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CSIG, A&D SIG Member

(SIGs)(SIGs)

More Opportunities for Networking: SIGs

Jim Bowen, PMP

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Overview

PMI SIGs – What are they?

My SIG Experience

Oil Gas Petrochemical SIG example

SIG Networking Suggestions

Summary

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PMI SIGS – What Are They?

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What is a SIG?

PMI Specific Interest Group

One of three types of PMI communities (colleges, chapters & SIGs)

Currently -- 29 SIGs

Opportunity for PMI “members with common interests and industries to come together and share ideas, challenges and concerns across geographical boundaries”

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PMI SIGsAerospace & DefenseAutomation SystemsDesign-Procurement-ConstructionConsultingDiversityeBusinessEducation & TrainingFinancial ServicesGovernmentHealthcare PMHuman ResourcesInformation SystemsInfo Tech & TelecommInternational Dev

ManufacturingMarketing & SalesMetricsNew Product DevOil, Gas & PetrochemPharmaceuticalQuality in PMRetailProgram MgtRisk MgtService & OutsourcingStudents of PMTroubled ProjectsUtilityWomen in PM

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What Do SIGs Provide?

Opportunity to network

Opportunity to develop and/or read technical papers & articles

Opportunity to collaborate on special projects

Opportunity to learn & grow

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SIG Info on PMI Web Site

Aerospace and Defense $15.00 (US) AnnuallyLynn R. Dyrdahl, PMP, Chair24213 138th Ave SeKent, WA 98042-5169Tel: +1-253-630-6060chair@pmi-adsig.org

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Example from Troubled Projects SIG

Developing a Skill-Set for a “Project Doctor”

Steps towards the Development of a Standardized Methodology for Troubled Project Management

Is it possible to classify project troubles and solutions to them? Trying to develop a standardized approach of diagnosis, therapy and of healing – can we be successful at all? The PMBOK Guide defines the term Project as: “A project is a temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service.” Project Management is defined: “Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements.” If a project is a unique entity in itself can there be a standardized approach valid for most or maybe even all troubles?

The question is whether we will be able to develop a repository—a structured collection—of methods and solutions, which can be applied by, project managers to solve troubles or be used by consultants and trainers to support project managers.

Want to learn more? Please read this TPSIG whitepaper... Project Doctor

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My Personal SIG Experience

Show personal experience from membership in 2 representative SIGs

Provide information useful to MBC members in deciding to join SIGs

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SIG membership – Personal SIG membership – Personal ExperienceExperience

Joined the A&D & Consulting SIGs for additional $35 in June 2006 at PMI membership renewal.

Expected to be useful in starting up my PM consulting businessHoped networking would prove beneficial

and lead to consulting work through the A&D SIG

Hoped to increase consulting skills through the CSIG

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North American Conference, 2006North American Conference, 2006Attended the annual membership meetings for each SIG held in conjunction with the North American Congress held in Seattle in October 2006.

Provided: Increased awareness of the SIGs’ roles and

activitiesOpportunity to express my needs and

expectations to SIG leadership Great networking opportunity!

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My A&D SIG Participation My A&D SIG Participation Volunteered to work on team updating the DoD Extension to the PMBOK (later put on hold) Attended two A&D SIG webinars on “Performance Based Logistics” (2 PDUs)In process of attending ten CSIG/A&DSIG/ METSIG webinars on “PMO and the Portfolio: Measuring Towards Value” (10 PDUs)

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My Participation, cont’dMy Participation, cont’d

Reading various articles in monthly & quarterly newsletters. Articles of interest to me: Irreducible Truths of Software-intensive PMThe Importance of Reserves and Budget

Distribution in Achieving Budget Requirements

Service-oriented PM

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Other OpportunitiesOther OpportunitiesA&D SIG webinars on: Information-driven Planning (IDP) Risk Analysis and Cost Management (RACM) Mastering Earned Value Management

4-day project risk symposium in Houston TX

Other symposiums (Region 5, Mile High Chapter)

Access to Defense Acquisition Univ (DAU) extensive resources, including learning modules

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Opportunities, cont’dOpportunities, cont’dA&D SIG Library accessJob Board accessLocal Interest Group (LIG) of the A&D SIG activities: NW LIG meeting on Visio 2007 in Redmond, WA on

3/19/08 Lunch & Learn on Risk Mgt at Boeing Field on

1/15/08 Integrated Risk Assessment class, Redmond, WA on

9/17/07 MS Project Step-by-Step class, Redmond, WA

8/16/07Six webinars on improving Enterprise Program/Project Management Jan–Apr 08Access to MetSIG Congress webinars

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Other A&D SIG ActivitiesOther A&D SIG Activities

