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PMI MELBOURNE August 99 |
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PMI MELBOURNE August 99 |
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Welcome to the third edition of the PMI Melbourne Chapter Newsletter for 1999. The last two months have seen our president on a well-earned vacation in Europe – we look forward to Chris’s return mid August.
The events sub-committee has been hard at work providing much of the public face of the chapter – the calendar for the rest of the year is creative. We have been able to combine several of our functions with AIPM in order to attract some more interesting speakers and this is the beginning of building a good relationship between the two organisations. Our most recent event with Dr. Sauer from AGSM was attended by over 70 people from both groups and was a very interesting evening, judging by the queue in front of Dr. Sauer long after his presentation had ended. Our next event with Kevin Sheedy puts project management in yet another light and is already proving to be quite a sell out evening.
As we move towards the end of the year and election time again, those of you wishing to become more involved in the chapter either on the board or in a sub-committee, might want to consider volunteering some time to contribute to the project management profession. Please contact any member of the board if you would like more information.
A big ‘thank you’ must again be extended to IBM GSA, Shell Services International, and Ajilon Australia for the continuing use of their facilities for events, professional development courses and PMP exams.
For those of you planning to sit the PMP exam in November, see our exciting new offering of study groups. This has been particularly successful in New Zealand and is a welcome addition to the services that the Melbourne Chapter provide to our members. Also take advantage of our courses and preparation sessions, and the best of luck!
Mary-Lou Raybould, vice_president@pmimelb.org.au
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PMI HQ has received official confirmation from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that "PMBOK" is a registered trademark of PMI. With each reprint of marketing collateral materials, this important change from ™ to ® will be reflected in our promotions and other communications. Use of the PMBOK® by any party must reflect PMI registration of the mark. To obtain more information about PMI’s Intellectual Property, access the Intellectual Property Notice and Guidelines Use from the home page of www.pmi.org.vAs of 30 June 1999, the total membership of PMI® has climbed to 48,289.
vThe PMP® Certification Examination Administration dates have been set for 2000. They are 8 April, 22 July and 18 November.
PMI welcomes advertising in its regular newsletter. For assistance, please contact Katherine O’Callaghan at marketing@pmimelb.org.au.
| Increase your chance of passing the 27 Nov Exam |
The Melbourne Chapter of PMI offers one-day courses based on the globally accepted framework, the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). These courses, although not able to guarantee you 100% success in the internationally recognised Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, will greatly increase your chances when coupled with the one-day Exam Preparation Session.
The cost for each course is excellent value at $200 all-inclusive for the day ($250 for non-members). Dates for courses and exam preparation are:
Course |
Schedule Date |
| Cost Management | Saturday, 14 August |
| Risk Management | Saturday, 28 August |
| Human Resource Management | Saturday, 11 September |
| Quality Management | Saturday, 9 October |
| Procurement Management | Saturday, 23 October |
| Exam Preparation Workshop | Saturday, 6 November |
How to Register: You
must register for the course in writing to:
Penny Connolly, Professional Development Director, PMI, 25 Cochran Avenue, Camberwell 3124
Phone: 9634 2421 (BH) Mobile: 0417 377 589
Email: professional_development@pmimelb.org.au
Cheques to be written to "PMI Melbourne Chapter". Payment must be received prior to attending courses.
| September PMI / AIPM Event |
Guest Speaker: Kevin Sheedy Coach of the Essendon Football Club |
Learn how a pro builds a team, manages egos, balances needs and expectations and still faces the competition week-in, week-out – with a schedule that’s planned year’s in advance.
Tuesday, 7 September, 1999 from 6.00 to 8.00 pmRockman’s Regency Hotel
Corner of Exhibition and Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
RSVP: Michele Condron by August 27th
Phone: 0411 289 560
Email: events@pmimelb.org.au Refreshments will be served
 Photo Copyright 1999 Seven Network Limited. News Limited. Australian Football League |
RSVP Early! Seating will be limited. entry fee $50 for PMI and AIPM Members $55 for students, $60 for non-members Cheques payable in advance to PMI PO Box 12498 A’Beckett Street Melbourne VIC 8006 |
The Chapter is looking in to setting up a Study Group. The aim of the Study Group is to provide a forum for those sitting the exam to assist each other. Outside of the benefit of not studying in isolation, the group will offer a regular chance to hear from project managers from varied backgrounds and industry groups.
The proposed approach is to get together on a weekly basis for around an hour over a 12-week period. This would allow time for the group to start in September and be ready for the November exam.
Meetings would be informal and could be at either a work venue after work or over a breakfast on weekends. Some structure would be provided by a scene setting session and then working through the PMBOK. The intention would be to get some input from existing PMPs and use some of the ideas from other study groups.
If you are interested in being part of a Study Group contact Brendon Gray on 9601 9059 or 0417-525-904. Email: :bgray@vtnecss1.telstra.com.au.
Dates |
Location |
Proctor |
Saturday, 27 November 1999 |
Shell, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne |
Kevin Bourke |
how to register?
You must complete an Application Form and mail to the PMI in the USA to arrive 4 weeks prior to exam date.
