State of the PMI-SWIC
As this year ends and a new one begins, our hopes are alive and retrospection becomes contagious. The SWIC has matured as an organization with regional and local diversity. Once a small quiescent chapter in Southwestern Indiana, the SWIC is the host chapter for the 2012 Region 2 Fall Conference. What does this really mean on the grand scheme of things? It means that we have delivered on promises of becoming a center of project management education and training in Southwestern Indiana. It means that we have branded ourselves in the Region 2 community and finally, it means that our member satisfaction warrants our continued existence as a viable entity in the PMI Community. How did we accomplish this milestone? All of us worked hard to deliver value-added training platforms; were agile in our task accomplishments and diligent in our branding campaign. Additionally, we redirected our strategic plan to focus on fundamentals: 1) Training and Education 2) PMI-SWIC Branding 3) Community Engagement. To this end, the PMI-SWIC Board of Directors has promising new members to execute our strategic initiatives: Kathy Page, VP of Administration; Stephanie Brown, VP of Professional Development; Kevin Sparks, VP of Membership; and Brad Phelps, VP of Finance. I am convinced that you will see new innovative programs in 2012. I know that we will have to do more than just provide you opportunities to attain PDU’s in 2012. Our competitors (online webinars) can provide and outperform us in this market. Therefore, it is evident to us that to meet your requirements, we will have to provide more. Strategically, our delivery systems must be geared towards your wants because your needs are being meet by others. You need a delivery system for PMP certification mentoring allowing you success on your exam; we will provide that in 2012. You need a focal area for networking to find perspective career advancements; we will provide that in 2012 and you need a matrix for value-added recreation for your families; we will do that in 2012. We understand that you have options when it comes to choosing to invest your valuable time. We understand your constraints and are poised to deliver what we believe will be “cutting edge” initiatives.
The community is a major focus of our delivery system and as such, we have developed many value-added partners. In recognition of the fervor and import our partners make in our communities, the annual PMI-SWIC Community Service Award recognizes one of our community leaders that has promoted the tenants, goals, and objectives of PMI® in association with SWIC. Programs exemplified by the development, institution, and/or conduct of initiatives that promote project management tools, techniques, and/or processes; that impact the social and economic well-being of the community; that promote education of youths and adults in the area of project management and champion community service and corporate programs that promotes environmental stewardship and “Green Management” Practices. This year’s nominees are: University of Southern Indiana, Linda L.M. Bennett PhD. President; Evansville Courier and Press, Jack Pate, President and Publisher; Vectren Corporation, Carl Chapman, Chair, President and CEO; Old National Bank, Kathy Seiger, Branch Manager; Tucker Publishing Group, Todd A. Tucker, President; Lamar-Evansville #248, S. Carter Clarke, VP/GM and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Technical Operations, Bill Mitchell Executive Director and GM. Please join me in recognizing these value-added community partners for their distinguished service to our communities. The impact that these organizations have on our communities are phenomenal and all of our nominees are “winners.” Join us on January 28, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the Grand Ball Room at Rolling Hills Country Club as we salute our nominees and Community Service Award recipient for 2012 at our PMI-SWIC President’s Member Appreciation and Awards Gala. In addition, the PMI-SWIC Partnership award will be given for the first time this year. This award is granted to a PMI-SWIC partner that has promoted the tenants, goals, and objectives of the PMI-SWIC brands by hosting and supporting chapter events.
As your President of 2 years, I have seen the SWIC mature into a viable Project Management Education and Training Delivery System for “cutting edge” tools and techniques providing significant tangible returns to our members and partners. In 2011, we provided our customer base with core programs that focused on topics that are of value to job performance and professional development such as Mind mapping, Lessons Learned, Agile, and Lean. Our strategic goals for the next 3-5 years will embrace this paradigm as typified by our strategic objectives:
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- Project Management Education and Training - Members, Partners, Undergraduates
- Exposure and branding in the community with emphasis on our association with PMI International
- Engage members and their families
- Engage and participate in PMI events as delegates
- Promote Registered Education Provider (REP)Partnerships
All of our corporate partners have a need for project management education and training. Our goal for the SWIC is to serve as a conduit to REP by our partners with the overall benefit of increased exposure and branding in our communities. Conducting intense marketing initiatives coupled with increased engagement with our members and families is vital to our success. We are poise to execute this plan and as such, we are announcing our upcoming Professional Development Day on AGILE techniques and skills, February 27, 2012 at Rolling Hills Country Club, 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh, Indiana.
We have come a long way with your help. You have given your Board and me much trust and support. You have volunteered your time, given needed advice, and together we have weathered the storm. As we prepare for the rigorous program for this fiscal year, we will be soliciting your help to make our hosting of the Fall Region 2 Conference a successful project. We can make this year a success story so join us on this journey, come for the ride!
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