PMForum named Media Partner for the DYNAMICS 2008
Project Management Conference in Turkey

The DYNAMICS 2008 Project Management Conference team in Istanbul, Turkey has selected PMForum as “media partner” for their 2008 International Conference which will be held Istanbul during 4-5 April 2008. The annual DYNAMICS project management conferences in Istanbul are intended to help raise the visibility of project management in Turkey, to advance the level of PM knowledge among local companies and executives, and to connect the Turkish PM profession with other PM experts and leaders around the world.

So far, the following main speakers have been announced for the conference:

• Wayne Abba (USA), keynote speech on the topic of “Earned Value Management”

• Lauren Bone (USA) on the topic of “Interfacing Earned Value and Risk Management”

• Neil Albert (USA) on the topic of “Linking Cost Estimating to Earned Value Management to Improve Performance”

Wayne Abba, Neil Albert and Lauren Bone are all recognized earned value management experts and former leaders of PMI’s College of Performance Management (CoPM). Wayne is a founder and former president of the CoPM. Neil is past president and chair, and Lauren is current Chair of the CoPM Advisory Committee.

The DYNAMICS 2008 Project Management Conference will be held during April 4-5, 2008 at the MARMARA Hotel (pictured) in Taksim, Istanbul. The DYNAMICS 2008 Project Management Conference is organized by the Istanbul Project Management Association (IPYD), with the support and involvement of PMI members in Turkey. For more information, visit www.dinamikler.org.

IPYD was officially founded on March 18, 1997 as an association for project management with 415 members now in various sectors mainly of construction, IT and finance. IPYD works in cooperation with Turkish members of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and delivers to its members knowledge on the practices and developments in the international project management world. For more information, visit www.ipyd.org.

As a PMForum media partner, IPYD will receive banner ad promotion on PMForum web pages; listing in PMForum’s online Events Calendar, pre-event news coverage, live breaking news coverage directly from the event, and post-event reporting. Examples of PMForum partnering efforts and media coverage can be found at http://www.pmforum.org/events/partner_program.htm.

Established in 1995, www.pmforum.org was the world’s first website devoted to professional project management and is one of the world’s most popular sources of project management news and information. PMForum is an organization formed to operate and administer the pmforum.org website. PMForum also produces the monthly online www.pmworldtoday.net eJournal where articles, case studies, papers and stories by leading PM authorities from around the world can be found; free subscriptions are available at www.pmworldtoday.net.

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Avoiding Disputes - Dr. Martin Barnes to Provide Advice

Reported by Miles Shepherd in London

The Institute of Civil Engineers, UK, has announced a seminar on the topic of “Avoiding Disputes to Deliver Success”, to be held Monday, 7 April 2008. The event will be held at the ICE offices, One Great George Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3AA. Cost for the half-day (15:00 – 19:00) event is £50.00 (+ VAT).

On large complex projects it is essential that problems are managed to ensure they do not escalate into full blown disputes. This seminar will look at different management tools and techniques that can be used to ensure that disputes are avoided. It will also present how the Olympic Delivery Authority intends to avoid disputes in the construction of London 2012.

Speakers will include Dr Martin Barnes (pictured), President of the Association Project Managers and originator of the New Engineering Contract (NEC), and Anil Mehta, Deputy Head of Logic, Olympic Delivery Authority.

The NEC, originally released in 1993, was the outcome of the Council of the Institution of Civil Engineers "to lead a fundamental review of alternative contract strategies for civil engineering design and construction with the objective of identifying the needs for good practice". The second edition was issued in 1995 as the Engineering Construction Contract (EEC). The contract suite is specifically geared around the needs of projects and actively encourages a less confrontational approach to contracts.

Martin is also a global advisor for PMForum and a PM Ambassador™; his background can be seen at http://www.pmforum.org/ambassadors/ambassadors.htm#Barnes.

Those unable to make it to the venue can register to attend online at http://event.concepglobal.com/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x497975ad.
The agenda can also be found on the website.

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Publication Opportunities announced for authors and
presenters at May Project Management Conference in Greece

Reported by Theofanis Giotis in Athens

New publication opportunities have been announced for authors and paper presenters at the 4th SCPM and 1st IPMA/MedNet Conference on Project Management, which will be held on the Greek Island of Chios during 29-31 May 2008. The Conference is being organized by the Centre for Construction Innovation, National Technical University of Athens & the Dept. of Financial & Management Engineering, University of the Aegean. The Conference is officially sponsored by the profPM project (Network of Project Managers in Greece – Sustainable Professional Development), IPMA/MedNet and the 22nd IPMA World Congress.

