Volume IX - Issue IV - April 2007
Calls for Papers
Call for Papers & Participation - BuThe College of Performance Management (CPM) of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) has issued its Call for Participation for its upcoming 23rd International Conference on Earned Value Management (EVM).
 Billed as EVM World 2007, the conference is scheduled to be held in Clearwater Beach, Florida during 8-11 May 2007. The conference will include educational workshops, featured speakers, seminars, tools tracks, training seminars, vendor exhibition and networking opportunities. Additional information on opportunities for project management experts and professionals worldwide to participate are summarized below: Professional Education Training Seminars: Training Seminars are part of the Professional Education Program of PMI-CPM. Seminars include principles of Project Management, Schedule Management, Earned Value Management, EV Metrics and Analysis, Technical Management and Project Management Integration. Contact Frank Anbari. Practice Symposia: Lessons learned and best practices on the implementation of Earned Value Management, updates on recent developments, and integrating EVM with other management techniques. Contact Ray Stratton. Workshops: Workshops provide a forum to introduce and develop new and emerging practices and techniques to improve program management using EVM. Objectives are to identify potential solutions. Workshops are not intended to provide training or instruction on EVM. Contact Joe Houser. Tools Track: Tools Track covers the range of commercially available, world-class, performance management tools from earned value tracking to scheduling to reporting. Contact Efrain Pacheco.  Registration Fees: CPM Members For General Conference Information, visit college@pmi-cpm.org or telephone +1 703.370.7885. The EVM World 2007 Conference Program Manager is Susan Wood, PMI-CPM Vice President for Conferences and Events. The College of Performance Management (CPM) is a knowledge-based component of the Project Management Institute (PMI®), the world’s premier professional organization for project management professionals. CPM was originally established as the Performance Management Association, but became the first college of PMI in 1999. The PMI-CPM an international, non-profit professional organization dedicated to the disciplines of project management and performance measurement. The PMI-CPM assists the earned value professional and project manager in professional growth and promotes the application of earned value management. PMI’s CPM is a growing body of professionals dedicated to managing projects on time and on budget. Additional information can be found at www.pmi-cpm.org/pages/home/index.html.
2nd Call for Papers for 1st UTD Project Management Symposium August 2007 in Plano, Texas, USA Sponsored by the University of Texas at Dallas in cooperation with
 A 2nd Call for Papers has been issued by the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) for the 1st UTD Project Management Symposium, to be held during 6-7 August 2007 in Plano, Texas, USA. The conference is being sponsored by the Graduate Program in Project Management in the School of Management’s Executive Education Center at UTD, in cooperation with the Dallas Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and PMForum, Inc.  Executives, project management professionals, project managers, researchers and graduate students are invited to submit abstracts for proposed papers and presentations for the August 2007 PM Symposium.
 According to Jim Joiner, Director of UTD’s graduate program in project management, “We have now formed a team at UTD for this conference, the facilities are reserved, and we’re starting to line up keynote speakers. This will be a good opportunity to have a positive impact on organizations and industries in North Texas, and to expand the presence and visibility of project management in this area.” The 2 Day Project Management conference will focus on topics important to organizations, industries and the economy of North Texas. Proposed Tracks include the following: Track 1 – PM for Nanotechnology & Semiconductor Development Abstract Guidelines Abstracts should be emailed tojxa051000@utdallas.edu no later than 15 April 2007, with the following information:
Authors will receive a 40% discount and are expected to enroll, attend and present the paper in a formal presentation. Papers shall not have been previously published.  Both the PMI Dallas Chapter and the UTD’s executive education program in the school of management are registered education providers with the Project Management Institute (PMI®), so a significant number of Professional Development Units (PDUs) will be available for attendees and presenters. The Symposium will be held at the Plano Center in Plano, Texas. Other Conference Features will include an Opening Ceremony with Keynote Speakers on Monday morning; a Monday evening reception for attendees, speakers and vendors; a Closing Panel of keynote speakers on “The Future of Project Management”; and a vendor exhibition for the entire two days. For more information, visit http://som.utdallas.edu/project/project-events.htm or contact jxa051000@utdallas.edu. Key Dates 15 April 2007 – Abstracts Due Registration fees are expected to be: full registration $399; early bird rate $350; early rate for PMI members and UTD students $300; paper presenters $240.
