Thank You Professional Development Day (PDD) Sponsors!
The 2010 Professional Development Day is on March 23… would your company be interested in sponsoring? Sponsorship is a great opportunity for your company to promote project management education, show support of project management standards and advertise your services to the local PMI community. WMPMI would like to thank the sponsors who have already signed up for this year's PDD.
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WMPMI Educational Council
On Monday, February 8, 2010, Kelly Talsma (VP Education), Mark Mochel and Franco Silva presented an update on educational offerings for PMP certification and also introduced a plan to form an Educational Council. This Educational Council is being formed to serve as a Steering Committee for the WM PMI leadership on various educational offerings. More specifically, the challenge to the council is to help determine the proper alignment of educational offerings offered or endorsed by the chapter with the corporate needs in Western Michigan, and to determine with our educational partners the best way to provide these services. The board is currently made up of 12 members, representing 7 western Michigan businesses and 2 educational partners. Many thanks to all who have volunteered to sit on this council. The first council meeting is scheduled for Monday March 29. More information will be provided in future newsletters. For additional information on this topic, please contact Kelly Talsma at the following email address: VPEducation@wmpmi.org
Taking It to the Next Level
Research shows that projects are more likely to fail due to people-related issues than technical skills-related issues. To help our members address this gap, PMI Western Michigan Chapter is pleased to announce a new partnership with Roeder Consulting, the premier people skills trainer for project managers.
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Never Quit Without Weighing the Cost
Quitting seems, at times, the easiest thing to do. When we look around and see pressures, challenges and obstacles peering over every hilltop, it is easy to give up. In certain work environments it may seem as if the only alternative is to leave the organization. This article will not attempt to analyze every work situation and give you the correct alternatives. Rather, it will take a higher view of the progression called quitting.
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New WMPMI Members
A special welcome to those who have recently joined the WMPMI group!
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Can I Take the PMP Exam Even If My Title Is Not "Project Manager"?
You might have various concerns regarding the PMP exam such as your designation, size of the organization and benefits of PMP certification in career development. Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, addresses some of your concerns and helps you develop an in-depth understanding about how the PMP certification can be beneficial for you.
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Selling Soft Skills to the Boss
According to “Researching the Value of Project Management”, a multi-year study on the drivers of project success, firms that support people skills training are more likely to deliver project value. Yet soft skills training is often the first line item to go when budgets are tight. How can you convince the boss that people skills are worth the investment?
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Should You Learn ITTOs by Heart?
Do you feel that in order to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) ® exam you should memorize the PMBOK® Guide’s ITTOs (Inputs, Tools, Techniques and Outputs)? Do you think that the PMP exam is full of IITO type of questions? Many people still believe this myth. Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, clears up some misconceptions…
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Meetings & Events
April 12, 2010
"Learning Lessons On Lessons Learned"
by Dr. Loran Walker
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May 10, 2010
WMPMI Annual Board Meeting
Bonus Presentation:
"PMOSIG Global PMO Local
Interest Group (PMOLIG) Program"
by Dennis Bolles
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"Taking it to the Next Level - A Sixth Sense for Project Management Series"
- April 30, 2010 - Communicate with Competence and Confidence
- May 2010 - 360° Awareness
- June 4, 2010 - Earn Buy In, Negotiate and Win Support
- September 24, 2010 - Build Teams that Collaborate and Win
- October 2010 - Whole Body Decisions
- November 19, 2010 - Leadership Skills for Better Project Results
Registration Information: http://tinyurl.com/yz889yg
Professional Development Day (PDD)
Projecting Leadership - March 23, 2010
This year’s PDD offers interactive workshops and seminars to develop leadership qualities and enhance professional skills. Well known guest speakers focus on various current management subjects including the core competencies of great leaders, communication beyond differing perspectives, and using influence skills to lead and manage people as well as projects. We are excited that nearly 200 local professionals have elected to take part in the PDD this year and we are certain that they will enjoy this opportunity to improve their leadership ability.
Volunteer Opportunities
Various opportunities for volunteering with WMPMI come up frequently. Check out the website for current openings.
http://www.wmpmi.org/volunteer.php