| A Message from the Vice-President of Volunteers, Gino Morena, PMP |
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Building on the theme introduced in January by Vijay, our newly elected President - and on the message that Alex, our Vice-President of Membership delivered last month - I will further elaborate the focus for the Board of Directors of your Chapter in 2010.
For the past 15 years, I have worked in the high-tech sector, based out of Vancouver, earning my PMP designation in 2004. In my career, I've had the great pleasure of traveling to Europe, India, Australia, and within North America, implementing offshore call centres, and managing technologies for large organizations involved in commercial software. As well, I have helped to grow and lead multi-discipline teams on three continents. Today, I earn my livelihood working for the largest, independent, Japanese-owned software company, where I hold the responsibility of developing and managing our strategic and channel partnerships at the Director level.
The third pillar, or what I like to refer to as the third leg of the tripod, is focused on our Volunteers. If any one of the three pillars (legs) is not stable the tripod cannot, and will not stand. It will tumble on itself. I, along with my direct team, and my indirect team - the other VP's and their team members in their Portfolios - have been charged with the mandate:
To more effectively engage and utilize the volunteer team members, tap into their talent, and increase their satisfaction experience
We will continue to recognize our volunteers, who are the lifeblood of the chapter, and we will foster an environment where the volunteer feels valued and empowered. It's a simple statement; however, it will not be easy. I can assure you that I will do everything in my power, using all the resources available to me, to recruit the best people in order to accomplish our common goals; and I will work with my peers to ensure that each volunteer is utilized to their full potential, while helping to foster a fun and productive environment for each of us to work in.
New initiatives will be rolled out during the year to support this pillar. If you have a desire to get involved, and to commit some of your precious time to help build an even greater chapter, please visit Volunteer Opportunities or contact me directly at volunteers@pmi.bc.ca.
Sincerely,
Gino Morena, PMP
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| Program Events |
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| Topic: |
Measuring the Return of PMO |
| Date: |
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
| Time: |
Registration 4:45 pm - Dinner 5:00 pm - Keynote Speaker 6:00 pm - Q & A 7:40 pm |
| Location: |
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver - Rooms Le Pavillion I and II
791 West Georgia Street; Vancouver BC V6C 2 |
| Speaker: |
Michael Patrick - will instruct on how to calculate the value of project management processes,
software and techniques. Using a case study as an illustration, the audience will learn how to calculate the ROI, then develop and present a business case for ongoing investment.
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| NEW! "BC Hydro: Hiring Project Managers - What are we looking for in a Candidate?"
Speaker :Al Geissler will be giving a 15 minute presentation on what BC Hydro looks for in a project manager candidate both from a corporate and a hiring manager's perspective |
| What You Will Receive: |
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- Networking opportunities with peers and thought leaders from all industry sectors
- Three Professional Development Units (PDUs)
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| To register: |
http://pmi.bc.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=1040 |
Information: Click here |
DETAILS for all Monthly Program Events
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| Education |
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Two spring PMP Exam Prep Courses! Starting March 20 - every 2nd Saturday. Five-day boot camp from March 22 - 26. Register now at http://pmi.bc.ca/
Are you interested in taking your Project Management skill to the next level? PMI-RMP certification might be a solution for you! For details http://pmi.bc.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=1120
Congratulations Jeff McKay - the 4th CWCC PMI member to receive the PMI-RMP designation. The Chapter will be offering our own in-house PMI-RMP exam-prep course later this year. For details Click Here
If you are a PMP, a CWCC PMI chapter member in good standing, and keen to give back to the profession as an Instructor, we would like to hear from you. Contact education@pmi.bc.ca
DETAILS for all Education initiatives
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| Professional Development |
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Practical Portfolio Management - Selecting & Managing the Right Projects |
| Date: |
Friday March 26, 2010 |
| Location: |
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Metrotown
4405 Central Boulevard, Burnaby Map |
| Speaker: |
Jamal Moustafaev, MBA, PMP
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| What You Will Receive: |
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- In this interactive workshop you will learn how to manage and balance project portfolios and how to link them to corporate strategy
- 7 PDUs for this event
- EARLY BIRD rates end March 4th 2010 - Limited spaces available
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| To register: |
http://pdeventmar2010.eventbrite.com/ |
Information: Click here |
DETAILS for all Professional Development Events
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| Volunteers |
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Spring Volunteer Orientation Seminar: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Are you a new Chapter volunteer - or just thinking about volunteering? Expand your professional network! Sharpen your leadership skills! Watch for registration details soon at http://www.pmi.bc.ca.
DETAILS for all Volunteer Opportunities
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| New Members |
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The Chapter has New Member Orientations. Sessions are held each month at the Vancouver Central Library!
DETAILS for New Members
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| Toastmasters |
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The Chapter has started a Toastmasters Club and meetings are now being held on a regular basis!
DETAILS for all CWCC PMI Toastmasters Club Events
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| Mentorship |
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There is a NEW mentorship program starting in Jan 2010.
DETAILS for both Mentorship programs
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| Communications |
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Network with fellow Canadian West Coast Chapter Members on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com
DETAILS about what LinkedIn can do for you!
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| Board Meeting Minutes |
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CLICK HERE for Board Meeting Minutes (Members Only)
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| Announcement |
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Is it possible to build a real project team in a virtual world?
Here is an intriguing opportunity for PMPs: earn 25 PDUs for participation in a Virtual Project Team.
Ralf Friedrich, project management trainer and coach in Germany, has created a virtual working environment called Second Life to support a research project on virtual teams. You will work with people you have never met in reality to build a homepage. You'll be supported through the whole process as you plan the project in a special virtual environment.
The project starts in early March and runs for 12 weeks. Volunteers will be given tasks to complete and the expected time commitment is 5 hours per week.
You can join the project by visiting http://www.gepros.com/vtr/ and clicking on the Project SL button.
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| Platinum Sponsors |
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Click here to download a free trial of Microsoft Project Professional 2007
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| Corporate Sponsors |
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If you want your own webpage on our site, or to review other sponsorship opportunities, check out our Sponsorship info. For specific questions,
send a note to publicity@pmi.bc.ca.
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