2024 Board of Directors Results
The 2024 Board of Directors elections results are in. Please congratulate the following candidates who will be joining the board:
Isiuwa Tanimojo - President Elect
Girima Anderson - Director of Finance
Katie Hopper - Director-at-Large
Miriam Monono - Director At-Large
Thank you to all of the candidates who ran and to all members who participated in the election.
Dear Members,
Snow has fallen, temperatures have dropped and the shopping season is in full swing. Here we are, at the end of another year! It is also the end of my term as your Chapter President. To some that will come as a relief ☺, while others (including me) will be somewhat saddened. I really appreciate all the trust, opportunity and support that I received from you. Yet in the end we all move on to new challenges and opportunities!
I believe it has been a good and productive year, with many achievements. Not the least of which is a stronger organization (retention of 73.8%), more members (over 3,500 this year, a 4.5% gain), more volunteers (over 200 between “regular” and “project” designations), and more sponsors and partners. I can’t thank our volunteers enough, as they put in their time and effort selflessly, all to your organization’s benefit. For most volunteers it was a sacrifice of time, effort and usually at some cost. Thanks to everyone who provided their time, talent and membership to make 2017 a great year!
So what did we accomplish? Here is a “short” list, sung to the tune of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” (of course it is non-linear and you will need to add a few stanzas):
While 2017 is coming to a close, plans are underway to celebrate the volunteers of 2017 at the President’s Volunteer Gala in January 2018. Mohamed Diab (our President and my successor in 2018) and Janice Pyka (our new President-Elect and COO for 2018), along with all our “elves” (our tireless volunteers), have been planning and preparing for another fabulous year! Stay tuned to pmi-mn.org for all the latest!
- Chris Doyle
PMI-MN President / CEO
Research and forecasts show that in 10 – 15 years, more than half of the jobs will be done by contingent workers. In deciding to be a contractor or an employee, there are employment considerations to think about. The first advice is to follow the money as there is a value assigned to the services you are providing or intend to provide. As an employee, you may get equity options, salary paid per hour and bonuses. Independent contractors can be third party contractors and are paid salary, have an hourly rate, and “salary plus” (consulting fees that are attached to the billable amount).
To clinch a contractor role, timing is very important as organizations are looking to hire a contractor at the best rate, is available for the job and possess the right skillset. Companies are beginning to prefer that independent contractors are employees of a staffing firm. >>Read More
According to Phil Almeroth, Consulting Practice Leader for LogiSolve, other things to consider are taxes, benefits and intellectual property. In terms of taxes, there is a difference between being a contractor and being an employee. As an employee, there are limitations to what you can claim as business expenses but as an independent contractor, the net is wider. In terms of benefit, as an independent contractor, you cannot claim 401k. As a W2 contract employee, the growing trend is that companies pay for your health benefits but not that of family members.
In terms of intellectual property, as an employee, everything you create is owned by the company. Companies are beginning to track their intellectual property and so the best advice is to read the terms and conditions and negotiate before signing the contract. On the other hand, if you are a contractor through a staffing firm, it may interest you to know that the staffing firm does not own the Intellectual Property and they do not keep it. Again, the advice is that you read the fine prints; do not sign a contract that you are not sure of.
Finally, to decide on whether to be a contractor or a consultant, it is important to consider the type of skills that you are bringing to the table. A skill or a certification that is scare in the marketplace can put you in the consultant space. The beginning of every career journey should begin from your network; own your career, own your network. Document what you are doing especially the decision process and planning process. Keep track of what you do and remember that background checks begin with Social Media.
Phil Almeroth made this presentation at the Career Networking Group (CNG) seminar of PMI-MN on October 16, 2017. Phil is the Consulting Practice Leader of LogiSolve, a Management & Technology Consulting firm based in St. Paul.
Networking is about connecting and connecting is about listening to people and having one-on-one conversations. It is about orchestrating high-quality conversation that can unlock opportunities. Networking and connecting have become necessary career building skills that everyone needs to have in this referral economy. We need to know how to strike interesting conversations with the people we meet but most people often times are worried about what to say, what to ask for or how to follow up effectively. This is a classic example of where practice makes perfect however, it is important to bear in mind that nobody knows everything and so when networking, it is safe to start a conversation with what the other person knows.
