Straight Talk with Sunil
In the “Straight Talk with Sunil” video series, we explore topics that are timely and relevant to PMI and our various stakeholders – in a very simple 1:1 or 1:2 format.
Episode 12
PMI President and CEO Sunil Prashara recently sat down with VP of Global Experience and Solutions Mike DePrisco to discuss PMI’s overall product strategy and roadmap, how we’ve responded and thrived amidst the crises of 2020, and what’s next for our global community.
Part 1 – Strategy Overview and Moving Forward
Part 2 – Overcoming the Challenges of 2020
Part 3 – The Process: Leading in the Marketplace
Part 4 – Emerging Products: The Roadmap
Part 5 – Resilience in 2021 and Beyond
Episode 11
Episode 11 of Straight Talk is a bit different — Sunil passed the baton to VP of Global Experience & Solutions Mike DePrisco, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer Dave Garrett, and Chief Operating Officer Joe Cahill!
As we start to wrap up the year, I encourage you to take some time to watch these brief conversations as they reflect on several of our important initiatives from 2020.
Straight Talk with Sunil – Episode 11, Part 1: Online Proctored Testing with Pearson Vue
Straight Talk with Sunil – Episode 11, Part 2: PMI and Social Responsibility
Straight Talk with Sunil – Episode 11, Part 3: COVID-19 Response
Episode 10
In Episode 10, Sunil speaks with several members of the PMI Board of Directors for brief, wide-ranging conversations on their contributions and perspectives on the PMI community.
Straight Talk with Sunil – Episode 10, Part 1: Departing PMI Board Directors
Straight Talk with Sunil – Episode 10, Part 2: Previous Board Chairs
Straight Talk with Sunil – Episode 10, Part 3: Committee Chair Leads
Episode 9
In this episode, Sunil speaks with Mary Pat Kessler to discuss the role of the Government Relations team, ad sales and the Knowledge Initiative. They also share their thoughts on ‘growth’ at PMI.
Straight Talk with Sunil – Episode 9, Part 1: The role of Government Relations team
Straight Talk with Sunil– Episode 9, Part 2: What are ad sales?
Straight Talk with Sunil – Episode 9, Part 3: What is the Knowledge Initiative?
Straight Talk with Sunil – Episode 9, Part 4: Your experience and background
Episode 8
In the latest episode of “Straight Talk With Sunil” (recorded before the coronavirus outbreak), Sunil chats with Christine Toto, Director of Marketing and Customer Development for PMI. They discuss how the Marketing function at PMI engages with our customers, and how they are delivering value for PMI stakeholders around the world.
Straight Talk with Sunil - Episode 8
Episode 7
In this episode of “Straight Talk With Sunil” (recorded before the coronavirus outbreak), Sunil sat down with Mark Emery, Director of Customer Care for PMI. They talk about how PMI handles customer inquiries and requests, how the organization benchmarks its success, and new ways for communicating with PMI stakeholders across the globe.
Straight Talk with Sunil - Episode 7
Episode 6
In this episode of “Straight Talk With Sunil” (recorded before the coronavirus outbreak), Sunil interviews Devyn Colson, Director of IT Operations for PMI. They discuss how IT Operations is delivering results and support for PMI employees, as well as the stakeholders they serve around the world.
Straight Talk with Sunil - Episode 6
Episode 5
In the latest episode of “Straight Talk with Sunil,” Sunil sat down with Sierra Hampton-Simmons, Portfolio Leader/Head of Certification, to talk about upcoming changes to the PMP exam that become effective 1 July 2020. Sierra outlines why and how the exam is changing, and what aspiring test takers can expect.
Straight Talk with Sunil: Episode 5 – Certification (Part 1)
Straight Talk with Sunil: Episode 5 – Certification (Part 2)
Episode 3
Sunil sat down with Brantlee Underhill, Director of Chapters and Volunteers, for the next instalment of "Straight Talk with Sunil." Brantlee provides a good overview of the support we provide to chapters around the world, and I ask some tough questions about membership fees, chapter organization and requirements, the relationship of chapters to R.E.P.s, and lots more!
Part 1
Straight Talk with Sunil: Episode 3 - Chapter Development - Part 1
Part 2
Straight Talk with Sunil: Episode 3 - Chapter Development - Part 2
Episode 2
Sunil sat down with Joe Cahill, PMI's Chief Operating Officer, for the next instalment of "Straight Talk with Sunil." This is a high-level introduction of the transformation, and we will double-click on program details in future communications.
Part 1
Straight Talk with Sunil: Episode 2 - In Conversation with Joe - Part 1
Part 2
Straight Talk with Sunil: Episode 2 - In Conversation with Joe - Part 2
Episode 1
In this first instalment, Sunil sat down with Murat Bicak, EVP of Strategy, and Mike DePrisco, VP of Global Solutions.