DPC SIG Annual Meeting - Mark Your Calendars!

Saturday, October 10th • 1-3 PM EDT

Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center Orlando, FL

The DPC SIG will be holding its Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 10, 2009, just prior to the opening of the PMI® Global Congress 2009 - North America. If you're planning on attending this year's Congress, please be sure to stop by the DPC SIG's Annual Meeting.

Please let us know if you plan to attend.

Guest Speaker: Brian Norusis, Director, Professional Services - e-Builder, Inc.

Presentation Title: Change You Can Believe In
Every project has change and every project manager's success is directly correlated to their ability to forecast, and take corrective action to minimize the impact of such changes on the cost, schedule and quality of a project. This presentation will explore the top reasons why change occurs on a project and specific strategies that the successful project manager should employ to minimize the impact of change. The presentation is based on business process improvement engagements with some of North America's top facility owner/operators, and the proven recommendations that these organizations have implemented.

Knowledge and networking conference for professionals involved in projects

Registration is now open for PMI® Global Congress 2009—North America and PMI SeminarsWorld® Orlando!

During these economic times, it is more important than ever to invest in your professional development. Join thousands of project professionals this October for the conference that will connect you to the information and resources to take control of your next project and your career. Register by the 23 September advance registration deadline and save nearly $250!

Learn more and download a letter to share with your employer when asking for support to attend congress.

Even though this year's Congress has ended, DPC SIG members can still access these webinars and archived webinars for the rest of the year. Simply enter promo code DPCSMET8 when ordering your webinar on metsig.org.

This promo code also allows access to an extensive list of archived webinars, so be sure to checkout previously recorded webinars.

We're Looking for Contributors to the DPC SIG Newsletter!

We're looking for individuals to contribute articles or news items to the DPC SIG newsletter,
Project Management Standard:

• Write an article telling us about your experiences with construction-related projects
  (PMPs can earn PDUs for articles they have written).
• Contribute an interesting article or news item that you have found.
• Share your knowledge and experiences with others by providing useful tips.
• Direct us to informative PM and construction-related web sites.

Deadline for submission: November 15.

Submit to vccommunications@dpcsig.org

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.

View the current list of questions and answers.

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/

CII Performance Management Improvement Workshop

October 6-8, 2009 • Houston, TX


Challenging Times Call for Proven Project Execution Practices

Learn from your peers as they share CII Best Practices implementation experiences. Squeeze more out of your project budgets and schedules.

Check out the roster of outstanding presenters.

2nd Annual Women In Project Management Conferences

COAA to Offer Owners Leadership Conferences

The Construction Owner's Association of America (COAA) is offering the following Owners Leadership Conference:

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!

The DPC SIG is always looking for energetic individuals with new ideas that would be most appealing and beneficial to all our members. If you have an idea, a program or an event you would like the SIG to establish and would like to be the one to make these ideas come to light, please contact the DPC SIG Administrator by forwarding your current résumé or curriculum vitae and let us know the area(s) in which you would be interested in volunteering. Let’s work together in making your ideas a reality.