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September 
2016

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BLUE MOUNTAINPRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

 
 

Greetings from Jimmy Godard

Read Saby's farewell address.  Thank you, Saby, for your service, enthusiasm and leadership.  

 
 

BLUE MOUNTAINARTICLES

 
 

Lifting the Hood on Project Management

There is no single, uniform way to manage projects, nor should there be. We need to evolve unique strategies to deliver them; some of those strategies may be rooted in what is familiar, while others may require more creativity and innovation to develop.

PM Tech Corner

Tim Runcie covers Risk Management - what are the differences between Agile and Waterfall in this crucial arena?  

 

 

BLUE MOUNTAINEVENTS

 

 

Next Chapter Meeting 

June 14, 2016

Keynote Presentation: Are you a Project Manager or a Quality Manager? Wait, aren’t they the same? with Sandeep Patil
Educational Presentation: Agile @ the City, with Mark Liebe

Organization Change Management for Project Teams

June 10, 2016  This workshop helps PMO managers, executive sponsors, project managers, and their project teams understand why and how to make change last.

Roundtable News

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

 
 
 

BLUE MOUNTAINCOMMUNITY

 
 

Mentoring Program Update

The Chapter's successful Mentoring Program is starting another round this summer.  Read all about it - signups will begin soon.

Become a Volunteer Today!

The Marketing and Volunteer teams are expanding and need your help.  Get in on the ground floor and make a difference!  What better time to earn PDUs, grow your network, learn new skills, and have fun

Volunteer of the Month

The Volunteer of the Month award recognizes a volunteer who has been nominated by their peers for their outstanding work. Nominate someone for this prestigious award!  Many congratulations to the May Volunteers of the Month - Chen Chen and Mike Goss!

Job Opportunities

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

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  • THREE

PMI Portland Chapter Toastmasters Club

Do you want to become a better speaker?  Learn leadership skills?  Earn PDUs?  Come join your fellow PMI Portland Chapter members every Wednesday evening.

Welcome New Volunteers

Newsletter Edited by:  Jodi Weyrauch
 
 

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Winterhawks Member Networking Event

Sunday, March 20, 2016 - 5:00 p.m.

This event is Sold Out!

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PMI Portland Chapter has specially priced tickets available for Chapter members.  Our seats are at the Club Level, and cost only $10 each!  You are limited to two tickets per Chapter member.  Pick up your tickets at Will Call.

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 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
 
 

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NEWS & INFORMATION

SEPTEMBER 2015

 

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE (H1 Bold)

Greetings from the Oval Office (H3 link)

Saby Waraich describes his goals for the year. 

EVENTS (h1 bold black)

Chapter Meeting - September 15, 2015 (h4 link)

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! (h4 link)

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 (h3 link)

Saturdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 7, 2015. 

2015 Annual Conference (h3 link)

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

Roundtable News (h2 link)

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

PMI Global News (h2 - not a link)

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

Articles (H1 bold)

2015 Annual Conference Update

Learn about the premier Project Management event in the region:  the PMI Portland Chapter 2015 Annual Conference.  Late pricing starts on 9/20 so don't delay! Read more...

Book Reviews

Program Management for Improved Business Results, reviewed by Scott Lissit, PMP.  Read more...

Generations are Cultures too

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

Building Accountability

Jeff Oltmann believes that accountability starts with clear communication.  Read more...

Power Shortcuts in Writing for PMs

Tim Runcie uncovers some powereful writing tools.  Read more...

Changes Ahead for PDU Reporting!

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

Volunteer Recognition Event 2015

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

Thorns Member Networking Event

See the pictures and read about the members-only Thorns game.  Big fun was had by all!  Read more...   
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.  Read more...

Community

Volunteer of the Month

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

  • Holly Howard, Registration

Job Opportunities 

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

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

Welcome New Volunteers

Newsletter Team Looking for Writers & Topics

We are looking for people interested in writing feature articles or project profiles. Do you have an interesting story to tell?  Contact Kaylan Adams, newsletter_dir@pmi-portland.org.

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Book Review Program
Pearson Book Discount Program 

Many thanks to our September Newsletter Editor: Kathy Haynes

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