The Application Forms are available from:
1. Kevin Bourke, 0418 125 901, 9841 0739 (Fax), psmart@ozemail.com.au.
2. Penny Connolly, Professional Development Director, PMI, Melbourne Chapter Phone: 0417 377 589, (BH) 9634 2421 or email: professional_development@pmimelb.org.au
3. Print off the pmi.org web site.
"The PMI Project Management Standards Program Member Advisory
Group and I have selected Ken Hudacsko to serve as project manager of the Project
Management Principles Project. This project was initiated last year and created an array
of useful discussion among the participants. The project is now ready for renewed focus
toward bringing the project to completion and creating a PMI Standard.
In order to ensure that the project team reflects properly upon the breadth and depth of diversity that resides within the PMI membership, Ken, the Standards Member Advisory Group and I want your assistance. We wish to solicit volunteers from who would be interested and willing to work on the project.
We are looking for people who can do high-level strategic thinking, who can communicate simply about complex subjects, who have good team-working skills and can be open minded about the subject matter. With regard to procedures, participants are asked to:
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carefully read and accept the project charterv
review PMI's Standards Setting Policy and Procedurev
complete and submit a PMI Volunteer Application Formv
complete, sign and submit a PMI Project Volunteer Copyright Assignmentv
be prepared to volunteer an average of 5-10 hours per month for the duration of what may be a two-year project.The project charter, standards setting process, copyright assignment and volunteer application form are posted in the Standards Section of the PMI Web Site at http://www.pmi.org/standards. From a practical application view, we need volunteers who can converse in English and who have Internet e-mail capability. Your assistance by the middle of August would be appreciated. Thank you."
Lew Lewis M. Gedansky, Ph.D.PMI Technical Research & Standards Manager Project Management Institute Four Campus Boulevard Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299 USA+610-356-4600 ext. 1060 (telephone) +610-356-4647 (facsimile) r&d@pmi.org (e-mail) http://www.pmi.org (Internet)
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AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT OCTOBER CONFERENCE |
| Just a reminder that early bird registrations for the fast approaching National Australian Project Management Conference close on 10 September, so if you haven’t booked get in fast to avoid disappointment! | Whatever area you work in, the
AIPM conference offers sessions that are very relevant to your area of project management.
As an example, the Tuesday morning sessions include: the project manager as entrepreneurial strategist; the no shocks, no surprises timelines project; creating an organisation-wide project management culture; a visual decision model in life cycle project management, and connecting strategy with project management - and that’s just one morning! Keynote speakers include world-renowned presenter Dr Ed Hoffman, Manager of the NASA Academy of Program and Project Leadership and Mechai Viravaidya, Chairman of the Population and Community Development Association of Thailand, plus a host of local experts, all of whom will pass on practical and effective advice on how to make your projects run smoother. The conference is at the Hotel Sofitel, Melbourne from 24 to 27 October, 1999. |
Time is Ticking – Don’t Miss the 1999 PMINZC CONFERENCE IN AUCKLAND 27 - 30 OCTOBER
21st Century - High Time for Project Management
It’s time to boost your career and add to your company’s performance. Enhance your professional development - learn, network and discuss! Review principles of time management, staying focused on the project, and explore project management tools for the next century.
Keynote speakers Winston Marsh, Maurice Williamson, and Peter Hillary will share their business secrets, project technologies, and project management adventures. You will learn the latest, meet new professionals, share experiences, show innovations and impact, take brilliant ideas back to work, lead project management into the 21st century!
Interactive and fun social events are an important part of the conference. Mingle with conference delegates and speakers over ‘teas’ and lunches. Don’t miss the interactive ‘Social Impact’ evening and the Gala Dinner and Award night. Step outside the square and see Project Management in a whole new century.
The PMI New Zealand Conference '99 is a unique opportunity for all project managers from any industry. It boasts value, content and quality.
And if you still want more after the official conference programme, you'll be able to choose from the impressive feasts of events that the Auckland 2000 celebration is providing at this time.
For immediate details and registration information visit the conference Internet site at www.pminzc.org.nz/conf99 or contact:
The Conference Company
PO Box 90-040
Auckland, New Zealand
( : +64 9 360 1240
fax: +64 9 360 1242
email: info@tcc.co.nz
More unsolicited feedback on our events program – thanks Paul!
"Dear Michele
The recent (Dr Chris Sauer – PM in Construction and IT Event on 5 August) joint PMI/AIPM session was very good and we commend you for running such a well presented and catered for session. It is very good to see both Institutes getting together as a team. Let's hope there will be much more of it.
I was recently at a sportsman's night at an Amateur club where (Kevin Sheedy spoke) and Kevin impressed me as one of the best candid speakers I have ever seen. So I am sure your attendees will be in for a good evening on 7 September and I thank you in anticipation."
Paul Steinfort PMP
Immediate Past President (Vic chapter) AIPM
National Chairman of Professional Development AIPM
| Month | Event | Dates | Location |
| September | Teamwork in Project Management – special guest speaker, Mr Kevin Sheedy! –Melbourne PMI chapter event | 7th | Rockman’s Regency Exhibition Street, Melbourne |
| October | Australian Project Management Institute’s National Conference – "The Art of Strategy – Project Management – Creating Solutions" | 24-27 | Hotel Sofitel, Melbourne |
| October | PMI New Zealand’s 5th Annual Conference "21st Century-High Time for Project Management" | 28-29 | Auckland, New Zealand |
| November | Annual General Meeting - PMI Melbourne Chapter | 30th | Location TBA, Melbourne |
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