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July 2025

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Welcome:
On Your Mark Welcome from NJ Chapter President Mark Barash. View his latest monthly video on YouTube.

New Members:
New Member Welcome to PMINJ! Your membership is appreciated and you are encouraged to make connections and let us know how we can assist in your professional journey.


New Certificate Holders:
Cert Congratulations to those PMINJ members who have recently attained new PMI certifications. You did it! Let PMINJ help you take your career to the next level.


Chapter DEI Pledge:
When visiting the chapter DEI page, members can read about PMINJ’s commitment to inclusion, link to resources, and view recent events. July is the observance of:
  • French American Heritage
  • National Disability Independence Day
  • International Day of Friendship

Project Awards
innovation Last call for nominations! This chapter offers several awards to qualifying individuals, groups, and programs. The awards are highlighted below with details on the chapter page via the link in each section. Now is the time to confirm that your nominations meet the required criteria and are submitted by 31 July.
- Project Professional of the Year (PPOY) - recognizes and honors a PMINJ project professional for their accomplishments and skills in the successful execution of a project or in the advancement of the project management profession. Eligibility, nomination, and selection processes are detailed in the links above. Nominations must be submitted by the 31 July deadline.
- Project of the Year (POY) - recognizes the best in class of a New Jersey project team for superior performance of project management practices, as well as fostering innovation and creating a sense of community within the team. Eligibility, nomination, and selection processes are detailed in the links above. Ensure that nominations are submitted prior to the 31 July deadline.
- Program Excellence of the Year (PMEx) - award showcases how programs or organizations are using their expertise and passion to transform the world. The award recognizes programs that demonstrate remarkable leadership, vision, values and commitment to the program management community. PMINJ affiliation is not required. Any adaptive, hybrid or predictable program with some or all team members located in the State of New Jersey, coordinated by a NJ based company, or completed within NJ that has effectively applied program management principles and techniques is eligible to submit. Click the link for the award’s full eligibility criteria, and for details about the nomination process. Nominations must be submitted by the 31 July deadline.

What’s New At PMI:
PMI Stay current with the latest news and developments from PMI. A range of useful info, videos, and certification courses are listed on the chapter website. Visit the page to learn what’s new, ways to earn PDUs, and the many ways to get involved with the PM profession.

Student Membership:
Student Do you know a student who will benefit from being a part of the PMINJ chapter? If so, tell them that students can join the chapter Free with PMI Membership of $32.

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Programs Seminars Meetings

Programs, Seminars, & Meetings

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Agile Discussion Group:
adg The 9 July discussion, “Managing Resistance: Concepts and Tools,” has multiple goals. The event will be an interactive conversation around making change happen and managing resistance to change. Additional goals include participants leaving the event with at least one new “aha” insight and one new tactic to use in the workplace. This is certain to be an informative and engaging event. Click the link for additional details, speaker bio, PDUs, and to register for this virtual event via Zoom.

Networking LCI:
Speakers The Networking LCI will host an event “How to Beat the ATS (Applicant Tracking System)” on 10 July. This event is virtual via Zoom. Speaker Amy Geffen, PhD brings over thirty years of experience in finance, engineering, higher education, risk management, health, non-profit organizations, and associations. Click the link for details, speaker bio, PDUs, and to register for this informative and insightful event.

Board Meet & Greet:
Speakers It’s summer and an opportunity to Meet with a PMINJ Board member. These weekend morning meetings give you the opportunity to discuss the chapter activities, meet other PMINJ members and provide insight to your vision for the chapter. Check the website for locations and times. Meet Joyce Nussbaum 12 Jul in Edison.

Hands of Hope Event:
Speaker Fight food insecurity by join fellow PMINJ members for Hands of Hope's Annual Registration, Food Distribution, and Health Fair Event 19 July, 2025. This is the second time the chapter members are hosting this event. The last event was a great success with a strong turnout. And if you can’t make the event, you can still support the cause with a donation through PMINJ Donations | Hands Of Hope | Edison, NJ . All donations will be matched by PMINJ up to $1,000!

America Grow a Row:
On 01 Aug, volunteer with America's Grow a Row (AGR). AGR’s mission is to positively impact as many lives as possible through a volunteer effort of planting, picking, rescuing, and delivering free fresh produce. Help at the farm to harvest (or clean) fruits and vegetables, which will be provided to those in need.

Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship:
In today's fast-paced, project-driven world, the ability to mentor and be mentored is a critical leadership skill. On 17 Sep, Scott Jeffrey Miller will identify how professionals can lead with clarity, connection, and purpose — empowering them to build high-performing teams and lasting professional legacies through intentional mentorship.

Wonderful World of Power Skills:
Available on demand - This workshop identifies the most important Power Skills to master on projects and in the workplace to promote accountability and to learn how to think and act to achieve the success you most desire. Your personal limitations at work and across your life are directly impacted by your willingness and tenacity to deliberately embrace and execute on these Power Skills.

