PMIJA 2.0:
INNOVATE AND TRANSFORM
“The COVID-19 RESPONSE”
COVID-19 Strategic Action Plan
During this period of the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment remains strong to you our valued members, volunteers & community. We commit to:
Strengthening our ‘ENGAGEMENT’
- Increasing virtual volunteer/member engagement
- Transitioning to virtual Monthly Chapter Meetings (Earn 1 PDU by attending)
- Hosting a series of webinars/training to ‘upskill’ Project Managers
- Transitioning to virtual PMP Prep Exam trainings, coordinated by the Chapter
- Posting website updates of project related jobs, PDU opportunities or related web-links
Increasing our ‘PARTNERSHIP’
- Establishing a multidisciplinary PMI Jamaica COVID-19 Task Force
- Collaborating with PMI chapters and public/private sector on CVOD-19 response initiatives
- Providing ‘on demand’ strategic project management advisory and support to organizations in navigating these uncertain times
Improving our ‘AGILITY’
- Expanding & leveraging the use of technology & tools, to include: Zoom; Skype; Google Hangouts; WebEx; Podcast; & online collaboration tools, et al
- Promoting & facilitating online registration for Chapter Volunteer Committees (open to members & non members)
COVID-19 ‘Strategic Tips’ for Project Managers
It is NOT business as usual….global projects, businesses & economic disruptions are currently happening!
Practice hygiene & sanitization protocols ALWAYS!
Remember…your people resources are your first priority…protect them.
Update your Risk Register and particularly manage risks of cyber security during this disruption.
Activate your Business Continuity Plan for your business. If you don’t have one….document one NOW!
Keep your Project Sponsor & Key Stakeholders updated.
Reassess all project procurement commitments.
Be resilient and manage the change happening around you.
Create and document lessons learnt during the pandemic.
Develop increased cycle review meetings for your projects, programmes or portfolios.
Maximize emerging opportunities to ‘Tool Up’ in the discipline of Project Management by:
- Acquiring new skills
- Building your experience
- Or expanding your knowledge via PMI Resources