 UTD’s Project Management Program provides application-oriented education for professionals with significant project, program or general management responsibilities. Established in the Executive Education center in UTD’s School of Management, students have the option of earning a Certificate in Project Management, a Master of Science degree with an emphasis in project management, or a Master of Business Administration degree with project management emphasis. The UTD PM program, originally developed in 1997, is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and is registered with the PMI Registered Education Provider Program (PMI R.E.P.). The program is taught by world-class faculty with a blend of industrial project management, consulting and teaching experience. UTD’s PM Program in delivered both on campus and online, and attracts students from across the United States and around the world. For more information, visit http://som.utdallas.edu/project/. With over 3,800 members, the Dallas Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) is one of the oldest and largest PMI chapters in the world. Monthly dinner meetings feature a wide variety of project management experts and topics, and typically attract over 200 attendees. The chapter sponsors workshops, PMP development opportunities, an annual Vendor exhibition, a school outreach program, corporate interaction and other activities. The president of the PMI Dallas Chapter for 2007 is Mr. Dwaraka Iyengar, PMP. The Dallas Chapter fully supports the PMI objective of “Making Project Management Indispensable to Business Results”. For additional information, visit http://www.pmidallas.org/index.phtml.
Call for Papers - AIPM National Project Management Conference in Tasmania, October 2007 The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is calling for abstracts for its National 2007 Conference titled “Project Management: Setting the Standard”. AIPM’s 2007 conference will be held from Sunday 7 October to Wednesday 10 October 2007 in Hobart, Tasmania..  The conference venue is the Hotel Grand Chancellor, in Sullivans Cove, which is the waterfront precinct of Hobart. Tasmania is a great location in which to extend your stay. The AIPM website will have suggested itineraries for pre or post-conference tours. We hope to offer attractive tour and conference packages so you can piggyback a short holiday on to this event.AIPM is seeking submissions for full papers, panels/workshops, and poster presentations.  According to David Baccarini, who has acted as head of peer review, and is Associate Professor Project Management at Curtin University of Technology, Perth, there are two types of papers accepted for presentation at the AIPM conference. The first type is the typical “non-refereed” conference presentations. The second type is “refereed” papers which are reviewed by a panel and are generally based on the outcomes of academic research. “The refereed section of the conference provides an excellent opportunity for academics and students to showcase their work,” Baccarini said. The submission deadline is 30 March 2007. Abstracts of up to 500 words must be submitted via email to 2007papers@aipm.com.au in Word, RTF, or PDF format. Additional details about the conference can be found at http://www.aipm.com.au/html/conference.lcfm. The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is a professional body that represents and promote professional project management Australia-wide. The organization also offers the only recognition framework for project management and project managers in Australia. Formed over 30 years ago, AIPM has since grown to more than 5,500 individual members and 120 corporate members. This membership represents a diverse range of industries including finance, human resources, government, defense, engineering and construction. Additional information can be found at http://www.aipm.com.au/.
