Project Management Professional: August 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

PMHUB-G Natetc Get Certified in CAPM and PMP within 12 months period

Another great inspiring story for all to enjoy

"So I passed the PMP on Monday, two days before the examination change. The only difference between myself and everyone else is that I took and passed the CAPM last year which provided a great foundation and gave me experience for what to expect on the PMP. I used a full 2 months to complete this, studied 1-2 hours during the weekdays and a lot more on weekends."

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/natetc-passed-pmp-aug-29th-2-days-before-the-change/

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

PMHUB-G What Next after getting your PMP?

What Next After PMP?

1. Collect PDU = start now, 3 yrs is very short period

2. What other Certification exist out there?

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/07/john-reiling-now-you%E2%80%99re-a-pmp-what-next/

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2010/07/cornelius-fichtner-pmp-10-easy-ways-to-earn-pdus/

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/06/david-j-lanners-how-pmps-can-earn-pdu-for-free/

Monday, August 29, 2011

PMHUB-G Rajasekhar: Passed PMP Exam on 24 Aug, 2011 – First Attempt

Another day, another PMP. This is the 10th PMP this month that wrote his/her LL

Quote:

" I would like to say two things:

a. Confidence : While attending the exam, please be confident of yourself. Never Lose your confidence.

b. Nothing is impossible: There are lot of people who actually suceed, so it shows us that the exam is not something impossible task. The only thing that we should be keeping in mind is that we need to do our home work to pass the exam."

Details here:

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/rajasekhar-passed-pmp-exam-on-24-aug-2011/

Sunday, August 28, 2011

PMHUB-G Gavin Yip targetted August 30 and passed the exam August 28

Gavin Yip took the plunge and spent just 3 weeks from start to finish. What an inspiring story!

"At this point, a total budget of USD600 is assigned and around 80 man-hours is estimated. Having reviewed my plans, and consulted a critical stakeholder - my wife, it is approved. I moved straight into execution phase on the 5 Aug with a focus on Mr Philips's course as the first stage.

Thanks to Mr. Philips' course, I committed around 2 hours a day on the first week and was able to complete the first 7 parts of the course by the 13 Aug. It gives me the assurance that I need to proceed further. I was also making use the excellent notes from JIM Owens to complement the study. Thanks Jim!"

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/gavin-yip-target-30-aug-2011-and-i-passed-capm-today/

Saturday, August 27, 2011

PMHUB-G Breaking News: "AACE Announces Ground Breaking IP Policy Change for Authors/Contributors to the Asset, Program and Project Management Body of Knowledge"

Dear PM Hub Colleagues- For those of you who are academics or cutting edge practitioners, here is something really important about a major change in IP Policy by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEi)

“On August Friday, 26, 2011, the US based Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International, announced a major shift in the IP policy of most US based, global professional organizations by announcing that effective immediately, instead of contributors having to sign over their intellectual property to the organization, including the rights to any derivative works, AACE has changed the policy so that now, contributors do NOT have to give up their rights of ownership or the rights to any derivative works, but are merely granting an extensive license to AACE to use the author/contributors IP while leaving ownership with the contributor.

This policy is consistent with the intent of Creative Commons licensing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ and represents a major departure from the policy of most other US based professional organizations. In making this change, it is anticipated that AACE will attract both academics and practitioners doing cutting edge research and innovative implementations and has been designed especially to appeal to the Generation X and Generation Y practitioners, who are fast becoming today’s leaders.

To see the complete wording of this innovative and progressive IP agreement, point your browser here http://www.aacei.org/am/guidelines/welcome.shtml and download the “Publications and Speaker Agreement”.

Compare this against the IP policies of YOUR current professional organization and see which organization you would rather share your knowledge and experience with.

BR,

Dr. Paul D. Giammalvo, CDT, CCE, MScPM, MRICS

http://www.build-project-management-competency.com

PMHUB-G pmhub@pmhub.net - e-mail problem - apologies

Just realized that this e-mail was deleted by our webhosting company.

