PMI Tampa Bay Chapter

Upcoming Chapter Events

Mark your calendars for these chapter events

New Member  Orientation

When:    Monday, May 20th, from 5:00
to 5:45 pm (preceding the chapter meeting)
Where:  DoubleTree Hilton hotel

This session is designed for:
-- new chapter members and prospective chapter members interested in learning more about the opportunities and benefits the chapter provide
-- existing members who are looking to find out how to get more involved
-- inactive members who want to get reconnected with the chapter
-- any member who wants to gain membership benefits quickly.

Managing Risk with
Minimal Budget Dollars
and Schedule Hours

It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness…

Speaker: Pete Matassa, PMP

In many organizations project risk is not given adequate attention because there is a belief that neither time nor budget exists to address the issues involved.  This presentation focuses on using an MS Excel based Risk Register as a framework for Project Risk Management. Emphasis is on developing and implementing a risk management methodology that requires minimum time and financial inputs, while addressing major risk threats in an effective manner.

"Outsourced! The Good, the Bad, the Ugly"

This presentation examines the pros and cons of outsourcing work overseas vs. completing the work in-house, and discusses which situations lend themselves best to outsourcing.  We will also discuss several potential barriers including political, social, language and time zone differences that you should be aware of if you decide to outsource work.

Tampa Bay Chapter Announces the

2013 PMI-ACP Exam Prep Class 
                                 

Date: Friday-Saturday, June 21-22
Time: 8:30A.M.–5:30P.M
Location: Hyatt Place Tampa Airport Westshore, 4811 W. Main St., Tampa, FL 33607 

Are you interested in Agile Project Management? Would like to obtain your PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP^®) certification? Then this PMI-ACP^® Exam Prep Seminar gives you the understanding of agile tools and techniques needed to pass the PMI-ACP ^® examination.

The PMI-ACP ^® certification sets the bar for agile project management professionals and boosts your career opportunities.

Summer 2013
Networking Event!

Mark your calendars to attend!




Or better yet register right now for this free event so that you won't miss this
opportunity to meet chapter members and guests.

Date: Monday, June17th
Time: 5:15 - 6:15 (preceeds the chapter meeting)
Place: DoubleTree Hilton Hotel

This is the networking event you have been waiting for:
= network with your fellow PM professionals
= awards for the top "networking masters"
= no cost event
= cash bar
= drawing for free pass to the 2012 Symposium
= other surprises are in the works!

Tampa Bay PMI Golf Tournament

 Date: Saturday, June 22nd
Time: Between 7:30-8:30 (for muffins/coffee)

Locaton:
The Eagles Country Club
16101 Nine Eagles Drive
Odessa, Fl 33556

Includes:
Green Fees
Golf Cart
Practice Balls
Lunch
Prizes

Format:
Scramble, hole in one on 6th green
Shotgun starts at 9am

Project Management Across the Bay   Networking Event 2013

The PMI Suncoast and Tampa Bay Chapters have joined together again this year to sponsor this special networking event on July 11th.

 Do you enjoy networking and meeting new friends and other project manager associates ? How about getting a free prize?  Relaxing and socializing with old and new friends?  Just for you the PMI Suncoast and Tampa Bay Chapters have joined together again in 2013 to invite you to a fantastic networking event!   Last year's event was such as success that we just have to do this again.  And we want you to join us!

This event will be held on July 11th starting at 5:30 pm at the Aqua Bar & Grille in the Westin Hotel on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.  Come enjoy appetizers and drinks (1 free drink ticket will be provided) as you network your way amongst the many Project Managers in attendance.  

The Practice of Program Management 8 PDU Interactive Seminar

The days of the monolithic, complex, multi-year project are over. They are just too hard to plan, manage and complete within expectations. The better approach is to break large initiatives into multiple smaller projects. These smaller projects are easier to manage and they each have a much better chance to be successful. Of course, if each project was managed independently, the entire initiative would be at risk of losing focus and getting out-of-control.

Enter the program. A program is an organizational structure that is established to coordinate and guide a large initiative made up of multiple related projects. The program provides an umbrella structure over the entire initiative and has the high-level visibility and continuity to guide all of the underlying projects toward overall success.

Is your Passport updated?  Come get your "Passport to Excellence" at the 9th Annual Tampa Bay Symposium

The Symposium will be at Sheraton Tampa East on September 13th & 14th.  This year's Symposium event will be two full days of workshops, session speakers and amazing keynotes. 

You will have the opportunity to network and interface with project managers and visit with sponsors that will showcase their products and services. Don't miss this opportunity to explore new ideas and methodologies in Project Management!

This event will provide 16 PDUs.

Are you ready to register to get an Pre-Early Bird discount?   Pricing will be $395 for Tampa Bay chapter and PMI members, $495 for non-members.

Click here to register for the Pre-Early Bird discount.