PMI Memphis Chapter

A plan is not the finish line.

It is the starting point.

Peter Drucker said:

“Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.”

That is exactly where project management matters.

Strong project leadership turns ideas into action, meetings into decisions, and strategy into measurable progress.

Planning matters.

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They manage timelines.
They manage teams.
They manage life.

Today we celebrate the mothers and women leaders who do it all with strength, care, and heart.

Happy Mother’s Day from PMI Memphis.

A weak project schedule creates confusion before the work even starts.

A strong schedule helps the team understand outcomes, phases, dependencies, buffers, owners, risks, and updates.

Here are 7 ways to build a project schedule that actually works.

Save this before your next kickoff.

Our May PMI Memphis Chapter Meeting will explore “All Things Leadership” with Anjelica Hardin Hall, & Brett Lawson, of Leadership Memphis, who will share insights on leadership, community impact, and how we can all show up as leaders to help shape the future of Memphis

Attendees will gain insight into what it truly means to lead with purpose, influence, and navigate challenges with confidence

This session also connects to the broader mission of PMI Memphis - to develop project leaders who inspire, empower, and elevate those around them

May 13, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Serendipity Labs
6584 Poplar Avenue, 2nd Floor
2 PDUs

Register @ https://pmimemphis.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=378&ts=1776062267

Please check the PMI Memphis Chapter website (newly renovated) for newly expanded in-person classes. If you like short notice opportunities, our PMP course starts April 20.

More details at https://pmimemphis.org/upcoming/category/this-month

Showing how the PMI Memphis Chapter is growing, we have a “bumper crop” of anniversaries to celebrate!

During the month of March, 13 PMI Chapter members earned the following certifications. Congratuations!

At the end of March, we welcomed (or welcomed back) 22 members to PMI Memphis

Join us on 30-April to Sip, Snack and Socialize your way to new connections and great conversations! 🍹🤝
📍 City Silo
🗓️ April 30th
🕒 6pm-8pm

Don’t miss out!
Link to register @ https://pmimemphis.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=375 👈

Are you ready for a mixer? Join us on 30-April to Sip, Snack and Socialize your way to new connections and great conversations! 🍹🤝

📍 City Silo - Germantown
🗓️ April 30th
🕒 6pm-8pm

Don’t miss out!

To register:
https://pmimemphis.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=375 👈

For our April PMI Memphis Chapter Meeting, Kimberly Bailey, Vice President of Information Technology and CIO at LeMoyne-Owen College, will share how she is shaping the future of technology leadership and innovation in Memphis

We will have a special guest presentation: Code Crew Youth, who will present their innovative IT wearable technology that they recently showcased in California in February. Their work highlights the next gen of technology innovators and the impact of STEM education and mentorship

Wednesday April 8th at 6:00 PM - 2 PDUs

Register @ https://pmimemphis.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=372&ts=1773765994