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N E W S
from the PMI Diversity Specific Interest Group

December 2007
December 12, 2007
Topic: - "Annual Town Hall Meeting"
Time - 1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT / 10:00 am PT
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November 2007
Reminder
Hello Diversity SIG Membership,

This is a friendly reminder that the PMI Diversity SIG Election ofOfficers for the 2008 - 2009 calendar year, is still accepting nominees.
Click HERE for info

June 2007
June 5, 2007
Topic: - "Project Charters Bridge Cultures"
Presenter - Alex Brown, PMP
Time - 1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT / 10:00 am PT
Click HERE

May 2007
May DSIG Members presentation at PMI EMEA Congress Global CongressBudapest, Hungary

Download the 2007 EMEA Flyer (PDF)
Download the 2007 EMEA Congress Endorsements (MS Word)

PMT02 : Lessons Leart: Taking it to the Next Level
Speaker: Sandra Rowe, MBA, PMP, MSCIS
Monday May 14th, 16:45 - 18:00 pm
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TMG02: 21st Century Leadership of Global Project Teams
Speaker: Ray Ju, PMP, MBA, MAL, GC - Diversity SIG VP of Programs
Tuesday May 15th, 9:00 - 10:15 am
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December 2006
December 12, 2006
PMI DSIG Annual Business Meeting

For more info, click HERE

December 2006
November 21st - December 5th, 2006
PMI DSIG Elections

For more info, click HERE

November 2006
November 21, 2006
"Positive Leadership in Project Management - The International Connection"

presented by Frank Saladis, PMP
President of Project Imaginers, Inc.

2:00 pm EDT/ 1:00 pm CDT/ 11:00 am PDT

To register for this webinar, click here

Download the event flyer HERE

Positive Leadership in Project Management - The International Connection

Effective 'Leadership' in the project management environment is paramount! This presentation will discuss the importance of effective leadership, review key principles of project manager effectiveness, and demonstrate how prohect management has become an 'International Language of Business'. The presentation discusses key leadership characteristics, the international project environment, and how project management is emerging as a key strategy in the global economy.

October 2006
October 21st - 24th, 2006
PMI North America Global Congress - Seattle, WA

In an era of rapid change and global trends, successful project managers must be prepared to manage projects on time and within budget, regardless of project type, scope or location and despite newly emerging challenges.

PMI Global Congress 2006 - North America is the major project management educational and networking event of the year. This three-day event gives you the chance to gather the know-how and inspiration you need to consolidate and put into practice those key project management guidelines that make the difference in terms of project success. The Global Congress is also a meeting point for experts to discuss the most challenging project management trends.

Professional development relies on continual learning. PMI Global Congresses help you manage your career towards excellence.

For more info, visit:
http://congresses.pmi.org/NorthAmerica2006/

October 2006
October 19th - 21st, 2006
PMI Leadership Meeting - Seattle, WA

Join PMIs Component leadership community at the North America PMI Leadership Institute Meeting.

PMI invites you to seize this unique opportunity to become an even more dynamic and effective PMI Component leader by attending this valuable event.

PMI Component leaders must be nimble and flexible to be successful leaders and to deliver value to members. The most important assets leaders have are tools and techniques for navigating the ever-changing environment of their components.
Continuing development and enhancement of these tools and techniques are essential to effective leadership. The PMI Leadership Institute Meeting provides an ideal forum for accessing this critical information.

For more info, visit:
http://componentleadership.pmi.org/octobermeeting2006/

February 2006
27 February-1 March 2006
PMI Global Congress Asia Pacific

27 February-1 March 2006
Shangri-la Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand

Come to Bangkok to experience a value-packed educational and networking event that promises a return on your investment!

You can customize a learning experience appropriate for your skill/knowledge level. The wide range of topics offered ensures you substance and value whatever your career stage. You will benefit from access to professional tools and resources and networking with others in your profession from your own region.

