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

2. 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

3. "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

4. Volunteers are always welcome and needed
VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Volunteers are always welcome and needed
You can help improve our chapter benefits while at the same time earning valuable PDUs!
Contact Ann Galli or visit pmibuffalo.com for Volunteer opportunities

5. 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?

6. 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

7. COMMITTED TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Offering an Exclusive
PMI Chapter Training Program
One FREE PMP or PDU Qualifying course (up to 5 PDUs)
Special PM Book Bundle
20% Discount on all Learning Products

8. 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

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

10. BUFFALO 500 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Invite your friends!
Invite your colleagues!
Refer a new member between now and January 13th, and you could win $500.00!!

11. Main Content Areas ChannelConnect.com Business Skills IT Skills
1000+ English titles
1,900 localized titles
IT Skills
1,700+ English titles
600+ localized titles
Desktop Skills
400+ English titles
500 localized titles
Consumer/SMB
90+ English titles
70+ localized titles
Legal Compliance
60+ English titles
ES&H
100+ English titles
100 localized titles
ChannelConnect.com

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. BUFFALO TRACKS Member Newsletter
Do you enjoy taking pictures
at events?
Do you enjoy web-surfing
and researching information?
Do you have ideas for articles?
If you answered YES to any of these,
We could use your help.

16. SEMINAR on the SLOPES 3/21/09 – 3/22/09 14 Different PMI Chapters
Peek’n Peak Ski Resort and Spa
Professional Development Sessions
Families Welcome
3/21/09 – 3/22/09

17. Communication – What Works
BREAKFAST WITH PMI Please join us next week on 10/16/08 at Bob Evans on Transit Rd
Communication –
What Works

18. 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

19. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE in our OUTREACH PROGRAM
Director of
Corporate Outreach
Develop relationships and programs with area companies, including a Chapter Ambassador Program, Corporate Panel Discussions and Project Management Strategic Alliance
Director of
Community Outreach
Develop relationships and programs with non-profit organizations that build on our skills and their needs. Coordinate to involve the greatest number of members for the greatest good

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

21. Be sure to visit our NEW & IMPROVED WEBSITE