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SUMMARY:Vendor Spotlight: Vault Quickstart virtual Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Vault Quickstart workshop\, an immersive learning experience designed to demonstrate how to get started with Vault to secure applications\, identities and protect sensitive data. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSecurity concepts: \nSecurity Lifecycle Management: Understand concepts and workflows to protect the sensitive elements of your environment such as secrets\, certificates\, keys\, or customer data. Dive into the Vault ecosystem and explore how Vault can help you enable more automated and effective security lifecycle management.\nVault workflow: Master best practices for security lifecycle management by delving into advanced tasks such as secret management\, configuring Vault for best performance and availability\, enabling secure multi-tenancy\, enforcing access governance\, configuring application integration and then witness a live Vault demo.\nPeople and process: Learn about how platform teams can enable workflows to protect sensitive data with a system of record and manage the full lifecycle of secrets\, certificates\, passwords\, and keys. \nHands-on workshop: \nApply your skills in a real world scenario where we will discuss available delivery modes\, you will set up Vault\, and learn the fundamentals around Vault Namespaces\, secrets engines\, AppRole authentication and Vault Agents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you will need: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• A laptop that is wi-fi capable \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• Practical experience with command-line tools and infrastructure as code is helpful \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/vendor-spotlight-vault-quickstart-virtual-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tech Spotlight: Federal Executive Forum CTO’s Profiles in Excellence in Government 2025: Innovation and Emerging Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Federal CTOs are driving mission success through innovation.\nJoin us for a free webinar on Wednesday\, July 9th at 1 p.m. ET as top tech leaders from DIA\, DTRA\, and FEHRM share how they are leveraging emerging technologies to modernize IT strategy and government operations. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nRamesh Menon\, CTO\, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)\nDan DelGrosso\, CTO\, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)\nLance Scott\, CTO\, Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization (FEHRM)\, DoD & VA\nLamont Copeland\, Sr. Director\, Federal Solution Architecture\, Verizon\nBrian “Stretch” Meyer\, Field CTO\, Axonius Federal Systems\nModerator: Luke McCormack\, Former CIO\, DHS HQ & Host\, Federal Executive Forum\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nReal-world use cases for emerging technologies\nLessons learned & key challenges\nWhat’s next for innovation in government tech\n\nPanelists also will share lessons learned\, challenges and solutions\, and a vision for the future.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/virtual-tech-spotlight-federal-executive-forum-ctos-profiles-in-excellence-in-government-2025-innovation-and-emerging-technologies/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T103000
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SUMMARY:Project Benchmarking Session: GAO’s Schedule Guide: Insights and Observations from a Decade of Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 15th\, 2025 𝐚𝐭 𝟗:3𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐄𝐒𝐓 for a complimentary webinar on “𝐆𝐀𝐎’𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.” \n🎤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫:\nJason Lee\, Assistant Director\, Science Technology Assessment and Analytics\, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Jason brings deep experience in evaluating cost and schedule performance across major government programs.\n🔑 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬:\n• Understand GAO’s 10 best practices for schedule assessments \n• Discover which practices are often not met—and why \n• Learn how to improve schedule reliability in your own programs \n• Gain real-world insights from 120+ assessments across agencies \n🙋‍♀️ Who should attend?\nPerfect for project managers\, schedulers\, analysts\, and oversight professionals—especially those working with federal programs or integrated master schedules. If schedule reliability matters to your role\, this session is for you.\n💡 Why attend?\nWhether you’re looking to align with federal standards\, improve your scheduling practices\, or benchmark your current processes—this webinar offers data-driven insights from one of the most trusted authorities in government accountability. \n💻 Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from an industry expert
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/project-benchmarking-session-gaos-schedule-guide-insights-and-observations-from-a-decade-of-assessments/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Federal Webinar: Modernizing the workforce for mission success: AI\, automation and the future of productivity
