SouthFlorida PMI Chapter -

Presidents Message 2012

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE 2012

The PMI South Florida Board of Directors hopes you had the merriest of holidays and may this year of 2012 be

A year of Health & Happiness,

A year of Wealth & Wisdom,

A year of Peace & Prosperity,

A year of Glee & Glow,

And also a year of Love & Laughter…

Let me introduce the members of the 2012 Board of Directors:

Marlene Rodriguez - President

Francisco Matos - President-Elect

Katherine Ericsson - Past President

Luis Camino - Vice President, Technology

Alice Djubin - Vice President, Operations

Robert Maiale - Vice President, Education

Ramses Maldonado - Vice President, Programs

Marilyn Marante - Vice President, Membership

Vera Roth - Vice President, Finance

Bernie Saenz - Vice President, Marketing

We just celebrated our 25th anniversary and the Board is excited about this year and the menu of programs, events and activities planned for 2012. Our Chapter’s theme for this year is

“Creating Value Through Innovative Programs and Local Leadership with a Global Mindset.”

In this world of rapid changes and open borders localized knowledge is not enough, we need to acquire a global mindset to succeed in business. But how do we do this?

A global mindset is defined as one that combines an openness to and awareness of diversity across cultures and markets with a propensity and ability to synthesize across this diversity.

In thinking about how to achieve a global mindset, it is critical to remember that the key word is cultivation and that the quest for a global mindset is a ceaseless journey. Living in a complex and dynamic world, as we do, the extent to which one could continue to explore the world’s diversity as well as the linkages across this diversity has no boundaries.

Organizations, their employees and the culture in the organization need to be internationally oriented, to have a global mindset. This includes most importantly the courage and enthusiasm to operate internationally. Moreover, hiring people with complimentary language skills and different cultural backgrounds are also important. This may result in an organization that is tuned to global business. It is not just about communicating, but actually cooperating with different people in different environments.

Stay tune to chapter communications, visit our website and participate in chapter events. Better yet, get involve and volunteer. I look forward to meet you at one of this year’s event!

Marlene Rodriguez

The PMI South Florida Board of Directors hopes you had the merriest of holidays and may this year of 2012 be

A year of Health & Happiness,

A year of Wealth & Wisdom,

A year of Peace & Prosperity,

A year of Glee & Glow,

And also a year of Love & Laughter…

Dynamic Leadership Skills for Better Project Results (8 PDUs)

Friday, February 24^th, 2012

8:00 am to 5:00 pm (check in begins at 7:30)

Location: Renaissance Fort Lauderdale - Plantation

1230 S. Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324

Project Managers often have responsibility without formal authority. As a profession that accomplishes things through others, Leadership is seen as key success factor.

Successful project managers know how to read situations and accordingly lead their teams, clients and stakeholders, especially through potential project blockers. Knowing when and how to apply different leadership styles is essential for project success.

In this interactive workshop designed specifically for busy project management professionals, learn our 3A model that every leader needs to know for any project: Assess the situation, Adjust your Leadership Style, and Act accordingly. There is a science to people skills.

Roeder Consulting, a premiere project management training firm, is offering the accelerated, 1-day professional development course Dynamic Leadership Skills for Better Project Results through a partnership with PMI South Florida Chapter.

Chapter Partner Price: National Pricing:

After 1/24/12: $ 474.05 after 1/24/12: $499

Use discount code SouthFloridaPMI for Chapter Partner Pricing!

* Group discounts available. Inquire: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For other courses available to your chapter: www.roederconsulting.com/pmisouthfla.php

PDU Update

The PDD and your PDUs:

This year's 2-day PDD event was a resounding success. If you were unable to attend, we hope to see you there in 2012! Please be aware that the Activity Code in the PDD booklet had a typo. The code should read: "PDD2011-04." Also please be aware that effective March 1, 2011, PMI changed the structure of PDU codes; therefore the category for the PDD is no longer 3, it is now category "A."

For more information about the new reporting code rules please visit PMI.org

CCR PDU Category Update

PDU Category Structure Update