April Chapter Meeting: Career Night on Thursday, 19 April
Don't Miss This Opportunity to Further Your Career!
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=130690
by Mary Harmer for the Career Night Planning Team

PMI Mass Bay Chapter Career Night

*Location:*	*Date:*
Burlington Marriott - Career Night One Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01803	Thursday, Apr. 19, 2007 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Details

Seeking a new job?
Want to enhance your marketability?
Considering education for PMP credential?
Need to Earn PDUs?

PMI Mass Bay Chapter invites you to:
Career Night 2007

Meet face-to-face with recruiters, human resource personnel, and educational providers
Learn about the latest educational programs for the PMP Certification and continuing education and training programs
Submit your resume in advance or bring your resume to the Career Event
Earn PDU’s by attending seminars offering invaluable insight into techniques on how to improve and advance your career path while maintaining your competitive edge in the ever evolving and competitive Project Management industry
Network to build relationships with human resource professionals, recruiters, educational and career consultants, speakers, and fellow attendees
Enjoy food and beverages

Career Night 2007 also offers industry speakers who will present seminars showcasing their invaluable insight into the project management career and share their tools for professional development.

Once you have registered, you will be given instructions on how to E-mail your resume. A copy of your resume will be forwarded to our sponsors.

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April Career Night Featured Speaker - Dr. Paul Powers
"Achieve a more rewarding career, a more productive organization, a more enjoyable life."
http://www.drpaulpowers.com/
by Ann O'Connell, Programs Chair, for the Career Night Planning Team

"The New Rules for Career Success: Savvy Moves for a Changing Workplace" --

It's obvious that the world is changing at a faster and faster rate. And today’s world of work is no exception. What worked in the past may no longer continue to bring you the success you desire.

Dr. Paul Powers is a management psychologist whose writings and seminars have helped thousands of people--from CEOs to entry-level--find and keep jobs they love. Earlier in his career, Dr. Powers worked in psychiatric hospitals, counseled returning Vietnam veterans, and did executive recruiting. In private practice for more than fifteen years, he brings a psychological perspective to the business world. He consults to both large and small organizations on issues of hiring, personal development in the corporation, and outplacement.

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April Career Night Sponsors
Over 30 Sponsors Are Expected At Career Night
http://pmimassbay.org/newpage_nf3.cfm?pagename=Cha...
by Ann O'Connell, Speaker Programs Chair & Allen Babroudi, VP MarComm

Sponsor Logo

Sponsor Name

Edgewater
Technology

Computer
Associates

Raytheon Company

TreeTop
Technologies

Bose Corporation

Computer
Express, Inc.

Omgeo LLC

Xplana^TM Learning

Boston University
Corporate
Education Center

Collaborative
Consulting

Ascend Corporation

Veritude,
A Fidelity
Investment
Company

EMC Corporation

Perceptive
Informatics ^TM

Wyeth
BioPharma Biotech

The
Mathworks

Dale Carnegie
Training

Velociteach

mScholar Corporation

The Revolution
Group, Ltd.

Boston
University
Metropolitan
College

Molecular, Inc.
An Internet Consulting
Company

The
Systems
Group, Inc.

The
Career
Place -
Massachusetts One-Stop
Career Centers

The
Eliassen
Group

Edge
Technology
Services

Hollister, Inc.
A Staffing Company

Outcome
Sciences, Inc.

Atlantic Associates, Inc.

BAE
Systems

The
Judge
Group

Strategic
Staffing
Solutions

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Additional Speakers on Career Night, 19 April
More than Twenty Experts to Speak on Career Advancement
http://www.pmimassbay.org
by Ann O'Connell, Programs Chair, for the Career Night Planning Team

Speakers at Career Night – April 19^th 5 - 9 pm

Over Twenty Expert Sources to Help You To Advance!

Effective Interviewing Skills & Developing a Killer Elevator Pitch
Drawing upon a decade of experience in sales, marketing and executive recruiting, Doug will outline some strategies to consider when preparing for your next interview. Particular emphasis will be given to building a killer elevator pitch and utilizing the 'SAR' model to effectively answer some of the toughest interview questions.

Presenter, Doug Fowler, Director of Recruiting, Tree Top Technologies

How to Deal Effectively with Recruiters
This will be an interactive talk about effectively working with recruiters. Come share your own personal experiences - the good and the bad. Learn from an industry expert how to find the right recruiter and why it’s important to build an effective relationship with a “good” recruiter, etc.

