SEPTEMBER
2015 

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BLUE MOUNTAINPRESIDENT'S LETTER

 
 

Greetings from the Oval Office

Saby Waraich describes his goals for the year.

 
 

BLUE MOUNTAINARTICLES

 
 

Program Management for Improved Business Results

Book review by Scott Lissit, PMP

Generations are Cultures too

Successful Project Management Leadership in a Multigenerational Workplace, by Jamie B. Gelbtuch, PMP

Building Accountability

Jeff Oltmann believes that accountability starts with clear communication. 

Power Shortcuts in Writing for PMs

Tim Runcie uncovers some powereful writing tools.

Changes Ahead for PDU Reporting!

PMI is re-vamping their PDU reporting requirements beginning December 1, 2015.  Start planning now! 

Volunteer Recognition Event 2015

Chapter volunteers were feted on the good ship Willamette Star in June. 

Thorns Member Networking Event

See the pictures and read about the members-only Thorns game.  Big fun was had by all!  And don't miss the Timbers game in October.

The PMI-ACP Exam is Changing

Diane Brady explores changes to the PMI-ACP exam coming soon.

 

 

BLUE MOUNTAINEVENTS

 

 

Chapter Meeting - September 15, 2015

Keynote Presentation 
Panel Discussion on Portfolio Management, with PMI Portland Chapter members Bert Martin, Scott Haight, Robert Tresente, and Robert Bondaruk
Educational Presentation 

Enterprise Agile, with John Gugel, CSP, PMP 

The Science: Engaging Yourself and Others to Do Great Work, Happily!

Join our Annual Conference Keynote speaker to dive deep into how to apply the science of happiness to work. 

Fall PMP/CAPM Exam Prep Course

Saturdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 7, 2015. 

2015 Annual Conference

Our largest educational experience for the project management community will be held Sept. 25, 2015. 

Roundtable News

Go to the Roundtable web page for the latest on speakers, special events and meeting date or location changes.

PMI Global News

11–13 October, Orlando, FL
Register by 9/8 and save $200!
 
 
 

BLUE MOUNTAINCOMMUNITY

 
 

Volunteer of the Month

The Volunteer of the Month award recognizes a volunteer who has been nominated by their peers for doing outstanding work.        

  • June Honoree:  Holly Howard, Registration

Job Opportunities

Chapter Members, receive the latest PM job openings in your email.  Recent job postings:

  • PM3, Control Center, Vancouver
  • Scrum Master, Customer LOB
  • Scrum Master, BPA

Welcome New Volunteers

Many thanks to our June Newsletter Editor: Kathy Haynes
 
 

BLUE MOUNTAINMORE TO EXPLORE 

 
   
 

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