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Community Outreach 2010 Summer Donation Drive

The Community Outreach committee is launching its summer donation drive at the June evening Chapter meeting. We’re inviting all our chapter members to get involved and help PMICOC give back to the Central Ohio community.

Each quarter the Community Outreach committee selects a theme that directs its efforts over the next three months. This summer’s theme is Alleviating Homelessness. We’re all aware of rising foreclosure rates across the country, including central Ohio. Some who lose their home can stay with relatives or friends; however not all are so fortunate.

Programs - August 2010

August 2010 Central Ohio PMI Programs Theme: – Innovation and Leadership

To be highly effective Project Managers, we need to have the ability to adapt and improvise, manage change, find creative solutions and meet novel challenges. We are all born innovators. We already have an innate ability to explore and experiment. Yet most of us have been conditioned to suppress those behaviors, both in ourselves and in how we lead others. To stay ahead of the innovation curve, it’s necessary to look beyond process and focus on our behaviors. By obtaining fresh insights to enhance our project team’s flexibility and mental agility, as well as our own ability to be creative, we can successfully handle novel challenges. This includes learning about and utilizing lean thinking and tools. Providing innovation and leadership to execute IT projects successfully is the driving reason for August’s theme: INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP. Each of the August events (Aug 12 Chapter Evening Meeting and Aug 13 PD Workshop - presented by Dennis Stauffer; and Aug 22 Morning Meeting – presented by Dr. Mustafa Shraim) will address a different aspect of the theme.

08/12/10: Clockwise® Thinking, Leading the Behaviors That Drive Innovation

08/13/10: Developing an Innovator’s Mindset – A Self-Assessment and Catalyst for Personal Impact

08/25/10: Lean Thinking

Presenters: Dennis Stauffer, Dr. Mustafa Shraim

Programs - September 2010

September 2010 Central Ohio PMI Programs Theme: – Leveraging Technology for Project Success

In executing IT projects successfully, Project Managers face issues involving resources, work and portfolio management. These issues have not been fixed by "magic" technology that is out there. Project Managers have learned to leverage the technology for project success. Technology shifts, social media, agile, and changing communication modes are but some of the new challenges facing PM’s in a Enterprise 2.0 world. Recent Internet applications are more collaborative and provide for a richer user experience. This includes a social dimension, greater openness and transparency in process. New technologies have a more open style and a "keep it simple" approach. Leveraging technology to execute projects successfully is the driving reason for September’s theme: LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR PROJECT SUCCESS. Each of September’s events (Sep 16 Chapter Evening Meeting and Sep 17 PD Workshop - presented by Curt Finch; and Sep 22 Morning Meeting – presented by Ben Blanquera, PMP) will address a different aspect of the theme.

09/16/10: Can Tech Solve Project Execution Problems

09/17/10: Web 2.0: The Future of the Internet and How it Affects You as a Project Manager

09/22/10: Enterprise 2.0 and the Project Manager

Presenters: Curt Finch, Ben Blanquera, PMP

Special Events

Date	Time	Event
July 12-16, 2010	8:15AM - 5:00PM	PMP Review Boot Camp
August 17, 2010	5:30PM - 8:00PM	PMICOC Networking Event

Project Management Office Local Interest Group

You are cordially invited to join the Central Ohio PMOLIG, sponsored by the Central Ohio Chapter of PMI. The local interest group is a forum to address the program and project management office aspects of the project management profession. The group is open to anyone who is interested.

Volunteer Opportunities

The PMI Central Ohio Chapter works to create new programs and improve existing ones for the benefit of the chapter and the local community. The success of the chapter and our ability to provide high quality programs is only achievable with the help of our members who volunteer. It is through the dedication and commitment of individuals like you that we are, and will continue to be, successful. We are always looking for volunteers to join our team as the Chapter continues to grow and broaden its services to the member community. You can volunteer on the leadership team or on one of the committees.

PMICOC Certification Program

The PMI Central Ohio Chapter offers a PMP Certification Prep class at the PMICOC Suite 126/128. The objective of this review class is to assist the candidate in preparing for the PMP certification exam. The exam covers the knowledge areas defined in PMI's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). The class is intended to be a series of review sessions (10 total) for the exam and is not an introductory course in project management. Candidates should have some experience in project management prior to attending the seminar. Click here for more information about PMI Central Ohio Current Certification Programs and Dates.

President's Message

PMICOC continues to “Lead the Way”.

It is fitting that “Leading the Way” is the July 2010 Central Ohio PMI Programs Theme. Project Managers are expected to be leaders and to have the skills needed to organize people to accomplish work. Historically there has been a strong correlation between difficult economies and advancement in the acceptance of Project Management practices as companies are forced to work smarter to produce more with fewer resources. With this realization, there can be little doubt that the call has been sent. The time is now. To be prepared to answer this call, we have to focus on some key skills. Passing a test is not nearly enough. The importance of knowing how enthusiasm, leadership, and team motivation applies to project management and attaining these skills are the driving reasons for July’s theme: LEADING THE WAY.

The Benefits of Membership

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FREE PMI Hardship Membership

Are you looking for work but still want to maintain your PMI membership?

During these tough economic times, this comes as a reminder that PMI has always offered a 1-Year Hardship Membership FREE of charge for anyone who is unemployed.

To qualify you must be a paying member for a minimum of 3 years. For details contact the PMI Headquarters Customer Service Department at 610-356-4600.