PMHUB moved its server August 4 due to frequent downtime (due to sudden increase in volume) to a more powerful server. During this move, the webhosting company neglect to move the e-mail addresses that PMHUB used: pmhub@pmhub.net

As a result, several LL might be lost in space. So far - one is already published (

Saqib Shamim: New PMP in Karachi)

after Saqib reminded PMHUB about the lost LL

Please send those LL to pmhub@pmhub.net The address is now back to normal and please accept our apologies

Friday, August 26, 2011

PMHUB-G Saqib a new PMP in Karachi

It took me 8 weeks of preparation time. Started reading through PMBOK making sure that I understand the language, terms and the finer details. While reading the PMBOK, I started reading Rita Mulcahy's Exam Prep book and listening to her audio lectures. I went through PMBOK and Rita once and completed the audio lectures twice. I also listened to PM PrepCast episodes during my morning / evening walk using my iPod.

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/saqib-shamim-new-pmp-in-karachi/

PMHUB-G Kiran PMP yesterday

I understood tough questions should never attempt to do just before the exam.

I took 10 minutes break after completion of 100 questions and I completed 20 mins before the end and Reviewed marked questions. Review has helped to mark 2 questions that I missed answering.

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/kiran-thatta-cleared-my-pmp-exam-on-25-august/

Thursday, August 25, 2011

PMHUB-G What Next? what is coming in 2012?

Congrats to the 6 succesful PMP of this August 2011 who managed to pass the exam just before the big change (and do not forget another big change coming in 2012, PMBOK 5)

R. Mettupalli: Passed PMP Exam on August 20th 2011. Lesson Learned

Dhinakar: Passed PMP on 22nd Aug.11 & Lessons Learned

Pradeep Parameswara: Passed PMP Aug 18, 11 & Lessons Learnt

R Kannan: PMP Exam Passed on 17-08-2011

Sundar – Passed PMP Exam on 12-Aug-11. My Lesson Learned

Ganeshprasad: Lesson's Learnt of My PMP Exam

Next question yourself:
Life after PMP - what Next?

http://pmhub.net/index.php?id=news.display&newsid=NW4cb48b6235c8b
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/07/john-reiling-now-you%E2%80%99re-a-pmp-what-next/

PMHUB-G What is the diff of quality Assurance vs Control?

Full detail by Cornelius here:
http://pmhub.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=15801

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

PMHUB-G R Mettupalli - One more PMP this month - August PMP Flood

Understand concepts clearly especially tools and techniques. Make sure you do Google search on diagrams to understand better. It is worth looking at pictures in some studies and how they really help in real world.

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/r-mettupalli-passed-pmp-exam-on-august-20th-2011-lesson-learned/

Monday, August 22, 2011

PMHUB-G Just a few hours ago, another PMP! Dhinakar is now a PMP Aug 22, 2011

Few hours ago Dhinakar passed the PMP Exam and here is the latest LL fresh off the oven

Important message from Dhinakar

Finally, regarding the exam pattern changes, I feel it is better to take the current exam pattern before 31st Aug.11 if you are confident and well prepared. Else, if you are planning to take the new exam pattern then it is advisable to wait and watch because if you miss out in the first attempt it will dent your confidence a bit too much. Also, I feel the questions related to 'Professional & Social Responsibility' are quite tricky in the current exam itself. I found the choices were quite too close to eliminate. So imagine if they are going to sprayed it ('Professional & Social Responsibility') all over the other knowledge areas in the new exam (just my opinion).

More tips and hints here:
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/dhinakar-passed-pmp-on-22nd-aug-11-lessons-learned/

Saturday, August 20, 2011

PMHUB-G PMP Exam problem: Alternative schedules

The following PMP® exam sample question is taken from the Free PMP Exam Simulator at http://free.pm-exam-simulator.com - The answer is at the LINK

http://www.pmhub.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=15797

You developed alternative schedules based on best-case and worst-case scenarios on your project. You want to keep these alternative schedules stored in your project documents, in case of changes in project resources. Where would you store alternative schedules?

