Website: www.pmi-issig.org

 August 2001 ISSIG Bits Email

Greetings PMI-ISSIG Members!

 Last Chance to Register for PDSWEST'O1!

August 26-29, 2001

Four Seasons Hotel, Newport Beach, California

 PDSWEST'01 offers outstanding cutting edge educational IS- and IT-specific Project Management tracks and workshops to members and non-members of PMI-ISSIG. With sessions for both beginners and advanced project players, prominent project management professionals share their knowledge in the luxurious surroundings of Newport Beach, California.

 Specific benefits of making PDSWEST'01 your professional development choice this summer include:

 ·         Choosing from three concurrent IS tracks

·         Participating in hands on activities and time saving tools

·         Gathering tips and ideas for managing your project portfolio and improving tactical planning

·         Meeting and networking with fellow IS Professionals

·         Earning up to 20 PDUs

 For more information or to register online, go to www.pmi-issig.org

 Local PMI-ISSIG Initiative Launched

PMI-ISSIG has launched the “Local PMI-ISSIG Initiative," a new program designed to provide organized support to local PMI-ISSIG activities in conjunction with local Chapters. Congratulations to the following PMI Chapters for registering during the Pilot Phase of the program:

 Ø      Central Illinois Chapter

Local PMI-ISSIG Representative: Derick Misquitta, PMP

Ø      Houston Chapter

Local PMI-ISSIG Representative: Caroline Bolce-Gormley

Ø      Keystone Chapter

Local PMI-ISSIG Representative: Wayne B. Mumma

Ø      North Carolina Chapter

Local PMI-ISSIG Representative: Brian Lambert

Ø    Rio de Janeiro Chapter

Local PMI-ISSIG Representative: Mauricio Aguiar

 PMI-ISSIG encourages all PMI Chapters to consider taking advantage of the resources and support offered through this program. To review our online introduction packet, please go to http://205.219.197.58

 You can also contact the PMI-ISSIG Membership Service Center for information at 724-778-3425, toll-free, US and Canada, at 1-877-667-8707 or e-mail at simmonsg@amerinetcentral.org

 Look for the Next ISSIGreview!

The third quarter ISSIGreview will be on its way to your mailbox soon. Featured articles include "Intellectual Capital: Tomorrow's Asset, Today's Challenge" and "Interplanetary Project Management - Getting Others to Meet Deadlines" as well as an overview of useful Web site resources. If you do not receive your ISSIGreview by the end of August, please contact the PMI-ISSIG Membership Service Center at:

 PMI-ISSIG

500 Commonwealth Drive

Warrendale, PA  15086

Phone:  724-778-3425

Toll-Free, US and Canada: 1-877-667-8707

FAX:  724-772-8340

E-Mail: info@pmi-issig.org

 The ISSIGreview is also available on the PMI-ISSIG Web site www.pmi-issig.org. Remember, to access the members-only section, use:

 username:  pmiissig

password:  welcome

 September 1 Deadline for Nominations

PMI-ISSIG will be holding elections this fall for three directors-at-large and one vice-chair.  The positions are two years in duration, running from January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003.  The duties of the directors and the vice-chair are defined in the Bylaws and are available at www.pmi-issig.org.

 Recommendations for nominees, including a biographical statement, must be received in writing no later than September 1, 2001.

 Please address all nominations and inquiries to:

John Bernard, PMP

203 Crimson Way

Peachtree City, GA  30269

john.bernard@delta.com

 Wanted: Research Project Volunteers

PMP seeks volunteers who would be willing to complete a survey of their IT culture relative to the success of adopting project management practices. The survey will be used to research the affects of organizational cultures on the success of project management as part of a Ph.D. dissertation in Organization Development. Research results will be shared with individuals who volunteer to share with their organizations.

 The research project will begin in September 2001. To participate, please e-mail your name, address and contact number to Korin.Kendra@GM.com