Be inspired by keynote speaker, Chin Ning-Chu, at the opening General Session.
Identify emerging trends in your profession and region.
Examine the project management culture in depth.
Explore best practices and lessons learned from global projects.
Project Management Professionals (PMP) can earn PDUs toward maintaining their credential.
And more!

Download the event flyer HERE

February 2006

The PMI Diversity Specific Interest Group (DSIG) cordially invites you to attend the
Diversity SIG VP of Programs Ray Ju, PMP - presentation: Wednesday February 22, 2006.

Ray Ju, PMP - Diversity SIGs VP of Programs
to Present at the Inaugural Commercial Implications of Stem Cell Research Conference San Francisco, CA Wednesday Feb 22. 2006 1:50 pm

1:50 Managing Culture Change in Biomedical/Pharmaceutical Research
Mr. Ray Ju, Leadership Architect, Get IT LLC

Chiron is one of the leading biotechnology companies in the world and its Program Management Office is responsible for designing and implementing a project management/product development process that incorporates best practices. As with many other organizations, obtaining support from the rest of the business changing peoples mindsets to accept new ways of doing things- is a constant challenge for this team. The commercial implications of Stem Cell Research are unique and will require a culture change in each company pursuing the advancement of stem cells for drug discovery and development. Discover how this team successfully managed culture change and apply their lessons learned to your pursuit of success in stem cell biology.

November 2005
DSIG Election Time

Elections links:
PMI Diversity SIG Election Plan
DSIG Election Info

PMI Diversity SIG presents
Diversity SIG Annual Business Meeting

The PMI Diversity Specific Interest Group (DSIG) cordially invites you to attend the Diversity SIG Annual Business Meeting that will be held Thursday November 17, 2005.

Please join PMI Diversity SIG officers and DSIG members in a open forum of networking and sharing of project experiences. Hear how PMI Diversity SIG is promoting a holistic, applied-oriented understanding of Diversity and its relevance within the Project Management Profession. DSIG Board of Directors is open to suggestive improvement commentary.

PMI Diversity SIG Annual Town Hall Business Meeting:
Date: November 17, 2005
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm EST
Location: Web Seminar

In an effort to allow the entire Diversity SIG membership the opportunity to attend, please RSVP by email to: presidentpmidiversity@yahoo.com This registration process will allow the optimal number of phone lines necessary to carry all participants.

Download the event flyer HERE

October 2005
PMI Diversity SIG Webinar
Global Project Management Cultural Competency

Presenter: Billy E. Vaughn, PhD

Wednesday October 5, 2005
Time - 1:00PM EST / 12:00PM CST / 10:00AM PST

Click HERE for more info.

September 2005
HURRICANE RELIEF

Dear PMI Component Leaders:

A group of concerned PMI members have started an initiative to offer assistance to PMI members who have been displaced and severely affected by Hurricane Katrina. Some of these members are in desparate need. They have basic living needs such as food clothing and shelter and most of all, employment. These affected members will appreciate your compassion and help. Below is the website address where those who are affected and those who are willing to help can register and be linked to each other in a common geographic area. Please distribute this information to your membership so everyone may have an opportunity to get involved. Thank you for your prompt attention to this effort.

http://www.risksig.com/Katrina/

Best regards to all,

Charles W. Bosler Jr., CPCM
Chairman, PMI
Risk Management SIG

September 2005
PMI Diversity SIG Presentation
during the PMI Global Congress North America - Toronto, CANADA

Presenter: PMI Diversity SIG member Ray Ju, MBA, PMP
PMM05 - From PMO No to Oh Yes!
Monday September 12, 2005
Time - 3:30 - 4:45 pm

Location: Session 5 716B/242
Topic: Project Management Maturity - Educational Track:

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PMI Leadership Meeting
September 8 - 10th
Click HERE

The PMI Leadership Meeting is a powerful networking and information sharing experience which provides present PMI component officers training, development, and tools to enhance their leadership within their component.

PMI Global Congress 2005- North America
September 10 - 13

Click HERE

The North American Congress event offers a broader focus than just industry-related topics, and they incorporate a variety of presentation formats to address different learning styles of attendees.