In this referral economy, the last way recruiters want to fill a job is by posting it online and frankly, companies are having a hard time finding talent. Following research conducted by Sue Wollan Fan, there are 4 types of people we want to connect with depending on the situation we find ourselves:
1. Supporter: The support has “done it already”, is a potential mentor and has been where you are today. The supporter gives supportive advice and offers community contacts.
2. Guide: A guide is ‘2 steps ahead’, has recent experience, gives practical advice on job specifics and can provide work referrals.
3. Advisor: An advisor has extensive experience, gives directional advice, offers industry contacts and offers a big-picture overview).
4. Connector: Has personal experiences, gives general advice and helpful ideas and offers surprising contacts.
According to Sue, we are usually disappointed when we mismatch our ‘ask’ with the type of individual we are approaching. As an example, we are asking an Advisor (big picture) who is running a non-profit about a job specifics at Target.
‘Guides’ are the most beneficial connection to those looking to expand their careers and can help by providing a job referral, specifics of the application process, on-the-job experience and/or connecting with a hiring manager. The MANGO connects app (www.mangoconnects.com) has tutorials that can work you through the contacts in your LinkedIn profile to identify people who fall into these roles.
After networking, it is important to send a ‘Thank You’ email to your new connection. In doing so, Sue recommends that you remember to structure the message in 4 parts:
1. Say what you learned by using “Because of you, I learned/know XYZ”
2. Put up your action plan by saying “Here are the actions I plan to take”
3. Reaffirm the intention or promise of your connection to introduce you to another contact.
4. Summarize what you have learned from the conversation for example, you can say “of all the things you shared with me, these are two things I am interested in”.
These details in the ‘Thank You’ email move the connection from transactional to relationship-based.
As always, the Career Networking Group (CNG) has learned something new on how to create authentic connections. Check out the MANGO Connects App and try “writing” your first authentic and eloquent email to a new connection. The CNG is for all members wanting to network with people, members who are in a job transition and who are interested in meeting new members. It also brings industry leading speakers to share their experiences and offer practical guidance on how to get your next big gig. The chapter offers the CNG every month at no cost to members.
Sue Wollan Fan is the Founder & CEO at MANGO Connects and the Author of “Stop Networking. Start Connecting”. She made this presentation at the CNG Seminar and Chapter meeting of PMI-MN on November 20, 2017.
by Janice Pyka, 2018 President Elect & COO
On Saturday, October 14th, the Chapter gathered together 28 key members from the Board, Operations and Committees to begin planning for 2018. Mohamed Diab, 2018 Chapter President, kicked off the meeting by sharing highlights from our Membership Survey (see newsletter article or PDF). Brian Cohn, MarComm Committee, facilitated our productive meeting; we thank him for his thought provoking and engaging meeting.
The key question posed to all of us, “How can PMI-MN Chapter Committees better support each other?” We have a strong & dynamic chapter, let’s build on our strength & support one another. At the end of the day, each committee committed to key action items to help support, promote and gain momentum with our desire to continue to grow & build our team and Chapter.
We began with each committee charting their committee structure & makeup then identifying challenges. The committees alternated, and visited each area to brain storm on how to better support that specific committee. In the end, each committee specifically committed to support the other committees with details of what they would do. Great collaboration!
From a Membership Committee Perspective, in order to give our readers an idea of how this worked, I have included some of the outputs here in this article. Please talk with anyone of our specific committees about action items, and perhaps consider volunteering for a committee.
Membership committed to assist PDD with correlating membership to PDD, and we will work with Programs to better focus on retention, and there's a significant interest for a Mentor / Mentee Program, and Membership is working on the development of that. Membership agreed to help IT & MarComm with a better profile of CNG attendees, which will help the Chapter to focus on events that are of more interest to attendees.
