PMI Mass Bay Chapter e-Newsletter

It was a thrill to see the large number of first timers, new members, and newly certified PMPs that stood and were recognized at our first chapter meeting in September. Congratulations on your continuing growth in the profession.
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News from PMI
by Ed Horniak, PMP, Past President, PMI Mass Bay Chapter

The PMP® paper-based application process has changed
Communication increased to new members
PMI Component Community outreach to PMI members affected by recent hurricanes
PM counts down to Latin American congress
Call for papers for 2006 Barrie Award

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November PMI Mass Bay Meeting Speaker - Ken Mauldin
A Client's Perspective of Project Management: The True Measure of Project Success
by Nicholas Muir, Associate at Hanscomb Faithful & Gould

You are a master of project management methodology and nobody applies these ”hard skills" more rigorously. That ought to be enough for any client! But it is not. The client relationship is the true foundation of every project success. The presentation will challenge project managers to look at their contributions to project efforts from the perspective of a client.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Burlington Marriott, One Mall Rd,
Burlington, MA 01803

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Neal Whitten Enlightens Project Managers
A Review of the Whitten Seminar
by P. A. ('Bala') Balasubramanian PMP, Director of Member Communications

“Successful Projects don’t just happen, they are made to happen.”

This, the first workshop of the 2005/2006 Chapter year was designed to fire up the members for action. Mr. Neal Whitten, an experienced project management consultant and author of several books conducted a workshop based on his recently published No-Nonsense Advice for Successful Projects. The venue of the workshop was the Boston University Corporate Education Center, Tyngsboro, MA. Here is a review of the seminar.
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Neal Whitten’s No-Nonsense Snippets Enthralls Chapter Audience
Summary of the October Chapter Meeting
by Ann O’Connell, PMP, PMI MassBay Chapter Secretary

Whitten preached his “No Nonsense Leadership Tips” to a packed ballroom. Mr. Whitten is a noted project management consultant and author of the recently published No-Nonsense Advice for Successful Projects (Management Concepts, 2005). His presentation was taken from a chapter this book, “Behaviors to Master When Dealing with Your Leaders”. The tips evolved from 23 years in project management and management at IBM.

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Student Relations Committee’s October Events
by Rita Read, PMP

In October the PMI Mass Bay Chapter's Student Relations Committee participated in events at Bentley College and at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

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Volunteering With the Chapter
by Michelle Runge, PMP, Director of Volunteers

Volunteer Openings - A Message of Appreciation
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Members Disaster Relief, Inc. (MDRI) Opens Its Doors
www.membersdisasterrelief.org
by Julie M. Wilson

Member Disaster Relief, Inc. provides humanitarian assistance to Project Management Institute (PMI) members in connection with catastrophic losses following natural or man-made disasters.
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Five Project Management Myths
Reprint of a column from the Know How Network – The Project Managers Guide to Getting it Done
www.cheetahlearning.com
by Michelle LaBrosse, CEO, Cheetah Learning

No matter what business you’re in, we’re all plagued by myths. Here are five common myths that I often see in Project Management and some tips on how to avoid them.
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Negotiate Your Way to Success
Reprint of a column from the Know How Network – The Project Managers Guide to Getting it Done
www.cheetahlearning.com
by Michelle LaBrosse, CEO, Cheetah Learning

Negotiation is a word that conjures up images of boardrooms, power plays and attorneys. We often find ourselves intimidated by the very concept of negotiation, and we’re overwhelmed before we begin. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Negotiation is accessible to us all and is a critical skill for professional and personal success.

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Trilog Group
www.triloggroup.com

Trilog Group is a pioneer in secure, multi-enterprise project collaboration solutions and is the established provider of advanced collaborative business process solutions for global enterprises.

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