As 2008 comes to a close, the DPC SIG would like
to
wish
you, your families, and your organizations
a joyous and prosperous 2009!
The DPC SIG recently solicited nominations from our members around the world for outstanding projects. We are please to recognize three project mangers and the construction projects they executed.
International PM Day Awardees:
Please Touch Museum
Relocation to Memorial Hall in
Fairmont Park, Philadelphia USA
Project Manager: Ronald A. Street
Auckland War Memorial
Museum stage- II project in
Auckland, New Zealand
Project manager: Eric Schulte
Compuware World
Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan USA
Project manager: David Richards
Each of these winners
will receive a certificate from the DPC SIG and a cash award of US $250
in appreciation of their efforts and as a motivation to other construction
PMs around the world.
An article with complete details and photos will be included in the fourth
quarter newsletter.
Watch your email and download the latest issue of the Project Management
Standard.
Publication
Program Update
The
DPC SIG is looking for volunteers to assist in the development of booklets
specific to our Industry. The idea behind this initiative is to translate
into practical guides the best examples of project management as it applies
to four Construction Sectors (Airport, Industrial Business Park, Highway
& Railway, Residential). The first publication on Residential
has been kicked-off with a targeted date postponed to 15 March 2009 for
the technical problems. The second publication is about to start and it
will focus on Highway & Railway. The focus on "Green"
issues and innovation will still be a leitmotiv. The publication process
will follow the same idea with a Panel of Experts to review the draft
and the presentation to the SIG Community through a webinar (targeted
date 15April 2009). Worldwide and cross-sector expertise is very welcomed.
Your support and contribution is critical in providing input and in delivering a useful working tool for our Professional Community. The only criteria for volunteering is your enthusiasm for project management and the Construction Sector. If you are willing to contribute to the publications or just curious about this initiative please contact Deputy First Vice Chair Fabrizio Rossi at deputyfirstvc@dpcsig.org.
Note: in the past we experienced and resolved a technical issued with the email provided above. If you've received an error message when applied, please do accept my apologize for the inconvenience. We warmly invite to re-express your interest in this initiative. For any technical issues please contact administrator@dpcsig.org.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 12 PM - 1 PM EST
Due
to the overwhelming level of demand for the "Enabling Change for
Managers" webinar offered in December, the Ed SIG will offer another
session in January.
Today's managers need to better than ever at taking in organization change,
comprehending the meaning, communicating the direction to their teams
and keeping them on track with their business goals, despite the change
that is occuring. We will be discussing how change affects people, as
well as some techniques, suggestions and best practices to arm managers
as they navigate their teams through the organizational changes.
Presenter:
Kari Klein, PMP EdSIG Director of Programs
Click
here to register
Already
attended the December presentation? Download the supporting files:
Enabling+Change+for+Managers+12-3-08
How
to Analyze a Potential Change Exercise
How
to Analyze the Impact of Barriers to Change Exercise
How
to Communicate Change Exercise
How
to Utilize Adopters Exercise
Sample
Team Building Exercises Handout
Three participants will be randomly selected to receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Certificate!
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Please participate by taking this 20-minute survey. In return, you'll receive:
- An invitation to review the survey results via a live webinar
- A copy of the final research paper when it is published
- An opportunity to win one of three $20 gift certificates to Amazon.com.
- Many have reported gaining insights just from taking the survey. Isn't that worth 20 minutes of your time?
To participate, visit
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Have
a Project Management Question?
We Just May Have the Answer!
The DPC SIG has enlisted
the support of Subject Matter Experts from around the world to
address your project management-related questions. Questions and answers
will appear in upcoming issues of the DPC SIG newsletter and monthly bulletin.
Submit
Your Question
to VCMarketing@dpcsig.org.
Be sure to include your name and contact information in the email.
DPC
SIG Lapel Pins Available for Members
As
a token of the DPC SIG's appreciation for your participation in the SIG,
we would like to send you a lapel pin. We
encourage all members to wear the pin at PMI® chapter
and international events and to look for, and network with, other DPC
SIG members wearing their pins. Show your pride in the DPC SIG!
Request
a DPC SIG pin - Be sure to include your mailing address.
Too Much Travel for PDUs?
Each
course in University of Wisconsin-Platteville's online Master of Science
in Project Management is worth 45 PDUs and 3 credits toward the graduate
degree. With accreditations from the PMI® Global Accreditation Center
and the Higher Learning Commission, you and your employer can be certain
that the program is of the highest caliber. Gain the advanced PM skills
and cross-functional business knowledge you need to advance in your career.
UW-Platteville is a public institution and part of the world-renowned
University of Wisconsin system. For 10 years, our completely online MSPM
has helped project managers prepare for the next step in their career.
Learn more: www.uwplatt.edu/disted/degrees/pm/
Thru 31 December 2008, take 15% off book or logo item purchases of $75 or more at PMI.org/Marketplace.
Enter coupon code
Q4BOOKSALE at checkout. Offer applies to individual web orders
of book and logo items only. Cannot be used with community leader discount,
nor for membership dues, certification fees, digitally fulfilled items,
other PMI products/services, shipping fees or taxes. Offer expires
31 December 2008.
Los Angeles, CA - April 29 - 30, 2009
Columbus, OH - June 10 - 11, 2009
Washington D.C. - September 15 - 16, 2009
Atlanta, GA - October 7 - 8, 2009
Dallas, TX - November 11 - 12, 2009
View the speaker line-up
Register online
Implement
CII Best Practices and improve project performance. CII offers online courses
with special focus on CII Best Practices. Existing CII Education Modules
based on CII Research findings are converted to online courses and made
available for CII Members and the general public.
You can access the CII Curriculum through the Internet and benefit from:
- Access to online courses 24/7
- Fully interactive Web-based learning
- Professional Development Hour (PDH) Credits
- Advanced Learning Management System (LMS)
CII members can now
purchase a 90-day access period to all 18 one-hour courses for $40
(that’s $2.22 per course) or non-members for $195 (that’s $10.83
per course).
COAA to Offer Owners Leadership Conferences
The Construction Owner's Association of America (COAA) is offering the following Owners Leadership Conference:
2009 Spring Owners Leadership Conference
May 13-15, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana USA
2009 Fall Owners
Leadership Conference
November 18-20, 2009
Austin, Texas USA
2010 Spring Owners
Leadership Conference
May 5-7, 2010
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA
Volunteer
Opportunities
The DPC SIG is a volunteer-driven organization. We encourage our members to be actively involved in SIG activities and special projects by:
- filling leadership positions within the organization: Vice Chairs, Deputies, Committee Members
- contributing articles to The Project Management Standard newsletter
- managing special projects
- working on designated project activities, Local Interest Group (LIG) meetings and professional development conferences
View
the current DPC
SIG Organization Chart which lists available positions.
Volunteer today.
You will find it most rewarding, both professionally
and personally!
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the DPC SIG Administrator. Please let us know the area(s) in which you would be interested in volunteering and we will find a place for you.