Breakfast Meeting - How to use the PMI PMO Practice Guide

Typical Agenda:

• 7:15 AM: Zoom Meeting Open for Discussion and Networking
• 7:30 AM: Welcome/introductions/announcements
• 7:35 AM  Featured Presentation
• 8:30 AM: Adjourn

Presentation Title: 

How to use the PMI PMO Practice Guide 

Presentation Summary: 

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on how to apply the PMI PMO Practice Guide in real-world environments. This session will explore practical ways PMO leaders and practitioners can leverage the guide to improve delivery, governance, and organizational alignment. PMO Joe will be moderating and Panelists Kim Essendrup and Pitch Balasubramanian will share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned to drive PMO maturity and business value. Attendees will gain actionable takeaways they can bring back to their organizations to enhance effectiveness and credibility. Whether you are new to PMOs or a seasoned leader, this discussion will provide valuable perspectives on turning guidance into practice.

Speaker: Joe Pusz 

Joe Pusz, PMO Joe, Founder and CEO of PMO Squad Staffing, is an internationally recognized leader in the Project Management and PMO community, Keynote Speaker, Author, Project Management Innovator and creator of the Purpose-Driven PMO and Organizational Project Delivery Journey. Joe speaks globally on Project Delivery, Leadership, PMOs, Purpose-Driven Mindset, and other trending Project Delivery topics.  He is Co-Founder of International PMO Day, the Veteran Project Manager Mentoring Alliance, The PMO Leader Global Community and host of Project Management Office Hours.

Speaker: Dr. Pitchiah Balasubramanian  

Speaker: Kim Essendrup, PMP CEO and Co-founder of RAIDLOG.com 

Kim is a PMP-certified project manager, TEDx speaker, author, and entrepreneur who knows how to turn project chaos into clarity. With over 20 years of experience managing projects, programs, and PMOs, he’s seen it all—and he’s not afraid to share the lessons learned along the way.

As the CEO and co-founder of RAIDLOG.com and author of The Ultimate Guide to RAID Logs,, Kim helps teams and organizations tackle risks, streamline decisions, and get critical initiatives back on track. He’s also the co-host of the popular Project Management Happy Hour podcast, where he mixes practical advice with real-world stories and a dose of humor to keep things fun.

When he’s not in the weeds of risk registers or project plans, Kim can be found on his bike training for epic climbs, reading the classics, or exploring new ways to make project management tools smarter and simpler. If you want to connect with someone who’s as passionate about PM as he is about helping others succeed, find him on LinkedIn.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-essendrup/  

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All meeting attendees will receive one (1) PDU for attending the meeting

REMINDER: We always look for volunteers to present at future breakfast meetings.

• Your topic can be anything related to project management.
• The presentation should last approximately 45-50 minutes, and you will receive 5 PDUs for your time and effort.