Ireland Chapter Newsletter March | 2020 |
A message from our President, Jackie Glynn |
It's hard to escape the wall to wall coverage of Covid-19 and the immense impact that this is having on all of our lives. But it's impossible to issue our monthly newslettter without addressing the crisis and highlighting how we, as Project Managers, can step up in the current climate. |
Let me start with you. I hope you are all safe and well, and coping as best you can with the joys of homeschooling, self-isolation, home-working and the social distancing measures needed to keep us all safe. We probably all have projects seriously impacted by Covid-19. So I'm sharing this practical Assessment Tool from the Brightline Initiative™ , which I found really useful. |
To get through, community is key. And I hope that you feel part of our community. Our Global CEO, Sunil Prashara, has shared a timely update on our Digital Offerings planned for the months ahead, to ensure that our stakeholders around the globe continue to receive our fullest support. Check it out here. As a community, I believe that we Project Professionals have a unique opportunity to support each other, our families and our friends, our colleagues and firms and ultimately, our society. Let me explain how. Risk and uncertainty are not new to us. We wrangle with them every day. Possibly not on this level...but the tools still apply! So, whether you are creating home-schooling lessons, financial plans for the coming months or emergency response plans at work, use the tools of your trade. The world is changing, rapidly and unexpectedly. But as Project Professionals, we lead people and teams through change all the time. So, whenever you can, help others to accept and manage this change. Sell the benefits of home-working, social distancing and technology. That could mean showing an elderly relative how to facetime or helping teams stay connected while remote. Whatever the case, use your proven ability to manage change and make this difficult time, the best it can be for all. And lastly take care of you. Isolation and lack of human interaction can take a toll. Check out the article below “Remote Control” for tips to stay well and connected while working from home. |
Remote Control: How to own Working from Home |
So far this week I have chatted to colleagues and friends working at kitchen tables, coffee tables, bedside lockers, window ledges and even on the floor! So, here are some simple tips to keep the creaks and pains at bay: |
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You may have traded the commute for a casual trot downstairs, but it can be difficult to switch from personal to professional while at home. You may also be missing your morning walk, cycle or work out. And as you head into the third week of working from home, you may be feeling out of touch. As a solution, consider these social distancing friendly tips: |
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Niamh Mongey | Editor |
Check out the latest PMI Ireland Chapter Podcast: The Art and the Science, An Interview with Rhonda Doyle | eBay
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IMPORTANT UPDATE
PMP® Exam Change Postponed Until January 2021.
Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 the planned update to the PMP exam is being postponed until Jan 2021. This postponement will provide candidates with additional time and access to training resources to help them prepare and sit for the exam confidently.
If you have already scheduled your exam, or plan to do so in the near future, please consult our COVID-19 page for the latest updates and guidance. If you have additional questions or need assistance, please contact Customer Care.
UPCOMING EVENTS - THE MOVE TO WEBINARS
To continue to provide our members with opportunities to engage, learn and earn PDUs, we will be hosting webinars in the coming weeks. These will be available on the events page to allow members to register as usual. You can check for the latest information here.
26th March | UK and Ireland Webcast| Social Intelligence. Why we need it and how we can get it. learn more and register here
31st March | Ireland Chapter Webcast | Risk Identification. Learn more and register here.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Project Failure and Remediation: The latest event of the Mid West Project Management Forum was kindly hosted by Cook Medical on February 27th.
Many thanks to our expert panel incl Geraldine Murphy (Ensure PMC), Keith McNamara (Northern Trust) and John Kelly (Kemmy Business School) and moderator Ross Redmond (North Trust).
Check our our Events Archive here to learn about the key takeaways from the evening.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: VOLUNTEERING
A fantastic way to network with peers, hone your leadership skills and earn those all important PDU's is to volunteer with your local Chapter. While COVID-19 has reduced the level of traditional in-person opportunites available, we do have a whole host of virtual opprtunities to suit those seeking stretch while working from home.
If this sounds interesting to you, here are the steps to take:
- Check out our guidelines on how you can contribute to a variety of initiatives and projects to increase benefits to the membership.
- Visit the PMI's Volunteer Relationship Management System (VRMS) and login using your PMI.org login details.
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Search for volunteer opportunities specifying interaction types which include "virtual". Note: a short tutorial guide exists on VRMS for anyone new to the system if required.
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