Inputs requested on scheduling and best practices to National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) Industry Working Group (Dec 07 monthly newsletter)

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Consulting SIGConsulting SIGCo-sponsored the PMO portfolio webinars with the MetSIG and A&D SIGJob postingsAccess to many FSSIG webinars (partial list):Myths & Mistakes in S/W Project MgtRecovering Failing Projects21st Century Organizational/Cultural

Framework for PM

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CSIG, cont’dCSIG, cont’d

CSIG Newletters (quarterly “PM Connections” and monthly “Road Map”)

Recent articles of interest to me:Five Future Trends Impacting the Consulting

CommunityProjects from Hell (monthly feature that

invariably revalidates many of my 18 “Lessons Learned”)

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PMI Member Cost for Joining a SIGPMI Member Cost for Joining a SIG

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The annual cost to join a SIG, from: The annual cost to join a SIG, from:

• $10 for the Oil, Gas, and $10 for the Oil, Gas, and

Petrochemical SIG Petrochemical SIG

• $15 for some SIGs $15 for some SIGs

• $20 for most SIGs (with no SIGs $20 for most SIGs (with no SIGs

charging above $20 per year)charging above $20 per year)

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Oil Gas & Petrochemical SIG

SIG Example

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Vision:Vision:

Dedicated to networking and advancing Dedicated to networking and advancing

the state of the art in professional the state of the art in professional

project management for the Oil, Gas, and project management for the Oil, Gas, and

Petrochemical industry… Petrochemical industry…

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• OGP SIG was chartered in 1997OGP SIG was chartered in 1997

• 700+ members from 39 countries, 700+ members from 39 countries,

with half the membership outside with half the membership outside

the U.S.the U.S.

• Website: www.ogpsig.org Website: www.ogpsig.org

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Mission:Mission:•To provide a recognized To provide a recognized forumforum for the focus and for the focus and exploration ofexploration of ideas ideas for applications and solutions to project for applications and solutions to project managementmanagement challenges challenges related to the management of Oil, related to the management of Oil, Gas and Petrochemical projects. Gas and Petrochemical projects. • We will foster We will foster communication communication among members and among members and disseminate disseminate informationinformation within the Oil, Gas and within the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical project management community regarding Petrochemical project management community regarding current current techniques and developmentstechniques and developments in project in project management. management. • We will use our We will use our expertiseexpertise to achieve and maintain "world to achieve and maintain "world class project management" for the Oil, Gas and class project management" for the Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals industry.Petrochemicals industry.

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•Keep PMI members abreast of key sources of Keep PMI members abreast of key sources of information and contactsinformation and contacts regarding Oil, Gas and regarding Oil, Gas and Petrochemical project management.Petrochemical project management.• Exchange Exchange information and ideasinformation and ideas to assure current, to assure current, inclusive oil, gas, and petrochemical project inclusive oil, gas, and petrochemical project management management knowledge and competenciesknowledge and competencies are are available to complement PMBOK.available to complement PMBOK.• Promote Promote learninglearning through effective through effective communication communication including including networking networking and the and the sharingsharing of problems and of problems and ideasideas..• Solicit and review Solicit and review articlesarticles related to Oil, Gas and related to Oil, Gas and Petrochemical project management for PMI Petrochemical project management for PMI publicationspublications

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•NETWORKING AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE —Meet and talk NETWORKING AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE —Meet and talk with your peers in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical arena - either at the with your peers in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical arena - either at the Annual Seminar/Symposium, at our website http://www.pmi.org, or Annual Seminar/Symposium, at our website http://www.pmi.org, or anytime throughout the year.anytime throughout the year.

SIG BUSINESS MEETINGS — You have the chance to influence the SIG BUSINESS MEETINGS — You have the chance to influence the future of the OGPSIG through its formal business meetings at the future of the OGPSIG through its formal business meetings at the Seminar/Symposium. Gain PDUs through SIG participation.Seminar/Symposium. Gain PDUs through SIG participation.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT JOURNAL and PM NETWORK — PROJECT MANAGEMENT JOURNAL and PM NETWORK — Expand your skill set. When you become a member of PMI you receive Expand your skill set. When you become a member of PMI you receive the technical journal (4 times/year) and the professional magazine (12 the technical journal (4 times/year) and the professional magazine (12 times/year) with articles of specific as well as general interest to times/year) with articles of specific as well as general interest to professionals. Share your successes and lessons learned by having your professionals. Share your successes and lessons learned by having your articles published in these prestigious publications.articles published in these prestigious publications.

OGPSIG NEWSLETTER — This is your direct network to keep OGPSIG NEWSLETTER — This is your direct network to keep informed of OGPSIG activities.informed of OGPSIG activities.

