2. Agenda Key Challenges Benefits of Project Communities Project portal DemoMPUG-GlobalDemoTestimonialsQ&A

3. Key Challenges Deriving the maximum value out of Microsoft Office Project Staying ahead of the curve Networking with peers and gaining recognition

4. Get the Advantage through Project Communities Project portal www.microsoft.com/office/project MPUG-Global The Official Association supporting Microsoft Project

5. Project portal Grow your Project Management skills Tips and Tricks Step-by-step guidance Online Training Web casts Get answers from peers and gain recognition Participate in Discussion Groups Promote your expertise

6. http://www.microsoft.com/office/project

7. The MPUG Advantage Christine Buonocore Executive Director MPUG-Global

8. Value Proposition Helping people derive value out of Project in their businesses and careers

9. MPUG-Global Project Community RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY BENEFITS HISTORY Membership Professional Resources, Technical Knowledge & Opportunities Cost-effective Cost-effective Credible Credible Timely Timely Time-saving Time-saving MPUG-Global

10. Networking / Peer Learning (chapter meetings, key events, member-provided content) Technical Knowledge (case studies, articles, tips & techniques, best practices, presentations) Latest Product News (downloads, beta testing, trial software, product launches, links, surveys Professional Development (leadership opportunities, writing, speaking, tech skills, PDUs) RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY BENEFITS HISTORY The MPUG Offering Advantage: Real world experience Direct, timely information Growth & guidance

11. http://www.mpug.org/

12. 3,000 members 6 continents / 35 countries 20+ industries 30+ chapters 300+ officers Project MVPs Partners Microsoft Representatives RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY BENEFITS HISTORY The MPUG Offering Advantage: Plugged in Diverse expertise Global network

13. Microsoft Endorsement as “Official Community” Microsoft Project Solution Provider Program Global PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY BENEFITS HISTORY The MPUG Offering Advantage: Credibility Managed Industry Ties

14. The MPUG Offering HISTORY RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY BENEFITS Founded by Pcubed (Enterprise Premier Solution Provider) Co-sponsored by Pcubed and Microsoft Tracked against Microsoft Project product development (from MS Project 4.0 to MS Office Project 2003) Growth from local to global presence Evolved from ‘User Group’ to ‘Association’ Advantage: EstablishedProfessionalEvolving

15. ‘MPUG is an important corporate and professional resource that provides immediate value. As a customer, access to technical information being shared through networking with members is vital. The technical resources available through this professional association, as well as working with other chapter board members has resulted in direct applications within the organization where I work.’ Stan Berger Program Manager 3M Worldwide

16. ‘MPUG is very important to my district strategy and success. It is a strong support network for my customers, new and experienced alike. As a professional organization it provides growth and guidance around real-world experience and current best practices.‘ ms field Tad Haas Business Productivity Specialist Rocky Mountain District Microsoft Corporation

17. Contact Us Christine Buonocore – Strategy, Operations cbuonocore@mpug.org Tim Cermak – Chapter Relations tcermak@mpug.org Kirk Vantine – Membership, Website, Ezine kvantine@mpug.org TBH: Marcoms, Newsletter, R.E.P. program Telephone: +1 734.741.0841 Email: info@mpug.org info@mpug.org Website: www.mpug.org www.mpug.org

18. Become a Member Visit us at the MPUG booth today! Take Advantage…

19. Resources Project portal www.microsoft.com/office/project MPUG-Global www.mpug.org

20. Q&A

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