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April 2008
From the
President's Desk
Dearest PMI
Memphis Community:
Your continued
commitment to the PMI Memphis, TN Chapter and your dedication to the
practice and growth
of project,
program and portfolio management is a gift to the Memphis economy
that can not longer be denied. As I meet with executives of local
companies there is more interest than ever in the results that
excellence in project management can bring to the bottom line. Your
accomplishments thus far in 2008 are building a platform to allow
our chapter, its members and local companies to assist stakeholders
and executive management in improving corporate performance for
shareholders while helping improve the Memphis economy.
The new
www.pmimemphis.org website provides you easier access to
information about your chapter, career opportunities, networking
sessions, training, meetings and links to relevant information and
products. Let me and our webmaster Tyler Dacus know your feedback.
The PMI Memphis
2008 Board of Directors continues its focus on budget and member
services. The chapter launched an annual sponsorship program and I
encourage you to share the details located at
PMI Memphis Sponsorship page with your company. The
program provides an excellent opportunity for companies to gain
visibility into the PMI Memphis community and for companies and
individuals to show their support of project management.
Chandy N.
Littlejohn, PMP your VP of Education closed out the second PMP
Preparatory class with fourteen students. The first ThyssenKrupp
Elevator (TKE) Business Outreach participant Vitality Skelektor
passed the exam just two day after the class. Congratulations to
Vitaliy and I look forward to
hearing about the success of our other students. Three additional
PMP Exam Preparatory classes are planned in 2008; June, August and
October. Dawn Barker is another student that wasted no time
obtaining PMP accreditation shortly after completing the PMP
Preparatory workshop. Congratulations, Dawn.
Ed Nichols your VP
of Programs has crafted what I expect to be one of the best monthly
meetings in the history of PMI Memphis. This special meeting
includes discount pricing for all participants; members $10, non
member $15 and students free. The May 6th meeting now
schedule at the Fogelman Executive Center is sponsored by the
University of Memphis and Cook Systems. Register at the
PMI Memphis Chapter Meetings page.
Did
you know as a member of PMI Memphis you receive member rates for
Memphis Regional Chamber events, products and services? Visit the
Memphis Chamber of Commerce Benefits page for details.
Our PMI vision
that worldwide organization will attribute their success to project
management is alive and well in Memphis and our PMI Memphis
Community. Watch for details as we expand the PMI Memphis Business
Outreach Program to TKE Germany and Spain and well as other Memphis
based businesses.
Sincerely,
Debra J. Arnett,
PMP
PMI Memphis, TN
President
Events Top
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May
2008 PMI Memphis Monthly Meeting located at Fogelman College
University of Memphis
- Register Now!
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Save the Date – September 12, 2008
Professional Development Day
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Sign up for the
June 2008 PMP Prep Class
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PMI Memphis Mentoring Program
Save the Date” –
June 23, 2008
Golf Scramble
Information
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PMI Memphis
Downloads
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Reminders and
Helpful Hints
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Ten
Ways to Earn PDUs
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Growth Continues
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Job Listings
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Project Management News
May
2008 PMI Memphis Monthly Meeting
To view the invitation and agenda click here
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Date:
May 6, 2008
Location:
University of Memphis (Fogelman College of Business and
Economics) |
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6075 Poplar Avenue |
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Room FCBE 128 |
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Memphis, Tennessee
38152
Cost:
Member Registration fee
$10
Non Member Registration fee $15
Students
Complimentary with Student ID
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RSVP by
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
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Join us on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 for the PMI Memphis Meeting held
at the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University
of Memphis. This event promises to be very inspiring.
The
meeting topic: Project
and Organizational Risk Management and Security
Featured Speakers:
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Dr. Jasbir Dhaliwal, Professor and Chair for the Management
Information Systems Department.
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Dr. Robin Poston, Assistant
Professor, System Testing Research Fellow for the
Management Information Systems Department.
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Dr. Gertrude Moeller, PMP, PMI
Director of Academic Outreach, FedEx Express
To Register:
Click here
Contact
VP_Programs@pmimemphis.org
for more information.
May 2008 Meeting Sponsor
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Next
Month's PMI Memphis Chapter Meeting
June 3,
Tuesday
Dr. Dan
Brandon
Topic:
Project and Organizational Risk Management and Security
Location: Crescent Club |
”Save the Date” for the 8th
Annual 2008 Professional Development Day
PMI Memphis Annual Professional Development Day
Date:
September 12, 2008
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Location:
Peabody Grand Ballroom |
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149
Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee
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Cost:
$205 – Chapter Member
$225 – Non Chapter Member
$150 – Students
Contact
VP_Special_Events@pmimemphis.org for more information.