PMI wants attendees to enjoy themselves at the congress! Visit the exhibition hall; mingle with your fellow attendees at the networking receptions. PMI's goal is to provide attendees with the highest quality learning experience possible!

July 2005
PMI Diversity SIG North American Congress Endorsements = > Click Here

June 2005
Revised Project Management Professional Exam (PMP) = > Click Here

April 2005
DSIG ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICER
DSIG welcomes Nathaniel Quintana, PMP as a new officer to The Board of Directors team during 2nd quarter 2005.

Nathaniel has assumed the VP of eTechnology position and shall be responsible for promoting the Diversity SIG through the development and management of technology. Notably, Nathaniel will manage the DSIG website and technical service offerings such as webinars, chat rooms, and discussion groups.

Nathaniel has PMI Leadership expertise with much component experience. Nathaniel is a currently a member of the PMI Leadership Institute class of 2005, where he is learning to hone his skills and further enhance his personal growth of mental models and system dynamic thinking that flourishes community interaction. In addition, Nathaniel has served as VP of Public Relations of the PMI Southern Nevada Chapter that has continually strived to enhance and embody PMI principles and profession.

Currently, Nathaniel has responsibility to manage the Sales and Marketing Data Integration project, a project that automates partner programs for discounts and rebates for Quantum Corporation. Nathaniel is open to sharing knowledge and best practice ideas!

November 2004
PMI Global Congress EMEA - Call for Presntations
PMI Global Congress EMEA Call for Presentations is Open! PMI Components Can Help Shape Educational Content at PMI Global Congresses. How? By energizing their members to submit ideas for areas of interest - broad topics around which congress presentations have been developed. PMI is committed to delivering quality professional development experiences that correspond to stakeholders needs. Our members help set the direction for the educational programming at all PMI Global Congresses through suggestions that have appeal and relevance across geographical boundaries and industries. Think new methodologies, hot topics, best practices or regional concerns.

Currently, submissions for call for presentations for PMI Global Congress 2005-EMEA (23-25 May in Edinburgh, Scotland) are being accepted through January 28, 2005. Suggestions should be of interest primarily to those in the project management profession in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

http://congresses.pmi.org/Europe2004/Closed.cfm

October 2004
DSIG Election Plan
Click HERE to view the 2004 PMI DSIG Election Plan.

July 2004
DSIG Board Gains Two New Officers
At the June 2004 DSIG Board of Directors meeting, Sheilina Somani, PMP, and Justyna Bahl were formally appointed to succeed vacant PMI Diversity SIG officer positions.

Sheilina will assume the VP Education position and shall be responsible for promoting a holistic, applied-oriented understanding of Diversity and its relevance within the project management profession. Through the development of Diversity-related educational materials, identification of knowledge-enhancing resources, and a DSIG-developed and sponsored professional development activity, value-added emphasis will be placed on enhancing and expanding the Diversity-related skills and knowledge of project managers in accordance with the objectives of DSIG.

Sheilina has expertise in facilitation, instruction, consultancy, support, and development across all staffing levels for private and public business sectors. She possess more than 18 years of PM experience. She has presented over 70 classes in more than thirty countries around the world.

In addition to program and project management consultancy activities, Sheilina is actively involved in the development and delivery of education in Neuro-Linguistic programming (NLP). Sheilina holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University.

Contact Info: SheilinaSomani@aol.com

Justyna Bahl, was formally appointed to succeed the vacant Vice President of Marketing officer position. The VP Marketing shall be responsible for the publicity of the Diversity SIG and PMI to internal and external publications and through partnering with businesses. Additionally, the position includes cooperative marketing of DSIG project management activities with other chapters, sigs, and business partners.

Justyna has marketing experience leading marketing campaigns and conceiving promotional events, leading market research and analysis in targeted customer communication efforts, and developing strategic blueprint for diversity recruitment. In addition to leading projects, Justyna has experience in creating project metrics and status reporting for executive management.

