From: "PMI Great Lakes Chapter" To: Subject: [PMI-GLC] March Newsletter Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 5:03 AM March 2007 Newsletter -------------------------------------------------- PMI-GLC 2007 Annual Spring Symposium -------------------------------------------------- Register now and save $75! Early Registration ends March 13. Register now at http://www.pmiglc.org/pd/2007symposium/registration.html. We are excited to announce the 2007 PMI GLC Annual Spring Symposium "Theory to Perfection and Beyond," South East Michigan's premier project management event scheduled for April 25th. This year we will have an exciting new program schedule and added features. This event is geared toward practicing project managers in a variety of industries. Those who attend benefit by increased knowledge and soft skills in project management, networking opportunities, learn about the latest project management products, training and services from sponsors, and PMI SIGS. Inviting speaker proposals and slide presentations... contact the Symposium Director for more details. -------------------------------------------------- PMI-GLC 2007 PMP Preview Course -------------------------------------------------- Begins Saturday, March 10 • Six Saturdays, 8 am – 4 pm • Macomb Community College Overall student evaluations of instructors and course score 3.8 on a 4.0 scale, with 4.0 as “excellent.” “Great course; I was helped by taking the course.” “The class provided a good framework to study from.” “It has provided input to my study plan, and I think it will allow me to successfully complete the exam.” Click here to register! www.pmiglc.org/pd/pmp.html -------------------------------------------------- PMI-GLC Announcement – Professional Development Events -------------------------------------------------- Need PDUs? PMI GLC is pleased to bring chapter events to a location near you. 2007 Calendar - PMI GLC CHAPTER EVENTS http://www.pmiglc.org/pd/index.html Mar 10 - Apr 21 PMP Exam Prep Course Mar 22 Seminar 1 Implementation of Corp Strategy through PM Best Practices Mar 29 Seminar 2 Best Practices of Organizational Project Management -------------------------------------------------- PMI-GLC Announcement – Multi-Chapter Events -------------------------------------------------- Job Fair The PMI Huron Valley chapter is hosting a Project Manager Job Fair on the evening of March 19th from 5:00P until 9:00P in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Approximately 12 organizations with project management opportunities will be at the Job Fair. Each organization will provide a brief presentation and be available to meet with candidates throughout the evening. Individuals who pre-register for the event may choose to have their resume forwarded to the employers prior to the Job Fair. Go to http://www.pmi- hvc.org/Lists/Events/DispForm.aspx?ID=43 for additional information. March 14th - The West Michigan Chapter is having a PMI professional development day at the Pinnacle Center in Grand Rapids, MI. They will be offering 6.5 PDUs. For more information on this event go to http://wmpmi.org/pdd.php. March 20th - PMI-Michigan Capital Area Chapter Dave Davis is speaking on Project Governance at our program meeting. Maureen Myers will give a bonus talk on Implementing Project Management for New Product Development. Visit www.pmi-mcac.org for more information and to sign up. -------------------------------------------------- Sponsored Announcement - Free Demo - Online Project Management Training -------------------------------------------------- JTC Unlimited is pleased to introduce our new self-paced online Project Management training courses. Ideal for busy professionals looking for a convenient and affordable way to train and earn PDUs to maintain PMP status or prepare for the PMP exam. Approved PMI® Registered Education Provider. Please visit www.jtcunlimited.com/events.htm. -------------------------------------------------- PMI-GLC Article – Why Program Management? Why Now? -------------------------------------------------- By Thomas Mattus, President, Successful Strategies International, Inc. Why Projects are Evolving into Programs. Unprecedented merger and acquisition activity, constant downsizing and heightened global competition forever changed the face of corporations all over the world. As we move to a “flatter world” we can expect more layoffs, more cutbacks and more industries facing economic hardships. Go to http://www.pmiglc.org/comm/articles/070312.html to read the rest of this article. -------------------------------------------------- The Jobs Board -------------------------------------------------- The chapter website has a self-service jobs board where companies in the area are posting jobs in the project management field. Visit http://www.pmiglc.org/jobs/index.php for more information. -------------------------------------------------- Mailing List Information -------------------------------------------------- To make changes to your email address, go to the National PMI website at http://www.pmi.org and login through the Membership section. Danny Miller PMI GLC Newsletter Editor