Feel free to reach out to any committee members who attended:
Terri Kimball, 2018 PDD Chair Mohamed Diab, 2018 President Joe Perzel, Finance Jean Braun, IT Hakki Isik, IT Corrin Duque, IT Matt Carr, IT Ah Lor, IT Rebacca Johnson, IT Dean Boorman, MarComm Brian Cohn, MarComm Kimberly Johnson, MarComm Don Dockry, MarComm Janice Pyka, Membership Natalia Golikova, Membership |
Heidi Tysk-Poppe, PDD Estevao “Steve” Barros Jay Raghupathi, Partners & Sponsors Kristie Thompson, Partners & Sponsors Tracie Jacobson, PDD Manish Kalra, Personal Development Eric Sit, PrC Group Chris Doyle, President Patrick Cannon, Programs Adam Cherrill, Programs Pamela Palan, Programs Brett Bowman, Synergos Joy DesMarais-Lanz, Synergos Chris Pierce, Volunteer Committee |
The PMI-MN Chapter is honored to present Katy Marie Hennings as our July 2017 Volunteer of the Month.
Katy took the reins and planned the entire Saints Game get together down to the exact cost and what people would get from it. Katy made this event planning extremely easy for the planning team. PMI-MN want to show appreciation for a job extremely well done! PMI-MN would like to thank Katy for her time and dedication.
Congratulations Katy!!!
Most organizations have a steady stream of projects they need to execute on to meet organizational goals To consistently deliver results from those projects they utilize project managers, often establishing a Project, Program or Portfolio Management Office (PMO) along the way.
This survey will be used to gather information on how PMs and PMOs are utilized and how they are value in your organization. Joe Perzel, our March 20 speaker will be using results from this survey as a part of his presentation on "Selling the Value of the PMO and Project Management". Please take 5 minutes for this survey and then look for the results to be posted on the 20th.
Barbara Brill has jumped in with both feet since joining PMI-MN. She joined the Sponsorship Committee and immediately stepped into selling sponsorship packages and taking care of the details that make our sponsors happy and returning to PMI-MN. As a highly capable Project Manager, whose skills the Sponsorship Committee put to good use, and also as the Co-Chair of the Sponsorship Committee, Barb helped to establish the process of working with our Sponsors and delivering on their programs with professionalism and consistency. Her fun loving attitude and smile always make her a pleasure to work with as well. PMI-MN is fortunate to have Barb as a volunteer.
PMI-MN would like to thank Barbara for her time and dedication.
Congratulations Barbara!!!
To read more, visit the Volunteer of the Month page.
Join us on Saturday, February 4, 2017 for a free half-day workshop on career paths and current trends in project management.
You will learn
Your success is directly impacted by your ability to draw people to you or repel them. Learn the 7 most sought after characteristics of people in the workplace
A quick guide on to how to work with multiple generations in the workplace
Learn how to use LinkedIn as a career building tool that showcases your assets. Optimize your profile, conduct a job search and find potential employers
Learn how to relate to other team members and launch your career with Crew212
Panel Discussion: Hear from four professionals how they got their start
DATE February 4, 2017
TIME: 8:00am - 1:00pm
LOCATION:
Commons Hotel, University of Minnesota
615 Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Continental breakfast and a box lunch will be provided.
REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.pmi-mn.org/content/student-conference
Or call PMI-MN Registration Services at 1-888-925-7644
(Available 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday)
Our keynote speaker is Garfield Bowen. PMP, past president of PMI-MN and current ambassador for PMIEF. Garfield will talk about his experiences as a project manager, global volunteer activities with the Project Management Institute, and introduce our scholarships.
December 2016 - Sasha Denisova
Congratulations, Sasha Denisova! Our chapter is constantly looking for additional and better ways to communicate with its members and the local Project Management community. A key element of this communication strategy is connecting through social media channels. Prior to Sasha joining the Communications team the chapter had not been posting information about our events and initiating conversations on a regular basis. Sasha has been instrumental in increasing the number of posts in our LinkedIn Group, Facebook page, and Twitter feed with multiple posts each week. In doing this we have increased the number of members of our LinkedIn group (our most effective social media channel) by nearly 1000 members this year to break the 1000 member barrier.
