First Meetup Networking and Social Evening of The Year - February 28, 2012

Date: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012, 7:00pm
Location: Ceili’s Irish Pub, 670 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC
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This will be a night to mingle and chat with fellow Project Management Professionals. Canadian West Coast Chapter invites you all to the first networking event of the Year 2012.

Come out and enjoy a relaxed evening with your fellow CWCC PMI chapter members. Renew old connections and discover new ones while lounging in our own private upstairs space at Ceili’s Irish Pub and Restaurant. This is a free event, but pre-registration (through “meetup.com”) is required.

Look forward to seeing you there!

The Evolution of the PMO: Current and Future Practices - March 7, 2012

The Evolution of the PMO: Current and Future Practices Join the BC Institute of Certified Management Consultants and the Canadian West Coast Chapter of PMI for this interactive panel discussion on the current and future state of Project Management Offices in organizations. The panel will feature representatives from Pacific Blue Cross, Fortis, and Ritchie Brothers (RB) Auctioneers discussing the current role of their PMOs, how they measure success, and what they see as the future evolution of the PMO.

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Running to Leadership: Lessons From Some of the World’s Toughest Marathons - February 15, 2012

Completing a marathon is the perfect backdrop for examining the challenges faced by today’s project managers. While all certified marathons are the same distance, the dangers, terrain, altitude, and weather offer unique and varying challenges. • Running the 3,600 steps of the Great Wall Marathon relates to managing a 3,600-task project schedule. • Dealing with predators on Kenya’s marathon course was like facing risks on projects. • Setting realistic project goals is like running in the frigid Antarctica Marathon. The manager weighs the advantages of a short term sprint with finishing in the long run. You must become a marathoner, who successfully uses his knowledge to mentally and physically push beyond his comfort zone towards new limits. Successful endurance athletes and managers exhibit the same characteristics to thrive. They must incorporate change, manage risk, plan, and motivate people to go up hill at a time when they want to quit.

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CWCC-PMI Annual General Meeting - February 8, 2012

Date:		February 8th, 2012, 6:00pm
Location:		YWCA Welch Room 1&2, 535 Hornby St, Vancouver

Light snacks will be served from 5:30pm onwards. Meeting commences at 6:00pm.

Agenda
1.       Confirmation of quorum
2.       Acceptance of the 2010 AGM Minutes
3.       Presentation of the 2011 Annual Report
4.       Presentation of the 2012 Operating Budget
5.       Proposed changes to the bylaws
6.       Nomination and election of Chapter officers for 2012
7.       Recognition of retiring board members and volunteers
8.       Other business

PMP / CAPM Exam Prep Course - January 21 to March 31, 2012

Advance your project management career by earning your PMP or CAPM credential! The Canadian West Coast Chapter PMI is happy to announce our latest PMP/CAPM exam preparation course. This course is taught by experienced instructors and is geared towards giving you the knowledge and skills you need to pass the…

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