Presented by Sean McCourt, Manager, Technology Staffing Services, Hollister Associates

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Thanks to Our January Meeting Sponsor - Goal/ QPC
"The Advanced Project Management Memory Jogger"
http://www.goalqpc.com
by Linda F. Desmond, PMP, President

If you were lucky enough to be one of the first 100 people to be processed at the registration desk, you received a free copy of Goal QPC’s newest release – “The Advanced Project Management Memory Jogger". The Advanced Project Management Memory Jogger is designed to assist project management efforts at the organizational or strategic level. It expands the experienced project professional's knowledge of the core concepts in project management - scheduling, risk, team building, communication and negotiation skills, and project control - as it introduces more-specialized and/or advanced concepts to less-experienced project stakeholders. These advanced concepts include reviewing performance variances and indices, creating a project management office, and tracking earned value.

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Another Word from our Career Night Sponsors
Information on nearly 30 companies & organizations expected at Career Night
http://www.pmimassbay.org
by Allen Babroudi, VP MarComm & Ann O'Connell, Speaker Programs Chair

You will find over 30 organizations in the Sponsor Salon at Career Night! Those organizations annotated with (p) have representatives who are also giving presentations.

Edgewater Technology

Is an innovative technology management consulting firm. We provide a unique blend of premium IT services by leveraging our proven industry expertise in strategy, technology and corporate performance management. We are growing and that growth is demanding we hire additional resources for our Project Management Practice. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, requirement definition, plus varying levels of expertise either in vertical, industry or technical backgrounds including Insurance, Banking, Retail, Higher Education, or Life Sciences. Travel of up to 30% may be required.

www.edgewater .com

Boston University Corporate Education Center (p)

Boston University Corporate Education Center (BUCEC) offers award-winning programs in business, project management, information technology training, and professional education. BUCEC provides customized corporate training solutions, instructor-led classes, and online training programs. All programs are taught by experts, who are unmatched in the industry. BUCEC provides corporations with private consulting, training, and mentoring to best meet their organizational development needs. Whether training a large group or individuals, programs can be taught onsite at your location, at a BUCEC facility or online. BUCEC’s programs are also available globally through Boston University’s Affiliate Network of worldwide training partners. For more information call 1-800-BU-TRAIN (288-7246)

BUCEC offers business, management, and project management training, as well as information technology (IT) training and certificate programs. Training delivery includes: classroom instruction, online business education, online computer courses, and onsite corporate training.

http://www.butrain.com

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Candidates for Chapter Elections
Online Elections Open April 1, 2007
http://www.pmimassbay.org
by Brenda F. Gillingham for the Nominations Committee

The Nominating Committee and the Board of Directors of PMI Mass Bay Chapter are pleased to announce the following Mass Bay Chapter members as candidates for elected office in our 2007 election:

Diana Bishop, Candidate for President-elect (2007-2008 term of office)
Allen Babroudi,PMP, Candidate for VP of Marketing and Communication (2007-2009 term of office)

Both candidate's short biographies, goal statements and photos are included in this announcement for your consideration. During our April 19th chapter meeting in Burlington, both candidates will introduce themselves to the meeting participants and speak briefly about their goals for elected office. This year's election will be held using an e-voting web-based tool. On or about April 1st, an e-ballot will be sent electronically via e-mail to all eligible Mass Bay Chapter members.

Additional election schedule information and voting instructions will be sent with the e-ballot mailing in April.
If you are eligible to cast a vote, please do so to ensure your voice helps shape our chapter's future!

Regardless of your voting status, please plan to participate in our Annual Business Meeting on May 17, 2007 to hear the outcome of the electi on process and congratulate our newly elected officers.

Sincerely,

PMI Mass Bay Chapter Nominating Committee 2007
John Downing, PMP
Brenda Gillingham, PMP
John Nevison, PMP
Al Rosner , PMP

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Cheetah Learning - PM Exam Prep Classes Offered in April
Isn't it time to become a Cheetah?
http://www.cheetahexamprep.com
by Cheetah Learning

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Message from the President
The Board Goes on a Project Management Field Trip to the MBTA
http://www.pmimassbay.org
by Linda F. Desmond, PMP, President

When I attended the Region3 meeting last Spring I was impressed with the tiny Newfoundland chapter and how they held so many field trips for their members. Doing something similar has been in my thoughts since then, so when Alex Goff (Program Manager for the MBTA Greenbush project) first contacted me about a private tour, I thought “AH-this is start of something new for the chapter”. True we did have a tour of the “Big-Dig” several years ago, but we have done nothing since. As a trial, I opened the trip to the Board of Directors and plans were quickly made for a Friday, February 9^th outing.

