BASELINE NEWS
April 2008
Volume 13 - Issue 4

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A Message from the PMI GLC Vice President of Membership ………...

The first goal of the Project Management Institute (PMI) strategic plan is to "Strengthen stakeholder loyalty - improve the value to each stakeholder to insure satisfaction one customer at a time". The Great Lakes Chapter is working to support this goal through the various innovative new programs, excellent speakers and increased number of events offered by the chapter. The chapter offers training classes for beginner to advanced project managers, access to our job board, and many opportunities to earn PDUs. Chapter membership includes discounts to all chapter activities.

The chapter activities are influenced by the results of our annual All Member survey. But the chapter is always looking for ways to improve the value the chapter offers to its members. What programs do you want to see us offer? How can we help you improve your project management skills? How can we help you reach your career objectives in project management? What can we do to increase the value of project management in your company? Are there other ways we should offer PDUs? If you have ideas you would like to share, please contact a chapter officer. Our email addresses are on the chapter website at http://www.pmiglc.org/about/execcomm.html.

Advancing your project management skills is an important part of your career. With the limited time you have, we are grateful you have chosen the Great Lakes Chapter to build your project management professionalism. We want to insure your satisfaction with the chapter and you continue to be a member in the chapter. We look forward to seeing you at a chapter event and/or hearing your ideas. Your satisfaction is our goal!

Theresa Trent, PMP
VP Membership
Announcing the next offering of Advanced Topics Seminars
Dates:
Time:
PDUs:
Location:
April 10, 17, 24
6-9 pm
(3 PDUs for each session)
University of Phoenix
Livonia campus
17740 Laurel Park Dr. North
6 Mile and I275
April 10 - Seminar I
Implementation of Corporate Strategy through Project Management Best Practices
Presenter: Dr. Don Gottwald, PMP

April 17 - Seminar II
Best Practices of Organizational Project Management (OPM3)
Presenter: Tom Keuten, PMP

April 24 - Seminar III
Best Leadership Practices in Project/Program Management
Presenter: Dr. Charlotte Neuhauser, PMP

Testimonials from attendees of this seminar series which was last offered in 2007:
 

"The information was very useful and I can actually use it in my daily job."
"This was an excellent seminar. I am motivated to be a better PM."
"Valuable use of my time"
"Presenter was motivated and showed passion for the topic."
"Presenter did a good job and was able to answer all questions effectively which provided useful information."

For more information on the seminars and to register, please visit: http://www.pmiglc.org/pd/pmp_seminars_spring.html#april

PMI GLC - DINNER MEETING - April 14

Location: Troy, Management Educational Center
Title: Overview of Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers
By: Anthony Mersino, founder of Project Advisors Group
Time: Check-in ~ 6:00pm
Dinner ~ 6:30pm
Presentation ~ 7:30pm
PDU Code C011-041408
 PMI GLC FORUM - April 14

Location: Troy, Management Educational Center
Title: K-12 and Professional Organizations: Success in bringing educational opportunities to the classroom. Project Management Model
By: Diane Ruiz Cairns, Lawrence Technological University
Time: 5:30-6:30 - Before the Dinner Meeting
Fees: $20 (Member), $25 (Non-member)
PDU Code C011-041408F
PDUs: Earn 2.5 PDUs by attending the dinner meeting and the forum; forum only…1 PDU.
For more details on this month's dinner meeting topic, forum and for registration, please visit http://www.pmiglc.org/pd/mtg_08_04.html
2008 PMI GLC 7th Annual Spring Symposium - April 23

ACT NOW, EARLY REGISTRATION IS EXTENDED UNTIL March 31, 2008 for the 2008 PMI GLC Spring Symposium, Diversity: A Successful Approach. Hurry up and save $75 by registering now.-http://www.pmiglc.org/pd/2008symposium/agenda.html

EVENT SUMMARY: The PMI GLC Spring Symposium provides a platform for the best minds in academia and industry to share the latest developments and advancements made in the field of Project Management. An excellent opportunity to network within the PM community and to widen your knowledge of industry tools and techniques that will assist you with the challenges we all face in today's fast paced industry.

BENEFITS: The Symposium will consist of 2 Keynote speakers and 12 individual speakers. The breakfast keynote speech by Hugh Woodward presents useful insights on diversity in project management. The luncheon keynote speaker will be Mr. Dan (Granholm) Mulhern, First Gentleman of Michigan and author of "Everyday Leadership". (Mr. Mulhern is replacing Mr. Yogen Rahangdale, who will not be available.) The 12 individual speakers will present in 3 parallel tracks of 4 sessions each and the attendees will be able to attend presentations of their choice. In addition, earn 8 PDUs, plus breakfast, lunch, and all day refreshments.
Thinking of Helping your PMI Great Lakes Chapter grow?
Here is how!
The PMI Great Lakes Chapter needs your help to increase our membership.
Please help us!
 We have an offer available to all new members that join the Chapter during the month of April 2008.
Below are the benefits and rules for new members joining in April 2008.
Now is a great time to invite your colleagues and friends to join
Benefits:
New members will receive a $20 certificate that can be used to get discounts when they register for any chapter event.
Be part of a dynamic Chapter with many benefits - more info at www.pmiglc.org
Earn PDU'S by attending chapter events at member prices.

Rules/conditions:
The applicant must be PMI member in good standing.
1st time joining the Great Lakes Chapter in April 2008.
Certificate needs to be redeemed by 12/31/2008.


How to get a certificate:

1.

Add the Great Lakes Chapter as a new component to your membership by going to:
http://www.pmi.org/Marketplace/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?GMProduct=00100101100
2.

New members can then request the certificate by sending an email to rewards@pmiglc.org with the Subject: "I Joined PMIGLC in April 2008 ", include membership number, name, email address, and phone number in the message.
3.

A $20 certificate will be emailed to the member.

PMI GLC affiliates
- The Association for Operations Management (APICS) http://www.apicsdet.org/

Call for 2008 PMI Great Lakes Chapter Dinner Meeting Speakers
The PMI Great Lakes Chapter is looking for dynamic, informative speakers to present at our monthly dinner meetings in 2008. Dinner Meetings are held the second Monday of each month & rotate between SE Michigan locations (Southfield, Troy, Novi & Sterling Heights). If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please send an email to dinnermeeting@pmiglc.com Thank you.

Newsletter Editor - John M Schnable - email your comments to - newsletter@pmiglc.org
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