PMI - California Central Valley Chapter

Navigating Change with the Change Quest Model

On September 17, 2025, PMI-CCVC brings you a monthly meeting in Bakersfield with guest speaker Maren Byerlee, PMP®, PMO Leader at Netafim USA.

Discover how the neuroscience-based Change Quest model, created by Dr. Britt Andreatta, helps project managers guide teams through change with confidence. Learn practical tools to boost project success rates and transform resistance into lasting results.

📅 Date: September 17, 2025 | 🕕 Time: 6–8 PM | 📍 Bakersfield
💲 $30 Members/Students | $35 Non-Members (Dinner included)
🎓 1 PDU Available

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Simply Change Management: Practical Tools for Everyday Adaptation

On September 18, 2025, PMI-CCVC invites you to our monthly meeting in Fresno with guest speaker Amin (Al) Baroudi, PMP®, PMI-PBA®, MBA, CLSSBB, POPM, Prosci Change Management.

Discover how to apply simple frameworks like ADKAR, the Iceberg Model, and practical storytelling to better manage change at work and in life. Walk away with tools to reduce resistance, build alignment, and sustain transformation.

📅 Date: September 18, 2025 | 🕕 Time: 6–8 PM | 📍 Fresno
💲 $10 Members/Students | $15 Non-Members (Dinner not included)
🎓 1 PDU Available! Register today 🔗 in bio!

Blending Lean & Agile for Cross-Industry Project Success

On August 21, 2025, PMI-CCVC brings you a dynamic monthly meeting in Fresno with guest speaker Jerry Dickerson, PMP®.

Learn how Lean manufacturing principles and Agile software development methods have evolved — and how combining them can drive results in industries from manufacturing to healthcare to construction.

📅 Date: August 21, 2025 | 🕕 Time: 6–8 PM | 📍 Clovis - House of JuJu
💲 $10 Members/Students | $15 Non-Members (Dinner not included)
🎓 1 PDU Available

🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gp98pAcW

Using Project Management to Build a Stronger Safety Culture

On August 20, 2025, PMI-CCVC is hosting its Bakersfield Monthly Meeting with guest speaker Bob Coleman of SoCalGas.

Bob will share how project management principles were applied to transform a Safety Management System, shift company culture, and create a structured approach to developing the next generation of project managers.

📅 Date: August 20, 2025 | 🕕 Time: 6–8 PM | 📍 Bakersfield - Hodel’s Country Dining
💲 $30 Members/Students (Dinner included) | $35 Non-Members (Dinner included)
🎓 1 PDU Available

🔗 Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gA8kKzqD

Upcoming Event!

Register Today for Fresno’s July Monthly In Person Meeting.

Upcoming Bakersfield Event!

Join Us July 18th.

Ineffective meetings can drain time, energy, and momentum from even the best project teams. Join us in Bakersfield on July 18 for an engaging session with Ben Rutherford, where you’ll learn how to transform routine meetings into high-impact, results-driven tools. Discover practical techniques to lead with clarity, boost participation, and ensure every meeting drives your project forward.
Cost: $30 Members/Students | $35 Non-Members (Dinner included) (1PDU Available)

Attention Project Management Leaders, Innovators, and Changemakers!

PMI-CCVC is excited to invite you to Professional Development Day 2025!

📅 Date: October 9, 2025
📍 Location: Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, California
🎯 Theme: The Modern Project Manager Toolkit: Leadership, Agility, and Strategy

We’re searching for dynamic speakers ready to inspire, challenge, and empower today’s project professionals. Are you a practitioner, thought leader, or changemaker with insights, experience, or strategies that align with the evolving project management landscape?

🔍 We’re looking for sessions that provide real-world value in areas such as:
🧭 Leadership in Action – Influence with empathy, resilience, and authenticity
⚡ Agility & Adaptability – Move beyond theory to showcase real impact
🎯 Strategic Thinking – Elevate PM perspectives to align with business goals
🧠 Bonus Topics – AI, DEI, innovation, and lessons learned on the front lines

If you have a 50-minute session that’s practical, thought-provoking, and future-focused—we want to hear from you! 🎤

✨ Be part of shaping the next generation of project leadership. Let’s co-create the toolkit today’s project managers need to thrive.

📢 Speaker applications are now open!

🌟 New to PMI-CCVC? Let’s Get You Connected! 🌟

Whether you’re a new member or exploring what PMI California Central Valley Chapter (CCVC) has to offer, we invite you to join our Virtual Member Orientation!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
💻 Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

In this interactive session, you’ll:
✅ Learn how PMI-CCVC supports your project management journey
✅ Get a roadmap for PMP certification success
✅ Meet fellow members and expand your professional network

This is a perfect opportunity to get involved, ask questions, and take the next step in your career.

👉 Register now and start making the most of your membership!

Register at: https://lnkd.in/gnY-4fdU

📢 Fresno professionals—let’s connect!
Join us for a Project Management Meetup 🗓️ June 27 | 🕕 6–8 PM | 📍 Industry Tap Union Sports Bar

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the PM world, this is your chance to network, share insights, and vibe with the local community 💬🍻

✅ Free to attend
🍔 Just pay for your own food/drinks
📝 Walk-ins welcome (but register early to help us plan!)

Let’s unwind, connect, and grow—together 💼✨
👉 Register now! Link in bio!

📢 Hey Bakersfield!
Passionate about project management? Come network, share insights, and meet fellow pros at our PMI-CCVC Meet-Up!

🗓️ Friday, June 20
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Temblor Brewing Co.
💸 Free to attend – just cover your own food & drinks!

Whether you’re a seasoned PM or just curious, all are welcome! Walk-ins ok, but RSVP if you can 👉 [link in bio]

🚀 Exciting News from PMI-CCVC!

We're launching a Mentorship Program running June through September 2025 — and you're invited to be part of it.

Whether you're new to project management and looking for guidance or an experienced PM ready to mentor or support certification prep, this is your opportunity to connect, grow, and give back.

✅ Mentees: Get one-on-one support as you navigate the field or pursue a PMI certification.
✅ Mentors: Share your experience, sharpen your leadership skills, and make a lasting impact.
📅 Spots are limited — applications for mentors and mentees close June 1, 2025.

🔗 PMI-CCVC 2025 Summer Mentorship Cohort Application - https://forms.office.com/r/qHjnd9WTmc

Let’s build the next generation of project leaders — together.