DPC SIG Board of Directors Election - Call for Nominations

We are pleased to announce our call for nominations for the 2009-2010 Board Member terms!

We will be holding our 2009 elections in August. We will conclude the election and announce the new board members by early September. We target the attendance at the October 2009 PMI® Leadership Institute in Orlando, Florida for new board members as part of their joining the leadership team. This allows us to get our new board members up to speed quickly to deliver greater member value during their two year term.

The positions that are up for election are:

     First Vice Chair
     Vice Chair Administration
     Vice Chair Marketing     
     Vice Chair Membership

If you are interested to join the leadership team for our great organization, please follow this link to the form on the DPC SIG web site.

The DPC SIG will be holding its Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 10, 2009, just prior to the opening of the PMI® Global Congress 2009 - North America. If you're planning on attending this year's Congress, please be sure to stop by the DPC SIG's Annual Meeting.

We are looking for someone to deliver a one-hour presentation at this year's meeting. The subject should be construction-related and of interest to other DPC SIG members. The presenter can earn PDUs for presenting at this meeting.

If you are interested in being a presenter at the DPC SIG's Annual Meeting, please send an email by August 31st to administrator@dpcsig.org.

Knowledge and networking conference for professionals involved in projects

Registration is now open for PMI® Global Congress 2009—North America and PMI SeminarsWorld® Orlando!

During these economic times, it is more important than ever to invest in your professional development. Join thousands of project professionals this October for the conference that will connect you to the information and resources to take control of your next project and your career. Register by the 23 September advance registration deadline and save nearly $250!

Learn more and download a letter to share with your employer when asking for support to attend congress.

Even though this year's Congress has ended, DPC SIG members can still access these webinars and archived webinars for the rest of the year. Simply enter promo code DPCSMET8 when ordering your webinar on metsig.org.

This promo code also allows access to an extensive list of archived webinars, so be sure to checkout previously recorded webinars.

We're Looking for Contributors to the DPC SIG Newsletter!

We're looking for individuals to contribute articles or news items to the DPC SIG newsletter,
Project Management Standard:

• Write an article telling us about your experiences with construction-related projects
  (PMPs can earn PDUs for articles they have written).
• Contribute an interesting article or news item that you have found.
• Share your knowledge and experiences with others by providing useful tips.
• Direct us to informative PM and construction-related web sites.

Deadlines for submissions: August 15 and November 15.

Submit to vccommunications@dpcsig.org

Have a Project Management Question?

We Just May Have the Answer!

The DPC SIG has enlisted the support of Subject Matter Experts from around the world to address your project management-related questions. Questions and answers will appear in upcoming issues of the DPC SIG newsletter and monthly bulletin.

Submit Your Question to VCMarketing@dpcsig.org.
Be sure to include your name and contact information in the email.

View the current list of questions and answers.

DPC SIG Lapel Pins Available for Members

As a token of the DPC SIG's appreciation for your participation in the SIG, we would like to send you a lapel pin. We encourage all members to wear the pin at PMI® chapter and international events and to look for, and network with, other DPC SIG members wearing their pins. Show your pride in the DPC SIG!

Request a DPC SIG pin - Be sure to include your mailing address.

The Center for Project Leadership at Columbia University is pleased to announce the First Forum on Construction Project Leadership, Project Success Requires Leadership AND Management.

Date: August 25, 2009
Location: Davis Auditorium, Schapiro Center, Columbia University, New York City
Cost: $190.00

The purpose of the forum is to examine some of the current and anticipated challenges facing construction projects and to discuss the critical role that project leadership will play in addressing the increasingly difficult project environment in the coming years. The forum will bring together a panel of top experts from industry and academia, who will examine the importance of both project leadership and project management as critical skills for project success. The panelists will discuss the best approaches to delivering successful projects in an uncertain environment. The discussions will include specific real-life examples as well as general concepts, principles and practices that are applicable to a wide range of organizations and projects. The forum will be interactive and will include a question-and-answer session with the panelists in order to provide an opportunity for the participants to gain an understanding of how to apply these principles and practices. Unsatisfactory outcomes of construction projects are very often the result of being over-managed and under-led. This forum will provide a unique and exciting opportunity to learn from the best experts how to apply a balanced approach of leadership AND management. Attendance should be a must for all experienced project managers working in organizations involved in the delivery of construction projects, including owners; developers; architects; design engineers; contractors; suppliers; local, state and federal government, as well as consultants, researchers, and educators.

Register Online - $40 discount for DPC SIG members

Too Much Travel for PDUs?

Each course in University of Wisconsin-Platteville's online Master of Science in Project Management is worth 45 PDUs and 3 credits toward the graduate degree. With accreditations from the PMI® Global Accreditation Center and the Higher Learning Commission, you and your employer can be certain that the program is of the highest caliber. Gain the advanced PM skills and cross-functional business knowledge you need to advance in your career. UW-Platteville is a public institution and part of the world-renowned University of Wisconsin system. For 10 years, our completely online MSPM has helped project managers prepare for the next step in their career.

Learn more: www.uwplatt.edu/disted/degrees/pm/

2nd Annual Women In Project Management Conferences

COAA to Offer Owners Leadership Conferences

The Construction Owner's Association of America (COAA) is offering the following Owners Leadership Conference:

2009 Fall Owners Leadership Conference
November 18-20, 2009
Austin, Texas USA

2010 Spring Owners Leadership Conference
May 5-7, 2010
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA

Volunteer Opportunities

The DPC SIG is a volunteer-driven organization. We encourage our members to be actively involved in SIG activities and special projects by:

• filling leadership positions within the organization: Vice Chairs, Deputies, Committee Members
• contributing articles to The Project Management Standard newsletter
• managing special projects
• working on designated project activities, Local Interest Group (LIG) meetings and professional development conferences

View the current DPC SIG Organization Chart which lists available positions.

Volunteer today. You will find it most rewarding, both professionally and personally!

The DPC SIG is always looking for energetic individuals with new ideas that would be most appealing and beneficial to all our members. If you have an idea, a program or an event you would like to the SIG to establish and would like to be the one to make these ideas come to light, please contact the DPC SIG Administrator by forwarding your current résumé or curriculum vitae and let us know the area(s) in which you would be interested in volunteering. Let’s work together in making your ideas a reality.