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January 2020 President's Corner

So, what does 2020 bring for the chapter…. A quality plan of action for virtual events, we recognize that we can do better with sound and streaming. We are making execution of events a priority with more robust testing and continuing to replace/improve equipment with a focus on quality of our technology platform of our aged assets. We are also building a dedicated AV team, so event logistics are improved.  There is volunteer opportunity if you have background in this area or are willing to spend time learning.

The board has been working hard to plan 2020.  Every month is planned, and specific event details will be published on the website, your go to place for information.

What’s Happening?

Looking for PDUs in January? Attend a breakfast meeting or write an article on your area of expertise.

We are still seeking local speakers for our events, so we have a broad range of topics and industries to grow our knowledge. Let us know if you want to learn more or be a part of the Speakers Bureau volunteer team.

If you do not see the event you were looking for, let us know so we can explore options.  You do not have to wait for a survey, there is a suggestion box on the website and the board receives your suggestions or concern with a direct email.  It is your voice and your chapter. Together we can raise the bar and be relevant.

Cory Smith, MBA, PMP, CSM
President
PMI Phoenix Chapter

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Study Group Calendar for 2020

The PMI Phoenix Chapter Study Group program is a 9-week course given several times throughout the year at three locations throughout the valley.  This is provided a benefit to our members at no cost.

The program is driven by a core team of approximately 14 Volunteers that give 4 hours of their Saturday to the chapter and the membership that participate in the study group program.

The study group calendar for 2020 has been finalized.  The start and end dates for each session are located below.  Please check the chapter website event calendar for specific dates and locations.

PMI Phoenix Chapter

Study Group Schedule for 2020

  • 1/11 – 3/7 North Valley
  • 1/11 – 3/7 South Valley
  • 3/21 – 5/16 Central Valley
  • 5/2 – 7/11 North Valley
  • 5/2 – 7/11 South Valley
  • 7/18 – 9/19 Central Valley
  • 9/12 – 11/7 North Valley
  • 9/19 – 11/9 South Valley

Future Cities and PMI Team up for the Annual Competition

In each competition, students participate in a challenge unique to that year. For 2019-2020, the problem is: "Choose a threat to your city’s water supply and design a resilient system to maintain a reliable supply of clean water." Our local PMI Phoenix volunteers, led by Steve Poessnecker, have provided expert guidance in project management processes to help kids in putting together their solutions. Our volunteers of Ronnie Watley, John Chico, Jakub Marciniak, and Srinivas Kandala are currently reviewing, judging, and providing written feedback to (currently) 67 student team submissions.  Teams will display their models at the Phoenix Library starting on January 18.  We invite all members to come out to see the amazing and innovative ideas for our future.

December 2019 President's Corner

EOY 2019
Dear Members,
As the year wraps up, it is a time for reflection. First off, let me say thank you for being members, volunteers, and partners in our Chapter, a volunteer organization and supporting the year of change, 2019.
It is the volunteers working diligently to bring you, the membership, the value you expect and have come to know from the chapter. So, what did 2019 bring for the chapter…? New technology to improve quality of events, new website functionality and a focus on the Military Outreach program to serve the Veterans in our community.
The following words are not new and in the spirit of Deming, I want to emphasize…continuous improvement is an organized approach to identifying opportunities for improvement that can help an organization meet its goals for sound financial liquidity, reducing costs, and accelerating innovation. The approach is also used to enhance the quality of a product or service, and to continue our Chapter vision and mission on education. We take this approach and will strive to improve our implementation at the organizational level. PMI Global wants our strategic goals to focus on customer value, and the members are the customer.
If you attended the All Member meeting, you saw our 2019 and 2020 goals with metrics. We will continue to reduce waste and review activities for value and lower costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and upgrade product quality with our investment resources.
The new board for 2020 is in place, they created goals and a strategy from your member survey and the PMI Global leadership direction. We will continue the continuous improvement journey next year.
Continue to submit suggestions they are actioned and appreciated. It is your voice and your chapter. Together we can raise the bar and be relevant in 2020.
Cory Smith, MBA, PMP, CSM
President
PMI Phoenix Chapter

Toys for Tots Drive at the November Evening Chapter Meeting

Members of the PMI Phoenix Chapter are pleased to donate to Toys For Tots for the 2019 Holiday Season. Toys For Tots is a successful program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Each year they collect and then distribute toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts during the holidays. During our recent evening meeting, with your generosity, the Chapter collected 25 toys to help brighten this time of the year for area youth. Thank you to our members; way to pay it forward!