of The Project Economy. Engagingtopics included “Social Super Glue:How to Create a Culture thatStrengthens Your Team DuringCrisis” and “Leadership in Times ofUncertainty.” And from 22–25 June,Mega Seminars World® Virtual offereda deep dive into what’s new andnoteworthy in the field of projectmanagement. In small, online groupworkshops, this educational eventprovided insight into today’s hottesttopics, complete with fun breaks andan interactive happy hour.
The most groundbreaking event toemerge was the exciting new 2020
Virtual Experience Series, whichkicked off on 29 July with the firstof six events designed to push the“virtual envelope.” These virtualexperiences were designed to engageand delight participants at everyturn—to inspire them with powerfulpresentations, inform them withinsights from well-known projectpros, connect them with peers andmentors, and entertain them withincredible project stories.
overall attendance, they are drawinga more global audience, as theability to tune in from afar meansenhanced accessibility for many.”
For example, the PMI® Talent andTechnology Virtual Symposium,which took place on 10 June,provided innovative ways to adaptto new working models during—and after—the global pandemic.
Presentations delivered by project
experts highlighted ways to prepare
for the technology and challenges
hen COVID-19 disrupted
the world, PMI quickly
pivoted to respond in a
smart and seamless way on multiple
fronts, including our in-person event
offerings. In short, we leveraged this
challenge as a springboard to launch
several new virtual events that are
truly one of a kind. Our approach
wasn’t a reflexive response, such
as flipping a switch to simply turn
in-person events into online, socially
distanced events. Instead, we
stepped back and took a thoughtful,
transformative approach. First, PMI’s
events team cleared the calendar of
established events and then worked
to reimagine how our virtual events
could exceed the status quo. As
Gina Alesse, director, professional
development, PMI, says, “Not only
have our new events seen a boost in
PMI’s New Virtual Events:
In Reality, Better Than Ever
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How Top Tech Trends AreImpacting Project Management . . . . . . . 3
PMI China Held Its First OnlineR.E.P. Kickoff Meeting ................... 6
Events Calendar ........................ 7
PMIEF’s Partnerships Help YouthBuild Life Skills ........................... 8
Chapter Links ....................... 10
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