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Federal News Network; Sponsored by Workday\nAs agencies look to increase efficiency and accountability\, the modernization of back-office systems—like HR\, performance management and administrative tools—has become a top priority. This webinar will explore how federal leaders are using emerging technologies like AI and automation to streamline operations\, reduce low-value work and better manage data for improved decision-making and oversight. \nKey Topics:\n\n\nModernizing HR and administrative systems to support mission efficiency \n\n\nUsing AI and automation to eliminate low-value work and improve accountability \n\n\nReal-world examples of productivity gains through technology \n\n\nManaging data and driving smarter oversight to reduce waste and fraud
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/federal-webinar-modernizing-the-workforce-for-mission-success-ai-automation-and-the-future-of-productivity/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Virtual AI Education Event: Dataiku's - Building the Business Case for a Self-Service CoE: Value\, ROI\, & Growth
DESCRIPTION:As self-service data initiatives evolve and AI agents take on more responsibilities\, organizations face growing pressure to prove the business value of these efforts. Centers of Excellence (CoEs) are taking the lead — creating measurable frameworks that tie data and AI initiatives to leadership goals and enterprise outcomes. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore how CoEs are building compelling business cases using Dataiku\, The Universal AI Platform™. We’ll break down real-world strategies for tracking productivity gains\, assessing program maturity\, and surfacing outcomes that resonate with executive stakeholders — all while supporting long-term planning and growth. \n\nKey Takeaways\n\n\n\nDefine business-aligned KPIs that connect platform usage to real outcomes\, such as user productivity\, stack efficiency\, and governance savings.\n\n\nTrack self-service maturity across users\, use cases\, and data products — and map those insights to show value at every stage.\n\n\nTurn insight into investment by using value tracking to secure budget\, executive support\, and long-term platform sustainability.\n\n\nPosition your CoE as a strategic driver of measurable value across business\, IT\, and finance leadership
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/virtual-ai-education-event-dataikus-building-the-business-case-for-a-self-service-coe-value-roi-growth/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Workforce Virtual Webinar: Transform your product team’s ways of working
DESCRIPTION:In the age of AI\, it’s important not to forget that team structures and ways of working have as much impact on how product teams approach building digital products and services as new technology does. In this interactive webinar\, Jeff Chow\, CPTO at Miro\, will share his perspective on the evolving practices that today’s product teams are adopting to build the right thing and bring it to market faster. \nYou’ll gain insight into how leading organizations are redefining collaboration\, decision-making\, and execution in a world where AI is rapidly reshaping expectations. Rather than relying solely on tools and automation\, high-performing teams are creating adaptable systems and human-centered frameworks that fuel innovation without adding unnecessary complexity or slowing progress. \nDiscover how to reimagine your ways of working—whether you’re part of a startup or a global enterprise—including how to thoughtfully harness AI while keeping people at the center of your product development strategy. Learn how to strike the right balance between structure and creativity\, and walk away with actionable\, proven frameworks you can immediately apply. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore new approaches to leadership\, team design\, and product delivery that are shaping the future of work. \n3 Key Takeaways\n\n\nDiverse perspectives on how other companies are facing the same challenges \n\n\nIdeas on how to apply the learnings to your own organization \n\n\nUsing AI as a tool not a human replacement for getting the right products to market at the right time. \n\n\nAbout our partner\nMiro is the official Mission Sponsor of Scrum Alliance! Together\, we’re teaming up to support teams and professionals around the world with powerful tools to drive agility and propel your success. \nMiro is an innovation workspace designed for teams of every size\, everywhere\, to dream\, design\, and build the future together. Our mission? To empower these teams to create the next big thing\, powered by AI at every step of the way. \nOver 80 million users around the world rely on Miro to untangle complex ideas\, put customer needs first\, and deliver products and services faster. All supported by best-in-class security\, compliance\, and scalability.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/workforce-virtual-webinar-transform-your-product-teams-ways-of-working/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T090000
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SUMMARY:Chapter Virtual Event: PMI-MontCo Chapter Summer Virtual Education Day
