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| From the Top |
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Dear
Friends of Project Managers, Inc.,
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As 2008
comes to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the
accomplishments of the firm, as well as to recognize that this is a time of
change and uncertainty for many people. 
While our
clients and their industries vary, there is one constant: change is
much more common than it was in the past. Ten years ago we had to sell
the
value of project management practices and change management - we don't
have to
do that anymore! As many of us have learned, change is not episodic, it
is ongoing.
Given the current economic
situation, I strongly believe that this is a time when organizations, our own included,
need to look inward. Look and see where internal improvements can be made,
whether in terms of people, processes, maybe technology. We can all benefit
from internal self-improvements during this time so that we are better
positioned for when our economy adjusts upward.
Within the
last year, our messaging has changed and we launched a new web site. The experience
levels of our consultants are changing, from their own professional development
to our hiring practices. We see new target markets that can benefit as we bring
a more disciplined approach and controls around major change initiatives. The value
is within flawless execution as well as their internal team being mentored to
become more effective and independent.
If you find yourself leading
change within your organization, I encourage you to get people engaged early.
Get them to understand the reasoning behind the change. This comes from the senior
leadership messaging. As a leader, your responsibility is communication that
fosters people becoming more comfortable with the change, why they are being
asked to change or do something to support the change. And everyone wants to
know how the change benefits them and the organization - what's in it for us!
As we conclude our year
long 10th anniversary celebration, I would like to thank you once
again for your continued support of the firm.
Best wishes for the
holidays and the New Year.
Sincerely,
Karen McIsaac
Founder and Managing Director
Project Managers, Inc.
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Highlights from 2008
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ProjectMgrs Marks 10 Years of Managing Change
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On September 18th, Project Managers, Inc. celebrated our 10th anniversary with more than 70 clients, consultants and friends of the firm on the terrace at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design. Read the press release.
 
  Founder Presents at PMI Global Congress in DenverMore than 350 project management professionals attended Karen McIsaac's presentation "Vendors May Cost You More than Your Project: How to Avoid Vendor Risk" at the Project Management Institute's Global Congress North America in September. Click here to download the white paper. New Website Features Impact Assessment Tool To Help Clients In October, we launched a revamped website that features an Im  pact Assessment Tool intended to help clients understand the components of their business transformation efforts, including the problem being addressed, scope, risks, timing, resource needs, strategic alignment, organizational readiness for change, internal controls and dependencies. The new site also features the firm's approach to driving change, client success stories and a more comprehensive media archive that includes white papers, articles and newsletters written and distributed by the firm. Click here to visit the site. For more news from Project Managers, Inc. visit www.ProjectMgrs.com/media.
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| About PM focus |
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