Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1 Upcoming Events PMI Northern Utah Chapter Quarterly Newsletter: Q3 President s Message Presidents Message Finish Strong The kids are back in school, summer vacations are wrapping up, and the weather has finally started to cool off. Time to get refocused on your end of year training and certification goals for 2017. With the PMP exam changing again in early 2018 to align with the new PMBOK 6 th edition our PMP exam prep classes have been filling up quickly. Our final public class for 2017 is starting September 9 th and will be your last opportunity to sit in one of our classes before the end of the year. Hurry and register now because seats are filling up quickly for this final class. We do still have time this fall to schedule private PMP classes at your facility, if you are interested in a private class please get with me for more details. If you are looking for additional certifications or training our full fall training schedule has now been published on our website and includes classes in ACP, PBA, CAPM, CSM, CSPO, as well as some soft skill workshops. If you have any questions about our upcoming training please feel free to contact me or any of the board members for more details. The chapter s 20 year anniversary celebration is still going strong. If you are not yet a member of the chapter, there is no better time to join than while our chapter dues remain at $0. This special is also available to any current members that are renewing their memberships this fall but our anniversary special membership pricing will expire on December 31 st so join or renew today. If you have questions about membership or how to join our chapter please contact Jessica at membership@projectmanager.org So far our growth in 2017 has been phenomenal and it brings me great joy to know that so many people are finding value in being associated with our chapter, but with this growth comes opportunity. We currently have several immediate needs for volunteers to help with different roles with varying levels of time commitments. Please check our website or contact Michelle at volunteers@projectmanager.org to see how you can get involved. To wrap up, I would like to say a big thank you to each of our members, sponsors, and volunteers for your hard work and dedication to our chapter. As you may have heard we have been nominated for the North American chapter of the year award, and most recently we were notified that we have advanced to the top three finalists. This award, and the recognition our chapter is receiving, would not have been possible without the role each of you play in our chapter and our local project management community. The winner will be announced on October 28 and we will be eager to share these results with you. In the meantime if you have questions or additional ideas to bring further value to our chapter please feel free to contact me at president@projectmanager.org. Breakfast Networking 1st Thursday of the Month Next Meetings: Q3: 09.07.2017 Q4: 10.05.2017, 11.02.2017, 12.07.2017 Q3 Forum North: Farmington 09.21.2017 Q4 Forum South: Lehi 10.19.2017 Current Members = 1661 Inside this issue: President Message 1 Volunteer & Mentoring 2-3 Special Interest Articles 4-6 Networking & Development 7 Sponsorship & Opportunity 8-12 Thank you and have a great fall season and I hope to see you at one of our upcoming events. Jeff Howcroft Chapter President 1
Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1 2017 Volunteer Opportunities OPEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH PMI NORTHERN UTAH CHAPTER Interested in volunteering but not sure what role? We currently have the following volunteer openings: Director of Sponsorship Director of Grant Applications Director of Newsletters Director of Vlogs Director of Finance Director of Special Projects Director of Database Director of Renewals If you're interested in any of these roles or would like to be updated on future roles please Contact Michelle at volunteers@projectmanager.org 2
Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1 2017 Volunteer & Mentoring Opportunities PMI Northern Utah Chapter Mentorship Program Needs You! Are you interested in a mentor/mentee relationship? Contact the Mentorship Team at mentorships@projectmanager.org to get paired up! Mentoring can play a vital role for an individual s career, but also for the success of the whole organization. Implementing a formal or informal mentoring program can help new project managers integrate into the company faster and better and improve their skills. Linh Tran, 7 Tips for Mentoring in Project Management www.inloox.com/company/blog/articles/7-tips-formentoring-in-project-management/ 3
Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1 PMO & Project of the Year Awards PMO and Project of the Year Awards To recognize the skills and accomplishments of our chapter members, we are holding the first annual PMI Northern Utah Chapter professional development awards. This includes the PMO of the Year and Project of the Year competitions. Judging criteria, submission guidelines, and application forms are available at www.projectmanager.org on the Awards page. Completed nomination forms can be submitted to awards@projectmanager.org. Submissions can be made any time between September 1, 2017 and March 1, 2018. Winners will receive free attendance for 3 to all PMI Northern Utah Chapter events (other than exam prep classes) for a year and a special lunch for all members of their PMO or project team. The winners will be announced at the 2018 Professional Development Conference in April. For questions or more information, email Adam Tidwell at awards@projectmanager.org. 4
Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1 Mayte s Corner...Thoughts on Project Management Snakes & Ladders and Gantt Charts by Mayte Mata Sivera, PMP Commonly used in project management, the Gantt Chart is one of the most popular and useful ways of showing activities (tasks or events) displayed against time. Gantt Chart History Henry Gantt, (May 20, 1861 November 23, 1919) was an American engineer and consultant. Some references explain that it was Henry who created the chart in 1910, but looking further back in history, the first Gantt chart was devised in the mid1890s and can be found in the Karol Adamiecki (March 18, 1866 May 16, 1933) publications. Karol Adamiecki was a Polish engineer who ran a steelworks company in southern Poland and had become interested in management ideas and techniques. However, Adamiecki published his works in the Polish and Russian languages, and due to this fact, his charts didn t quite reach the popularity that Henry Gantt s did in western countries. What is a Gantt Chart? Basically a Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart that illustrates the project schedule. On the left of the chart, is the list of the activities and on the top is the time scale. A bar represents each activity. This set up will allow us to see The activities that we are tracking When each activity will start/end and how long it is Overlapping between tasks and Start and End of the whole project. Creating Gantt Charts In today's world, Gantt charts are usually created by computer applications, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera Project Planner, and others. There are a lot of YouTube videos, books, manuals and courses that will teach you how to use those applications. How to Present Gantt Charts to Your Stakeholders So here we are! There are hundreds of publications about how to improve our skills using these tools, but nobody has told you the most important part about using the Gantt chart which is: Be Careful When You Present This Kind of Information. Not everyone knows or gets the beauty of the Gantt. Because of this Don t make assumptions. Not all of your stakeholders know what a Gantt chart is you made need to provide some education around this. When you plan a meeting, take into consideration who is invited before preparing the slide about schedules Simplify 5
Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1 PMBOK Changes: Coming September 6th, 2017 (From the PMI Website) By Project Managers, For Project Managers A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Sixth Edition is the latest version of this leading global resource for project managers. The PMBOK Guide is developed by active practitioners and subject matter experts, then reviewed by the project management community before it is released, to assure it always reflects the current state of the profession. In response to market research and customer input, information on agile will now be included. Why is the PMBOK Guide changing? Project Management has evolved significantly since we published the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition in 2013. Part 2 of the PMBOK Guide is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and must be updated every four to five years. PMI continually learns more about what drives successful project outcomes through our research and we want to share those drivers with the project management community. What to expect The PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition (in English) will be available in print and digital formats on 6 September. Translations in 11 additional languages will be available in print in October. PMI members can download digital copies of English and all translated versions on 6 September. What s new? A section on the role of the project manager. Two renamed knowledge areas Project Schedule Management Project Resource Management Four new sections in each knowledge area Key Concepts Trends and Emerging Practices Tailoring Considerations Considerations for Agile/Adaptive Environments Greater emphasis on strategic and business knowledge, with a discussion of project management business documents. A new section on the role of the project manager, including the PMI Talent Triangle technical, leadership and strategic and business management. An appendix on agile practices. This is a great opportunity to register for the PMP Prep Class that begins September 9, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. at the Salt Lake Community College Larry H Miller Center. Go to projectmanager.org to register. Take the PMP Exam before December 2017 before the Exam changes in the first quarter of 2018! 6
Newsletter Date Volume 1, Issue 1 Breakfast Networking Meeting Sharing Monthly Breakfast or Lunch Networking Breakfast (or lunch) networking is a great opportunity within your areas to meet and discuss topics of interest, key issues, and best practices, with other professionals working within the project management industry; it s also a good place to meet and make new friends. When: 1st Thursday of the month Locations: Cache County: Village Inn, 1633 N. Main St., Logan (This is a lunch networking meeting) Ogden: Jeremiah s, 1307 W. 12th St., Ogden (Breakfast) Salt Lake City: Millcreek Coffee Roasters, 657 S. Main St., SLC (Breakfast) Draper: Kneaders, 177 E. 13800 S., Draper (Breakfast) Utah County: Einstein s Bagels, 38 E. 1230 N., Provo (Breakfast) Ogden Meeting Sharing Volunteer Charity Events, & Training and Prep Classes Overview and discussion of upcoming chapter events Information and registration can be found on the PMI Northern Utah Chapter webpage at http://projectmanager.org Forum and Training schedules were discussed. See the PMI Northern Utah Chapter webpage for dates and registration. From the PMI Webpage: Just the Facts The PMP exam is changing in the first quarter of 2018. The exact date of the examination change will be announced soon. Anyone taking the exam prior to Q1 2018 will receive the current version of the exam that references the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition. Vic and Brenton should look into taking the PMP Exam Prep class and take the exam before the end of December, 2017. Don t wait! Discussion Items: Bruce Finch mention that he knows of Project Management positions open at Wells Fargo in their PMO Office if anyone is interested contact Bruce at bruce_finch@msn.com Major construction projects throughout Salt Lake City include the following: Airport Expansion Amazon Distribution Facility Adobe University of Utah Medical School Utah State University Innovation Campus UPS Distribution Facility Biomerics Headquarters Jazz Vivant Arena Expansion Highway Expansions These construction projects will bring jobs to the Salt Lake City area both in the construction workers but also Project Management. There is currently a shortage of workers and some jobs are behind because concrete can t get there soon enough. 7
Sponsorship & Development Opportunities Professional Development & Other PMINUC News For details on Professional Development opportunities please see our website at: Projectmanager.org/Professional_Development Or for additional news, details and opportunities our Home page at: Projectmanager.org 8
PMINUC Connect With Us Our Vision To be the association of choice for business professionals who use project management practices to achieve positive business results. Visit Our Website at projectmanager.org Stay up to date on the latest events, activities and opportunities! Chapter Events Resources Professional Development Member Services And More! Connect With Us We plan on making this a very social year, so keep an eye out for announcements, special offers, and information on our social media channels: https://www.facebook.com/pminuc Project Management Institute Northern Utah Chapter @pminuc 9
Online Training Options Use coupon code PMI-NUC to claim the 20% discount for chapter members. Click here for details For more information or to register go to roederconsulting.com/training, enter discount code PMI-NUC when registering. Remember to use coupon code PNorthernUtah25 to claim the 25% discount for chapter members all classes. Click here for the schedule of courses 10
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Morning Networking First Thursday 7:00am to 9:00am Locations: Cache County: Village Inn 1633 North Main Street, Logan, Utah Ogden: Jeremiah's 1307 West 12th Street, Ogden, Utah Salt Lake City: Millcreek Coffee Roasters 657 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Draper: Kneaders 177 East 13800 South, Draper, Utah Utah County: Einstein's Bagels 38 East 1230 North, Provo, Utah 12