“I have had the good fortune to attend three Leadership Institute meetings since 2005. They each provided a great forum for the exchange of ideas for improving the leadership of both our SIG and my ‘regular’ job. Beginning in 2006, we have encouraged all of our Board Members to attend. It has been, and continues to be, an excellent investment for our SIG. It also continues to be an excellent investment of my personal time.”

Bill Craddock
Chair, Consulting SIG


“By sharing with PMI leaders across the globe, PMI's Leadership Institute program has offered me an opportunity to learn more about my style of leadership. I have garnered more effective techniques to serve my membership as well as the leveraging of tools and strategies that help my board in continuing our development as leaders.

I'm sure our members benefit as much or more than I by our chapter leaders putting into effect the techniques learned through this sharing environment. On a personal level, I have discovered a depth of understanding of my role and how to better be a leader. This has been instrumental in my better defining my personal as well professional goals.”

Cynthia L. Miller
President, PMI Portland Chapter


“I have been attending PMI Leadership Institute Meetings since 1999, and always make time to attend one or two Leadership Institute Meetings every year. The many wonderful interactions with volunteer leaders from around the world, networking opportunities, shared knowledge and fun experiences have provided many new ideas that have fundamentally increased my passion and determination professionally and as a component leader.

I have made many good friends and been honored to join colleagues from around the world. There are two phases to my professional life – before and after joining PMI. I have learned more through attending Leadership Institute Meetings than I have ever learned in a conventional classroom.”

Margareth Carneiro, PMP
Chair, Government SIG


“PMI’s Leadership Institute Meetings provide the means to engage my local component with the initiatives of the global project management community. Without attending at least one annual Leadership Institute meeting, I feel that I would be doing a disservice to my Chapter and could not keep my constituents informed of strategic initiatives and best practices. The Leadership Institute Meetings allow me to engage in very meaningful discussion with other regional leaders, PMI’s Board and the GOC Staff to find solutions to problems as well as discover new opportunities for programs and services that could benefit our chapter. These meetings allow me to stay abreast of current PMI initiatives and enjoy a great time of fun and fellowship with fellow component leaders. I would highly recommend attending the Leadership Institute Meetings!”

Michael W. Strickland, MBA, PMP
President, South Carolina Midlands Chapter