A.) Schedule Baseline

B.) Schedule Data

C.) Project documents

D.) Project scope statement

http://www.pmhub.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=15797

Friday, August 19, 2011

PMHUB-G Again: Here is the big change coming in August

We still receive questions about what is changing and when

Since there are only less than 14 days left and the subject was published several times, the questions were all blocked and those who are still asking should just refer to these articles.

http://pmhub.net/pmdigest/component/content/article/1-articles/141-changes-in-pmp-exam-august-30-2011

http://pmhub.net/index.php?id=news.display&newsid=NW4d6a6e91aff87

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/07/cornelius-fichtner-pmp-why-pmi-won%E2%80%99t-say-if-you-passed-or-failed-your-pmp-exam/

Advise: it is better to avoid taking exam during this period: Sept-October - during this period PMI is "evaluating" and adjusting the Exam

PMHUB-G August 2011 PMPs - more coming?

so far 4 have submitted their LLs
If you passed the exam this month, pls send your LL ASAP to pmhub@pmhub.net for publication

Pradeep Parameswara: Passed PMP Aug 18, 11 & Lessons Learnt
R Kannan: PMP Exam Passed on 17-08-2011
Ganeshprasad: Lesson's Learnt of My PMP Exam
Sundar – Passed PMP Exam on 12-Aug-11. My Lesson Learned

Thursday, August 18, 2011

PMHUB-G Hey, Today another PMP - Pradeep is now PMP just few hours ago!

Hi Friends,
I'm pleased to announce that I cleared my PMP Exam. Let me thank
numerous good wishes from my friends, support forums like here. I
appeared the course about 2 months back, I set a target of 45 days for
the prep. My colleague and I started a study group, we were nearly 5,
but only 2 of us appeared for the exam and both of us cleared it
gladly.

Exam had its standard, it was neither very tough nor very easy,
knowing concepts is the key. I was able to answer all the question in
3 hours 40 mins, but used complete 4 hours. It had nearly 20% of each
areas, ITTO related, risk response strategies, cost management
calculations questions respectively, rest focused on the depth of
understanding across all the areas. Memorizing things will not help in
this exam.

Here is how I prepared:

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/pradeep-parameswara-passed-pmp-aug-18-11-lessons-learnt/

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

PMHUB-G Sundar's PMP Lessons Learned

After my first PMBOK read, I started to read each chapter from Andy,
Rita and started to watch/listen to PMPrepcast. With this combination
things started to become clear and was able to relate how an ideal
project should be done. I started my serious preparation starting this
Jan. Till April, I used to spend around 1 hour during weekdays and 2
hours during weekends.

more tips and tricks here
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/sundar-passed-pmp-exam-on-12-aug-11-my-lesson-learned/

PMHUB-G R Kannan passed the PMP exam few hours ago!

More and more PMPs today. Congrats for the latest, just passed the
exam hours ago: R Kannan

Are we overproducing PMPs? Let the market decides!

Check Kannan's fresh LL here
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/r-kannan-pmp-exam-passed-on-17-08-2011/

PMHUB-G Cornelius sayings: Dealing with concepts not in PMBOK

Thsi week sayings of Cornelius: Remember that PMI states that you will
be tested on concepts that may not be found in the PMBOK Guide but
they do not tell you where you can find those concepts.

more here: http://pmhub.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=15793

Monday, August 15, 2011

PMHUB-G Ganeshprasad: Lesson’s Learnt of My PMP Exam

My dream came true on 13 August 2011. I was continuing my PMI
membership since 2006 and finally achieved the target.

Time spent

3 Months and the count down days published in pmhub.net was one of the main
factors to induce me.

http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2011/08/ganeshprasad-my-lesson%E2%80%99s-learnt-of-pmp-exam/

Saturday, August 13, 2011

PMHUB-G Changes in PMP Exam - August 2011 & the latest update July 19, 2011

Members keep asking the same questions over and over again: will there
be changes in Sept 2011? What will change and what is the impact?

This will be the last distribution of this message....

Here is what has been published:

Changes in PMP Exam - August 2011 & the latest update July 19, 2011

The latest news dated July 19 2011 indicates the PMI will hold PMP
Exam result for 4 to 6 weeks - if you write the exam in the Aug 31 -
Mid October period. During that time, you will not know whether you
passed or failed and you have to wait until PMI sent you the exam
result.

