Be the Top 2% of Project Managers FIND OUT WHAT THEY KNOW THAT THE OTHER 98% DO NOT. Presented by Andy Crowe

THANK YOU to all our Guest Speakers Bill Richardson Andy Putnam Ellen Hagerty, PMP Ajesh B Sharma, PMP Sandy Kuligowski Tim Kroecker Gary Heerkens, PMP, CPM, CBM, CIPA, PE Kevin Aguanno Steve Magolis, PMP

"Trying is just a noisy way of saying no progress” Warren Bennis “I hear this all the time. "We'll try to have that server up and running by Tuesday." "I'll try to get that order closed by month end." This goes along with Hope is not a Strategy ." Glen Alleman herdingcats.typepad.com

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CONGRATULATIONS to Our Project of the Year Winner Linda Bucher of Osmose Holdings for Project Tracking Initiative performed by Osmose Utilities Services Is your project next?

CRASHING THE SCHEDULE – used to reduce or shorten the project schedule Add additional resources to the critical path tasks This option has various constraints such as the securing of the budget to add the resources, and the availability of the resources. Reduce the project requirements or scope This can be done only if the sponsor and major stakeholders agree to reduce the scope

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A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better. Jim Rohn

Join us for our next dinner meeting on January 13th, 2009 Flawless Execution of Project Management Presented by Elizabeth Fredericks

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Our Buffalo Chapter membership increased 7.1% DID YOU KNOW?? Our Buffalo Chapter membership increased 7.1% last year???

Value Proposition For Project Management Better expectation-setting through up-front estimating, planning, and project definition. Faster execution through the reuse of common processes and templates. Fewer project problems encountered when utilizing proactive project management processes. Better organizational decision making through more effective project communication. Higher client satisfaction and less rework by building a higher quality product the first time. Bill Richardson How to Promote Your PM Talent and Expertise The erdix Group Inc. P 13

COMING EVENTS 1/13/09 DINNER Flawless Execution of Project Management 1/29/09 BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLE Scope Management 2/10/09 DINNER You’re a Leader – Now What? 2/18/09 ½ DAY WORKSHOP Risk Management & the Magic of Axiology

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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worse when they despise him. But of a good leader who talks little when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: We did it ourselves. Lao-Tzu

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You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that's assault, not leadership. Dwight Eisenhower

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