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February 2022 Chapter Meeting Recap

PMI 4.0 & Mega Trends

PMI 4.0 is a global growth strategy to address the PM needs of changemakers. As the leader in project management, PMI's aim is to empower people to make ideas a reality. Key initiatives of PMI 4.0 are:

• Expanded Communities
• Targeted Engagement
• Integrated Social Benefit
• Coalition of Associations

Judy Brennan, IOM- PMI Chapter Engagement Partner- North America.  She has been employed by PMI since 2003. As the Chapter Engagement Partner for Region 4 (East Central North America) and Region 6 (South Central North she supports chapter leadership in business, operational and transition planning and execution to ensure their success. In her previous role as Volunteer Programs Specialist, she developed and implemented many volunteer development programs such as the PMI Leadership Institute Meetings, Leadership Institute Master Class, LI Region Meetings, and LI Volunteer Planning Meetings. She is member American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Judy has volunteered for ASAE and has spoken at various ASAE conferences.  For those of you interested in reaching out to Judy Brennan, her email address is:  [email protected]

Judy's presentation on PMI 4.0, which is PMI's growth strategy and plan to address communities and a new audience of changemakers, is available on the PMI website at https://www.pmi.org/leadership-central/pmiinsight. Once there, go to "Present PMI 4.0 to Stakeholders" to download the presentation.  

Secure the Vote & Cyber for State Leaders

Forrest discussed two recent NCC programs: "Secure the Vote" and "Cyber for State Leaders". 'Secure the Vote' was a special research project to explore improving the security of voting access for overseas voters and voters with disabilities. The project supported jurisdictions’ efforts to offer a secure electronic ballot return option through leading-edge security and audit services. 'Cyber for State Leaders' was a project to train all 50 state legislatures on cybersecurity best practices and to educate state lawmakers and staff on ways to strengthen defenses against digital attacks.

Forrest Senti is the VP of Programs and Operations for the National Cybersecurity Center in Colorado Springs, CO. He previously served as the Director of Business and Government Initiatives. Forrest served on two government working committees, the working group for the government use of blockchain underneath the The Colorado Council for the Advancement of Blockchain Technology and he also chairs the cybersecurity committee on Raising cyber awareness for the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC. Additionally, Forrest volunteers his time with organizations like Exponential Impact, Peak Startup and the Colorado Institute for Social Impact. He is a UCCS graduate.

For those of you interested in reaching out to Forrest, his email address is: [email protected].  His presentation is available on the PPRC website here.

Mentorship Program Update

We are continuing to grow our bench of Mentors, so don't hold back if you are looking for a Mentor.  And many people often decide to do both, becoming a Mentor and a Mentee.  Becoming a Mentor, Mentee, or both will change your world!!!

A question we often get is: Where should I meet with my Mentor or Mentee?  The answer has typically been: over the phone/video or for breakfast/lunch/coffee.  Given the beautiful city we live in, I would also like to suggest a third option and that is to meet for a lunch time 2 mile walk along the Santa Fe trail.  WIth its range of south Colorado Springs to Palmer Lake and multiple access points, there are plenty of locations where you can connect for a short walk.  There is something special that happens when you are taking in the beauty of Pikes Peak while you are meeting with your Mentor/Mentee.  It opens up connections and helps you see things in new ways.

Last December we provided a presentation "Developing Your Mentoring Constellation".  A few of the slides talked about how Mentors (like stars) vary In size And purpose.  As you look at how you can become a better Mentor or as a Mentee, what you do need in a Mentor; this bullet list below provides some specific examples of what you can offer as a Mentor and what -as a Mentee- you are looking for in a Mentor.    And this list can be applied to multiple connections in other areas of your life,

• Career Development Mentor: connected to job/career
• Cheerleader: provides motivation and energy
• Challenger / Devil’s Advocate: challenge your perspective
• Connector: opens up network
• Star: is where you want to be
• Expert: knows how to get things done
• Life/Family Mentor: can talk about family issues
• Sponsor: can help you see at a new level and support you
• Coach: been there, provides specific tips
• Champion: believes in you, A sponsor
• Confidant: Not affected by your growth – Outside company
• Ally: Common purpose and goal – a country ally
• Big Dipper: Always there to point you North

Email me if you have any questions.Thank you

Al Andersen, Director of Mentoring
[email protected]

MENTORING PROGRAM