Here is the opinion of PMHUB's columnist and fame author of PMPrepcast
and its family of products:

Cornelius Fichtner, PMP: Why PMI Won't Say If You Passed Or Failed Your PMP Exam

"On Tuesday July 19th, REPs were informed by PMI that there are
additional significant changes to the PMP exam and results measuring
system after the new exam begins on August 31st, 2011.

Amongst these and perhaps the most significant change is the decision
by PMI to hold test scores for students within the first 4 to 6 weeks
of taking the exam after August 31, 2011. Currently, students receive
immediate notification of their scores upon completion of the exam.

Students who sit for the exam within the first 4-6 week period after
August 31st, will receive email notification from PMI once their test
scores are ready.

If you are unable to sit for the PMP exam before August 31st, and need
to take the exam before mid October (no exact date has been specified
by PMI as of print time), you will be required to wait the 4-6 week
waiting period for your exam results. If you have an employment
opportunity that is awaiting your PMP exam results, you should speak
with your employer to discuss your options and the additional required
wait time.
Please contact PMI if you have further questions regarding this change:

PMI contact:

E-mail: customercare@pmi.org (preferred method)"
The original change was announced last October and republished here
to warn PMHUB members of the coming changes this August 31. From our
point of view, it will be better if this change is introduced together
with the implementation of the PMP Exam based on PMBOK 5. rather than
having 2 changes within the period.

As a current credential holder how does this impact me? Are there any
changes for renewing my credential?

If you currently hold the PMP credential, the release of the new RDS
has limited impact for yousince the primary result of the RDS is to
update the PMP examination. PMI will review the results of this RDS to
determine whether it requires updates be made to the PMP Continuing
Certification Requirements (CCR) program. PMI expects that any changes
to this program will be announced in Q4 2010.

When will the changes to the PMP examination take place?

The new examination is scheduled to be released on 31 August 2011.
This means that the last day to take the current PMP examination is 30
August 2011. Candidates who would like to take the current version of
the examination are advised to schedule their examinations early to
better ensure that they are able to obtain a test date before the
examination update.

Are the eligibility criteria (contact hours / project management
experience hours) changing?

No – the eligibility criteria will remain the same. Only the
multiple-choice examination contentof the PMP is changing

What version of a Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK®Guide)should I study for the updated PMP examination?

The update of the examination for the new RDS does not affect the
PMBOK®Guide, so candidates should continue to study the Fourth
Edition, as well as other current project management titles.

Is there going to be a change to the PMBOK®Guide—Fourth Edition?

No. The update of the examination to align with the new RDS does not
affect the PMBOK®Guide

Will the score report be changing?

At this time, PMI does not anticipate any changes will be made to
the PMP score report.

Will PMI provide a full refund if I am unable to take the exam
before the new exam is released?

No. PMI is announcing the change to the PMP examination approximately
11 months before it is implemented so that all PMP candidates have the
time required to take the examination before it is updated.

Will PMI have expanded scheduling options at the test centers to
ensure that allcandidates can take the exam prior to updates taking
place?

PMI is working with our testing partner, Prometric

Will There Be Significant Differences Between the Existing Exam and
the New One?

Approximately 30% of the PMP exam content will change as a result of
new or substantial changes to reflect the project manager's role as
defined by the recent study. Changes to the exam will be implemented
through existing items being updated as appropriate, new examination
items being developed to meet these requirements, and old items that
do not meet the criteria being retired.

Also, certain areas of the examination will be tested in a different
way because an existing domain was seen to be common across all
content areas of the examination. Specifically, the Professional and
Social Responsibility content area (Domain 6) will now be tested in
every domain, rather than as a separate domain on the examination.

What is the Release Date of the New Exam?

A new version of the PMP® exam will be placed into worldwide use for
any and all PMI® credential examinations taken on or after August
31st, 2011. Is this New Exam a Result of Changes to The PMBOK® Guide?
No. Exam takers should continue to reference A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge—Fourth Edition (2008) until a new PMBOK®
Guide is released, around 2012.

Will There Be Changes to the Eligibility Criteria, Application
Process, or Passing Score?

According to PMI, the education and experience requirements that
define the eligibility for the existing PMP examination remain
appropriate and will not be changed.

What Are You Supposed to Do Now?

