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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Jira FundamentalsLink visible for attendees$5.00
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Ever wondered how top IT teams keep complex projects running smoothly? Eric Brown is a PMI LA volunteer and Senior IT Manager at a leading manufacturing company, with over 10 years of hands-on experience using Jira to organize teams and deliver results. He’s passionate about helping teams organise and believes project management tools should empower, not overwhelm. In this introductory course, Eric will guide us through the basics of using Jira to manage IT projects, focusing on essential features and sharing practical tips based on real world project situations. Whether you’re new to Jira or looking for answers to specific real world scenarios, this session will help in your journey towards project management excellence.
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- VIRTUAL | The Importance of Small Talk to Successful NetworkingLink visible for attendees$5.00
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This session will explore why small talk is a critical component of successful networking and how to use simple, practical techniques to make genuine connections that support career growth.
Whether you’re just starting your professional journey or looking to strengthen your networking game, this webinar will provide you with tools to improve your communication and build lasting relationships.
In this session, you will:
✅ Learn why small talk matters in professional settings
✅ Discover how to prepare for networking events
✅ Practice a structured framework to guide conversations
✅ Gain tips for overcoming networking discomfort and anxietyPDUs
1.0 PDU – Power Skills
Price
FREE for PMI-LA Members
$5.00 for Non-Members
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- PMI-LA August In-Person Networking Event in PasadenaSouth Pasadena Public Library, South Pasadena, CA$20.00
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Come join us on the evening of Tue, Aug 19 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm for a casual evening at the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room to meet with other Project Managers in the Los Angeles area.
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PMI-LA will provide food and light refreshments. There are no PDUs associated with this event.
Agenda
6:00 PM: Greeting & check-in at the door begins
6:15 PM: Ice Breaker Activity
6:30PM: Network over food and refreshments
7:30PM: Event concludes
PDUs
There are no PDUs associated with this event.
Price
$15 for PMI-LA Members
$20 for Non-Members
Advance registration on the chapter website is required for attending this event.
- The Power of Why: Unlocking The Full Benefits of Scrum by Getting Beyond TheLink visible for attendees$10.00
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Presentation Description:
How often have you seen Scrum Masters or Coaches that are laser focused on following the nuts and bolts of Scrum? Surprisingly enough, the teams do not come along and the effectiveness is not increasing. Sound familiar? People usually call them “purists”. While probably having good intentions, these people might be doing a disservice to the Scrum community. That’s because Scrum is a lightweight framework that is not prescriptive.What if teams and organizations not only comprehend the ‘Hows’ of Scrum, but first focus on the ‘Whys’ and ‘Whats’ of Scrum? From there, they will be able to figure out their ‘Hows’ and tap into the whole power of Scrum.
Learning Objectives:
Organizations and teams will learn how to tap into the whole power of Scrum and not only learn about the ‘Hows’ of Scrum, but also the ‘Whys’ and What’. Training content will include, but not limited to:
Why is an empirical approach essential for solving complex problems?
Why is a Sprint the heartbeat of Scrum?
Why is a small, self-managed, cross functional Scrum team a fundamental unit of Scrum?
Why does a Scrum Master have no responsibilities, just accountabilities?
Why is a Product Owner one person, not a committee?Intending participants must register in advance on the chapter website to receive event link.
