MULTI-CHAPTER MEETING | Project Management in History: The Original Jeeps

Technical = Ways of Working

Buckle up for a high-octane journey into the origins of the original Jeep, where high-stakes innovation meets the ultimate masterclass in agile execution. Join us for an electrifying multi-chapter virtual event as author Paul Bruno reveals how a desperate race against time birthed an icon through collaboration and problem-solving. This isn't just a history lesson—it’s a deep dive into the gritty, real-world project management tactics that conquered impossible deadlines and shifted the gear of an entire industry. Whether you’re battling tight sprints or navigating complex stakeholder terrain, you’ll walk away with fresh insights ready to supercharge your modern projects.

Key Takeaways (PMI Talent Triangle):

  • Ways of Working: Lessons from the team’s prototyping and agile execution.
  • Power Skills: Building trust and alignment without formal authority.
  • Business Acumen: Turning a bold prototype into large-scale production.

Speakers

Paul Bruno, PgMP, PMP, CPMAI

Paul Bruno, PgMP, PMP, CPMAI
Author, Mentor, Project Resource Coordinator
Paul R. Bruno is recognized as one of the most knowledgeable living experts on the earliest history of the origins, design, implementation and worldwide delivery of the iconic Jeep vehicle and has spent twenty-five years researching, writing and studying early Jeep history. He has spent countless hours and treasure to tell this story to the world, first for the big screen and now three times in book form. After visiting key sites in the story, and years of research, including at the United States National Archives, he combined his knowledge of project management and history into the 2014 book Project Management in History: The First Jeep. After additional research he completed The Original Jeeps in 2020, updated in 2024 which tells the complete story of early Jeep history through January 1942. The Original Jeeps in Pictures, published in 2022, tells the story of early Jeep history in images. Paul has more than 35 years’ experience in the fields of project management and information technology. He holds bachelor’s degrees in management and computer software, as well as master’s degrees in business administration and history along with PMI’s PgMP, PMP and CPMAI certifications.

  

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Information

Type of category: Public Events

Type of activity: Technical = Ways of Working

Date: February 12th, 2026

Hour: 6:00PM to 7:00PM

PDUs:1

Price

Members: $5.00

Non members: $10.00

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