Although PMI is planning on changing approximately 30% of the PMP®
examination, these changes will NOT be effective until August 31st of
2011. Therefore, any students planning to sit for the exam before
August 31st of 2011 must continue to use currently available,
non-updated materials. The Project Management Professional (PMP)®
credential examination will be updated in 2011, based on updates to
the professional role of a PMP® recently found in PMI's Role
Delineation Study (RDS).

What do I need to know about the changes to the PMP credential and examination?

The process for updating the PMP begins with the RDS, which is now
complete. Learn more about the RDS. These updates to the role do have
an effect on the examination questions for the PMP, and will be
reflected in the PMP examination starting 31 August 2011.

http://www.pmi.org/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP/~/media/PDF/Certifications/PMP%20Update%20and%20RDS%20FAQs%20-final.ashx

PMHUB-G Alexius' LL - what study materials?

At this time, I had subcribed to PMprepcast by Cornelius Fichtner,
PMP. This was very helpful to me because it provided a very good
insight to the PMBOK guide, and made my studies more interesting. I
also purchased the PM Formula guide by Cornelius Fichner. This made my
understandinig of the formulae very easy, and i was able to reproduce
my brain dump cheat sheet with little hassle.
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/09/aemy-pmp-ll/

Friday, August 12, 2011

PMHUB-G Is there Life after PMP? What are you going to do next?

Is there Life after PMP? What are you going to do next?
John listed 5 more goals for your future
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2009/07/john-reiling-now-you%E2%80%99re-a-pmp-what-next/

PMHUB-G Exam question: Managing Risk

http://www.pmhub.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=15791

In a project, several risk response strategies are used to effectively
manage project risks. The strategy or mix of strategies should be used
when planning for risk responses. Which of the following statements
best describes an 'accept' strategy for negative risks or threats?

A.) Adopting less complex processes is an accept strategy.

B.) Use of insurance is part of an accept strategy.

C.) Using contingency reserve is part of accept strategy.

D.) Extending schedule is part of an accept strategy.

answer and explanation:
http://www.pmhub.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=15791

PMHUB-G Now that You are a PMP - is this the end?

Long Road ahead - Read on:

John Reiling: Now You're a PMP! What Next?
http://t.co/AqlT9mD

Thursday, August 11, 2011

PMHUB-G New way to stop spammers from joining Forums

as of last week, newly registered members are asked 3 questions before
their registration is accepted. The question is simple and involve
knowing about PMP, PMI and PMBOK.

If you by any reason failed to pass the test, please write to
pmhub@pmhub.net for members activation

For years we depended on CAPTCHA where you have to guess what a random
string of characters.
Using CAPTCHA, spammers perform well but many of us who wear eye
glasses failed.

Then for more than one year, we used manual activation. The manual
activation is based on the assumption that PMs read PMHUB admin
instruction on what to do and request for activation. In fact, many
PMs ignore the instruction and some spammer read the instruction and
request for activation.

In the last 7 days, at least 1,000 spammers failed to register - this
is a good sign. However we are not sure how many PMs were not able to
register. If you are one of those, please write to pmhub@pmhub.net

PMHUB-G Sharon's LL - better get more than 1 practice exams

Thanks for your LLs! I was planning to get PM Fastrack. Luckily it
was always out of stock from the popular online bookstores. After
reading through your LLs, I decided to use a number of practice exams
rather than one single source. In summary, I used the following
materials for my 2-month exam preparation.
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2010/02/sharon-yuen-passed-pmp-on-23-feb-2010/

PMHUB-G TIps and Hints from Hamburg's PMP

I started half a year ago with reading the PMBOK Guide. In parallel I
listened to PMPrepCast. Listening one or two episodes a day really
kept me motivated. I recommend strongly the interviews. Here people
are asked about their experiences and recommendation during their
preparations and the exam itself. Listening to the different opinions
and experiences motivated a lot

more here:
http://www.pmhub.net/wp/2010/12/tips-hints-passed-pmp-exam/

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

PMHUB-G PMHUB websites ate now stable and running well

After days of unresponsive server and frequent reboots a day, the
PMHUB websites are now back to its usual status

