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PMI NorCal 2008 Symposium
Come be inspired, be challenged and transform at this exciting event. Hear renowned speakers addressing “The Continuing Quest to Increase Maturity, Manage Risks, and Achieve Greater Results from Projects”. Enjoy learning, networking and above all have a fantastic experience!! Earn up to 14 PDUs.
NorCal 2008 Information

Transformational Leadership Research Project
PMI Silicon Valley has sponsored and is co-leading research with Insights Learning & Development and the University of Westminster in the UK on teaming effectiveness and transformational leadership in project management. Receive a 30+ customized profile on YOU!
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Managing Personal Financial Risk
How Financial Success Happens

We want to show you how to develop a sound financial strategy — one that covers all the financial bases, from insurance to investing to estate conservation.
Everyone who attends will receive a full-color, 20-page workbook on financial management.
Details and registration, Aug Career Management

Featured Event

Tell Me Where It Hurts—Putting Together a Holistic Assessment for Project Risks

Project risk assessment generally focuses initially on qualitative or comparative impact assessment to prioritize project risks. Additional analysis employs quantitative assessment for the most significant risks, determining the measurable impact to refine risk prioritization and to guide risk response planning. While this approach has many benefits, it tends to overlook any impact inherent in project risks that may be hard to quantify. more --

About the Speaker: Tom Kendrick (PMP) is currently a Senior Project Manager for Visa Inc. He is also author of Identifying and Managing Project Risk (AMACOM, 2003 and an upcoming second edition), more--

Details and registration, Aug Evening Program

Major upcoming PMISV Events

Evening Program

Monday, August 18, 2008

Topic: Tell Me Where It Hurts—Putting Together a Holistic Assessment for Project Risks

Speaker: Tom Kendrick, PMP

PDU Info: 1.0 Category 3 

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Career Management

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Topic: Managing Personal Financial Risk - How Financial Success Happens

Speakers: Alise M Miller, Teri Sinclair, and Kevin Chen, Michael C. Hettenbach

PDU Info: 2.0 Category 3 

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Tools & Techniques Forum

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Topic: Scrum Techniques Explained for PMPs – II Effectively Leading Scrum Teams

Speaker: Sutanu Ghosh, PMP, Certified ScrumMaster

PDU Info: 1.5 Category 3 

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Silicon Valley Chapter Web Updates

New Member Orientation (20 Jun 08)
New schedule, frequency, and time.

 

Silicon Valley Chapter Announcements

Members Speak/Sharing at PMISV Events
Are you interested in speaking (for 5 minutes) about a PM Topic or sharing your PM experiences? Click here for more info.

Are you a certified PgMP?
The chapter wants to hear from our Certified Program Management Professionals (PgMP). Click here for more info.

More Silicon Valley Chapter Announcements
Click here for an archive of previous announcements.

 

PMI Global Announcements

Change in PMP Credentials Expiration Date (20 Jun 08)
Many PMP credential holders are aware of the large volume of PMP renewals that PMI processes at the end of each year. To better meet customer needs, PMI will change all PMP credential holders’ expiration dates. Click here for more info.

PMI Information Systems Special Webinars and Community
For those who manage software and web projects. Click here for more info.

Two New Specialty Credentials to Be Introduced in 2008
Project Risk Management and Project Scheduling. Click here for more info.

More PMI Global Announcements
Click here for an archive of previous announcements.


 

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 The Silicon Valley Chapter is a regional component of PMI and a resource for all aspects of project management leadership
and information in California's Silicon Valley (southern end of San Francisco Bay). The chapter’s 1,500 plus members
enjoy over 180 yearly local activities supported by an all volunteer staff. In addition, Project Management Professional (PMP)
certification has been achieved by over 50% of its members.

The Chapter’s mission is to support the interests and needs of its members by providing the leadership and forums for
expanding and sharing the knowledge of Project Management.

 

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