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September 2016
Maximizing Business Value Through Effective IT Governance - Keurig Green Mountain Case Study
PMICV is offering an opportunity to earn 2 PDUs at this evening event with
Rich Hayes and Brenda Caforia-Weeber on Wednesday, October 19th.
Brenda and Rich will present their experiences with respect to the
implementation of a Stage Gate Process for IT Projects and Portfolio
Management at Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. They will discuss the business
imperatives addressed and the values derived from this process as well as
future direction for enhancement and integration across the Keurig
enterprise. This presentation is intended to be very interactive, and
audience participation will be much welcomed.
Join PMI CV for dinner, networking and insights on the Stage Gate process
IN THIS ISSUE:
Announcements 1 Job Postings 2 Items of Interest 2 Training Opportunities 3 Sponsor Corner 4 Chapter Info 5
Maximizing Business Value
Oct. Dinner Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 19th Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Location: DoubleTree Hotel 1117 Williston Rd S. Burlington, VT 05403
Register Here
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Nov. Dinner Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18th Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Location: DoubleTree Hotel 1117 Williston Rd S. Burlington, VT 05403
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PMP Certif. Prep Boot Camp Date: Nov 9th – 11th Time: full day Location: Best Western S. Burlington, VT
To register: Phone: 1-844 GO DESAI (1-844-463-3724) email: [email protected]
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JOB POSTINGS
If you are looking for a new job or have an opening to post, check out the chapters Job Bank. As a service to our members and the local PMI Champlain Valley Chapter community, this is a forum to post openings for professionals in the project management field as well as an information exchange for those in the field to pursue employment opportunities in the area.
If you have a job opening related to
project management that you would
like posted here, please e-mail a
Job Title and Description along with
a point of contact to
[email protected] REMAIN OPEN:
Seventh Generation - Project Manager
Dartmouth-Hitchcock - Telehealth Project Manager
State of Vermont - IT Project Manager
Swenson Stone Consultants – Project Manager
2016 Business Sponsorship
Be Part of Our Mission
Does your employer or your business would like to be a Proud Sponsor of the
PMI Chapter and its mission? Let us know! There are benefits to sponsorship.
The Chapter is interested in partnership with businesses - profit and nonprofit
alike - in our local communities to continue providing education, connecting
members, and expanding the awareness of the profession in Vermont.
Sponsorship packages are available in Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum. Each
package accommodates different level of commitment and benefits for the
sponsor.
If you have suggestions for sponsors, or want to be a sponsor or have ideas for
partnerships let us know. Send us an email or chat with us at any of our events.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Engagement Coordinator - Click Here
Creative Marketing Coordinator - Click Here
Event Coordinator - Click Here
Items of Interest
Featuring Dave Barrett
Things Smart Business People Do – They Are Always Learning
Today I continue my summer series based on an article written by Roy Osing called “10 Things Smart Business People Do” (The Globe and Mail, June 3, 2016. Continue Reading...
Things Good Leaders Do – They Stay in Touch
As I continue to highlight another of the “10 Things Smart Business People Do” by Roy Osing in The Globe and Mail on June 3, 2016 I refocus on a continuous theme within my blogs – great leaders and managers stay in touch with everyone around them. Continue Reading...
Things Good Leaders Do – They are Contrarian by Nature
Success comes from doing what others are not doing. Whether you are a professional looking for a job, or a small business breaking out into a new market or a major organization trying the beat the competition, in order to win the day, you need to be different. Otherwise, no one will notice you. Continue Reading ...
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September 2016
PARTNER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
3 Days Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Test Preparation Boot Camp
PMI Champlain Valley Chapter and Desai Management Consulting have partnered to offer Project Management training programs to the PMICV members. The first training offering is a 3 days PMI - PMP Certification Boot Camp scheduled for November 9, 10 and 11th at the
Best Western Conference Center in South Burlington, VT.
In the last three years, Desai Management Consulting trained over 250 professionals and have a 99% success rate for those who have gone on to take the PMP exam. Desai offers high-quality instruction built on the industry-leading Velociteach project management and certification training methods and materials. All materials are consistent with the latest PMI PMBOK version 5.0.
Boot Camp Participants Will Receive... 24 classroom hours (3 days) of intensive project management training (contact hours)*
11 hours of online exam preparation study (contact hours)*
Guidance in the PMI application process
Numerous practice questions and Hands-on experience taking structured exams
Post-training / pre-exam study group
World-class Velociteach materials with 6 months' access to the Velociteach exam prep online simulator
*Total contact hours (35) required by PMI in order to take the test.