Please visit:
PMHUB main http://pmhiub.net - index and main landing page
PMHUB Blog: http://pmhub.net/wp - articles and Lessons Learned
PMHUB PMDigest: http://pmhub.net/pmdigest - short tips, tricks and
PMP/CAPMlessons and PMP Exam Q&A
PMHUB Forums: http://pmhub.net/forums - forums on Lessons Learned,
PMP, CAPM, PgMP, discussions on PMP Prep and PMP Exam problems

Pls test the new server to make sure it can meet your requirements

Apologies for the one week problems in accessing PMHUB 4 websites

PMHUB-G PMPHUB server keep crashing - apologies

PMHUB visitors increased steadily in the past 3 months.
However it is still below the previous 2008 peak volume (change of PMBOK)

For unknown reason(s) PMHUB server is crashing every day and needs reboot.
The rebooting took several minutes and during that time PMHUB
websites: Blog, Main, Forums and PMDigest are inaccessible.

Please accept our apologies PMHUB need your help, if you can give us
any advice and pointers please do not hesitate to write to:
pmhub@pmhub.net
If you work for a web hosting company and can help host PMHUB, we will
be glad to hear from you.
The software used are phpBB3, WordPress and Joomla and the server is
VPS under Apache, phpmyadmin, MySQL
Thank you

PMHUB-G 2 NEW short LLs added, 2 new PMP

2 new LLs added today, congrats to 2 new PMP
4 short LLs, 1 CAPM 3 PMP http://t.co/l5mq6b2

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

RES: PMHUB-G What is the difference

Hi,
Have a look at PMBOK Guide. There you can find explicitly the different
objectives for Project, Program and Portfolio Management.
Resuming:
Portfolio management should assure, the Projects and Programs are and stay
aligned with organizational strategy;
Program management should search to increment the benefits, the
organization expects from the products, the projects promise to deliver
Project Management focuses on delivering the products, the project was
created for, in a timely manner, in budget, quality and scope, respecting
the companies risk acceptance profile and making the client and other
stakeholders as happy as necessary for to keep the project viable.

Rgds
Gerhard Tekes, PMP, PMI-RMP
PMI certified OPM3 Professional
3PTA Project Management
PMI Registered Consultant Provider
diretoria@3pta.com.br
+55-71-3012.6611, +55-71-9996-1047
www.3pta.com.br

10/08/2011 14:00- 17:30 Mini Curso de Gerenciamento de Riscos no
congresso baiano de Gerenciamento de projetos, CNGP2011
11/08/2011 14:00 – 15:00 Palestra no CNGP2011 sobre a gestão Integrada
de Projetos, Programas e Portfolio e a ilusão de obter algum resultado só
com Benchmarking e Diagnosticos
15-17/08/2011 11º. Seminário Internacional do PMI São Paulo
15-17/08/2011 6º Congresso PMI-MG, Belo Horizonte, uma visão sustentável
13-16/09/2011 VIII Seminário de Gerenciamento de Projetos do PMI-RS, Porto
Alegre
03/12/2011 3º Congresso internacioal de Gerenciamento de Projetos da
Amazonia em Manaus

Link para a palestra OPM3 do congresso no Rio no YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZUEw23qnIY

Excelência em Gerenciamento organizacional de Projetos, Programas e
Portfolio (Project Business Management)
Definition: Project Business Management (PBM): The utilization of general
business management and project management knowledge, skills, tools, and
techniques in applying portfolio, program, and project processes to meet or
exceed stakeholder needs, and to derive benefits from and capture value
through any project-related actions and activities used to accomplish the
enterprise's business objectives and related strategies. (C) 2007
DLBALLC and DGHELLC

-----Mensagem original-----
De: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] Em nome de Jimmy
Enviada em: terça-feira, 9 de agosto de 2011 08:35
Para: PMHUB - The largest PM group in Googlegroups!
Assunto: PMHUB-G What is the difference

Hi,

I just finished reading chapter 2 of PM-BOK (Rita).

The project objectives are mentioned in the page no: XX,

I was wondering what are the program and portfolio objectives? are these the
same as project objectives, because the program is the group of projects and
portfolio is the group of programs.

Waiting for reply.

