Special Certification Info includes PMI-CP August 2025
Project Managers interested in obtaining information on PMI's certification programs are welcome to attend the Monthly Certification Information Meeting. Its intent is to provide an understanding of the application process, exam content and structure, exam environment and available tudy resources.
PM Breakfast Meeting - Cupertino
When: Monthly Every Third Tuesday 7:30 am-9:00 am
Where: Virtual Meeting (Registrants will receive joining details from Meeting Leader)
PMI Silicon Valley Chapter holds seven geographically dispersed Project Management (PM) Breakfast Meetings in San Francisco's Peninsula, South Bay, and East Bay monthly. Each is a small gathering (10 to 15) of project managers to discuss the current PM environment, share information, and brainstorm current challenges. The meeting's agenda is the topics brought by the attendees. A chapter volunteer facilitates every meeting.
This is a facilitated round table discussion on agenda topics solicited from the attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote an informal gathering of project managers to discuss current topics in the profession, receive suggestions from the other attendees on current project challenges, or share/receive information on items of interest.
These meetings are open to anyone who is interested.
Program Agenda:
7:30 AM - Program Begins
9:00 AM - Adjourn
PMISV Monthly Book Club | The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly
PMISV Monthly Book Club | The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly
The Monthly Book Club is a forum for talking about books that touch on the widely varied challenges of project and program management.
When: Thursday, August 21st, 2025 - 7:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Virtual Meeting
Virtual Workshop: The Modern PMO: Unlocking High-Impact Results with Projects, Programs, and Portfolio Management
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP:
The Modern PMO: Unlocking High-Impact Results with Projects, Programs, and Portfolio Management
When: August 23rd, 2025 8:30AM - 4:30 PM
Where: Virtual Online (Zoom)
Price:
Early Bird: $200 non-members; $150 PMISV members
Regular: $250 non-members; 200 PMISV members
Early bird discount ends: 8/10/2025
On-line Registration ends: 8/22/2025 @ 10PM
Summary:
Drive outcomes, not just activity.
In a world of shrinking budgets and rising complexity, the best leaders aren't just managing projects and portfolios—they're strategically orchestrating value delivery.
How do you ensure your portfolio delivers measurable business value—not just completed projects?
Join us in this interactive workshop, designed for Project, Program, and Portfolio Managers and Leaders, we’ll bridge traditional portfolio practices with Lean Portfolio
Management (LPM), a modern, value-centric approach that connects strategy to execution and transforms fragmented project efforts into cohesive, outcome-driven strategies.
Whether you lead enterprise PMOs or drive changes from the project or program level, this session will equip you with actionable practices to modernize your portfolio management approach.
Learning Outcomes:
- Evolve from output-based to outcome-based portfolio management
- Align initiatives with strategic objectives and enterprise OKRs
- Leverage tools and metrics that support decision-making in real time
- Align portfolios to real business strategy—not just financials
- Balance governance with agility, without sacrificing control
- Empower people, optimize processes, and leverage technology for scale
Agenda:
- 08:30 AM - Sign In and Networking
- 09:00 AM - Workshop Begins
- 12:00 PM - Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM - Workshop Resumes
- 04:30 PM – Adjourn
PM Insight - Foster City Virtual Meeting: Tales from the SWAMP: Navigating the Murky Waters of Project Management
PM Insight-Foster City Virtual Meeting:
Tales from the SWAMP: Navigating the Murky Waters of Project Management
Get ready to experience project management through a unique lens of the mysterious and mystical Louisiana swamps! Just like a daring expedition into the unknown, project management often feels like wading through waist-deep mud, encountering unexpected obstacles at every turn. But fear not!
By integrating the timeless structure of the Hero's Journey and the project management knowledge domains, we'll uncover how to emerge victorious from the depths of the swamp, armed with the tools to conquer any project-related challenge that lurks in the shadows. So, grab your virtual mosquito repellent and prepare to go on an unconventional and uproarious expedition!
Together, we'll discover that with a dash of humor, a sprinkle of storytelling, and a whole lot of project management prowess, we can emerge from the swamp unscathed and ready to conquer any challenge that slithers our way!
Takeaways:- Embrace creative thinking to overcome project roadblocks
- Build resilient teams that can withstand turbulent waters
- How to turn setbacks into stepping stones for project success
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
New Member Orientation September 2025
PMI Silicon Valley Chapter invites its new members to networking and an opportunity to learn about chapter activities and benefits from the leadership team.
PM Insight-Fremont Virtual Meeting: Tech Simplification and AI Implementation
PM Insight-Fremont Virtual Meeting:
Tech Simplification and AI Implementation
PMISV Toastmasters Club Meeting – Every Thursday 7.00PM-8.00PM
PM Breakfast Meeting - MountainView/Sunnyvale
PM Breakfast Meeting - MountainView/Sunnyvale
When: The First Friday Each Month from 7:30am - 9:00am
Where: Virtual Meeting (Registrants will receive joining details from Meeting Leader)
Description
Monthly the chapter holds seven geographically dispersed (Project Management) PM Breakfast Meetings in San Francisco’s Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay. Each of these is a small gathering (10 to 15) project managers for a discussion of the current PM environment, sharing of information, and brainstorming of current challenges. The meeting's agenda is the topics brought by the attendees. Every meeting is facilitated by a chapter volunteer.
This is a facilitated round table discussion on agenda topics solicited from the attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote an informal gathering of a dozen project managers to discuss current topics in the profession, receive suggestions from the other attendees on current project challenges, or share/receive information on items of interest.
These meetings are open to anyone who is interested.