DESCRIPTION:In a year marked by seismic shifts to the global workforce and an AI-driven redefinition of professional value\, the PMI Montgomery County Maryland Chapter invites you to our transformative Virtual Summer Education Day—an empowering experience built around the theme\, “Pivoting Your Purpose.” \nWhether you’re navigating career uncertainty\, questioning the relevance of your current path\, or seeking meaningful work amid disruption\, this event is designed to equip you with insights and strategies to assess\, realign\, and amplify your professional purpose. Through a curated series of expert-led sessions\, interactive workshops\, and purposeful conversations\, attendees will: \n\n🔍 Evaluate emerging trends in project management and AI’s evolving role in the workplace\n💡 Identify your unique strengths and values in a shifting professional landscape\n🔄 Strategize key pivot points in your career path for resilience and relevance\n🚀 Embrace bold transitions that turn uncertainty into opportunity\n\nThis is more than education—it’s a call to action. Join us to discover not just how to respond to change\, but how to lead it. Reimagine your role\, reignite your passion\, and pivot with purpose into a future you’re proud to build. \n🔹 08:00 AM\nOpening Remarks 👤 Mr. Matt Lowy\, Chapter President 🌐 www.pmimontgomerycountymd.org ⏱️ 5 minutes \nKick-off message and welcome from your chapter leader. \n🔹 08:05 AM\nSession 1 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 👤 Mr. Carl Pritchard 🎓 Leading PM lecturer\, author\, researcher 🌐 carlpritchard.com ⏱️ 45–60 minutes \nLearn powerful strategies to defeat self-doubt and grow your confidence as a leader. \n🔹 09:00 AM\nFireside Chat – When to Pivot and How to Do It Effectively 👤 Dr. Amy Hamilton in conversation with Mr. Matt Lowy 📘 Author\, project manager\, professor\, speaker 🌐 ashcoachingandconsulting.com ⏱️ 45–60 minutes \nExplore moments of reinvention and learn how high-performing leaders pivot with purpose. \n🔹 10:00 AM\nSession 2 – Cracking the Code on Conflict 👤 Ms. Kate Vendemio 🏢 CEO & Founder\, Mt. Vernon Consulting 🌐 mtvernonconsulting.com/kate-vendemio ⏱️ 90 minutes \nDive into conflict styles and discover how adaptive leadership unlocks breakthrough resolution. \n🔹 11:30 AM\nSession 3 –The Art of Upskilling👤 Mr. Matt Lowy🕵️ Chapter President\, PMP 🌐 ⏱️ 45–60 minutes \nEmpowers professionals to identify future-ready skills\, build intentional learning plans\, and turn career growth into a strategic asset—not just a reaction to change. \n🔹 12:30 PM🛠️ Administrative Break ⏱️ 30 minutes \nTime to reset\, refuel\, and reconnect. \n🔹 1:00 PM\nInteractive Workshop – Maximizing Your IDP 👤 Mr. John Riordan 💼 Master facilitator & leadership consultant 🌐 johnriordan.com ⏱️ 120 minutes \nTransform your Individual Development Plan into a living roadmap for growth. \n🔹 3:00 PM\nSession 4 – Pivoting from Government to Civilian Life 👤 Capt. Michael Wilson\, USN (Ret.) ⏱️ 45–60 minutes \nWisdom from the journey of service to the private sector. \n🔹 4:00 PM\nSession 5 – Polarity Management 👤 Mr. Bruce Falk 🎤 Trainer\, speaker\, and consultant 🌐 managementconcepts.com ⏱️ 30–45 minutes \nLearn how to balance opposing forces to drive organizational and personal harmony. \n  \nLet’s make this summer the season of intentional evolution.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/chapter-virtual-event-pmi-montco-chapter-summer-virtual-education-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Meetings
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SUMMARY:Construction Project Mgmt Virtual Webinar: The State of Construction Scheduling 2025
DESCRIPTION:Construction scheduling is increasingly recognized as a core project control function\, essential for managing scope\, time\, and risk. Drawing on findings from over 70\,000 CPM schedules and 3\,500 survey responses\, this session examines how schedule practices are evolving as it relates to schedule development\, update inegrity\, and risk response. Join SmartPM CEO Michael Pink as he shares insights from the 2025 industry report\, exploring trends in schedule quality\, update feasibility\, and delay analysis. \nAttendees will learn how data-driven oversight is helping teams improve schedule feasibility\, forecast accuracy\, and project outcomes. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Identify common deficiencies in baseline and schedule update quality \n– Explain how flawed schedule updates affect the feasibility of project delivery \n– Analyze key metrics such as float\, compression\, and delay indicators to assess schedule integrity. \n– Apply data-driven methods to improve scheduling processes and mitigate project risk \n– Recognize process improvements that support proactive schedule management and better project control outcomes \nPresenter: Michael Pink\, CEO\, SmartPM Technologies
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/construction-project-mgmt-virtual-webinar-the-state-of-construction-scheduling-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T090000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Techniques Free Webinar: Empathy\, Compassion and Joy: Happiness at Work
DESCRIPTION:Discover how fostering emotional intelligence and positive work cultures leads to enhanced team performance and satisfaction. Join Dave and Lisa of Leadership Techniques for a lively discussion. The session is free\, but registration is required; space is limited! \nRegistration:\nYour login information for Zoom will be included in your registration confirmation. If you do not receive an email with this information\, please reach out to info@frederickchamber.org.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/leadership-techniques-free-webinar-empathy-compassion-and-joy-happiness-at-work/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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