Thanks,

Regards,
Jimmy

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PMHUB-G FW: Don't Forget to Sign Up for the 12th Annual Owner's Survey

VERY credible survey for those who are project manager at OWNER companies……… (Those for whom projects represent cash outflows or investments, as opposed to those who make money doing the projects (Contractors))

For those who are RESEARCHERS, FMI produces some OUTSTANDING research on construction projects from an owners perspective.

BR,

Dr. PDG, Jakarta, Indonesia

http://www.build-project-management-competency.com

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August 9, 2011

There's still time to sign up to participate in the 12th Annual Owners Survey.

The CMAA and FMI are currently conducting our 12th annual Owners Survey. As a participant in last year's survey, we would greatly appreciate your participation again this year.

This year's survey seeks to assess the impacts of national economic conditions on owner procurement practices, project execution experiences and owner expectations concerning professional Construction Managers.

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PMHUB-G What is the difference

Hi,

I just finished reading chapter 2 of PM-BOK (Rita).

The project objectives are mentioned in the page no: XX,

I was wondering what are the program and portfolio objectives? are
these the same as project objectives, because the program is the group
of projects and portfolio is the group of programs.

Waiting for reply.

Thanks,

Regards,
Jimmy

Monday, August 8, 2011

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Sr. Technical Advisor, PTMC/APMX
http://www.build-project-management-competency.com

Saturday, August 6, 2011

RE: PMHUB-G Will the new PMP Exam include ethics questions for non-profit board members?

Hi David,

Sooner or later, all true leaders run afoul of “the establishment”……. The simple fact we are agents of change makes us targets for those who want to resist change…….

The important thing is NOT TO EVER GIVE UP. Sooner or later, if we are truly on the side of what is “right” and what is “good”, we will be exonerated…. And I have absolutely no question in my mind that you are as committed and dedicated to the practice of project and program management as I am.

Perseverance is the key!!!

And THANK YOU, for being willing to recognize the vindictiveness of these “hierarchies” and for being willing to stand up to them by speaking out….. Only a handful of us around willing to take that risk….

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta, Indonesia

http://www.build-project-management-competency.com

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Lanners
Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 11:20
To: pmhub@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: PMHUB-G Will the new PMP Exam include ethics questions for non-profit board members?

Paul,

We’ve had our differences on a few issues, and I appreciate your support on this one.

Best regards, David

David J. Lanners, MBA, PMP

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From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul D. Giammalvo
Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 11:13 PM
To: pmhub@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: PMHUB-G Will the new PMP Exam include ethics questions for non-profit board members?

Hi David,

While I certainly can commiserate with you, once we fully understand the nature of these “professional societies” as being nothing more than a form of trade union, designed first and foremost to protect the interests of those who formed them, it becomes much easier to appreciate why they do the things they do.

Some selections from my PhD dissertation “Is project management a profession? And if not, what is it” should provide some insight as to the thinking behind your legitimate and valid complaint.

And yes, I agree FULLY with you that the way to express your concerns is to VOTE WITH YOUR FEET- that is, find other organizations which share the values and standards you hold.

Eliot Freidson (1970), argued that the “professions differ from trade unions only in their sanctimoniousness”…..

And Haga (1974) in particular, although a rather obscure researcher, published a pithy and hard hitting description of the difference between true professions and ‘would be’ professions in the Management Quarterly Review. In this article he noted:

The utility of distinguishing between the true professions and merely ‘would be’ professions can be appreciated when one looks at why so many occupations pursue the elusive status of profession. Here are the chief things that occupational groups seek when they undertake ‘professionalization’:

– Above all else, they want AUTONOMY. That is, they want freedom from supervision in carrying out their jobs;

– They want RECOGNITION based not upon the name of their employer, but upon their identity with their occupation;

– They want the POWER to determine who is ‘in’ their occupation from those who are ‘out’;

– They want to establish a MONOPOLY over a certain line of work, freeing it from influence of ‘outsiders’ (mostly employers, but also clients and the general public) who do not share or necessarily understand the ideology;

– They want the POWER to discipline wayward colleagues who deviate from their work ideology. (p. 4)

