with anyone.
Cost:
There is no cost to attend this event. Attendees will be responsible for acquiring the book.
Agenda:
The facilitator will open the session and handle the meeting logistics. The group will rate and discuss the selected book.
Other book club business includes:
>Select the meeting facilitator for the next book (volunteer requested)
>Request a volunteer to write a review for the current book to be posted on the chapter website.
Want to learn more? See the Book Club webpage.
PDUs:
You can earn PDUs by simply reading the book. Under the new CCRS guidelines, reading is its own category ("Education - Read"). You can earn up to four (4) PDUs for reading the book selection. You will also earn two (2) "Informal Learning" PDUs for attending the meeting. One volunteer will earn an additional "Giving Back - Volunteering" PDU for writing a book review or (2) PDUs for facilitating the meeting.
The alignment to the Talent Triangle will vary based on the book selection. Please note that "Giving Back" PDUs has a maximum allowed per certification cycle.
Please note: Category limitations may apply.Questions:
If you have questions, please send an e-mail to pastpresident@fwpmi.org.
