PMI and My Experience

Earlier this year I was instructed by one of my professors to become a member of PMI (Project Management Institute). Following my registration I was called upon to work one of their many luncheons; the following is a brief reflection on what I took away from the experience. When I arrived on the day of the luncheon me, and one of my good friends, was immediately put to work signing members into the conference room where the meeting was being held. My feelings toward the meeting at this point where rather lackluster, I kept thinking “Nothing of any benefit is going to happen” and looking back, that could not have been further from the truth. As the meeting progressed I was able to make my way into the conference room where individual speakers where presenting various techniques used in PM. As I continued to listen I absorbed numerous techniques for managing projects which can only be learned through years of experience. The moral of the story is if you ever find yourself in the position to join PMI and attend a luncheon do not let it pass you by, you may be pleasantly surprised at what you’ll find.