Agenda Key Challenges Benefits of Project Communities Project

Agenda Key Challenges Benefits of Project Communities Project portal Demo MPUG-Global Demo Testimonials Q&A

Key Challenges Deriving the maximum value out of Microsoft Office Project Staying ahead of the curve Networking with peers and gaining recognition

Get the Advantage through Project Communities Project portal www. microsoft. com/office/project MPUG-Global The Official Association for Microsoft Project

Project portal Grow your Project Management skills Tips and Tricks Step-by-step guidance Online Training Web casts Get answers from peers and gain recognition Participate in Discussion Groups Promote your expertise

http: //www. microsoft. com/office/project

The MPUG Advantage Christine Buonocore Executive Director MPUG-Global

Value Proposition Helping people derive value out of Project in their businesses and careers

MPUG-Global Project Community MPUG-Global BENEFITS COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS HISTORY Membership Professional Resources, Technical Knowledge & Opportunities • Cost-effective • Credible • Timely • Time-saving

The MPUG Offering Networking / Peer Learning (chapter meetings, key events, member-provided content) BENEFITS Technical Knowledge (case studies, articles, tips & techniques, best practices, presentations) Latest Product News (downloads, beta testing, trial software, product launches, links, surveys COMMUNITY Professional Development (leadership opportunities, writing, speaking, tech skills, PDUs) Advantage: RELATIONSHIPS HISTORY Real world experience Direct, timely information Growth & guidance

http: //www. mpug. org/

The MPUG Offering 3, 000 members 6 continents / 35 countries BENEFITS 20+ industries 30+ chapters 300+ officers COMMUNITY Project MVPs Partners Microsoft Representatives RELATIONSHIPS HISTORY Advantage: Plugged in Diverse expertise Global network

The MPUG Offering BENEFITS Microsoft Endorsement as “Official Community” Microsoft Project Solution Provider Program Global PMI Registered Education Provider (R. E. P. ) COMMUNITY Advantage: RELATIONSHIPS HISTORY Credibility Managed Industry Ties

The MPUG Offering BENEFITS COMMUNITY Founded by Pcubed (Enterprise Premier Solution Provider) Co-sponsored by Pcubed and Microsoft Tracked against Microsoft Project product development (from MS Project 4. 0 to MS Office Project 2003) Growth from local to global presence Evolved from ‘User Group’ to ‘Association’ Advantage: RELATIONSHIPS HISTORY Established Professional Evolving

‘MPUG is an important corporate and professional resource that provides immediate value. As a customer, access to technical information being shared through networking with members is vital. The technical resources available through this professional association, as well as working with other chapter board members has resulted in direct applications within the organization where I work. ’ Stan Berger Program Manager 3 M Worldwide

‘MPUG is very important to my district strategy and success. It is a strong support network for my customers, new and experienced alike. As a professional organization it provides growth and guidance around real-world experience and current best practices. ‘ ms field Tad Haas Business Productivity Specialist Rocky Mountain District Microsoft Corporation

Contact Us Christine Buonocore – Strategy, Operations cbuonocore@mpug. org Tim Cermak – Chapter Relations tcermak@mpug. org Kirk Vantine – Membership, Website, Ezine kvantine@mpug. org TBH: Marcoms, Newsletter, R. E. P. program Telephone: +1 734. 741. 0841 Email: info@mpug. org Website: www. mpug. org

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Resources Project portal www. microsoft. com/office/project MPUG-Global www. mpug. org

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