E8 - Roy Bell from Thriveforce and Rob Loy from Avnet

In this episode of Project Management Office Hours, PMO Joe and his guests, Roy Bell President at THRIVEFORCE and Rob Loy from Avent discuss a wide range of Project Management topics including, AI and the role it is playing in project management, advice for junior PMs, Project Management career for Veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce and so much more. Joe begins the show welcoming new show sponsor, TALAIA! TALAIA is a European based PPM Software solution provider which is entering the US market. To sign up for a free 30-day trial and learn more about this PMBOK aligned solution visit – http://en.talaia-openppm.com As an Air Force Veteran, Roy Bell brings a set of core values to THRIVEFORCE with Integrity First, Service before Self and Excellence in All We Do! Roy shares with us what separates THRIVEFORCE from other consulting firms. Roy and Rob have a great exchange on Project Management certifications, career advice for junior Project Managers and how Project Management doesn’t have to be “by the book” to make an impact. Rob Loy has diverse professional experiences including time as a college Instructor, working in Agencies, and now as the PMO Communications Manager at Avnet. Rob provides insight into what may be coming next for our industry – Artificial Intelligence. AI and Machine Learning help us to make informed data-based decisions. Rob, Roy and PMO Joe have an in-depth discussion on the value of using Project Management Consultants and the differences from Staffing Agency PMs. Tune in for upcoming shows with Project Management leaders from Sensei Project Solutions, TSYS, Talaia Software, and many more!