PMI® Design Procurement Construction Specific Interest Group ...............................March 2006

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The DPC SIG would like member input to help identify the value-added services, programs, and benefits the SIG should pursue on your behalf. This gives you an opportunity to help shape the future of the SIG. Your response is important. The more responses received, the better prepared the SIG will be to meet your needs. If you have problems accessing the survey, please contact the DPC SIG Administrator.

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Call for Nominations for 2007
PMI
I® Certification Governance Council

PMI seeks leaders in project management for nomination to the 2007 PMI Certification Governance Council (CGC). Perhaps you, or someone you know, are interested in this exceptional leadership opportunity. The nomination period is open until March 24, 2006.

TheCGC is a chartered committee of PMI’s Board of Directors. Council members lead and govern some of the Institute’s most vital certification functions in support of the PMP® and CAPM® credentials and examinations, and supervise the nomination and selection of CGC members. Service on the council affords exceptional opportunities to guide and influence the future of PMI and its globally recognized credentials.

If you would like to serve on the PMI CGC, please apply by Friday, 24 March, through PMI’s Volunteer Opportunities Web page. If you know of a qualified colleague who may be interested, please refer them to the site. If you need additional information, please contact Dawn Parker at dawn.parker@pmi.org.


Students of PM SIG Invites DPC SIG Members to Attend Meeting to Discuss Status of the SoPM SIG

The Students of PM SIG is meeting on 11 March 2006 in Livonia, Michigan. The SIG will have a guest from PMI HQ explaining the results of their student survey that was run last year. The SIG will also be conducting a PM program review for Eastern Michigan University and discuss the current and future status of the Students of PM SIG.

Purpose of the meeting:

  • Share “best practices” of your SIG
  • Understand the role of a student member in PMI
  • Assist the Students of PM SIG in brainstorming for the future

For more details and to RSVP, please contact the Students of PM SIG Chair, chair@studentsofpm.org.

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Public Works Project Management Bootcamp -
Special Offer for SIG Members


PSMJ's Public Works Project Management Bootcamp is an excellent program where you can get a solid understand of project management methods that have proven to work in both the private and public sectors. Gain practical experience in tested techniques and discover a multitude of valuable tools you can implement immediately to ensure success of all your projects.

From February through March 2006, the Bootcamp will be held in six cities across the U.S.

Through a special arrangement with PSMJ, DPC SIG members attending the bootcamp will receive a FREE copy of Project Management Forms of the Month - a $47 value! This handy publication has more than 25 targeted project management forms to help you get the most out of your team.

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DPC SIG to Sponsor Project Risk Symposium 2006

May 22 - 25, 2006 - Houston, TX

DPC SIG Members
Save 15%
off the Standard Conference Price!

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The Project Risk Symposium is an in-depth, customizable and comprehensive opportunity for those involved in risk management to examine, advance and improve project risk management practices. An event comprised of cross
industry cutting edge content, you will also learn key methodologies, techniques, case studies and current trends that will improve your risk management practices across your Entire Enterprise.

The Project Risk Symposium continues to attract the best of the best
in Risk Management year after year. Those organizations who have established mature risk management practices lead their industry.
Learn from leaders in Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defense, Service, Finance & Construction, among many others. Download the brochure

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