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SIG Networking Opportunities

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Networking OpportunitiesID SIGs of interest & joinResearch back newletters, articles, libraries, webinars, etc for subjects of interest Correspond with authors if you have questions,

want clarification or have other issues you would like their views on

Use the resources to engage others in your sphere of influence

Use SIG discussion group to engage others

See if Local Interest Groups (LIGs) exist and participate If not, form one if sufficient interest exists

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SummarySummary

SIGs provide for PM specialization:NetworkingTraining & knowledgeAccess to resourcesVolunteer activities

Wide variety of SIGs available

Research SIGs at www.pmi.org

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Backups

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Information Technology and Telecommunications SIGInformation Technology and Telecommunications SIGWebinars are one of the most valued aspects of IT & Telecom SIG Webinars are one of the most valued aspects of IT & Telecom SIG membership. We strive to provide webinars that not only exceed your membership. We strive to provide webinars that not only exceed your expectations, but also are the best in the IT & Telecom world. IT and expectations, but also are the best in the IT & Telecom world. IT and Telecom guest speakers come to us because:Telecom guest speakers come to us because:

•   We offer a knowledgeable audience that can understand advanced •   We offer a knowledgeable audience that can understand advanced concepts, lessons learned, and related to industry-focused concepts, lessons learned, and related to industry-focused experiences. The SIG audience often discusses and tests ideas in experiences. The SIG audience often discusses and tests ideas in ways few other audiences could. ways few other audiences could. •   The opportunity to try out concepts on a worldwide stage which •   The opportunity to try out concepts on a worldwide stage which often gives them feedback they could not receive locally.often gives them feedback they could not receive locally.•   The honor and exposure gained as a speaker for our PMI SIG •   The honor and exposure gained as a speaker for our PMI SIG means that more influential people will talk about their presentation means that more influential people will talk about their presentation and ideas, which is an excellent opportunity for personal branding. and ideas, which is an excellent opportunity for personal branding. If you would like to be a guest speaker or if you want to introduce, If you would like to be a guest speaker or if you want to introduce, nominate somebody please contact Amir at the Meet your Manager nominate somebody please contact Amir at the Meet your Manager link below.link below.

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Information Technology and Telecommunications SIG OffersInformation Technology and Telecommunications SIG Offers

- the provision of monthly continuing education presentations - the provision of monthly continuing education presentations (Webinars)(Webinars)- Professional Development Award Programs ( TSI Award - Professional Development Award Programs ( TSI Award Program , UMT Scholarship Program , Project of the Year Program , UMT Scholarship Program , Project of the Year Program, Mentoring Program )Program, Mentoring Program )- publishing of professional development articles in SIG - publishing of professional development articles in SIG NewsletterNewsletter- publishing of professional development articles on SIG web - publishing of professional development articles on SIG web sitesite- SIG endorsement of sessions at all PMI Global Congresses- SIG endorsement of sessions at all PMI Global Congresses- reviewing of presentations for all PMI Congresses- reviewing of presentations for all PMI Congresses- active involvement in ProjectWorld Toronto and many others.- active involvement in ProjectWorld Toronto and many others.

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My Experiences with PMI SIGsMy Experiences with PMI SIGs

In addition to the numerous SIGs In addition to the numerous SIGs

available through PMI, the Minnesota PMI available through PMI, the Minnesota PMI

Chapter had several SIGs that met at Chapter had several SIGs that met at

different times each month. Some different times each month. Some

SIGs met before the dinner meeting, as SIGs met before the dinner meeting, as

well as once a month other times. well as once a month other times.

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• I was active in the IT SIG and became its I was active in the IT SIG and became its coordinator. coordinator. • Then I started the eBusiness/e-Then I started the eBusiness/e-Commerce Chapter SIG.Commerce Chapter SIG.• Our largest SIG was the New Product Our largest SIG was the New Product Development SIG. Development SIG. • There are many good reasons for There are many good reasons for attending a chapter meeting. In the attending a chapter meeting. In the Minnesota chapter, the SIG programs Minnesota chapter, the SIG programs were the highlight of the evening for were the highlight of the evening for many.many.

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When I joined the Minnesota PMI When I joined the Minnesota PMI Chapter in the Chapter in the ,,I immediately became involved with chapter-sponsored LIGs/SIGs.I immediately became involved with chapter-sponsored LIGs/SIGs.

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Networking Through SIGsNetworking Through SIGsNetworking Through SIGsNetworking Through SIGs

IT & IT & TelecomTelecom

Design, Design, Procurement, Procurement, ConstructionConstruction

eBusinesseBusiness

New Product New Product DevelopmentDevelopment

Oil, Gas, & Oil, Gas, & PetroleumPetroleum

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