Special Program Team Update in the Statewide Fight Against Food Insecurity:
Reserve the date on your calendars for October 4. It’s when you can help fight food insecurity in the state of New Jersey. This member article from the Special Projects describes the initiative, why it matters, and how you can help. Captain Volunteers Needed for Hillside, Linden, Pennsauken, and Phillipsburg, NJ on Oct 4,2025! Details are coming soo, but contact the SpecialPrograms@pminj.org to learn more and to help this great cause!

PMINJ Chapter Calendar:
calendar You can view the full list of PMINJ events, the next Meetup detailed below, and other partnering chapter's meetings, by reviewing the chapter’s Google Calendar. Remember to add the chapter calendar to your Google Calendar or consult the calendar regularly for the most up to date info and events.

Speaker Solicitation:
speaker Do you have original information to share with an engaged and curious audience of Project Management professionals? Do you want to share at Corporate and/or Academic events? The chapter is always looking for speakers who can share Project Management related content. The updated webpage provides contacts for the various Chapter opportunities.


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Professional Growth

Personal & Professional Growth

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PhD Research Studies:
Eligible project managers, project team members (experts), project sponsors, and decision-makers involved in project-based work across industries and sectors can participate in a Needs-Focused Leadership in Project Management study. This study examines how adopting a needs-focused leadership approach impacts motivation, employee retention, and overall success in project environments. To learn more about the study’s hypotheses, and to participate, click above to the PMINJ chapter page that hosts the link to the Survey. A second survey deals with the relationship between Construction PM Leadership Styles and Critical Success Factors of a Project’s Outcome. This study will aid the construction project management industry in developing tools to improve leadership and project success.

PMP Study Group:
A PMP study group is being formed. Follow the link to identify contact information.

PMINJ Social Media:
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Have an event to highlight via these social channels, send your content / event to: socialmedia@pminj.org.

Support For Job Searches:
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  1. Listing of current opportunities . Join the Networking email list to get notices of new opportunities.
  2. Chapter members post your resume on the website.

Work Search Buddy:
wsb With many of our members in transition. The chapter recognizes that a job search can be a lonely process. The aim of the Work Search Buddy program helps ease the “lonely” aspect of the job search by providing the ability to partner with another PMINJ member who is also in the hunt for a new job. The program has been modified to allow more concentration on the support of the search and is a great way to connect and learn from other chapter members.

Mentor Program:
mentor PMINJ offers free and personalized mentorship to all PMINJ members. The program provides guidance to working project professionals. Benefits include expanding your professional network and earning PDUs. Click the link above to learn more about being a Mentee or a Mentor. Note: this program is not intended to assist with Job search or obtaining the PMP certification

Volunteering:
volunteer Our PMINJ chapter is strong because of our committed members. More than ever, we need you so we can keep the chapter healthy and grow in our services and offerings. Be involved in supporting the important work of this chapter. Access the volunteer opportunities on our PMINJ Chapter website OR how to create your own opportunity!

Join the Construction LCI:
vet-lci Our chapter’s latest LCI serves members in construction. This initiative aims to bring together professionals who share a passion for the construction industry, providing a platform for sharing knowledge, networking, and professional development. The goal of the LCI is to equip professionals with the necessary skills to drive efficiencies in projects, which will have a positive growth effect across the industry. Click the link above to get more info about this LCI.

Join the Veterans LCI:
vet-lci Support the mission of the Veterans LCI to serve the veterans of NJ while also providing project management development opportunities to LCI members. Whether you’re a veteran or an ally, the LCI is here to network, mentor, and help veterans transition into the project management profession. This LCI provides a forum to share common interests and challenges. We welcome your involvement and request your help for the activities that we’re planning during the latter part of the year. Visit the Veterans LCI page on the chapter website, or email: VeteransInfo@pminj.org.

Join the Business Analysis LCI:
Are you interested in working with thought leaders in Business Analysis (BA)? We are looking to (re)establish a Business Analysis LCI within the Chapter in 2025. You will join a forum to share common interests and challenges, share experiences, techniques, ways of working, and trends within Business Analysis. There will be opportunities to network and build relationships with business analysis leaders and PMINJ members with similar interests to your BA career objectives. Gain experience with knowledge sharing content such as meeting/event presentations by actively participating and contributing in the BA LCI meetings. Interested in being on the core team and work with the LCI team lead to organize content on Business Analysis topics. Contact: Jonathan.Rice@pminj.org.

Toastmasters:
Student Are you ready to transform the way you communicate and lead? PMINJ Toastmasters is looking for motivated individuals to join our dynamic group of project management professionals! Registration is open for NEW and Reinstated or Dual Members. Apply today.

Special Programs Team:
The Special Project team meets virtually (sometimes for fun activities and meet-ups!) and works bot brainstorm what great things we can do to support out Project Management community in New Jersey. Join the team and be a part of this dynamic and ever-growing team of volunteers.


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Expand Knowledge Skills

Expand Your Knowledge & Skills

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Life Sciences LCI Article:
article The latest Life Sciences article is a summary of the recent Hackathon event to “harness the use of Generative AI for Project Management in the Life Sciences.” The virtual gathering brought together over seventy-five PMs from three countries to share, learn, and collaborate about how to use GenAI to manage product development projects. The discussion topics are applicable to other areas of Project Management, and the section about actionable items is particularly insightful.

Past PM Articles

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