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PMI's 'Voices on Project Management' Blog 
PMI Melbourne Chapter identity, Lynda Bourne has joined the PMI 'Voices on Project Management' team of bloggers. Over 40 people commented on her recent post discussing the Agile software development methodology. Chapter members are encouraged to join in the discussions sparked by Lynda, and other 'voices' on the PMI blogs to help drive the evolution of project management world-wide.
Lynda is also a columnist for the PM Network magazine with a regular column three times a year focused on the Asia Pacific region.
See Lynda's 'Voices' posts. |
 NZ PMI Conference - Call For Papers
The NZ PMI Conference (PMINZ) this year will be held on 21-23 October 2009 in Christchurch.
Why not consider doing a paper?
Visit the PMINZ site for more information. |
 Project Update:
ISO 21500 - Guide to Project Management
The Australian 'mirror committee' supporting the development of ISO 21500 are continuing their work on this new Standard due for publication in 2012.
The latest update on progress is in the committee's Communiqué #2 published on the PMI website. |
 ACS Victorian Branch 2009 Conference
"Greening ICT towards Sustainability"
ACS Member rates are available to PMI members!
The Victorian Branch 2009 Conference will be held on 15-16 May at the Novotel Forest Resort in Creswick Victoria.
Join us as we investigate how as ICT Professionals we can be more environmentally sensitive in the use of computing and how we can mitigate against future risks. Hear Symantec's presentation on Green IT: The Colour of Money, Hear how Intel is helping in Green ICT, how the ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme) or Carbon Trading will impact on the ICT Industry, listen to speakers talk about Cloud Computing and how ICT is contributing to solving issues with Water Management.
You will have the opportunity to add your experience and knowledge in the Symposium discussions where you can have your say on such diverse topics as The Carbon Footprint, Virtual IT Environments, and much more. We also offer several excellent Professional Development opportunities such as Do More with Less - Lean Techniques for IT Professionals, Virtual Worlds, The Green Business Analyst and Learning to Lower Costs and Carbon Emissions with ICT.
This is the number one event for ACS Victoria in 2009 so don't miss the chance to mix with your peers, share experiences and relax in a superb environmentally friendly environment.
Want to know more? Visit the ACS website.
Venue:
Novotel Forest Resort,
1500 Midland Highway,
Creswick, Vic 3363
Date:
Friday 15 & Saturday 16 May 2009
8:00am Registration for 9.20am
Members: $395.00
Non Members: $645.00
Guest: $130.00
Note: ACS Member rates are available to PMI Members.
Please include the MOU promotion code when registering. Simply enter "MOU" in the Promotion Code field at Step 1 of the on-line registration process.
Once you have completed your registration send an email to
acsvicevents@acs.org.au quoting your name, enrolment number & PMI Membership number for verification purposes.
Click Here to Register!Proudly Sponsored by:
Symantec - Intel - RMIT University
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2009 Project Manager of the Year (PMOTY) & Distinguished Contribution (DC) Awards
The annual PMOTY & DC Awards for 2009 will be held in Canberra on 11-August-2009 as part of PMOz 2009 and we will be seeking nominations from the best of the best.
So do you know the best Project Manager in Australia? Perhaps it is you!
Or do you know someone who has made outstanding contributions towards the profession of project management? Nominations for these awards will open shortly and more information will follow. In the meantime you may want to start considering nominating yourself or someone who you believe should win these prestigious awards. Please contact Ramesh Chandra on 0407 709 190 or ramesh@grapevine.com.au for more information. |
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