Lights! Camera! Action! Call for Papers - The New Zealand Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI®), PMI New Zealand, has issued a Call for Papers for their 2007 National Conference, to be held in Wellington, New Zealand during 17-19 October 2007.  According to their website, PMI New Zealand will once again lead the evolution of project management awareness, networking and professional practice. The National Conference is now the well-established premier event in New Zealand’s project management calendar. Attendance this year is expected to be upwards of 350 delegates from within New Zealand and overseas. Building on New Zealand’s well-deserved reputation as a film and creative center, the conference theme is “Lights! Camera! Action!” This year’s event will provide an opportunity to showcase the best, the brightest, and even outright zany aspects of modern project management. Conference paper submission is now open and a Call for Papers issued. The PMINZ conference committee invites researchers and practitioners to submit papers on one of the following topics: 
 A 300-400 word abstract should be sent by April 16, 2007 to confpaper@pmi.org.nz. Click here for PDF Call for Papers. The venue for the PMI New Zealand 2007 National Conference is the Te Papa national museum, one of the most outstanding facilities in the country. Opportunities are also now available for a limited number of Premier Sponsors (Platinum, Silver or Gold), Associate Sponsors, and Exhibitors. Premier Sponsors will enjoy a campaign of exposure both before and during the Conference. The Project Management Institute (PMI) was established in 1969. Since then, it has grown to be the world’s largest and most influential project management association, and now has around 250,000 members globally. PMI New Zealand Chapter (PMINZ) was officially granted its charter to operate in New Zealand in March 1994 and has experienced exceptional growth since then; with about 1200 members it is currently one of the largest chapters outside North America. PMINZ has active branches operating in Christchurch (including Nelson group), Wellington (including Hawke's Bay Group) and Auckland (including Hamilton group), and has regularly received international PMI awards in recognition of its success. The 2007 chapter president is Vivienne Mitchell, PMP conference@pmi.org.n. For additional information, visit http://www.pmi.org.nz/.
Call for Papers - Project Management Week 2007: Following the success of the previous World Project Management Week (WPMW) conferences held in Cairns, Hong Kong and the Gold Coast, the 4th World Project Management Week has been announced for the 12th – 16th November 2007 in Singapore.  WPMW 2007 will provide an opportunity for project managers to share and explore their ideas, approaches and experiences in greater depth with their peers globally. The conference will explore all aspects of Portfolio, Program and Project management and provide a forum for education, knowledge transfer, development of new skills and professional development of all sectors within the industry. There will also be networking opportunities during the conference. The Conference them is “Project Management - Driving Growth, Creating Equality” Project managers and professionals worldwide are invited to submit papers addressing the overall conference theme and one or more of the following sub themes: Theme 1 - Projects Creating Growth - Skilled project managers are a catalyst for the creation of growth and change. They lead project teams developing new infrastructure, creating new businesses and delivering major events. Project managers from around the world are invited to present papers discussing the challenges and lessons learned adapting project management processes to deliver successful project outcomes, both in the Asia Pacific region, and other locations world wide. The type of project may range from small ICT projects to mega structures; central city developments to projects in remote areas; in-house teams to outsourced projects and/or virtual teams. Theme 2 - Creating Mature, Project Aware Organisations - Numerous surveys have demonstrated organisations with a mature Portfolio, Program and Project governance systems are more successful. Mature organisations combine effective governance, supported by effective PMOs, using efficient tools and techniques. Papers are invited from practitioners, researchers and academics discussing all aspects of project governance, controls and systems. Theme 3 - Projects Creating Social Change - Projects are catalysts for social change. Within the project people develop new skills and knowledge and many team members travel thousands of miles to work on mega projects and in areas of major growth. The results of the project create new trade routes, cities and industries, changing the surrounding societies. And the global nature of project management and project organisations such as IPMA and PMI allow the rapid transfer of ideas and information between people and across cultures.
 Located at a geographical vantage point, Singapore attracts global businesses and is seamlessly connected to almost every part of the world. An amalgamation of cultures, robust commerce, leisure and lifestyles, visitors will be enriched by this vibrant city that is home to more than 7,000 multinational companies. Key industries based in Singapore include Information and Communication Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Electronics and Precision Engineering, Aviation, and Banking and Finance among others. Increased attention has been given by the government to research and development for emerging industries including Digital Media and Environmental Technology. The conference venue will be the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, one of Asia's premier 5-star accommodations and located near the central business district, Orchard Road and the Marina Bay area. For additional information, visit http://www.wpmweek.com/.
