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PMI Melbourne Chapter Newsletter

Newsletter 053January 2011
Greetings!

Happy New Year !!!

Welcome to the January 2011 edition of the PMI Melbourne Chapter newsletter.

  • We are excited to announce the speakers for our first three events this year. Please note an update to the venue address for the February and March events. Both events will be held at the State Library of Victoria located at 179 La Trobe Street (Entry 3), Melbourne.  Our April event will be held at Telstra Conference Theatrette once the renovations are finished.
  • We also welcome our new newsletter editor, Maria Graetsch, who is taking over from Annie Sheehan.  

We hope that you continue to enjoy our newsletters throughout 2011.  Remember your feedback is always welcome.
 

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2011 PMI Melbourne Chapter Board Elections 
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The PMI Melbourne Chapter Board of Directors election is about to finish - only 3 more days left.

This year, the elections are conducted via electronic ballot. An email titled "PMI Melbourne Chapter Board Election" sent to all members in good standing from [email protected] account. The email contains a URL and a username/password combination to login and vote for the 2011 PMC Board.

The system is simple and intuitive. Each candidate has an accompanying biography and a mission statement to read and vote. It is possible to place a vote for none, one, some, or all candidates. The process is quick, straightforward and should only take about 15 minutes.

We hope that all members have either cast their vote or will cast before the deadline. Any feedback on the process can be sent to [email protected].

The election concludes on 28th of January and the results will be published at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on 22nd of February 2011.

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PMI eSeminarsWorld: A wealth of knowledge at your fingertips 

 

For those of us with busy schedules that struggle to attend week long courses, or if a local provider is unable to meet educational needs. PMI eSeminars world can offer the opportunity to participate in moderated web based seminars relating to:

  • Core Competencies
  • People and Leadership Skills
  • Strategic Application
  • Tools and Techniques

These seminars are moderated - they are structured into daily lessons and participants are expected logon for 1 - 2 hours per day, 4 days per week, and review materials, participate in discussion forums and complete assignments.

 

eSeminars relate their content back to PMBOK and also offer PDUs. 

For more information, visit the PMI eSeminarsWorld website. 

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Free Webinar: The Human Part of the Gantt Chart 

   TheProjectWhisperer

The Webinar Soft Skills for Project Managers: The Human Part of the Gantt Chart is now available for viewing.  Pam Stanton, acomplished author and founder of Heart, Brains, & Courage LLC shares her experience and insight on the soft skills necessary to distinguish yourself as a great Project Manager.

 

Pam's recent book The Project Whisperer: Understanding the Human Part of the Gantt Chart, covers the importance of addressing the human elements of your projects because human behavior is not a work breakdown structure. Specifically, she highlights the Seven Stages of a project team's journey, sharing practical and tactical tips you can start using immediately to lead your project team to victory.

 

The webinar can be accessed for free by following this link to the Project Management Bookstore.

 

This Webinar is worth one (1) PDU toward retaining a PMI� certification. Instructions on how to declare these hours are presented at the end of the Webinar.

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PMOz 2011: Call for Papers 

 

PMOZ 2011

The Project Management Australia Conference (PMOz), a leading Project Management Conference in Australia, will be held at Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach, New South Wales on 2 - 5 August 2011.

 

The conference program includes one full day of workshops followed by two days of plenary/concurrent sessions, selected keynotes, demonostrations, networking functions and finishes with a day of optional post Conference Workshops.  The Conference is a stimulating and dynamic event for the Project Management community and will provide the opportunity to learn, share expertise and discover new opportunities and solutions for everyone at every level within the industry.

  

Now in its 8th year, the theme for PMOz 2011 is Project Managing at the Speed of Light, you are invited to submit an abstract on one or more of the following sub-themes:

  • Risk
  • Governance
  • Infrastructure
  • Construction
  • People
  • Strategic
  • Future 

Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

  • Professor Christophe N. Bredillet: Chief Scientist & Director, Centre for Advanced Studies & Research in Project, Programme, Portfolio Management.
  • Dr David Hillson: Director - Risk Doctor & Partners.  

Deadline for submissions is 18 February, 2011. Visit the PMOz website for further information.

 

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Upcoming Chapter Events for 2011
 
PMI logoFebruary 22nd (AGM meeting)
'Career Trends and Employment Outlook for Project Managers' - Damien Ross; ITCom

March 29th
'Leading the Way in Sustainable Organisational Change and Succession Planning' - Karen Tweedie; Pointahead

April 19th
'The use of the Design Structure Matrix Method for Innovation Projects' - Richard Payntings; Rapid Invention P/L
Note - April mtg is 19th, due to Easter/Anzac Day public holidays

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Upcoming Training Courses in Melbourne

 

PMI Melbourne Chapter has put  together a comprehensive professional development offering for those seeking to attain and maintain their PMI credential.  Discounts are offered to PMI members.

 

Listed below are courses offered in February and March, 2011.  Please visit the Melbourne PMI Chapter website for more details on listed courses and to book.

  • PMP/CAPM Credential Training Courses
    • PMP Exam Preparation Saturday Series: 5 March  - 14 May
    • PMP Intensive: 21 March- 25 March
  • Training that can earn you PDUs 
    • Leadership with Style: 12 February
    • 'How to' Implement Earned Value for Business Management: 22 February
    • 'How to' Build a Risk Management Plan: 29 March

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The Melbourne Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) is part of an international not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to the advancement of project management excellence through professionalism. With more than 500,000 members in over 170 countries, PMI is the leading membership association for the project management profession. PMI is recognized for the advocacy programs conducted with governments, organizations and industries around the world as they recognize and embrace project management to achieve business results.
Sincerely,
PMI Melbourne Chapter
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eSeminarsWorld
Free Webinar
PMOz 2011
Chapter Events
Training Courses
White Papers
Next Chapter Event
 
Principles and techniques for  Project Managers to motivate teams.

Chapter Meeting
(AGM Meeting)
Tuesday 22 Feb

 
1. Flinders Station

Subject 
 
'Career Trends and Employment Outlook for Project Managers'

Speaker
Damien Ross; ITCom
 
Venue
 
Theatrette, State Library of Victoria
179 La Trobe Street (Entry 3), Melbourne

 
Timing
 
5.30pm to 8.30pm
 5:30pm refreshments for a 6.30pm start
 

Cost
PMI Melbourne Chapter Members

$0.00

Guests & Other PMI Members
 
$35.00
 

Register here


 
Members - If you login first and then register, you can see the event under your bookings.
 

Please tell us if you have registered but are now not coming! It saves expense for the Chapter (& you).
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