PMI Sao Paulo Chapter delivers training in social
and environmental projects for NGOs in Brazil
Reported by Alcides Santopietro
The self-proclaimed Social and Environmental Stock Exchange (BVS&A), an initiative coordinated by the Bovespa Institute for Environmental and Social Responsibility, delivered on June 27th and 28th a training course entitled "Introduction to the social and environmental project conception". The Project Management Institute Sao Paulo Chapter (PMI-SP) and the Project Management Institute International Development Specific Interest Group (PMI IDSIG) have partnered for the venture.
The participants were composed of leaders from Brazilian Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), who had the chance to learn how to manage projects according to the best practices adopted and promoted by PMI.
The course was delivered by Professor Peter Pfeiffer, a specialist in this topic and author of various books about project management and vice-president for the PMI-IDSIG.
Picture (from left to right): Mr. Peter Pfeiffer (PMI-IDSIG), Mr. Izalco Sardenberg (Bovespa Institute) and Renato Machado (BVS&A and PMI-SP).
"We know that social and environmental projects have specific aspects that demand the use of particular techniques," declares Mr. Joao Gama Neto, PMP, vice-president for PMI-SP and responsible for this project. According to Mr. Neto, "our objective is to understand these needs and promote the proper knowledge among these organizations".
Professor Pfeiffer states that "the accumulated experience in the project management field has been shyly used in the social and environmental fields. This project has united leaders from NGOs coming from all over the country to discuss project management tools and that’s a challenge not only for them but for us too".
This is a pioneer program in the world, inspired from an operational model of a stock exchange. Through the website www.bovespasocial.org.br, people and companies have the opportunity to invest in projects of Brazilian NGOs dedicated to education and to the environment. Since its launch, back in 2003, this initiative has gathered 9,4 millions of Reais (about US$ 5,9 million), which were invested in 73 projects around the country. BVS&A has been considered a model to be followed by other stock exchange offices in the world, according to the United Nations (UN).
With more than 260,000 members in 170 plus countries, the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession and the largest association dedicated to the advancement of project management in the world. As the leading advocate for the profession, PMI is actively engaged in setting professional standards, providing a professional career path for project managers and creating a family of professional credentials: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®), Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. Additionally, the Institute provides members with access to the knowledge, skills, educational support and networking opportunities needed to drive business results through project management, program management and portfolio management. PMI is highly regarded for its extensive research program and published studies. PMI was founded in 1969.
For further information: PMI Sao Paulo, Brazil Chapter: http://www.pmisp.org.br . Project Management Institute (PMI®): http://www.pmi.org
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IPMA Seeks Applicants For Full-Time Secretary General
The International Project Management Association (IPMA) has decided to appoint a Secretary General. This will be a full-time role, possibly based in Holland, but this will be open to discussion. A sub-committee from the Executive Board has been established to consider applications and hopes to be able to move forward quickly on this issue.
Founded in 1967, the IPMA is the world’s oldest project management professional organization. IPMA is an international network of national project management societies. While these local societies serve the specific project management development needs of each country in its national language, the IPMA, as an umbrella organization, represents them at the international level. The IPMA is truly a global organization with member associations throughout the world,including some 45 national representative bodies spread across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
The local bodies promote project management professionalism on the specific cultural requirements across all types of projects. IPMA's internationally acclaimed 4 Level Project Management Certification Programme continues to grow dramatically. Obtaining IPMA certification can go a long way towards enhancing employment opportunities as evidenced by the 50.000 IPMA Certified Professionals who have acquired this status.
IPMA annually presents project management awards to project management teams that achieve, and can prove, great feats in project management. IPMA maintains its continuous presence in the global project management arena through its regular hosting of International Symposia, Expert Seminars and its Annual World Congress. IPMA actively promotes the project management profession worldwide and is committed to leading its future development. For more information, visit http://www.ipma.ch.
The remit of the Secretary General will encompass leadership of the administrative management function of this international membership organisation and accreditation body.Responsibilities will include strategic, external and internal responsibilities. Further information available to qualified inquiries.
According to IPMA president Veikko Valila (pictured at right), "The decision to hire a Secretary General for IPMA was not taken lightly, but was the unanimous decision of the Council of Delegates having considered the Governance Report that has been prepared recently. IPMA is now growing rapidly and cannot be entirely administered by volunteers. We will now have a hired executive to manage the day-to-day administration of the association going forward. It is a very exciting milestone for IPMA."
Potential applicants are invited to submit their CVs to the IPMA Office at info@ipma.ch as soon as possible. Further information can be sought by contacting Mrs Christianne Janssens at the same email address.
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PMI Australia Announces its National Conference
to be Incorporated into PMOZ 2008 in August
Reported by Brenda Treasure in Melbourne
PMI Australia has announced that its National Conference will be incorporated into PMOZ 2008, the major project management conference being managed by PMGlobal. Both organisations have long term commitments to advancing Project Management skills in Australia.
The PMOZ Conference will be held at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins from 18 - 20 August 2008. The conference will co-locate with the 6th Annual Software and Systems Engineering Process Group Australia Conference, providing greater opportunities for networking and high quality presentations targeted to a range of industries.
According to Ken Farnes (pictured), President of the PMI Melbourne Chapter who is enthusiastic about what the conference will offer project managers,"We believe this conference will contribute significantly to the practice, science, and professionalism of Project Management in Australia. PMI encourages active participation in the conference as it features a range of dynamic and exciting presentations that will provide knowledge you can use no matter the area of expertise."
Several high profile keynote speakers will set the tone of the conference, including Iain Fraser, Director-at-Large and Past Chair of PMI. Iain has been director of regional advocacy for the PMI's Asia/Pacific region, and has served for three years on PMI's Global Board of Directors Nominations Committee.He will present his ideas on the future of project management based on his extensive experience.
The conference will focus on the theme ‘Delivering benefits in an increasingly complex world through effective Portfolio, Program and Project Management" and features large trade exhibition of which there are still opportunities available. The conference is also supported by other key leading industry associations including Engineers Australia, the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB Australasia), ensuring it is a genuine industry event, supported by industry’s most prominent organisations.
Early Bird registration has been extended for PMI members to take advantage of the discounts available. Register online at www.pmoz.com.au before midnight 27 July 2008 to receive discounted member rates. Members of PMI are able to access further discounts by inserting "PMI" followed by their membership number. PMI delegates are entitled to claim 1 Professional Development Unit (PDU) per hour spent within a ‘structured learning activity’ under ‘Category 4: Other provider’ events.
PMI is a non-profit professional association which has over 260,000 members across 170 countries with 40,000 members in the Asia Pacific Region. Locally PMI has Chapters based in all mainland states and the ACT. PMI Australia consists of the PMI Chapters in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. See http://www.pmichapters-australia.org.au/home.asp.
For more information on the conference, registration and trade exhibition or sponsorship opportunities please visit www.pmoz.com.au.
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