Thank you, Sasha, for helping us get the word out about our events and the value of being a part of PMI-MN
Looking to try something new? Want to meet members and learn more about the companies that hire PMs? Looking to get out more? Volunteering is a way to do those things, and let’s face it – you got into project management to do things! The Volunteer Fair is held at the same place as the February PMI Minnesota Chapter Dinner. Easy to find and you are probably already there for one of the many events going on. The fair starts at 5pm and runs until 7pm. Representatives of various departments will meet with guests and members of PMI-MN chapter to chat about opportunities. Contribute to the organization and earn Volunteer dollars!
Upon arrival, all participants will automatically be entered in a raffle held at the end of the event and before dinner! No need to RSVP - just drop on by!
We’re pleased to announce some exciting news from PMI: The Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act (PMIAA) was passed 30 November by the U.S. Senate. The bill will now go to the President for his signature and enactment.
This legislation is a landmark achievement that will make improvements to program and project management policy across the U.S. government.
The PMIAA validates what we as project professionals already know: investment in program management resources and standards within an organization improves outcomes, accountability and efficiency. The reforms outlined in the bill were driven by PMI member input and research, and will change program and project management within the U.S government by:
• Creating a formal job series and career path for program and project managers
• Developing a standards-based model for program and project management
• Recognizing the value of executive sponsorship and engagement
• Breaking down silos through an interagency council
For more information on the passage of the PMIAA, read the official press release.
Manish Kalra leads a very active life, with both an impressive work and volunteer resume. He has an MBA from the University of New Delhi, PMP, CSM and Certificate of Quality (QAI). Having worked in the Health Care sector for several years, in 2014 he was received the ROCK STAR Award from Health Partners. He has also been active in PMI-MN as both a member and volunteer, while continuing his education with project management related coursework at the U of MN. Now, Manish has won the coveted Ana Alvarez-Holmberg Scholarship jointly offered through PMI-MN and ATD-GTC.
Manish was officially awarded the Ana Alvarez-Holmberg Scholarship on November 18th, at the ATD-GTC breakfast meeting at the University of St Thomas Minneapolis campus. On hand for the award was Loras Holmberg, Ana’s husband and committee chair for the scholarship. During the award ceremony Loras announced, “Manish and his background project a man of knowledge, drive, and compassion. Ana was a person who was accomplished in mind and spirit. Manish also is, through his work and volunteer activities.”
Manish impressed the awards committee with his passion for volunteerism and social commitment. In the works of one reference, “Manish came to The Aliveness Project a non-profit helping Minnesotans living with HIV/Aids. He has excellent and effective communication skills which helped him impart his knowledge in a way that both members and staff could easily translate into everyday use. He is punctual, dedicated and passionate about the health and wellness of our members, and we love his input and knowledge.
2017 Breakfast, Dinner, Seminar, Webinar, and Practitioner Presentations
The Minnesota Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI-MN) is soliciting proposals from prospective speakers for 2017 presentation topics for our breakfast, dinner, seminar, webinar, and Practitioner Community meetings.
PMI-MN is capturing all monthly event presentations in one RFP in order to establish our 2017 program schedule and provide our members a variety of topics as well as a forecast of upcoming presentations and speakers. Certain types of presentations include a stipend and the fee structure is listed in the Speaker Application Form.
Please also submit your proposal for a 1-hour presentation for either of the above presentation formats or a syllabus for a full day seminar during 2017. Topics and speaker selection for 2017 will be finalized in November 2016.
We are seeking interesting, timely presentations that align with the overall project management theme and satisfy our members’ requests for topics. Key topics include, but are not limited to: Best practices, lessons learned, keys to project success within industry (e.g. non-profit, healthcare, finance), project management tools, how soft skills can make you a better leader, Agile, risk management, conflict resolution, Lean, Advanced PM, global teams, crisis response/recovery projects, project selection / prioritization criteria.
