Featured Events
“Great Service = Greater Project Success”
Date: Wed Aug 22, 2018
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM - Dinner
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Keynote
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver, 791 West Georgia St.(Pavillon I & II)
Cost: $45 Members (must login to receive member discount)
$60 Non-Members
$70 Late Registration (Late Registration fee starts on Aug 20th)
2 PDUs available - 1 Leadership, 1 Strategic and Business Management
About this session
How successful was your last project and what could you have done better?
Do you manage projects well but believe there is still something missing?
Learn how to work together to create and not just manage which will lead to better customer and team satisfaction. You’ll understand the importance of “Pivoting for the right reasons” leading to greater project success and enhanced organizational cultures.
Participants will take walk away from this presentation with the following key concepts:
- Working together with meaning
- Clearer communication and Point of Contact
- Finding the Right Path
- How to have better Customer Engagement
- Handling Issue Management
- Better Understanding Customer/Client Needs
- Using Active Listening Techniques
- Achieving Better Work Balance
Presenter
Garry Priam
PMP Exam / CAPM Exam Preparation Course #3 2018
Date: Sep 8 – Sep 30, 2018 (4 Saturdays + 1 Sunday)
Sep 8, Sep 15, Sep 22, Sep 29, Sep 30
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration cut-off date: Wednesday Sep 5, 11:55 PM
Location: BCIT Downtown, 555 Seymour St.
Cost:
- Early Bird:(Ends on August 31 - 11:59 PM)
- Chapter Members (must login to receive discount)
- $1,000 CAD
- Non-Members
- $1,250 CAD
- Chapter Members (must login to receive discount)
- After Early Bird:
- Chapter Members (must login to receive discount)
- $1,250 CAD
- Non-Members
- $1,500 CAD
- Chapter Members (must login to receive discount)
Meals: Light snacks and beverages provided
PMI-ACP Prep Course
PMI-ACP Exam Preparation Course
Date: Sep 29 - 30, 2018 (2 Days)
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: BCIT Downtown, 555 Seymour St.
Cost:
- Early Bird:(Ends on August 31, 2018 - 11:59 PM)
- Chapter Members (must login to receive discount)
- $1,000 CAD
- Non-Members
- $1,250 CAD
- Chapter Members (must login to receive discount)
- After Early Bird:
- Chapter Members (must login to receive discount)
- $1,250 CAD
- Non-Members
- $1,500 CAD
- Chapter Members (must login to receive discount)
Meals: Light snacks and beverages provided
2018 Conference and Career Fair
This year, the conference planning committee has implemented a number of exciting changes, including rolling out an updated event brand and theme: Dare to Innovate. Plan to Transform. PMI CWCC envisions the conference as a gathering of project management professionals from key industries throughout the west coast and British Columbia, including healthcare, public private partnerships, high tech, and construction.
This year, the conference will challenge attendees to embrace the change and disruption that is being faced by many industries and organizations. PMI CWCC has put together a program and event that will dare attendees to challenge the status quo and become agents of change, growth and innovation within their spheres of influence. In today’s rapidly changing environment, it is no longer about being a part of the pack, it’s about positioning yourself to lead this change in your teams and organizations. It is about pushing the limits that lead to transformation.
Participants can receive up to 12.5 PDUs and make connections at our Career Fair throughout the day.
Date: Tues-Wed Oct 16 &17, 2018
Time: 8:00 - 5:15 PM
5:15 PM - 6 PM Career Fair
Venue: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel map
Cost: Regular Member price $695
Regular Non-Member price $795
If you have any questions please contact:
conference@pmi.bc.ca
Become A Chapter Member
PMI CWCC focuses on helping our members develop professional advancement through education, training, community involvement, mentorship, and leadership, while maintaining the core values of PMI.
Monthly Dinner Events
Our monthly dinner events are a great opportunity to learn about the latest topics in project management. Catch up with colleagues over a 3 course meal, or meet new acquaintances. Our dinner events are a popular gathering and sell out quickly.
Annual Conference
Once a year, the Chapter holds the PMI CWCC Conference & Industry Showcase. This is our largest Chapter event of the year. This two-day event offers access to exclusive keynote speakers, high quality sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and a chance to earn at least 11 PDUs.
Featured Volunteer
Gina Lee, Director Education
Gina is a business professional currently working in the operations office capacity under supply chain at Staples Business Advantage. Her additional responsibilities at the company include spearheading green belt initiatives as the project team leader for business procedures.
Gina has a background in BCom at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business. She holds avid experience in leadership and team project management processes, such as consulting, conferences, and lean six sigma process excellence initiatives. Gina is passionate about project management and looks forward to pursuing multiple certifications while being an active member at the Project Management Institute.
Outside of work, Gina explores foodie-locations with family and friends, records songs, teaches hip-hop dance choreographies, works on Hot Pilates, and travels near and far.
PMI-CWCC is very proud on her achievements and thanks Gina for the notable contributions.
Why Volunteer?
The success of our Chapter is dependant on great volunteers. Consider joining the team and make a difference to the project management community.
Earn volunteer PDUs
Work with a talented team
Meet like-minded people
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