Haga (1974) goes further to explain that:

there is no denying that once autonomy is achieved, greater success in negotiating for monetary rewards will likely follow. While money cannot be totally dismissed as an important professionalizing force, establishing autonomy becomes the means to that end. (p. 4)

But even more relevant to project management, Haga (1974) states:

the chief means of maintaining autonomy is INTIMIDATION. The essence of truly professional behavior lies in intimidation – of clients; of employers; of whatever audience stands to threaten a profession’s autonomy. (p. 6)

From: pmhub@googlegroups.com [mailto:pmhub@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Lanners
Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 09:57
To: pmhub@googlegroups.com; pmhub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: PMHUB-G Will the new PMP Exam include ethics questions for non-profit board members?
Importance: High

Dear friends,

Having failed in my efforts to convince the board of directors of a local 501(c)6 professional league organization that requiring members to travel to a specific hotel in order to vote is an implicit poll tax, I found a way to vote remotely by cancelling my membership in that local organization.

Without naming names, I think that individual board members who would vote to impose such an implicit poll tax by a permanent change in that organization’s bylaws and then permit only those members who are able to travel to that specific hotel to vote on those change and/or cast ballots should resign or be replaced.

Such policies suggest to me that the majority of the leadership team trying to impose such a policy is either selfish (elitist) and/or stupid (incompetent) because the weighted average travel distance surely is greater than 20 miles (each way). At $0.50 per mile the travel cost alone of casting a ballot would average at least $20 excluding the value of the individual’s travel time to and from the voting location. Those who travel for work likely would be under-represented.

The carbon footprint alone of such a policy is sufficient to call into question the competence and/or motives of those supporting such a policy. Each thousand ballots likely would involve 40,000 commuter miles driven in large city traffic plus a thousand hours of lost productivity. What kind of reputation does that create for the “professional” community involved?

Can you imagine what the outcry would be if a large organization (e.g. the Project Management Institute) would require members to travel to Newton Square, PA in order to vote?

In most professional societies, speaking out on such matters would be an obligation (or at least an implicit responsibility), and those who care most about the integrity and/or reputation of the organization would be among the first to engage in passionate discussion toward resolution.

If you encounter such an organization and wish to avoid being subjected to the time-consuming task of defending yourself against ad hominem abusive attacks (e.g. being accused of violating the organization’s code of ethics), you might want to consider following my example and cancel your local membership or transfer your local membership to different local chapter or section that lets you vote without driving to a hotel.

In most cases, local chapter or section affiliation transfers can be completed quickly by calling the member services department at your organization’s headquarters.

I would be interested in hearing your thoughts.

Best regards, David

PS: Members of our free LinkedIn group (“PMI Dallas Area Members, Alumni, & Friends”) can share heartfelt opinions without being persecuted.

David J. Lanners, MBA
CFPIM, CIRM, CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE, PMP

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"I thank therefore I am."

** THE BEST COMPLIMENT I CAN RECEIVE IS A “THANK YOU” **

RE: PMHUB-G Will the new PMP Exam include ethics questions for non-profit board members?

In 1974, Dr. Rory O'Day published an article in the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science in which he described the "Intimidation Rituals"; a process of bureaucratic opposition that provokes hierarchical retaliation following a fourfold pattern:

• Nullification

• Isolation

• Defamation

• Expulsion

The fact that after nearly forty years, the original article continues to be cited in journals and books, reprinted in texts, and reproduced for use in university and college courses, suggests to us that the model reflects something real and enduring about organizational life that seems independent of the purpose of the organization (e.g., educational, religious, political, military, profit/non-profit, professional, recreational, governmental and non-governmental).

In short, anywhere there is a hierarchy, there are the intimidation rituals waiting to be invoked anytime the hierarchy is threatened for whatever reason. The target could be a whistle-blower, a reformer with an agenda for change, or simply just somebody whose difference clashes with the profile of the "ideal" organizational member.

For more information read:

“Intimidation Rituals: Reactions to Reform” by Rory O’Day, Ph.D. (1974)

O'Day Associates
19 Fairmount Road
Halifax, NS, Canada B3N 1H5

David J. Lanners, MBA, PMP

CFPIM, CIRM, CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE

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"I thank therefore I am."

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