Presently, Justyna is Marketing and Sales Manager for International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL). Justyna is engaged in business expansion programs which allow significant exposure to diverse Eastern Europe markets and multi-cultural settings. Justyna holds an MBA from University of Applied Sciences in Hof, Germany

Contact Info: Justyna22@yahoo.com

March 2004
PM Scholarship for Minority Students
Over the past several years PMI has been working to broaden its cultural and ethnic diversity by reaching out to women and minority groups, specifically through the Women in Project Management SIG and the Diversity SIG. During the 2002 PMI Seminar/Symposium in San Antonio, Lowell Dye, President of TriCon Consulting, Inc. in Beavercreek talked with several corporate managers, educators, SIG and Education Foundation leaders to discover that while PMI's international and cultural diversity is on the rise, there seems to be very few minority women from the United States actively engaged in project management. Out of that PMI Seminar/Symposium Lowell Dye, President of TriCon Consulting, Inc. decided to sponsor a scholarship to help encourage minority women in project management.

Scholarship Details
TriCon Consulting, Inc. sponsors an annual $2000 scholarship, to be awarded specifically to a minority woman who is a US citizen, attending an Ohio school, and involved in project management related studies. Studies may be at the Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate levels at a public or private school. The scholarship is presented in the April - May timeframe through PMI's Education Foundation as part of their scholarship program.

To apply for the scholarship visit the PMI Foundation Education Application page:
http://www.pmi.org/pmief/scholarship_application_form.html
http://www.pmi.org/pmief/scholarships.htm#PMScholarship

Last Year's Recipient
Shirelle Cox, PMP, a member of the Dayton-Miami Valley Chapter is the 2003 recipient of the PMI Education Foundation Scholarship for Minority Students. She is an Information Systems Analyst with the City of Dayton and is currently enrolled in MBA program at the University of Phoenix, Troy, OH campus.

July 2003
PMI Diversity SIG Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
PMI Diversity SIG was rewarded with a 5 year anniversary plaque from the Project Management Institute for continuously supporting and demonstrating the objectives of the PMI Institute. The plaque was a renewal of the original charter that was first granted in 1998. The plaque displayed all PMI Diversity SIG Chairs who have presided during the 5 year period. The PMI Chairs/Presidents that served during the period are:

Todd Brown (1998 2000)
Melba Hardy (2000)
Don Brown (2001 2002)
Stewart White (2003)

You can see an image of the plaque in our Photo Gallery

November 18, 2003
PMI DSIG November Webinar:
Time: 10:00 AM EST/ 9:00 AM CST/ 7:00 AM PST

Effective e-Mail Writing: Not Losing Yourself In Today's e-World
presented by: JoAnn Dunn, PMP

Special Notice:

Our annual elections are coming up and you can read all the important information about them HERE.

Download the 2003 Election Ballot HERE

October 21, 2003
PMI DSIG October Webinar:
Time: 10:00 AM EST/ 9:00 AM CST/ 7:00 AM PST

Building your Project Consultancy, even if you're still employed
presented by: Carl Pritchard, PMP

Register NOW! for our August 28, 2003 PMI Diversity SIG Webinar!
For More Info:
Download the flyer
or
US Registration: CLICK HERE! to register!
International Registration: CLICK HERE! to register!

August 2003
The PMIDSIG.ORG August Webinar info is available. Check our August Calendar For more info!

July 2003
The new PMIDSIG.ORG web site has been updated. We've added our Calendar to the site and implemented our Guestbook. Our Officers section has also been updated. Bookmark the site and visit often!

(Registration is now closed for this event)

June 2003
The new PMIDSIG.ORG web site has been updated. We've added to our site with new content in our Photo Gallery and our Officers sections of the site. We'll continue adding content and features to the site over the coming weeks, so make sure to bookmark the new site and visit often!

May 2003
The new PMIDSIG.ORG web site has launched. We have a new domain name and a new look to our site. We'll be adding content and features to the site over the coming weeks, so make sure to bookmark the new site and visit often!

To read the latest edition of the PMI DSIG Newsletter, click HERE.