PMP Exam Prep Course
Date: June
11 - 13
2008
Time:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT
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Location:
165 Madison (M - Level) First
Horizon Room
Memphis Tennessee 38103
Volunteers Needed:
Director
of Education Programs - this person will assist in
setting up the PMP Prep courses and facilitating the
courses
during each session.
Contact
VP_Education@pmimemphis.org for more
information.
PMI Credentials Links
Stand out from the crowd and demonstrate your project
management
skills with a globally recognized credential.
Obtaining a Credential
Certification and the Job
Market
New: PMI
Memphis will offer Project Management Webinars and a CAPM
course will be starting soon.
Additional information will be forthcoming soon!
PMI Memphis Mentoring Program
Aimee Sufka is the Director of Mentorship this year. She is
looking to expand on the mentoring program to include
the following:
If you would like to get involved with the Mentoring program
and have any further questions, contact Aimee Sufka:
absufka@firsthorizon.com
PMI Downloads
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Reminders and Helpful Hints
Personal Information Changes
- PMI members please remember to update
your personal and business information at the
My PMI Global Website.
(This includes address, phone, and email updates.)
Online Event Payments
- When paying for Memphis PMI events
online using a credit/debit card, remember to always enter the
payment information exactly as it appears on the billing statement
of the card.
If you have questions or need help registering for any of the
events, please send an e-mail to Ed Nichols, VP Programs at
VP_Programs@pmimemphis.org
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer
Opportunities
April 2008
Contact the President:
Debra J Arnett, PMP
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901.619.44459
u
president@pmimemphis.org
Project Manager:
Work with the PMI Memphis Board of Directors to
develop a comprehensive volunteer awards program including
submissions to PMI Global Operations.
Journalism and Photography:
Event, meeting and member accomplishments;
photography and articles for publishing to local and PMI Global
Operations publications.
Contact the VP Education:
Chandy Littlejohn,
PMP
u
901.523.50539
u VP_Education@pmimemphis.org
Director of
Education Programs:
This person will assist in setting up the PMP
Prep courses and facilitating the courses during each session.
Chapter Growth Continues
At the
end of March 2008 the Chapter
stands at 538
members and 309 PMPs.
57% of the
chapter is PMP certified.
Congratulations!
Please Welcome Our New Members for Period ending:
March 2008
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1. Vasantha |
Potturi |
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2. Gregory |
Childers |
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3.
Lee |
Crump |
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4. Ravi |
Govindarajan |
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5.
Steven |
Key |
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6. Barbara |
Reives |
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7. Clemm |
Shankle |
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8. Barbara |
Small |
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9. Igor |
Veksler |
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10. Dillon |
Watkins |
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11. Mike |
Wooten |
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12. Jim |
Wright |
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Total Number of Global PMI Members (April 2008): 240,000
Total Number of Memphis, TN Chapter Members:
538
Total Number of Members with PMP Certification:
309
Percentage of Membership with PMP Certification: 57%
Job Listings
Electrical Engineering Manager
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Brother International Corporation,
Research & Development
EDI Project Manager
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Brad Brown, Technical Recruiter,
Protech Systems Group INC.
Business Analyst
– Melanie Suria, Technical Recruiter, Career Talent
To submit
articles or publications to The Milestone, email them to:
Editor:
Charlotte S. Bergmann, PMP – VP Publications
VP_Publications@pmimemphis.org
Co- Editor: Skip
Hayes, PMP – Former VP Publications
lshayes@fedex.com
Project Management News
Access Granted
Professional credentials can help project managers
climb to the executive suite.
by Libby Ellis
Even project managers with stellar project skills, reputable
track records and resumes that demonstrate a rise through the
ranks are not always in line for executive-level positions. The
missing piece could be professional credentials. More and more,
project managers around the world find that earning the Project
Management Professional (PMP®) or the Program
Management Professional (PgMP)SM credential could
help them move into the executive suite.
Tips for Consultants to Gain Respect
Project management consultants must win respect from
their team members, even on high-stress, short-term assignments.
by Jeffrey Steele
Project management consultants rarely have time to develop
the same rapport with their teams that organization-based
project managers have. But they still need to win the respect
and confidence of team members from project to project and from
organization to organization.
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