Download Good Project Management Practice - PMI Augusta

August Dinner Meeting
Global Emergency Resources
Agenda
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Networking
Program
 Welcome
 Invocation and Pledge
 Safety
 Recognition
Dinner & Q&A
Keynote Speakers
Door Prizes
Happy Anniversary!
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5 Years
 Shannan
Lucero, PMP
 Perry Stanley, PMP
Reminders
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Candidates for the Election will finalize this
month. Open Positions are:
 President-Elect
 VP-Administration
 VP-Membership
 VP-Professional
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Development and Training
Please send an email to:
[email protected] if you
would like to nominate someone, including
yourself, for one of the positions listed
above.
Project of the Year Award
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Purpose
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To recognize, honor, and publicize the accomplishments of the
PMI Augusta-Aiken Chapter Project of the Year (POY), along
with it’s project team, for superior performance of project
management in the greater Augusta, GA/Aiken, SC metropolitan
area.
Eligibility
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Project had a meaningful impact in the greater Augusta,
GA/Aiken, SC metropolitan area.
PMI affiliation is not required to nominate a project
Must demonstrate applied project management principles and
techniques identified in “Official Guidelines for Nomination”,
found on home page of chapter website.
PMP Prep Class
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Changes to Program
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We are now teaching to the 5th edition of the PMBOK
USCA facility fees have increased along with increases in food
and materials used
The PMP Prep Class was approved by the board for an increase
in registration to $795 with an early bird discount price of $695
October 2013 PMP Prep Class is $695, USCA has sent out
promotional material
These fees are in alignment with other chapters in our region
Dates for Fall PMP Prep Class: October 4, 11, 18, & 25
News for the Chapter
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Golf Shirts
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Ladies & Men's - $20
Denim, Long-sleeved
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Ladies & Men's - $25
Various sizes and colors available
 Coming soon to the Chapter Website
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Good Project Management Practice (GPMP)
Recognition Coin
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Recognition of a Good Practice
 Seek out an individual practicing a
good PMBOK principle or practice
 Individual is rewarded on-the-spot with a coin
Front
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Pass it On
 Bring the recipient to the next dinner meeting
as an honored guest
 Tell the story of the practice
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Your Reward
 Receive another coin
 There is power in sharing your PM
knowledge and interest with another
 Be an ambassador for this great profession
Back
PMP Q & A : 1
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As part of professional responsibility , a Project Manager must
balance the Stakeholder’s interests. A customer has requested a
change in a project that is in the fourth pass at formal acceptance.
What should the Project Manager tell the customer?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Tell the customer no because the project is about to close.
Add the requested changes to the project.
Ask for a product description and provide the customer time
and cost estimates.
Have Senior Management determine if it is necessary.
PMP Q & A : 1
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As part of professional responsibility , a Project Manager must
balance the Stakeholder’s interests. A customer has requested a
change in a project that is in the fourth pass at formal acceptance.
What should the Project Manager tell the customer?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Tell the customer no because the project is about to close.
Add the requested changes to the project.
Ask for a product description and provide the customer
time and cost estimates.
Have Senior Management determine if it is necessary.
PMP Q & A : 2
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You are in the process of purchasing 125 bed frames, mattresses,
dressers and televisions for an upcoming project to remodel a
hotel. What type of contract will you likely use?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Purchase Order
Fixed Price
Cost Plus Percentage Cost
Net 30
PMP Q & A : 2
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You are in the process of purchasing 125 bed frames, mattresses,
dressers and televisions for an upcoming project to remodel a
hotel. What type of contract will you likely use?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Purchase Order
Fixed Price
Cost Plus Percentage Cost
Net 30
PMP Q & A : 3
The printing company has added a new line for its laminating
business. This involves new technology to laminate book covers
quicker and cheaper. They are anticipating this will allow them to
make a greater type of product and improve output efficiency.
Adding this line is an example of what?
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a)
b)
c)
d)
Business risk
ISO 9000
Conformance to quality
Insurable risk
PMP Q & A : 3
The printing company has added a new line for its laminating
business. This involves new technology to laminate book covers
quicker and cheaper. They are anticipating this will allow them to
make a greater type of product and improve output efficiency.
Adding this line is an example of what?

a)
b)
c)
d)
Business risk
ISO 9000
Conformance to quality
Insurable risk
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