Project managers today face an environment defined by rapid change, hybrid delivery models, and rising expectations for value, quality, and sustainability. The newly released PMBOK® Guide – Eighth Edition responds to that reality with its most significant evolution in years—streamlining principles, reintroducing practical processes, and reframing project delivery around value, adaptability, and empowered teams.
In this special PMI Montgomery County MD Chapter Lunch & Learn, Global Chair of Project Management and PMBOK® Guide lead contributor Jesse Fewell joins Chapter President Matt Lowy for an interactive fireside conversation that brings the new standard to life. Together, they will explore what both seasoned practitioners and brand‑new project managers can take from the Eighth Edition’s refreshed guidance—from its six core principles and value‑delivery mindset to its redesigned focus areas and 40 evolved processes.
The discussion will also pull back the curtain on how PMBOK® updates are actually created: the global collaboration model, the data‑driven content design, and the rigorous tailoring of principles, domains, and processes to reflect the realities of modern project work across industries.
Presentation Learning Objectives:
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- A clear understanding of what’s new in PMBOK® v8 and why it matters
- Practical insights on applying the principles, performance domains, and tailoring guidance to real projects
- A behind‑the‑scenes look at the evolution of the world’s most influential project management standard
- Inspiration for how PMs at every experience level can elevate their mindset, leadership, and value delivery
Presenter Bio:
Jesse Fewell is an executive consultant who has taught and coached thousands of leaders and professionals in fourteen countries on five continents. A management thought leader, he has founded three professional association communities, chaired or contributed to five Agile certifications and six project management standards. He chaired the 8th edition of the PMBOK Guide (2025), the premier global standard from the Project Management Institute. His consulting firm, Fewell Innovation, has attracted clients from the Federal Reserve Bank to Duolingo to Washington, DC public schools, and over 100 other global organizations. His writings on change have reached over half a million readers worldwide in eleven languages, including the critically acclaimed book Untapped Agility: 7 Leadership Moves to Transform Your Transformation. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Jesse’s industry contributions have earned him an IEEE Computer Society’s Golden Core Award.
Speaker will be briefing remotely with video option available via Zoom
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Zoom Meeting Room opens up at 11:30 am
Opening Chapter Remarks – Starts at 11:45 am
Fireside Chat with Mr. Fewell w/ Q&A to follow – NLT 11:50 am