Selected papers from the PM-04 conference will be published in the International Journal of Engineering & Management. In addition, PMForum (media partner for the event) is offering to publish selected papers in future editions of the popular monthly PM World Today eJournal (www.pmworldtoday.net). All papers will be included in the conference proceedings.

So far, contributions from 20+ countries have been received from European, Mediterranean, Arabic countries, the Far East and the USA. While the Abstract deadline for paper presentations has officially ended, more papers may be accepted until Mid-March, depending on space availability. Additional details are available at http://pmgreece.gr/content.php?cid=events:scpm-RefereeingPolicyandProceedings

The PM-04 Conference is a joint venture between the Scientific Conferences on Project Management (SCPM) which have been organized in Greece since 2001 and the 1st IPMA / Mediterranean Network (MedNet) Conference. The theme of the Conference is “Project Management Advances, Training & Certification in the Mediterranean”. The deadline for the submission of abstracts has been extended to 4 February 2008.

This 4th SCPM will be combined with the 1st conference for the recently established Mediterranean Network (MedNet) established by the International Project Management Association (IPMA). New prospects and challenges for the promotion of project management profession, education, cooperation, organizational maturity and certification in the Mediterranean area will be highlighted. The conference will support the IPMA/MedNet objectives of fostering closer cooperation, business relations and knowhow exchange between Mediterranean and neighbouring countries.

The mission of the Scientific Conferences on Project Management (SCPM) is to facilitate communication between international multi-disciplinary teams, and to provide a forum for the discussion of topics related to the development of new knowledge in project management and related disciplines. According to conference organizers:

• The Conference aims at enhancing collaboration on PM issues between European, Mediterranean and Arabic countries.

• Papers related to research, education, training, certification, case studies, etc on the whole spectrum of PM application will be presented.

• All papers will be peer reviewed. Accepted papers will be published in ISBN proceedings that will circulate widely in the Mediterranean basin and neighboring countries.

• Several internationally renowned experts, including the President of IPMA, will address the conference.

• A number of high level seminars will be organized in the frame of the conference for the first time in Greece (and for most Mediterranean countries).

• Sponsor package information is available to interested parties from www.pmgreece.gr/sponsor or the Conference Chairs.

Researchers, professionals and firms active in the Mediterranean basin and neighboring countries who want to expand in the area are invited to participate. The conference has been designed with a view to professional careers and will offer a good basis for developing closer cooperation, networking and common initiatives among organizations and people with common interests, cultures and visions. The International Conference is fully supported by IPMA/MedNet (http://www.ipma.ch/resources/events/Pages/default.aspx)!

The Network of Project Managers in Greece, PM-Greece, is a professional project management society affiliated with the International Project Management Association (IPMA), the global network of national PM associations. PM-Greece was founded in 2005 to link together people from universities, contractors, construction management companies, designers, specialized software houses and others with an active interest in the application of project management procedures and practices in Greece. PM-Greece is one of the largest PM organizations in Greece, with strong relations with major Greek universities and industrial organizations.
For more information, visit http://2008.pmgreece.gr or contact Dr. J.P. Pantouvakis (Conference Chair, http://paris.pantouvakis.gr) or Dr. K. Kirytopoulos (Local Co-Chair, http://www.kirytopoulos.eu).

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David Pells named Master of Ceremonies for
Opening of International Project & Program Management Symposium Tokyo 2008

The Project Management Association of Japan (PMAJ) has announced that David Pells, PMI Fellow and Managing Editor at PMForum, will be Master of Ceremonies for the opening of the “International Project & Program Management Symposium Tokyo 2008 – In pursuit of organizational project management value.” The two-day symposium will be held in Tokyo, Japan during 10-11 March 2008.

The symposium will be conducted on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th March 2008 at Tower Hall, Funabori, Tokyo, Japan, with delegates expected from 20 or more countries. The sponsoring organization is PMAJ, with full support expected from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and The Engineering Advancement Association of Japan, plus other major public organizations. The Symposium Project Director is Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka, President, PMAJ; the symposium project manager is Mr. Tetsuhiro Yamane, Vice President, PMAJ. For more information, visit http://www.pmaj.or.jp/ENG/PPM2008/.

