Northeast Ohio Chapter of PMI

PMP Exam Study Group on 2/14/2012

When: Every Tuesday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm for 12 weeks starting on February 14, 2012.

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Agenda: An agenda will be provided. Each week will focus on a knowledge area. Students are expected to have reviewed related sections of the text and will generate discussions.

Participants interested in obtaining the CAPM or PMP in 2012 are encouraged to attend. Also, if you are an existing PMP and want to brush up on the latest 4th edition PMBOK and earn PDU's by learning and training others, please consider registering too.

Role of Governance in Project and Program Management on 2/16/2012

Topic: Role of Governance in Project and Program Management

Facilitator: Laura Miller, PMP – Project Manager for Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services

Speaker(s): Panel of Project Managers, Program Managers and Project Office Support Personnel involved in Governance

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:45pm - 8:30 pm

Business Mtg start at 6:45; Presentation runs 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Location: Progressive Insurance 300 North Commons Blvd. Mayfield Village, OH 44143
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Present with Precision and Authority course on 2/29/2012

Topic: Present with Precision and Authority (8 PDUs)
Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (check in begins at 7:30)
Offered by: Roeder Consulting
Instructor: Christine Zust, MA
Location: Holiday Inn - Independence
6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, Ohio 44131

To register or obtain more info:
www.roederconsulting.com/projectstakeholdermanagement.php

Using A Business Value Model To Guide Decisions on 3/6/2012

The Project Management Advanced Forums are a collaboration between Northeast Ohio Project Management Institute and Baldwin-Wallace College. These workshops combine expert business experience with practical application.

Presenter: Kent McDonald
Registration

One trait of an effective business analyst or project manager is the ability to ask the right questions. One “right” question that applies to just about every project can sometimes be difficult to ask, let alone answer: “Is it worth it?” This question is difficult to answer because the answer will change as you proceed through the project and gain more knowledge about the purpose, considerations, costs, and benefits involved in a project.

PMINEO Leadership Meeting on 3/10/2012

Event:   PMINEO Leadership Meeting
Date:    Sat, March 10, 2012
Time:    10am-Noon
Place:   Parker-Hannifin
            6035 PARKLAND BLVD, Cleveland OH 44124
Registration: Click here to register.

Initial Invitees:
            Chapter Board Members
            Chapter VP’s and Directors
            Paul Allen ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Agenda:
PMINEO Leaders (and aspiring leaders) are invited to attend a meeting to understand the chapter strategic initiatives and what they can do to influence our success.
A. Budget review
B. 2011 Key Focus Areas Review & Update for 2012
1.     Create Operational Excellence
2.     Demonstrate Added Value to our Members
3.     Build our NEO PMI Brand in the Community
4.     Energize Membership
5.     Develop Long Term Strategy

Thanks,
Janet Kuster, PMP
PMINEO Chapter, Board President
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International Project Management on 4/27/2012

Topic: International Project Management (8 PDUs)
Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (check in begins at 7:30)
Offered by: Roeder Consulting
Location: Courtyard Cleveland Beachwood 3695 Orange Place, Beachwood, Ohio 44122

International Project Management is becoming the norm. Cross-cultural contact is increasing, creating a greater potential for both conflict and cooperation. Given the rapidly changing environment, the ability to relate to all types of people is an essential skill for project managers.

Chapter Board Meetings 2012

The following is the schedule of Chapter Board Meetings in 2012. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions.
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Help Us Improve the Recession Proof Your Career Group

PMI Northeast Ohio (PMINEO) Chapter Recession Proof Your Career (RPYC) group is for people:

Concerned about facing a career transition
Coping with a career transition right now
Who have made a successful career transition and want to assist others

This group focuses on solutions for those of us who are currently in career transition and on how to manage the risk of career transition for those of us worried we may be next.

Please help us improve the Recession Proof Your Career Group by taking this survey. Thank you.

Regards,

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Participate in Dinner Meeting Survey

The purpose of this survey is to make our dinner meetings more beneficial to you as a PMINEO Chapter Member. The data you provide will give us insight into why you either do or do not attend dinner meetings, as well as what you feel would make them more useful for you. Your views are important to us, and your participation is greatly appreciated!

Please click here to complete the survey.

Thank you for your support of the local Northeast Ohio Chapter of PMI.

Regards,
Joe Leotta, PMP
Director of Programs
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Events at Fellow Professional Organizations

Here are some events at fellow professional organizations. In addition to Project Management, if you have any interest in Business Analysis or in Engineering, please consider attending events from these organizations.

Cleveland International Institute of Business Analysis http://cleveland.theiiba.org/

01/30 - Overview of Managing by Designing: Approaches for Everyday Innovation

Cleveland Engineering Society http://cesnet.org/

02/07 – PE Review Course – Civil
02/15 – Fundamentals of Engineering Review Course
02/14 - Manufacturing Expo
03/14 - 60th Annual Design & Construction Conference
03/30 – Nailing It! The America Invents Act: What It Means To You

Collecting Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

In 2010, the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Cleveland raised over $10,000 from the collection of pull tabs. These tabs can be found on cat and dog food, soups, soda cans and other canned good items. PMINEO is helping RMH in 2011 by collecting pull tabs at our meetings. There will be a collection container at the registration table at every chapter meeting.

In addition to saving pull tabs at home, consider collecting pull tabs at work in the break/lunch room, if proper approval is received. Stickers and flyers to advertise the collection are available. Contact Patty Abdenour at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 216-402-1002.

The money raised from the pull tabs is used for family emergencies, to celebrate special occasions and for family meals. RMH of Cleveland supports families whose children are receiving treatment at local medical centers by providing a place to stay, meals and other resources. RMH of Cleveland has 37 rooms. Annually, there is a waiting list of 800. The average stay at RMH is 10 nights.

Thank you for your help in supporting RMH of Cleveland!

-Michelle M. Little
Director of Community Relations

Is PMI membership required to join?

Membership in PMI is required first in order to be a member of the Northeast Ohio Chapter.

Individual membership dues:
* First year annual PMI dues are $129 and Northeast Ohio Chapter dues are $25, total $154/year.
* Before April 1st: Renewal annual PMI dues are $119 and Northeast Ohio Chapter dues are $25, total $144/year.
* On or after April 1st: Renewal annual PMI dues are $129 and Northeast Ohio Chapter dues are $25, total $154/year.

Student dues:
* First year annual PMI dues are $40 and Northeast Ohio Chapter dues are $10, total $50/year.
* Renewal annual PMI dues are $30 and Northeast Ohio Chapter dues are $10, total $40/year.

You can become a member of our chapter anytime through the PMI website.
You can quickly renew your membership through the PMI website.

Governance

The Northeast Ohio (NEO) Chapter of PMI® was awarded its charter in March, 1990. And we’ve been growing in membership and improving our services to our members ever since!
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