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 Baseline Newsletter March 2024

From the President's Desk

Dear Valued Members,

Greetings! As we recently observed International Women’s Day, it’s imperative to highlight the invaluable contributions of our female leaders in the project management field. Their dedication, expertise, and innovative approaches have significantly influenced and enriched our profession. We recognize and celebrate their achievements, knowing that diversity and inclusion are essential for driving success and fostering creativity in project management. Anthony.png

Regrettably, on February 19th, 2024, we bid farewell to James R. Snyder, the last surviving co-founder of the PMI. Jim served as an inspirational leader, leaving a lasting mark on the project management community. His life exemplified the significance of networking among project management professionals in nurturing this esteemed community. Let us uphold his vision and strengthen our community together. Yours sincerely,

Anthony Amalraj, MBA, PgMP®

PMIGL President

Creative Members Wanted!
The PMI Great Lakes Chapter is planning to showcase AI-generated artwork to be used on posters during Symposium in April. We know that within our membership, there are many creative members who could provide excellent poster designs if they only knew more about what was needed and who to contact.

The chapter is looking for AI-generated poster art that represents the presenters at Symposium and their topics. If you are interested in assisting us by creating some artwork for this event, please contact Kiesha Williams at symposium.posters@pmiglc.net for more information.

The 2024 Spring Symposium is Only One Month 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:AIimage.jpeg

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

Please register today for the 2024 Spring Symposium.


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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April 19 - 7 am-5 pm

Click HERE to learn more and register!

2024 PM Community Day of Service
April 27 

Thank you to those who registered for this year's event! 

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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

PMI = Connection, Community, and Change!ConnectionCommunity.JPGby April Callis Birchmeier CSP, PMP, CCMP™

Do you know that feeling after you’ve had a wonderful moment? 

Maybe it’s an inspiring conversation with someone you enjoy, or sharing a fantastic meal with someone and having  the perfect amount of good food and connection?  It’s a feeling of fullness, contentment, and a deep sense of satisfaction.

That’s how I feel.

You see, the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) Change San Diego conference, held last week, has reminded me of the power of connection and community. Granted, we were in-person and had the advantage of being able to hug, make eye contact and talk (without someone saying, “you’re on mute”) and the ability to see professional colleagues, many of whom are now dear friends, filled me with joy.

Read the full article HERE 

Scam of the Month
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Millions of people around the world are paying their taxes this time of year, and cybercriminals are hoping to get paid, too. In this month’s scam, they’re taking advantage of tax season by trying to trick you into opening an email and downloading a malicious PDF attachment. The email they send looks like a government form and includes a link to download the PDF attachment. The scammers even include helpful instructions for pasting the web page URL into your browser in case the link isn’t working.

Clicking the link will redirect you to a fake webpage and initiate a file download. Malware is installed on your computer once the file downloads. Remember, cybercriminals don’t only want your money—they also want your data! And they can use this malware to steal your user credentials and other personal data.

Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to a tax scam:

    • If you receive an email regarding tax information, ensure you inspect the contents of the email to verify its authenticity. This includes verifying the sender and the contents of the email, such as attachments or links. If you're not 100% certain, don’t click anything.
    • If the email is unsolicited and is requesting you to click or download something within the email, report it as spam or phishing in your email client.
    • Follow the correct procedures for obtaining any tax documents for your employer or organization. If you're unsure of this process, contact your HR representative to help guide you through the correct process.

    To read more on Tax Scams click HERE.

    Volunteer Spotlight for March 2024

    Meet Asha Subramanian AshaVS.jpg

    Asha, a long-standing PMI member, embarked on her volunteer journey in 2003 with the Great Lakes Chapter's Academic Outreach Program, leading initiatives such as Job Fairs. Over the years, she's made significant contributions to Professional Development, developing PMP Prep courses and serving in various board roles. Currently, she holds the position of Manager-Volunteer Onboarding. For Asha, volunteering intertwines professional growth with community giveback, driven by gratitude towards mentors and friends.

    She is a Senior IT Program Manager at General Motors, leading the Cadilac brand Digital Marketing program. She has a bachelor’s degree in Cost Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), USA, and a Chartered Accountant (CA), India.

    Congratulations, Asha, on being our Volunteer Spotlight honoree for March 2024. We extend our best wishes for your continued growth and success. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to the PMIGL community!
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    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.

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    Silver Level

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