Hi everyone. It’s been a slow month for posting as we finish up the semester, but the PMSA is still at work. We’ve started posting last year’s conference presentations to YouTube. Due to the size limitations, the sessions are divided into 7 parts but that might make it easier to watch at work (ahem).
The first session was Jeff Hallett, Director of Program Management Support Services and Assistant Vice President for Corporate Outreach for PMI, DC chapter. He shared his thoughts on emerging trends in project and program management in federal contracting. You can see it here.
The next session we have posted is Sara J. Kessinger, Director of Knowledge Management of Metier, delivering an engaging disussion of trends in blended software and service products for project and portfolio management, specifically focused on Metier’s Worklenz product. Watch this session here.
We’re working to post all the sessions we recorded, so I’ll keep you updated as we add more. Don’t forget to get your tickets for this year’s conference here
Hi everyone,
So far, we received a few applications for next year’s board but none for President! I hope I didn’t scare you away. Actually, in my experience, project managers tend to be a competitive bunch so maybe I need to issue a challenge.
Seriously, one thing I didn’t mention last week are the soft-skills you’ll gain experience with, which might be good if you, like me, are in a field that tends toward the technical rather than social.
These skills include:
- Writing, especially to organizations and businesses
- Public speaking
- Delivering virtual presentations
- Negotiation
- Advertising, PR, selling ideas
- Leading meetings
Working with volunteers is, as many of you know, quite different than working with employees but the skill sets overlap and what you do here will help you on the job.
So please consider applying for next year.
Thanks all,
Craig Baker
President,
GW PMSA
Hi everyone,
We’ve had some trouble with the membership application form so if you’ve filled out a membership application on this site and we haven’t welcomed you to the PMSA, please fill out the application again. You can always email us at pmsa@gwu.edu if you have any concerns about an application or form you submitted.
Thanks,
Craig.
It’s time for the PMSA to collect applications for next year’s board so I thought I’d take a moment to say a few words about serving.
I am graduating in the fall, so I will not be returning. I’ve held two positions with the PMSA: 2008-09 VP of Marketing and 2009-10 President. As most of you know, I am a distance student, as are many of my fellow board members. This year we’ve proven that it is possible to do almost everything from a distance but I’ll admit it isn’t easy. Virtual management is always tricky but it’s more complicated in a school setting where most of the resources assume you’re on campus.
It is, however, very rewarding. As the VP of Marketing, I had a chance to create marketing campaigns and explore various social marketing strategies. As president, I’ve had an opportunity to make strong connections and work with a lot of people I would not have met otherwise. The experience and connections I gained through serving have really added another dimension to my education here at GW.
If you’re interested in serving on next year’s board, I invite you to fill out our Board Member Application, on our site: http://bit.ly/bqqMbX You must be a graduate student to serve on the board but you do not have to be in the MSPM program.
I do have two recommendations: first, the president usually speaks at orientation and, because it’s easier to start partnerships face-to-face, it’s a role best suited to someone who can come to campus once a semester. Second, the role of VP of Events is probably best suited to a campus student because it involves coordinating local activities like finding rooms and venues.
We will accept applications until April 15, an easy to remember deadline. If you have any questions about the responsibilities, please feel free to send me an email.
The PMSA is in a truly unique position to add value to the students, engage the alumni, and increase the visibility and prestige of the MSPM program. I encourage you to consider serving on the board and taking the association in new directions.
Craig Baker
President,
GW PMSA
Last year, the PMSA held its first project management conference, which was a tremendous success. This year, we’re doing it again!
Check it out and purchase tickets here.
Check out last year’s conference page here.
We’re still adding and refining so return often for more information.
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