1. Mid Missouri PMI Chapter Member Orientation

2. 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 Orientation Objectives

3. 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) PMI Overview http://www.pmi.org

4. 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.

5. 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. PMI Overview (cont’d) http://www.pmi.org/About-Us/About-Us-Core-Values.aspx

6. 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 PathPro PMI Member Benefits

7. Membership Discounts: – PMI Credential Exams and Renewals – SeminarsWorld and eSeminarsWorld 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)

8. 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 Member Benefits (cont’d)

9. 14 Professional Standards have been developed Globally used within the Project Management Industry PMI Global Standards

10. 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 — 3rd Edition The Standard for Portfolio Management — 3rd Edition Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3) — 3rd Edition PMI Standards (cont’d)

11. 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— 2nd Edition Practice Standard for Scheduling — 2nd Edition Project Manager Competency Development Framework— 2nd Edition PMI Standards (cont’d)

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

13.  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 Research Program

14. Program Management Professional (PgMP) 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 Certifications

15. Communities of Practice (Virtual) Chapters (Local/Regional) PMI Communities

16. 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 of Practice

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

18. 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 PMI Chapters

19. 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 Mid Missouri PMI Chapter http://www.pmimidmo.org

20. 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 Mid Missouri PMI Chapter (cont’d)

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

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

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

24. 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)

25. 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 Benefits (cont’d)

26. 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/ 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 PMI Community Outreach

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

28. 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. Mid MO PMI Volunteering (cont’d)

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