Complete and return the PMI MN Speaker Application form to the PMI-MN Programs Speaker Team no later than October 1, 2016 for consideration for Breakfast and Dinner Meetings, Seminar, Webinar, and Practitioner Community events during 2017.
Email (preferred) forms to: ProgramSpeakers@pmi-mn.org
Elections are complete, your votes have been cast and counted, the Board has ratified the results, and the 2017 slate is excited to be on “Board”!
The official results were announced at the Dinner meeting October 17th.
In case you hadn’t heard, here are the new additions for 2017:
President-Elect |
Mohamed Diab, Ph.D |
Director of Governance |
Geraldine Marks (Anyanwu), PMP |
Director at Large |
Alisha Walter |
Director at Large |
Mark Neumann, PMP |
View the full list of 2016 Board Members.
PMI-MN sponsors the Robert Yourzak Scholarship which is administered by the PMI Education Foundation. It is open to both undergraduates and graduates who are studying Project Management or a related field.
This year we are proud to announce that the Philip Nushan of St. Paul has been awarded the scholarship. Philip is an exception leader who will make a great difference in the world. He holds a Masters in Theology from Luther Seminary. Prior to getting this degree he worked on a program for nearly ten years in helping communities in his home country of Liberia to prevent and manage the spread of HIV & AIDS. This work specifically concentrated on orphans and vulnerable children; People living with HIV and their families as well as affected communities mostly in rural Liberia. Philip established Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Liberia with focus on community development initiatives and is establishing a Center for Changing Lives in Liberia in order to accommodate and empower Ebola and AIDS orphans.
After completing his studies at St. Mary’s Philip plans to return to Liberia and continue serving his people, but this time from a broader perspective and an advanced leadership standpoint. He will also spend quality time teaching because of his firm belief that the classroom provides unique opportunities for exceptional interactions that lead to remarkable and personal transformation.
Please join us in congratulating Philip on his accomplishments, goals, and award of the Robert Yourzak Scholarship.
For more information, visit:
http://pmief.org/scholarships-grants-and-awards/scholarships/robert-yourzak-scholarship-award
Voting is open now through September 29 for your 2017 PMI-MN Board of Directors. Your participation ensures that we have the best chapter leadership.
On the ballot you will be voting for President-Elect, Director of Governance, and two Directors at Large. Please select your preferred candidates and mark your choices carefully.
For details, please visit:
http://pmi-mn.org/content/2017-board-directors-election
Results will be announced in October and published in the November issue of PMI-MN News.
To vote, you can either access ballot link in the September monthly newsletter or by logging in to pmi-mn.org. Click the 'Vote' button in the left hand column to access the ballot (You will need your PMI membership number to vote).
Logging in to pmi-mn.org:
The User ID is the email address you have loaded in the PMI-MN database. The password can be reset from the website by entering the user ID without a password and using the reset password option. If you’re a member that has never logged in and are not sure how, send an email to webmaster@pmi-mn.org so the PMI-MN IT Team can assist you.
PMI-MN is creating a new meeting option for our members and others interested in the PM profession. This meeting will target senior members of our profession that are involved in Program, Portfolio, PMO and enterprise projects. These meeting will be held downtown over the lunch hour to expand our offerings past breakfast and dinner meetings.
The first meeting will be held downtown Minneapolis at Surescripts offices and will feature a 4 member panel presentation on Engaging Senior Management. The cost will be $15 for this first meeting and will include an Italian buffet.
