PM Professional Development Group

The PM Professional Development Group is for people who are early in their Project Management careers and are looking for contacts and advice.

The PM Development Group (Victorian Chapter) was formed in June 2006. This special interest group was formed to provide a professional development forum to discuss PM issues and experiences in an informal format.

Mission Statement:

To meet with like minded people to develop our skills, share experiences and learn from others in the pursuit of good project management.

PMDG Aims:

Meet approximately every six weeks  

• Discuss topical issues 
• Invite Guest speakers to Present / Lead Discussions on PM related topics. This could include PM Methodologies, PM Software, Financial topics or other Professional Development topics. 
• Develop PM resources to make available to AIPM members. 
• Service needs of sole practitioners in outer areas by
  • Meeting after hours (6-8pm)
  • Meeting in a central location (CBD)
  • Providing regular networking opportunities(soundingboard)

Meeting format:

Introduction

• Guest Speaker
• Break and networking
• Member Presentation / Discussion
• AIPM events / Announcements, General Business

The meeting schedule will be published in the Events Calendar

Attendance:

All are welcome, we encourage experienced Project Managers to share their knowledge and developing Project Managers to research and lead discussions in areas of expertise for the benefit of all. Meeting cost is free.

General:

As a rule we plan to have two member presentations / discussions ready for use each meeting. This will allow a fall back position in the event of something preventing either the guest speaker or the primary member presenting. Without it being a hard rule the secondary presenter would normally become the primary presenter for the next meeting.

Interested members please submit any of the following:

• Leads or offers to arrange guest speakers.
• Suggestions for member topics.
• Volunteers to Present / Lead on topics.

Member presentations may be:

• Presentations for Stakeholders / Sponsors on Project Scope, Project Status, Progress, Earned Value Analysis, Project Implementation Review, Etc previously given or to utilise the groups experience and input before the project presentation. 
• From the topic list or your own topic: 
• On a subject you have experience. 
• On a subject you research to help develop the general knowledge of the group.

Location is:

PlanPower,
ACPM Training Room,
Level 18, 461 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3001
Telephone: 03 8622 8722
Time:18:00 - 20.00

RSVP: vic_chapter@aipm.com.au

Chairman:David Kernke (david@daali.com)

Interested participants are encouraged to contribute to the discussion forum.

For information contact AIPM Communications Co-ordinator, Olimpia Watkins at vic_chapter@aipm.com.au or Telephone: 03 9369 2160

Current and upcoming events are listed beneath the Victorian Events calendar.