January 2021 PMI-4C Monthly Meeting (Telepresence Only)

Join us on Thursday, January 28th for Our Monthly Webinar Presentation: How to Thrive in the Gig Economy? Speaker: Michael Nir About the Presentation: With the impact of Covid-19 upon us the Gig economy is accelerating - don't be left behind! In this talk you get to practice and develop critical skills to thrive in the Gig economy! You also receive the BOLDeR© Imagine You Blue FREE And discounts to guides, tools and practice tips! Check out: BOLDeR© Realize Your Power What do an Uber driver, a scrum master, a freelance designer, and a contract project manager / product owner have in common? The answer is that they are all a part of the gig economy. One of the fastest growing trends in employment is a move away from full-time contracts. Instead, both employers and workers are pursuing alternative arrangements, including temporary or project-based contracts. It wasn't that long ago that people graduating from college or university would go searching for a permanent position with regular pay periods, consistent hours and employee benefits. However, the proportion of such jobs is shrinking. The emergence of new digital technologies has meant a shift in companies employment strategies. They are looking to reduce their costs by hiring less full-time staff in favor of short-term support based on immediate needs. On the flip side, peoples' preferences regarding job structures are also changing. Workers have realized that contracting out their services to a mix of companies allows them flexibility in determining the amount of time they spend working and the types of work they do. Where the two sides meet is where we find the gig economy. Those participating in the gig economy call themselves freelancers, independent professionals, contract workers and independent contractors. It's easy to think of this group as a bunch of millennials looking to escape the traditional 9 to 5, but among those participating in the gig economy are experienced nurses, project managers, scrum masters, agile coaches, engineers and marketing consultants. Talk learning objectives - be BOLDeR© - based on Michael survival guide: What are the fundamental pre-requisites for branding yourself for gig economy employment? What does it take to thrive in the Covid19 gig economy? How can you prepare for gig economy employment? Participants receive BOLDeR© Imagine You Blue: They also receive a SPECIAL discount to Michael's, BOLDeR© Realize Your Power BOLDeR© Technique: Believe - fast failure wins, change the narrative Open your eyes - core competencies, NLP, SI Let's move ahead - plan and budget Dance to the music - use Agile Kanban to flow Retrospect - cadence is king About the Speaker: Michael Nir President, Sapir Consulting US Michael Nir, President Sapir Consulting US, is a Business Agility Architect and Strategist; known for his passion, creativity and innovation; His Masters in Engineering and, training in Gestalt balance his technical know-how with emotional intelligence. Michael inspires people and teams to change, experientially and emotionally, while climbing the hill AND reaching the summit. Check out Michael's Quest for Agile YouTube: How to Survive Your First Day of Remote Work WITHOUT Going Insane. The author of twelve books on influence, consumer experience, and Lean Agile project management, Michael delivers practical skills gained from eighteen years of experience leading change at global organizations in diverse industries. Session Details: Hosted on Zoom Date: Thursday, January 28th, 2021 Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Connection details provided via e-mail after registration. Agenda: 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm Telepresence Session Open / Audio Check 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Speaker Presentation 6:45 pm - 7:00 pm Break 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Speaker Presentation 7:45 pm - 8:00 pm Questions / Closing Remarks This meeting provides attendees with 2 PDUs.