For more information and to register, visit:
http://pmi-mn.org/content/panel-presentation-engaging-senior-management
Minnesota Chapter of the Project Management Institute Building Professionalism in Project Management September 2016 | Volume 18, Issue 9
» 2017 PDD - Save the Date! » Cast Your Vote for the PMI-MN Board of Directors » PrCs: What's Happening Before the Main Event » Volunteer Fair September 19th » Volunteer of the Month - Daniel Hill Dear Members, It’s fall in Minnesota. The kids are back in school, the garden has given up its best produce, summer vacations have ended and we are settling into the most enjoyable season of the year. As we head into the final quarter of 2016, it’s important for us to keep our eye focused on our personal and professional goals. The Minnesota chapter has several upcoming events planned for September through November, including two seminars, three webinars, and several Outreach events in greater Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and North Dakota. We start it off with our semi-annual volunteer fair on Monday September 19. Stop by and see what opportunities are available for you to get involved with the chapter. In addition to the volunteer fair, September’s dinner meeting will be jam-packed with great speakers at career networking and the PrCs. Check out full details on the chapter website. We are excited to announce the roll out of our newest practitioner community, the Manufacturing/Lean/Quality PrC. It joins the Healthcare and Agile PrCs as a free opportunity for project professionals to focus on industry-specific topics for anyone interested in product development, manufacturing concepts, Lean methodology, quality control and similar topics. This new PrC is a joint venture between the Minnesota section of ASQ and PMI-MN. With a kick-off presentation on the state of manufacturing in Minnesota, this promises to be great collaboration between our two groups. I hope you will join us. As always, neither membership nor registration is required for attending PrCs. These are interest groups driven by practitioners for the benefit of all. One self-reported PDU is awarded for each session. We continue to venture out into new areas of service for our members with the launch of our first lunch-time event in downtown Minneapolis on October 4. Interested in Program, Portfolio and PMO topics? Take the skyway to Surescripts and enjoy an Italian buffet lunch while you learn how to engage senior management. OK, no excuses. You have at least 10 more opportunities this year to get out and network with fellow project professionals (and grab some PDUs). What are you waiting for? Terri Kimball, PMP Chapter NewsMark your calendars to save the dates! 2017 PMI-MN PDD will be at the Saint Paul Rivercentre September 25-28, 2017! Cast Your Vote for the PMI-MN Board of DirectorsVoting is open now through September 29 for your 2017 PMI-MN Board of Directors. We welcome your participation and every vote counts! Please note: If you are trying to access the ballot from the PMI-MN website, you’ll need to log in to pmi-mn.org to see the voting button (left column of website [same as link above]). The User ID is the email address you have loaded in the PMI database. The password can be reset from the |
Brian Cohn took the lead this year as "Chair pro tem" for the MarComm team. His "day job" was consuming a large amount of his time, and part of that was that it required him to travel extensively. Still he pitched in and put in a lot of extra hours to administer and manage the team, attend meetings and report to Operations. He was covering a lot of bases and from what we've seen, he has done an exemplary job. While he has since turned the reins over to the able hands of Rico Mace (Chair), he continues to put in a lot of time covering a lot of bases.
PMI-MN would like to thank Brian for his time and dedication. Congratulations Brian!!!
To read about more PMI-MN member volunteers, visit the Volunteer of the Month Page.
It’s time for a change in leadership! As specified in our Bylaws, come September we’ll be voting for a new President Elect and 3 Directors. We rely on members like you to help us gather a qualified set of candidates for office. So consider this our “Call For Board Nominations” for 2017.
Know of a chapter member interested in serving on the board of a world-class leading chapter - in the fastest growing professional organization in the country? Contact one of the members of the PMI-MN Nominating Committee today! Elections are held in September, results are announced in October, and published in November. The Chapter has nine board positions. In addition to the PresidentElect, three director positions are filled alternately each year.
What makes an ideal candidate? Candidates are required to have all of the following “in good standing” qualifications:
1. Membership:
2. Attendance or volunteered in the past 16 months:
3. Conduct:
The four PMI-MN Board of Director Positions, elected this year to begin serving in 2017 are:
The Board Position Descriptions are listed in the Bylaws. Your helpful Nominating Committee will be glad provide.
As a thank you for our volunteers and members, we will be hosting a free networking cruise around the downtown St Paul leg of the Mississippi River on Saturday July 16th at noon. The Padelford Riverboat cruise moves though St. Paul’s downtown harbor and the Mississippi National Great River Park. Onboard commentary will provide a bit of the historical background of the area. There is a chance we’ll spot bald eagles, herons, egrets and falcons as we travel about.
