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SUMMARY:Tech Industry Event: How to make AI your app development advantage (Outsystems)
DESCRIPTION:The pressure to innovate faster and deliver more with fewer resources has never been greater. AI is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s an essential tool for staying ahead. \nIn this virtual event\, hear from Luis Blando\, OutSystems CPTO\, as he discusses the future of AI-driven development. Gain expert market insights from John Rymer\, industry analyst at Analysis.Tech\, and learn how organizations are already using low-code and AI to achieve impactful results. The session also includes a live demo of OutSystems Mentor\, the first full SDLC digital worker\, transforming app generation\, delivery\, and monitoring using low-code\, generative AI (GenAI)\, and AI-driven guidance. \nBy joining this virtual event\, you’ll learn about: \n\nKey trends and market insights on low-code and AI’s role in building and maintaining mission-critical applications.\nReal-world examples of how IT leaders are leveraging AI to accelerate development and drive outcomes.\nThe details of OutSystems Mentor\, showcasing how it generates fully functional\, scalable apps from natural language inputs.\nActionable advice for incorporating AI into your development processes to stay ahead of the curve.\n\nSecure your spot today and equip your team with the tools and knowledge to build faster\, smarter\, and more effectively.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/tech-industry-event-how-to-make-ai-your-app-development-advantage-outsystems/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Visionary Author Event: Washington Post Live w/ Mr. Reid Hoffman (Co-Founder of LinkedIn)
DESCRIPTION:Techno-optimist\, investor and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has written a new book\, “Superagency\,” outlining his vision of an AI-powered future. On Wednesday\, Feb. 5 at 10:00 a.m. ET\, Hoffman joins The Post’s Bina Venkataraman to discuss how AI could help address the world’s most urgent problems and the future of human agency in the AI era.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/visionary-author-event-washington-post-live-w-mr-reid-hoffman-co-founder-of-linkedin/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:PMI Global Webinar: Are You Too Soft?
DESCRIPTION:Most project managers—most leaders—are not consistently willing to make the tough and unpopular project-related decisions\, even though their instincts warn them that they are not taking the most effective action. Witness examples of project manager actions (or inactions) that are indicative of too-soft behavior. Will you recognize familiar behavior? Learn how to overcome being too soft and thereby becoming a more effective leader. \nPresenter Bio: Mr. Neal Whitten worked alongside\, trained\, or mentored thousands of project managers\, team leaders\, and managers at all levels over the years. He has commonly experienced many people who either purposely or inadvertently held themselves back from reaching their true potential. As a seasoned practitioner (also read “old guy”)\, Mr. Whitten decided to write a book\, “Power Skills that Lead to Exceptional Performance\,” to reach out to this audience and encapsulate decades of time-tested lessons. Classes are available \nNeal Whitten\, PMP\, is a consultant\, trainer\, mentor\, speaker\, and author in the areas of power skills and leadership\, project management\, team building\, and employee development. He is the author of eight books\, has written over 150 articles for professional magazines\, and was a contributing editor of PMI’s PM Network® magazine for over 15 years. He has presented to thousands of people from across hundreds of companies\, institutions\, and public organizations worldwide. Neal has been a Project Management Professional (PMP)® since 1992. \nPresenter Website: www.nealwhittengroup.com \nPDUs: 1.0 (.75 – Power Skills\, .25 – Ways of Working) \n  \n 
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/pmi-global-webinar-are-you-too-soft/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:February 2025 PMI-MC Monthly Chapter Monthly Dinner Event
DESCRIPTION:PMI-Montgomery County MD Chapter February 2025 Monthly Virtual Event\nWednesday\,  February 5th 2024\n\n\n\nIn-Person Valid Member Price: $35\nIn-Person Non-Member/Guest Price: $55\nVirtual Member  / Non Member Price: $0.00\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: What Took Me 30 Years to Learn About Project Management\nPDU: 1.5 – Business Acumen\nPresenter: Mr. Don Hoffman (PMP)\, Supplier Program Manager – Sierra Nevada Corporation\nPresenter Website: https://www.sncorp.com/\n\n\n\n\nPresentation Abstract:\n\nJoin Don Hoffman for an engaging and insightful presentation\, “What Took Me 30 Years to Learn About Project Management\,” where he reflects on his extensive career in project management. Drawing from his experiences as a project team member\, leader\, functional manager\, portfolio manager\, and beyond\, Don will share the most impactful lessons he’s learned over three decades. This session promises to be a lively discussion covering a variety of key topics\, including trust models\, risk burn-down approaches\, lean start-up methodologies\, organizational mojo\, and much more. Whether you’re new to project management or a seasoned professional\, this presentation will offer valuable takeaways to help you navigate the complexities of managing projects and teams effectively. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of building trust within project teams and explore practical trust models that foster collaboration and accountability.\nLearn how to implement effective risk burn-down strategies to identify\, assess\, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.\nGain insights into lean start-up principles and how they can be applied to accelerate project outcomes while maintaining flexibility and innovation.\nExplore strategies for enhancing organizational mojo\, including fostering a culture that promotes engagement\, resilience\, and sustainable success.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio:\n\n\nDon Hoffman began his career in 1983 as a Mechanical Engineer at RCA Government Communication Systems\, working on SATCOM programs in Camden\, NJ. From the start\, he has been deeply interested in how project teams function and succeed. Over the years\, his understanding of team dynamics has been shaped by his experiences navigating diverse corporate cultures during the outsourcing wave of the 1990s\, the Perry Initiative\, and numerous mergers and acquisitions\, including RCA’s evolution into GE Aerospace\, Martin Marietta\, and eventually Lockheed Martin. \nWith 12 years in Engineering Design and 17 years in Operations Engineering and Production Management across four locations of varying sizes\, Don has worked in a wide range of organizational settings—union and non-union\, hardware-focused and software-focused\, matrixed and distributed. These experiences have given him a unique perspective on leadership\, team performance\, and operational excellence. \nSince leaving Lockheed Martin in 2012\, Don has built upon his extensive leadership training and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification by earning his PMP certification. He has since applied this expertise as Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Digital Signal Corporation\, Closet America\, Meggitt Baltimore\, and currently at Sierra Nevada Corporation. \nIn every role\, Don has been dedicated to driving performance excellence while prioritizing team health and employee development. A champion for growing future leaders through leadership development programs (LDPs)\, he is passionate about transforming difficult challenges into opportunities for growth and success \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat’s Amore Restaurant\, 15201 Shady Grove Rd #1\, Rockville\, MD 20850  (Downstairs Banquet Entrance) \nSpeaker will be in-person at restaurant with simulcast video option available via Zoom  \n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n\nRegistration Check-In Opens at 5:30pm (Social Hour Begins) \nDinner Service starts NLT 6:45pm \nZoom Room Opens @ 7:15pm \nChapter Business Remarks No Earlier Than @ 7:30pm \nMr. Hoffman’s Presentation w/ Q&A to follow – NLT 7:40pm \n\nProgram concludes No Later Than @ 9:00pm\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/february-2025-pmi-mc-monthly-chapter-monthly-dinner-event/
LOCATION:That’s Amore Restaurant\, 15201 Shady Grove Rd #1\, Rockville\, 20878\, United States
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