Why Desai is Your Best Choice for Training?
World-class materials are only effective with proven training techniques. Our experienced and credentialed instructors use an unparalleled level of detail and numerous reference scenarios to ensure participants understand the material and concepts. Our methods include: Active class discussions with Participative learning
Real-world examples and Best-practice discussions
Effective exam strategies, tips and tricks
Memorization techniques
Practice tests after each subject module
Visit our PMP Boot Camp 101 web page for details of our Boot Camp process and benefits. You'll also find information about the PMP certification process and why certification is a worthwhile pursuit.
Study Group
Desai-led PMP study groups are available for participants who wish to continue their exam prep beyond Boot Camp, at no charge. Our study groups offer facilitated discussion and continued learning, including: Reinforcement of materials covered
Shared study habits
In-person and virtual sessions
Shared lessons learned
For questions, or to register for the Boot Camp, please contact Desai Management Consulting
Phone: 1-844 GO DESAI (1-844-463-3724) email: [email protected]
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September 2016
SPONSOR CORNER
Who is Desai? Desai Management Consulting is a Vermont-based management consulting firm serving customers in all industry segments throughout the US and Canada.
Our Project Management Solutions Project Management Plan
Formal yet flexible methods that define project or program execution, monitoring and control, and closure, resulting in higher success rates and greater return on investment for the customer. Program Management Office
Methods defining organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, and governance, resulting in the implementation of projects, programs and/or portfolio management of investments. PMP Certification Boot Camp
Three days of intensive classroom instruction geared to successful certification as a Project Management Professional. Follow-up activities such as group study are also provided as preparation. Project Management Training A suite of training offerings on the various aspects of Project Management methods and implementation. Desai 3rd Quarter Newsletter Let Desai help in all aspects of your Project Management needs, from simple to complex, and training to execution.
See What We’re Up to at UVM Continuing and Distance Education Learning is a lifelong endeavor, and at UVM, we’ve been proudly offering non-traditional students the opportunities to grow both personally and professionally through Continuing and Distance Education. With over 40 programs and more than 400 courses to choose from, part-time students can work around their real-world schedules while obtaining a world-class education. Continuing and Distance Education at UVM has helped thousands of students, whether they’re preparing for an undergraduate or advanced degree, looking for a career change, or seeking individual development. Read more about what some of our talented students and alumni are doing in our blog, UVM OutReach:
- Benjamin Bartley, value chain specialist at La Montañita Co-op in Albuquerque, New Mexico, answers questions about his work strengthening New Mexico’s agricultural sector and his experience in UVM’s Food Hub Management program – the first and only of its kind in the country. Click Here
- UVM Post-Baccalaureate Premedical program student Kim
O’Leary speaks frankly about switching careers and how she maintains the work/life/school balance. Click Here
- Earlier this year, UVM’s Vaccine Testing Center announced it
would be involved in clinical trials and research on a vaccine for Zika virus, declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization. Click Here
- Lyndelle LeBruin, a project manager at the Laboratory for
Clinical Biochemistry Research at the UVM College of Medicine, describes why she chose to pursue another degree to enhance the impact of her work. Click Here
- Networking can be an intimidating and frustrating prospect for many. Who you interact with matters: read about how you can stop wasting your business cards! Click Here
Contact Us:
Web: http://www.DesaiMgmt.com
Phone: 1-844 GO DESAI
1-844-463-3724
Email: [email protected]
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Chapter Board of Directors
2016 Board
Patricia Ireland President
Elena Yakimova VP-Programs
David Kearns VP-Membership
Dan Wetzel VP-Education
Magdalena Salemno VP-Finance
Alain Caron VP-Communications & Website
Tom Kennedy VP-Marketing
Neil Delaney VP-Registrar
Nik Patel VP-Networking
About the Chapter
PMI Champlain Valley Chapter is a volunteer-only non-profit organization that provides a forum for project management professionals to promote the principles of the Project Management Institute through networking with other project managers, sharing project experiences, providing and receiving training, and supporting Project Management Professionals in their certification efforts.
Proud Sponsors of PMI Champlain Valley:
MEMBERSHIP CREDENTIALS
TOTAL MEMBERS 276 PMP ® 198
NEW MEMBERS (LAST 60 DAYS)
3 PMI-ACP ® 8
CERTIFIED MEMBERS 212 CAPM ® 3
MEMBERS WITH MULTIPLE CERTIFICATIONS
9 PGMP ® 1
PMI-SP® 2