There is no charge, but space is limited. Feel free to bring an adult guest. If you are interested, please reserve your spot or send an email to ChairVolunteer@pmi-mn.org with your contact information and member ID and your guest’s name *Please note in the email whether you are a volunteer.*
The PMI PMBOK Guide® is the premiere guide for Project Managers and the PMI volunteers and staff work diligently to ensure that it is filled with best practices. A draft of The Sixth Edition has been written and is now open for final comments. The editorial team has already reviewed over four thousand suggestions for improvements. The new Guide includes greatly expanded coverage of Agile methodologies and each knowledge area will have new sections on Key Concepts, Trends and Emerging Practices, and Tailoring Considerations.
There is a more detailed overview of the PMBOK Guide – Sixth Edition Exposure Draft. You encouraged to make comments on the Front End and Knowledge Area Sections after logging in to PMI.org. The more input we have from you, the real practitioners, the better the PMBOK Guide will be.
The PMI-MN chapter is once again participating in the Metro Paint-A-Thon to improve a home and neighborhood in Northeast Minneapolis. We will be working with the Community United Methodist Church of Columbia Heights again this year to paint a garage, house trim, and stain a deck and wheel chair ramp for the homeowner.
Preparation day is Saturday, July 30 and Paint Day is Saturday, August 6 (weather permitting). The fun begins at 8:30 each day and we should be done by early afternoon – breakfast and lunch will be provided.
This event is open to everyone, not just PMI members. You can volunteer for both days or one of the days – Heck! We aren’t proud, we welcome everyone to volunteer – PMI members, family, and friends of PMI.
If you like working in the outdoors, painting, volunteering for social good, or all of the above, join our PMI-MN team. Join Dan Hill, who will be leading our team effort this year, by sending your contact information to paintathon@pmi-mn.org. When you contact Dan, please let him know if you would be interested/willing/excited to be the Photographer of the Day to capture the fun and extent of the transformation.
Amy Bangen has been a long-standing member of PMI-MN. She has been a solid member of the Sponsorship Committee since its inception and has developed the Delivery Program from scratch for all of our sponsors. Without her behind the scenes efforts, we would not have sponsors returning year after year. Amy has contributed to the successful functioning of the sponsorship committee by her continued commitment to Sponsorship Delivery and by writing the majority of the playbooks and documentations needed for continued functioning. This year she took on a newly developed Delivery Lead position training all new volunteers on how to handle the role. Additionally, she has completely reorganized the Sponsorship SharePoint page, spending multiple sessions with PMI Minnesota administrator and others to smooth the process of scheduling, placement, billing and other aspects of the Sponsorship process. In short, her willing participation has been invaluable.
PMI-MN would like to thank Amy for his time and dedication. Congratulations Amy!!!
To read more, visit the Volunteer of the Month Page Here.
Every five years, PMI publishes a new edition of our popular project management standard, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) During the production process, we post a working copy of the Guide online (called an exposure draft) for global stakeholders to review and comment.
On Monday, 7 March 2016 the exposure draft for the sixth edition of the PMBOK® Guide was opened for comment. Anyone interested in commenting on the exposure draft should visit the PMI Standards Update page. Your input will be incorporate into the final draft to ensure the Guide reflects current trends and practices in project management, and to maintain our American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accreditation.
Two important changes will occur for the newest edition of the PMBOK® Guide:
In the past, the PMBOK® Guide was shared in its entirety during the exposure draft review. For the Sixth Edition, we will conduct the exposure draft review in two stages:
These changes will streamline the publication process, will potentially allow us to introduce the new edition of the PMBOK® Guide sooner, and will help to manage the workload for the volunteers dedicated to updating this essential resource for project managers worldwide.
Key changes to this edition that reflect the current state of the profession are:
The Volunteer Fair is the annual PMI-MN chapter event held before the February PMI Minnesota Chapter Dinner. Representatives of various volunteer groups will meet with guests and members of PMI-MN chapter to talk about existing volunteer opportunities. Upon arrival, all participants will automatically be entered in a raffle which will be held at the end of the event and before dinner.
For more information visit:
http://www.pmi-mn.org/content/volunteer-fair