Call for Abstracts - Center for Business The Center for Business Practices (CBP) is seeking presentation proposals for its 2007 Project management Summits and Benchmarking forums. Presenters will receive free admission and full expenses paid to the event. Proposals are being sought for presentations at the following events:  CBP Summit: Strategy & Projects, June 27-29, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale This CBP Summit will be an opportunity for senior-level portfolio, program, project and strategy management executives to examine and debate the most critical issues their organizations are facing today. Participants will discover cutting-edge best practices and lessons learned in managing strategy and projects - integrating strategy, portfolio, program, project and performance management - from management thought leaders and knowledgeable senior practitioners. • Advanced PMO Tools and Techniques • Leading and Managing Organizational Change • Knowledge Management in Project Environments • Measuring Project Management Performance • Enterprise Risk Management
 CBP Benchmarking Forum: IT Project Management, Sept. 17-19, Bellagio Las Vegas This CBP Benchmarking Forum will provide senior IT project practitioners with a participative learning environment to exchange key success factors and core best practices, brainstorm new approaches to overcome the challenges of managing effectively in a project environment, and build a network for ongoing discussion and future problem-solving. The forum involves a high degree of attendee participation. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback to case presenters, participate in breakout group discussions, and give reports back to the group at-large.
 CBP Benchmarking Forum: Government Project Management, Nov. 7-9, Caribe Royale, Orlando This CBP Benchmarking Forum will provide senior government project practitioners with a participative learning environment to exchange key success factors and core best practices, brainstorm new approaches to overcome the challenges of managing effectively in a project environment, and build a network for ongoing discussion and future problem- solving. The forum involves a high degree of attendee participation. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback to case presenters, participate in breakout group discussions, and give reports back to the group at-large.
Attendees at CBP events are senior practitioners responsible for their organization's portfolio and project management practices, including vice presidents, directors of project management and/or PMOs, and senior project managers. ABOUT THE CENTER FOR BUSINESS PRACTICES
Call for Contributors University of Dallas & True Solutions The University of Dallas and True Solutions, Inc. have announced a new program to foster communication and interchange in project management in North Texas. The two organizations have teamed up to produce the “Project Management Lunch Series”, a series of lunchtime project management presentations and seminars. The first event was held on January 26, 2007. The lunchtime presentations are held at the University of Dallas’ Center for Professional Development, 2301 Ohio Drive in Plano, Texas. They are intended for project managers who are actively performing project management in some capacity, students in professional development programs and other individuals who are interested in learning about project management. Project Management Professionals (PMP’s) who want to interact with their peers, share ideas, or learn new information about specialized areas of project management are also welcome to attend and encouraged to participate as contributors. Future events in The Project Management Lunch Series are scheduled for: 
UD/TSI is seeking qualified contributors for this event. Each contributor must be a PMP certified Project Manager or a PGmP certified Program Manager. Each presentation should be planned for one hour and should be on a current, important or unique project management subject. Specialized project management subjects are acceptable and encouraged. What is in it for the Contributors? Contributors can earn valuable Professional Development Units for creating and presenting a formal presentation on project management. And, each contributor also gets the opportunity to talk about their views or specialties in project management and the opportunity to interact with their peers. How to submit your Proposal to be a Contributor: Only a select few individuals will be chosen to contribute to the UD/TSI Project Management Lunch Series. We encourage each potential contributor to provide the best description available of their proposed presentation. For more information or to submit a proposal, please go to: The University of Dallas (UD), known as "the Catholic university for independent thinkers," is a private, Catholic co-educational liberal arts university dedicated to the pursuit of wisdom, truth, and virtue as the proper and primary goals of education. Founded in 1957, the University of Dallas received its Phi Beta Kappa charter when the school was just 32 years old, the youngest college or university in the 20th century to be so honored.
 True Solutions, Inc. (TSI) is a global provider of outsourced project management services, staff augmentation and project management training. The company is a Global Registered Education Provider as recognized by The Project Management Institute (PMI). The company is based in Dallas, Texas and has offices in Atlanta, Europe, Australia and India. It is a supplier to a number of Fortune 100 companies, educational institutions and government agencies. The company was founded in 1999 by Wes Balakian, who currently serves as president and CEO. TSI may be visited on the Internet at www.true-solution.com.
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