PMI GLC Baseline News

In this issue

	PMI PDU Category Changes
	10th Annual Symposium
	PMI GLC Volunteer Recognition Event

In other news

10th Annual Symposium

Breakfast Keynote Speaker Dr. Lewis N. Walker - "Innovate or Adapt"

Closing Keynote
Speaker Lee Lambert - "A fool with a tool is still a Fool"

April 2011: Volume 16 Issue - 4

PMI PDU Category Changes

If you have a PMI certification (i.e. PMP), you are no doubt aware that the professional development units process recently changed. Here’s a recap of the most significant changes (insert link to attached PDF) - Please take a moment to read through the FAQs and the New PDU Category Structure and Policies document on www.pmi.org for more detailed information about these changes read more here

10th Annual Symposium

PMI GLC Volunteer Recognition Event

Leadership PMI Great Lakes Chapter conducted the volunteer recognition event for the 2010 volunteers on Feb 23rd 2011 at the Southfield Marriot Hotel. The event started with an address by Ravi Krishnaswami, Past President of PMI-GLC. He outlined the importance of the spirit of volunteering, with the help of quotes from famous people. He appreciated the efforts of the volunteers for the chapter activities in 2010.

During the award ceremony, each volunteer was called to the stage and recognized for their contribution to the chapter by their respective Vice Presidents by delivering a few brief statements about each of their contributions. Each volunteer was awarded an appreciation plaque, and a gift card as a token of appreciation for volunteering in the activities for the chapter.

All the attendees enjoyed a sumptuous dinner, as part of the award ceremony. At the closing Thagu Vivek, Director of Volunteer Management thanked the volunteers and the audience for their contribution to the chapter.

Following the recognition event, a 2011 volunteer on-boarding session was conducted to introduce the PMI-GLC process and tools available to new volunteers for this year.

The PMI GLC executive committee expresses their heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers of the organization for their efforts and accomplishments for the chapter.

Looking forward to another rewarding year

PMI-GLC Executive Committee

Upcoming events and activities

Spring Seminar - Team Management and Communication Skills for Project Managers - May 5th, 19th & online (Earn 9 PDUs)

Help increase your effectiveness as a PM, by learning the skills necessary to better manage communication between your virtual, international, and onsite teams. The PMI Great Lakes Chapter will be offering a 3 class Spring Seminar starting this May. Classes will be Thursday May 5th and Thursday May 19th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. along with a third class offered online. This Seminar will cover Team Communication topics such as managing Virtual Teams, Multicultural Teams, and also Team Communication Near and Far. What a great an easy way to increase you skills as a PM. All classes are worth 3 PDU’s each or a total of 9 PDUs for the entire seminar! Learn more or register now at by clicking on the following link.

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PMP Exam Training - six Saturdays from May 14th - June 25th

Are you or someone you know looking to take the PMP exam? The Great Lakes PMI chapter has an affordable way to add focus to your studies and better help prepare you for the PMP exam. PMI GLC PMP exam training is offered by certified PMP chapter members. The training will walk you through all areas of the exam needed for taking the PMP. Classes will go for six Saturday starting in May and ending in June. If you are looking to take the exam , now is a great time to complete it as there will be changes to the exam starting in September 2011. Learn more or register now by clicking on the following link.

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CAPM Exam Training

The Great Lakes PMI chapter is proud to announce the return of the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam. After several years, the CAPM exam returned this winter to metro Detroit with a successful class of 20 students. Future CAPM exams are planned for late 2011 and 2012. This is the perfect entry-level certification students or those with less project experience needed to take the PMP. The CAPM demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. Learn more by clicking on the following link. Keep checking the PMIGLC website for further announcements on PMP and CAPM training.

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Complimentary Workshop at BrainStorm Chicago May 10-13 - (Earn 3 PDU’s) ( link to more details )

PMI Great Lakes invites you to attend BrainStorm Chicago, May 10-13, 2011, at The Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel. BrainStorm Chicago features a mix of product-agnostic training and product-centric workshops to give you the most complete picture of the process improvement landscape.

PMI-GLC Partners and Affiliates

PMI-GLC has many partners and affiliates that may have activities of interest to PMI-GLC members. PMI-GLC Partners and Affiliates include the following organizations:

The Association for Operational Management Detroit Chapter (APICS)
The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD)
The itSMF Great Lakes Local Interest Group (GLLIG)
The Association of Business Management Professionals (ABPMP)
Program Management Form – Heartland
Institute for Supply Management – Southeast Michigan

Employment Opportunities for Project Managers

Check out the PMI-GLC Job Board for new employment opportunities for Project Managers at: http://www.pmiglc.org/JobBoard/default.aspx

Davenport University offers both Project Management prep classes and higher-level courses for today’s seasoned project manager.

If you already have your PMP certification, you’re already well on your way to a certificate in Global Project Management!

PMI-GLC members receive a 25% discount. Check out more about it at Davenport Website

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