Online Flashcards for PMP Exam Preparation

Jeff Bock, a student from one of my classes, has discovered a useful link for those preparing to take the PMP exam: http://www.flashcardexchange.com/tag/pmbok

Greater LA Project Management and Leadership Seminar- March 27, 2008

I will be presenting at the Greater LA Project Management and Leadership Seminar on one of the panels as a Subject Matter Expert.

Date: March 27, 2008

Location:
Cerritos Sheraton
Crystal Ballroom
12725 Center Court Drive
Cerritos, CA 90703
USA

Phone: (562) 694-8132
Email: events@inter-act.us
Event website: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=186288

PMICIE Dinner Presentation on 2/19/08- "Beyond Multitasking"

It is common now for anyone who wants to get ahead to be a multitasker - doing more than one thing at a time. But a close look at very successful people coupled with research on the subject reveals an astounding fact. Mike Sanders will uncover this truth and unlock the door to "exponential" tasking in his captivating presentation.

The ultimate secret of multitasking as well as methods and tools to do it better than your peers will be discussed. Mike will give away free CDs to all who attend containing the presentation, multitasking templates, a planner template, and research on the subject.

A drawing will be held at the end of the presentation for a free $50 planner.

Please visit http://www.pmicie.org/ for more details.

Accelerated PMP® Exam Prep Workshop- Offered By PMI California Inland Empire Chapter

When: January 26, Feb. 2, 9 & 16, 2008

4 Saturdays

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Kaiser Permanente, Corona, CA

Cost:
Prior 01/12/08 After 01/12/08
PMI Member - $600 PMI Member $650
Non Member - $750 Non Member $800

*Group discount available, please contact us: www.pmicie.org.

All workshop attendees will receive a free copy of Rita Mulcahy's book 'PMP Exam Prep, 5th ed.' ISBN 1-932735-00-3 and access to pm-prepare database for practice questions for 60 days. You must also have a hard copy of the PMBOK® for the workshop.

Cancellation policy: Cancellation prior to January 12, 2008 will result in a 10% penalty for administrative related fees. Cancellation after January 12, 2008 will result in a 50% penalty. Rita Mulcahy's book will be mailed to you.

PMI Dinner Presentation- Dealing With Challenging Employees

When: Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Join us for an exciting dinner meeting located at the beautiful Riverside Marriott Hotel. This event will provide enhanced networking opportunities as well as provide a light and enjoyable environment to further your personal project management development.
Come dine with us and unwind with a drink from the bar.

Overview
We all have them; chronic complainers, negativists, power-trippers and non-communicators. Differences in work style and personality can cause misunderstandings, disrupt teamwork and interfere with accomplishing the mission and goals of the organization. It can also increase stress for all concerned. So, what’s a person to do? Do you need to become a psychologist just to get what you need from others? Probably not; but having some tools and techniques is a good place to start.

About the Presenter
Rosalind Teller is a partner in the management consulting firm of Teller Associates, which has been assisting organizations to develop their human resources since 1980. They specialize in management development, executive coaching, employee relations, customer service, and conflict resolution.

A former New Yorker, Roz has facilitated executive and board retreats, and has conducted over a thousand workshops across the country. Workshop topics include supervisory skills, conflict resolution, customer service, negotiating, communication skills, leadership, performance management and overcoming negativity in the workplace. She has a Master’s degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and is listed in Who’s Who in the West, Who’s Who in American Women and the International Who’s Who of Professional and Business Women.

Roz has provided management training to both public and private sector organizations nationwide. Roz currently serves on the board of directors of Barlow Respiratory Hospital and the Mary Magdalene Project and is a volunteer instructor at the Center for Nonprofit Management in Los Angeles.

Procurement Management Class; November 10; Offered by PMI Los Angeles Chapter

I am the Lead Instructor for the Procurement Management PMP prep class on Saturday 11/10 with Bill Blackett as the Co-Instructor. The location is University of Phoenix's Century City campus.

Details can be found on the PMI Los Angeles Chapter site: http://www.pmi-la.org/

Procument Management Class at PMI-Orange County Chapter

I will be co-instructing the Procurement Management PMP prep class on 10/27 with David Shostak in Costa Mesa.

Details can be found on the PMI Orange County Chapter site: www.pmi-oc.org

Time Management Seminar- November 3rd, 2007

We at PMI California Inland Empire Chapter have invited Steve Kayes for an Advanced Topic Seminar.

Advanced Topic Seminar: Time Management
Gain control of your day, your time, and your life. This powerful
workshop applies a whole life approach to planning, priorities, and
purpose. Mastery of time reduces stress, builds confidence, and
creates success. Learn how to make your life a masterpiece.

When: November 3, 2007; 8:30-12:30p
Where: PFF Bank & Trust Corporate Office
9337 Milliken Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Cost: $75 PMI member; $85 non-PMI member
PDUs: 4 PDUs for this event

Make check payable to: PMI-CA Inland Empire; Send to: 6185 Magnolia Ave., Ste #314, Riverside, CA 92506

To register, visit: www.pmicie.org

PMI National Leadership Institute Meeting

I just returned from PMI's 2007 North American National Leadership Institute Meeting held in Atlanta, Georgia.

It was a phenomenal opportunity to meet some of the brightest leaders in the Project Management discipline from across the globe.

Those who are not involved with PMI should seriously consider getting involved in their local Chapters.

Presentation to PMI California Inland Empire Chapter- "Microsoft Solutions Framework"

I am presenting along with a colleague from ESRI at an upcoming PMICIE Dinner event on September 18, 2007. The topic is "Microsoft Solutions Framework." Details can be found on the PMICIE website: www.pmicie.org

Welcome to the GlocalPM Blog

With so many blogs out there already on Project Management, I was debating whether I could bring any value by adding one more to the mix. After much deliberation, I have decided to proceed ahead. Today is a special day for me since it is my mother's birthday! I strongly believe that mothers are the world's leading "projects managers" with the value, energy, organization and dedication they bring to their families. Life on earth would be unimaginably chaotic without them.

The purpose of this blog is relatively open ended. The GlocalPM blog will evolve as it matures. I look forward to input and participation by the global Project Management community at large.

Let me begin this blog by talking about PMI.

Overview

With more than 240,000 members in over 160 countries, PMI is the leading membership association for the project management profession. PMI is actively engaged in advocacy for the profession, setting professional standards, conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources. PMI also promotes career and professional development and offers certification, networking and community involvement opportunities.

For more than 36 years, PMI has advanced the careers of practitioners who have made project management indispensable in achieving business results.

PMI's History

PMI was founded in 1969 by five forward-thinking individuals who understood the value of networking, sharing process information and discussing common project problems. After their first official meeting in October of that year at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, the group officially incorporated the association in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA.

Since then, the Institute has grown to become the global advocate for the project management profession with more than 240,000 members in over 160 countries. And with nearly 242,000 credential holders worldwide, PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP^®) certification is the most widely recognized in the profession.

Global Reach

Regional growth statistics as of August 2007 reveal:

• 70 percent of the members live in North America, with 65 percent of the membership in the United States

• The Asia Pacific region has nearly 35,000 members

• Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) members number almost 27,000

• There are about 10,000 members in Latin America and Caribbean countries.

• Chapters and Specific Interest Groups (SIGs) are constantly growing as well. Currently, there are 30 SIGs representing a range of industries and 250 chapters internationally.

Regional Service Centres

PMI operates two Regional Service Centres outside the United States for the convenience of its members around the world. To help members in the EMEA region, PMI has an office in Brussels, Belgium, while its Singapore office assists members in the Asia Pacific region.