Mary Harmer (Director of Membership), Diana Bishop (VP of Finance and Administration), Len McBain (Comverse Liaison), and yours truly jumped at the chance for a behind the scenes tour of this project. To be honest, I was a little skeptical of the thoughts of looking at train tracks for a couple of hours, but the day flew by.

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March Guest Speaker Review - Johanna Rothman
Agile Practices in Project Management presented to a sold out crowd
http://www.jrothman.com
by Alison Jacques, PMP

Guerilla Agile: Adopting Agile Practices Even When Your Management is Still Playing Dysfunctional Waterfall Games

At a sold out chapter meeting, Johanna Rothman engaged the audience with her presentation on managing Agile practices in traditional environments.

Johanna Rothman, March guest speaker

What is Agile?

Agile practices transform how we approach work. Although developed specifically for software development, they are also applicable to other disciplines. Key components include a focus on:

§    Individuals and interactions vs. processes and tools
§    Working software vs. comprehensive documentation
§    Customer collaboration vs. contract negotiation
§    Responding to change vs. following a plan

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New Breakfast Roundtable in Metro West
Meets on 2nd Friday of the Month in Wellesley, MA
http://pmimassbay.org/newpage_nf3.cfm?pagename=Bre...
by Eric Goldman, Metro West roundtable leader

MASS BAY CHAPTER - ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM

Announcing a new Metro West roundtable in Wellesley, MA

WHAT IS A ROUNDTABLE?

The Roundtable Program offers Chapter members the opportunity to attend an informal monthly meeting with a small group of project management peers to:

(1) discuss current project issues and receive colleagues’ advice, feedback, and support

(2) discuss current best practices within the project management profession

(3) network with your peers

This program has been very successful in our chapter and many other PMI Chapters, because it offers members an additional opportunity to participate in Chapter activities, network, find jobs, make connections, and learn about new project management tools and techniques. It is a great benefit of local PMI Mass Bay Chapter membership.

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News from PMI
PMI Receives ISO Accreditation for Certification Programs
http://www.pmi.org
by Michelle Bowles, Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP^®) credential holders now have an additional advantage when it comes to approaching senior management or potential employers. As of December 2006, PMI’s PMP Certification Program received ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation, which ensures that personnel certifying bodies meet a certain set of standards.
PMI is the first project management association in the world to be accredited through 17024 and the 13th personnel certifying body in the United States to receive it.

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Regional Chapter Events Calendar
PMI Events Around New England
by Holli Jones-White, PMP, PMI Mass Bapy Chapter Newsletter Editor

Each month PMI Mass Bay provides you with a list of the education programs and meetings being presented by the other PMI chapters in our region.

PMI Southern New England

Wednesday, April 18 - Effective Decision Making Bodies (Getting to Yes or No) - Farmington, CT
Speaker - Anneliese Dadras, Program Director, HTSC, The Hartford Insurance Group

Wednesday, April 25 - Complementary or Competing? Achieving Synergy with OPM3, CMMI ®, and ISO 9001-2000 - Trumbull, CT
Speaker - Mark Scott, Harris Corporation

Friday, May 4 - SNEC-PMI Conference 2007
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Full day professional development conference in Project Management
Worth 6.25 PDUs

Register for these PMI Southern New England events at the PMI-SNEC website:

http://www.snec-pmi.org/index.php

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Board of Directors Strategy Meeting Held in January
http://www.pmimassbay.org
by Linda F. Desmond, PMP, President

The PMI Mass Bay chapter board of directors met for a working breakfast on January 6, 2007. After some socializing, we settled down to work and did some preliminary planning for upcoming events at that time such as Neal Whitten 1-day education event in March, and for the upcoming Career Night in mid-April. Watch the upcoming e-mail blasts, the website for news updates, the article in this issue on the Career Night, and other future chapter events.
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Published by PMI Mass Bay Chapter, Inc.
Copyright © 2007 PMI Mass Bay Chapter, Inc.. All rights reserved.
Website: www.pmimassbay.org / Email: info@pmimassbay.org / Edited by: PMI Mass Bay Chapter, Newsletter Editor

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