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 Baseline Newsletter April 2024

From the President's Desk

Dear Valued Members,

I hope this message finds you well. As we continue our journey of growth and excellence together, I want to remind you about our upcoming symposium event.

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Mark your calendars for April 19th, as we come together to explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in project management. Our symposium will feature esteemed speakers and invaluable networking opportunities aimed at enriching your knowledge and fostering connections within our community. 

Whether you're a seasoned project management professional or just starting your journey in this dynamic field, there will be something for everyone at this symposium. From insightful keynote presentations to educational breakout sessions tackling the latest trends in project and program management.

I encourage each and every one of you to take advantage of this opportunity to expand your horizons, connect with fellow members, and contribute to the collective growth of our PMI chapter.Yours sincerely,

Anthony Amalraj, MBA, PgMP®

PMIGL President

Project Management Skills for Life Workshop
LeighAnne Martin (VP of Outreach) and Mike Callahan (Director of Academic Outreach) collaborated on a 6-hour workshop called “Project Management Skills for Life” for a group of students at Oakland University on Saturday the 30th of March. There were 20 students in attendance along with a couple of observers from AKPsi who are interested in the program.
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The sessions went very well, and the student feedback was exceptionally strong. All of the evaluations were extremely positive and the overall project was very well received.

SFL3.jpgThe course essentially introduces the idea of a Project and then goes into more detail about Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and then Closing the project. It is produced by PMI’s Educational Foundation and is available for use if you are interested.

The Foundation provided us with a Handbook that we printed for each of the students and a PowerPoint file that we were able to adjust to meet our needs.

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The 2024 Spring Symposium is Only A Few Days Away!
Symposium is the PMI Great Lakes Chapter largest event of the year and promises to be better than ever. This year our theme will be Transforming Project Management in an AI World and will be held on April 19th, 2024, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

Join us to learn how project management will be transformed by AI technology in the following areas:

1. Better selection and prioritization - Add value to the organization
2. Support the PMO office
3. Better project definition, planning and reporting
4. Virtual project assistants
5. Better testing
6. A redefined role for Project Managers

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Click Here to learn more and register!

Job Openings

The PMI Job Board has enhanced features, making it easier to connect job seekers and employers in the project management industry. Click here to access the PMI Job Board! You can access PMIGL's Job Board of local postings here. 

Upcoming Events  

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Symposium 2024 - In Person
April 19 - 7 am - 5 pm

Click HERE to learn more and register!

New Member Orientation - May
May 15 - 6 pm - 7 pm

Click HERE to learn more and register!

PeakBusMgtlogo.pngWhat is Disciplined Agile Certification?
As a leader in project management education, we are working with Peak Business Management to offer the official PMI Disciplined Agile workshop and DASM certification program for individuals looking to pass the exam and become a Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM). Learn more.

Earn Free PDUs!
Peak Business Management, is offering chapter members free PDUs! Please visit their website for more details. Be sure to use the password PeakPDU0922 to access this offer.

PMIGL is thrilled to shine a light on our partnership with IIL.
Members have access to an incredible array of benefits and amazing opportunities such as discounts on courses, free webinars, and so much more. Please visit the IIL/PMIGL website.

Stay Up to Date with PMIGL
Help promote PMIGL by following us on Facebook, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn, and share our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities as you see posted. You never know what door may open!   

Communications

PM Musings

The PM's Superpower - Persuasion

by William A Moylan, PhD, PMP, FESD, DTM Professor Emeritus, Eastern Michigan University

"Stop thinking about your next point and listen to the one being made."

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Many moons ago at a PMI International Symposium, I had the opportunity to be in a lively discussion with several of PMI's Project Management gurus on the topic of what distinguishes the best project managers from the rest of the crowd.

The bevy of talent included Dr. David Cleland of the University of Pittsburg, Professor Elvin Isrig of North Dakota State University, and James Snyder, the founder of PMI. They spoke; I listened.

The consensus of these luminaries was that what sets apart the star Project Manager from the also rans is the best PM exudes the power to persuade in their interactions with executive management. Hence, the Project Manager's superpower is the art of persuasion.

This essay will address the three key elements of persuasion; Ethos, Pathos, Logos, and how a project manager can exhibit these traits in an oral presentation. That is, the PM leverages their ability to tap ethical, emotional, and logical appeal with the audience.

Read the full article HERE 

Scam of the Month
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Phony Utility Ads!

Search engines, like Google, are so popular that many people use the search feature instead of typing a URL. For instance, people may quickly search for their electricity provider’s name to find the online payment portal. And for this week’s scam, that’s exactly what cybercriminals want you to do. This scam tries to trick you into clicking on a fake ad instead of the billing portal that you’re trying to find. The scammers purchase a variety of fake utility payment advertisements, and you see those ads during your searches. They know that they can trick you more easily if you contact them instead of them reaching out to you.

If you click on one of these ads, you will be prompted to dial a phone number. Dialing the number puts you directly in contact with a scammer. They may try to scare you by saying your bill must be paid immediately. Or they may tempt you with an offer to help you save money—but only if you act now. Neither the advertisement nor the person you are talking to is legitimate. Paying them won’t help with your utility bills, but the scammer might use you to help pay their own bills!

Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to a utility bill scam:

    • Remember, anyone can purchase an advertisement. Be cautious when clicking on ads, even if they seem relevant to you.
    • Scammers often ask you to make payments using unusual methods, such as gift cards or money transfers. If something seems strange about a financial transaction, stop immediately!
    • If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Always stop and think before taking action.

    Welcome New Members & Congratulations on Milestone Anniversaries

    Congratulations to members on their milestone anniversaries this month. Thank you for your valued membership and continued support! 

    Also, welcome to our new members who recently joined the chapter. 

    Chapter Sustained Sponsors

    Annual Sustained Sponsorship 
    Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors

    PMIGL would like to thank our chapter sponsors for 2024: IIL, IntelliBee, The Judge Group, and our newest sponsor SNA Technologies. We greatly appreciate your contributions to making our chapter successful. Thank you for your support!

    Sponsorship Opportunities Available

    Annual Sustained Sponsorship opportunities in Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Copper levels are available on a first come - first serve basis. Limited seats are also open for Symposium, Golf Outing, Monthly Meetings, and PD Day chapter event sponsorship. Please visit our Sponsor page HERE for more details. You can contact director.sponsorship@pmiglc.net if you have any questions.

    Gold Level

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    Silver Level

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