According to David Pells (pictured), “This is a tremendous honor and I look forward to the event in Tokyo. The Tokyo 2008 Symposium should be one of the most important project management conferences in the world this year. The keynote speakers are all high level Japanese executives or globally recognized project management leaders. All are strategic thinkers. I look forward to contributing!”

David will act as Master of Ceremony for the inaugural session that opens the symposium on March 10 and will be Chair of the first Keynote session. During the opening ceremony, he will introduce Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka, the symposium director, and a special representative from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of the Japanese government, who will welcome delegates from around the world. During the first keynote session, David will introduce Mr. Jitsuro Terashima, Managing Director of Mitsui & Company and President of Mitsui Global Strategic Studies Institute.

According to Symposium Project Director Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka, “David Pells is well known throughout the world of professional project management. His recent work with PMForum and PM World Today has gained widespread recognition. We wanted a well known character from the media to open our symposium, and David offered to provide this important service. We expect it to be perfect!”

The March 2008 symposium will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Japan’s foundation of the professional project management society and will demonstrate “project management as new economic infrastructure and a driver for social development and transformation”. The symposium is being supported by major Japanese corporations and government agencies, including the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI).

The national Project Management Association of Japan (PMAJ) was born in 2005 thorough the integration of the Japan Project Management Forum (JPMF – pioneer of Japan’s project management society) and Project Management Professionals Certification Center (PMCC). PMAJ has 3,000 individual and 110 corporate members from all branches of the Japanese industry and governmental agencies. PMAJ offers its own standard “The Guidebook of Project and Program Management for Enterprise Innovation – P2M” and P2M based certification system. For more information, http://www.pmaj.or.jp/

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PMI Dallas Chapter announces participating companies
for March 13 Vendor Showcase in Texas

The PMI Dallas Chapter has announced the current list of project management suppliers and service companies that will be participating in the chapter’s 2008 Project Management Vendor Showcase being held on 13 March 2008 in Addison, Texas. The annual Vendor Showcase is one of the PMI Dallas Chapter’s largest and most popular events, normally attracting many vendors and more than 700 attendees.

To date, the following companies have signed on to participate in the PMI Dallas Chapter’s 2008 Vendor Showcase: 6D Tech ; CertTest Training; Cranes Software, Inc.; Crosswind PM Training; Daptiv; Doulos PM Training; Encentis Technologies; ESI International; Global Knowledge; Innovative Management Solutions; International Institute for Learning, Inc.; iRise; LMR Solutions; MDI, Microsoft; Oxford and Associates; RMC Project Management; Semantic Space Technologies Ltd.; Sogeti USA; Solutions Cube Group; Team Interactions, Inc.; True Solutions; University of Dallas Graduate School of Management; University of Texas at Dallas; Velociteach; Watermark Learning and WildWorks Group.

According to Marilyn Sawyer (pictured), PMI Dallas Chapter VP Programs, “Based on the number and reputation of the participating vendors that have signed up so far, we should have another very good turnout this year. The door prizes, the vendor booths, the large crowd and the networking activities help create an entertaining atmosphere. We should all have a lot of fun.”

The PMI Dallas Chapter invites PMI members and non-members alike to this annual event, featuring representatives from the best project management training, software, consulting and staffing firms both locally and nationally. You can look forward to a light buffet dinner while browsing vendor booths, earning 2 PDUs for the two hour event. A wide variety of door prizes will be offered by both the Dallas Chapter and the participating companies.

The 2008 PMI Dallas Vendor Showcase will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, 13 March, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (North Dallas-Addison) at 14315 Midway Road in Addison, Texas, a city on the northern border of Dallas. With pre-registration, the event is free to members of the PMI Dallas Chapter, who can also receive two professional development units (PDUs) for attending. For more information or to register for the event, visit http://www.pmidallas.org/index.phtml?menu=s-cb-evt&evtDate=2008-03-13. Vendor registration is at http://pmidallasvendors.eventbrite.com/.

The PMI Dallas Chapter is a volunteer-based professional association dedicated to supporting the growth and development of project management practitioners, as well as building awareness of the project management discipline and its critical role in business and organization success. With more than 240,000 members in over 160 countries, the Project Management Institute (PMI®) is the world’s leading membership association for the project management profession. Founded in 1984 and with over 4,000 members, the PMI Dallas Chapter is one of the world’s largest PMI components. To learn more about the PMI Dallas Chapter and its service offerings, please visit www.pmidallas.org .

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