Mid Missouri PMI Chapter Member Orientation Orientation Objectives

Mid Missouri PMI Chapter Member Orientation

Orientation Objectives Provide an overview of: • • • The Project Management Institute (PMI) The PMI Mid Missouri Chapter Member Benefits Serving the Community at Large Becoming a Volunteer Questions

PMI Overview Project Management Institute (PMI): • Formed in 1969 • Leading global organization for Project Management Professionals • More than 265 Chapters in 70 countries • More than 700, 000 members, credential holders, and volunteers • One of the fastest growing professional organizations in the world (10 -15% annual growth) http: //www. pmi. org/Certification. aspx

PMI Overview (cont’d) Core Values: 1. Project Management Impact Project management is a critical competence that has a positive influence on organization results and society. 2. Professionalism Accountability and ethical behavior ensures our commitment to PMI stakeholders. 3. Volunteerism Volunteers and effective volunteer partnerships with staff are the best way to accomplish the Institute’s goals and objectives.

PMI Overview (cont’d) Core Values (cont’d): 4. Community Bringing members of the global project management community together is the best way to advance the project management profession and facilitate their growth. 5. Engagement Encouraging diverse viewpoints and enabling individuals to contribute to the project management profession and to the Institute. http: //www. pmi. org/About-Us-Core-Values. aspx

PMI Member Benefits Access to Members’ Area of the PMI Web site • Knowledge sharing and networking opportunities through PMI chapters and communities • Job search using Career Headquarters • Leadership and volunteer opportunities • Access to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) • Access to PMI’s Path. Pro

PMI Member Benefits (cont’d) • Membership Discounts: – PMI Credential Exams and Renewals – Seminars. World and e. Seminars. World education opportunities – PMI Global Congresses and Research Conference attendance – Access to many other project management and business related publications either free or at a discount • Information and resources from the PMI Knowledge Center

PMI Member Benefits (cont’d) • Subscriptions to PMI publications: – PM Network®, Monthly magazine with latest news and events – PMI Today™ PMI’s Monthly Newsletter – Project Management Journal ® Quarterly research journal – Leadership in Project Management annual publication devoted to enriching leadership skills – PMI Community Post, bi-monthly e-newsletter – PMI Credential Passport, quarterly publication – Plus others! • Access to discounted PMI book store

PMI Global Standards • 14 Professional Standards have been developed • Globally used within the Project Management Industry

PMI Standards (cont’d) Foundational Standards: • A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Fifth Edition NEW • A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Fourth Edition (available in ten languages) • The Standard for Program Management — 3 rd Edition • The Standard for Portfolio Management — 3 rd Edition • Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM 3) — 3 rd Edition

PMI Standards (cont’d) Practice Standards: Practice Standard for Project Risk Management Practice Standard for Earned Value Management Practice Standard for Project Configuration Management Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures— 2 nd Edition • Practice Standard for Scheduling — 2 nd Edition • Project Manager Competency Development Framework— 2 nd Edition • •

PMI Standards (cont’d) PMI Standards Extensions • Construction Extension to the PMBOK® Guide Third Edition • Government Extension to the PMBOK® Guide Third Edition http: //www. pmi. org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-of-PMI-Global. Standards. aspx

PMI Research Program §Creates knowledge through: • Research projects • Conference papers • Symposia and poster presentations • Survey links program § Distributes knowledge through: • Research publications • Academic journals • Research and education conferences • Research Working Sessions http: //www. pmi. org/Knowledge-Center/Research-Intro. aspx

PMI Certifications • Program Management Professional (Pg. MP) • Project Management Professional (PMP) - ISO 17024 accreditation in 2008 • PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) • PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) • OPM# Professional Certification http: //www. pmi. org/Certification. aspx

PMI Communities • Communities of Practice (Virtual) • Chapters (Local/Regional)

PMI Communities of Practice • Interest-based • Knowledge-driven websites where members participate through: – blogs, wikis, discussion boards, shared document areas and opinion polls • There are currently more than 30 communities

PMI Communities (cont’d) Sample Communities of Practice: – – – – – Agile Consulting International Development Organizational Project Management Quality Global Sustainability Human Resource Project Management New Practitioners Requirements Management Utility Industry http: //www. pmi. org/Get-Involved/Communities-of-Practice. aspx

PMI Chapters • Provide programs and services for PMI members in specific geographic locations • More than 250 chartered chapters in four regions – North America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Asia Pacific and Latin America • Volunteer driven not-for-profit

Mid Missouri PMI Chapter • Chartered in 2000, the Mid Missouri Chapter now has 177 members • Organized and run by volunteers • Managed by a Board of Directors elected by the chapter membership • Focused on project management education, member involvement, and corporate involvement http: //www. pmimidmo. org

Mid Missouri PMI Chapter (cont’d) Vision: Within the Mid-Missouri area, organizations will embrace, value, and utilize project management and attribute their success to it. Mission: Advance our members’ project management skills and competence, and foster the use of project management in organizations. Introduction of Mid Missouri PMI Leadership

President VP – Admin VP – Finance VP – Outreach 1 St Vice President VP – Programs VP –Membership VP – Communications Mid Missouri PMI Chapter Organization for 2014 VP – Prof Dev 21

Mid Missouri PMI Programs and Activities • Quarterly dinner meetings • Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event • Quarterly training opportunities

Mid Missouri PMI Chapter Benefits • • • Discounts to all chapter activities Online job listings Participation in the chapter’s Linked. In Group Assistance with PMI/PMP/PDU issues Mid MO PMI Monthly e. Newsletter – News and upcoming events • Ability to contribute to profession by volunteering

Mid MO PMI Benefits (cont’d) • Quarterly dinner meetings: – Networking opportunities with fellow professionals – Networking opportunities with potential employers/employees – Educational opportunities on pertinent topics • Prepayment discounts for online event registration • Automatic submission of PDUs to PMI for many chapter events • PMP Exam Review • PM Training events

Mid MO PMI Benefits (cont’d) • Professional development events – Nationally recognized speakers • Connections with other PMI chapters & communities – Enhancing member services, providing consistency and enabling participation for members • Strategic Planning – For continual chapter improvement and expansion of member services

Mid MO PMI Community Outreach • Student Outreach – Educating students about the profession of project management • Annual Scholarships Awards – See PMI Educational Foundation website for additional information: http: //www. pmi. org/pmief/ • Registered Company Coordinators (RCCs) – RCCs support membership and marketing activities within their organizations by raising awareness of the benefits of PMI and the PMI Mid Missouri Chapter. (In the creation stage)

Mid MO Chapter PMI Volunteering Benefits of Volunteering : – Improve your interpersonal skills – Further develop your project management skills – Expand your networking contacts – Earn PDUs

Mid MO PMI Volunteering (cont’d) Volunteer Positions available to support the following activities: – – – Membership Sponsorship/Marketing Continuing Education Member Communication Governance Corporate and University Outreach Opportunities are posted on Mid MO PMI website.

Questions? Please visit the Mid Missouri PMI Chapter website main page @ www. pmidallas. org