This month, PMI entered its 50th year as an organization! 

As we move through the year, the Palmetto Chapter will share with members the information from PMI on events and details as PMI announces the plans for the next 50 years.

PMI announced that the 2019 Global Conference will be held in Philadelphia PA. Start planning early if you want to part of the celebration.

Every 3 - 5 years, PMI conducts research to understand how the profession has progressed, the impact of emerging trends, and how the responsibilities of project managers have changed. Questions on the PMP exam are developed by project practitioners from all around the world who work together to ensure the exam accurately reflects the profession. The last research was conducted in 2015 and the new research is being finalized now, with the exam content outline expected in June.  15 December 2019 will be the last day to take the current version of the exam.
If you would like to earn your PMP before the exam changes,  enroll in the Fall PMBOK Study Group on Tuesday evenings from Aug 20 to Nov 5.

The Palmetto chapter remains committed to providing members with professional development opportunities. We want to wish our long term partner at CCT a happy retirement and welcome our new partner interactive business Training. With over 20 years of experience, the team of trainers and learning coaches at interactive business Training is dedicated to cultivating human elements through personal and professional development. Course offerings can be found on the Training Opportunities page.

 The 2019 Symposium Keynote Speaker Dave Barrett is collaborating with PMI chapters to provide articles and information on Strategic Management, Leadership, and Project Management. The Palmetto chapter is proud to begin featuring articles from Dave this month. The link to Dave's Blog is found in the Member Area dropdown list in the main navigation. It is available to members that are logged in.