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Project management news items from around the world. A partnership between LexusNexus and the Project Management Institute (PMI). 


Updated PMI Standards and Credentials

PMI will be releasing updates to their key standards in Q4 2008. Some of the changes include:
  • PMBOK Guide®Knowledge Areas update  & 14 new processes
  • Portfolio ManagementNew Knowledge Areas including Portfolio Governance and Portfolio Risk Management
  • Program Management9 new Knowledge Areas including Financial and Stakeholder management and Program Governance and 47 new processes
  • OPM3®: Aligned with the new versions of the PMBOK, Program and Portfolio standards, Reduction in the overall number of Best Practices, Additional Categorization to simplify utilization and application and improved Self-Assessment Method (SAM) Questions.
A complete update will be presented at PMOZ, Melbourne in August, see www.pmoz.com.au  for details.

Based on these changes, the PMI Credentials will begin to change in 2009:
  • OPM3 ProductSuite Assessor and Consultant exams now suspended - new certifications commence Q2 2009. See our OPM3 page for additional information.
  • CAPM Certifications - expect changes* in Q3 2009 based on revised PMBOK
  • PMP Certifications - expect a revised exam* in Q3 or Q4 2009
  • PgMP Certifications - expect a revised exam* in Q3 or Q4 2009
* PMI have yet to announce the schedule for revisions to the CAPM, PMP and PgMP certifications - watch this space for updates.


New PDU Requirements for PMPs

From August 2008, All current PMP credential holders will be assigned new PMP expiration dates that correspond with the anniversary date of the bestowal of their credential. To effect this change, all PMP credential holders will have months added to their renewal cycle based on the anniversary of earning their credential; no one will have time taken away. Currently, all PMP credential holders expire on 31 December of the third year after they earn the credential and every third year from that date forward.

The transition to the new system will becomes operational in late August, this is when PMP credential holders will see their new expiration dates when they log into PMI.org and the online certification system.  
For more detailed information on this change, view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on PMI.org.  Click here to see more on earning PDUs


Stakeholder Circle® - New European Partner

The marketing of the Stakeholder Circle® methodology and software in the German speaking areas of Europe will be significantly enhanced following the signing of a key partnership agreement with Tiba Managementberatung GmbH.  Watch this space for breaking news........

Mosaic supports PM Asia & PMOZ 2008

PMOZ, Melbourne: 18 - 20 August  2008. See www.pmoz.com.au  for details or
[ download the brochure ]
See 'Whispering in the Zoo' , our 1/2 Day pre-conference workshop.

PM Asia, Singapore: 14th to 17th Oct. 2008See www.pmasia.net  for details or
[ download the brochure ]
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New Project Management Courses

Program Management Professional (PgMP) Training and Support
Mosaic will be offering PgMP Training from Q4 2008.
  
Scheduling Professional Credential (PMI-SP) Training and Support
The new PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)™ has been officially launched. Eligible candidates for the credential can now apply on-line and schedule their examination. Mosaic will be offering PMI-SP Training from 2009.
 

Stakeholder Relationship Management:
A Maturity Model for Organizational Implementation


Gower Publishing Ltd has agreed to publish Dr Lynda Bourne's new book, Stakeholder Relationship Management: A Maturity Model for Organizational Implementation.  Publication is planned mid 2009.  For additional information and previews, [ Visit our Book Page ]

VPUG Meetings Planned for 2008 - Free PDUs!

5th August -Technical meeting: Should you be certified for using Primavera professionally? including an overview of the new PMI-SP scheduling credential. St Michaels, Collins St.
[ Refreshments sponsored by Mosaic

2nd Dec. - Christmas function and report on Primavera USA. 

For more information see: http://www.anzpug.org  (membership of VPUG is free)


Stakeholder Management Pty Ltd

Stakeholder Management Pty Ltd (SHM) has been created to focus on the marketing the Stakeholder Circle™ software tool.

Mosaic will retain overall responsibility for training, mentoring and coaching in Stakeholder Management and has signed an agreement with Praxis LS to provide training services in the USA market.

To download a free version of the software, visit the SHM website at www.stakeholder-management.com

For more on the Stakeholder Circle see:


In the Press
A list of known press and magazine articles focused on Mosaic, the Stakeholder Circle or our Principals.
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Successful Stakeholder Management Workshops
Stakeholder Circle® 

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'How To' & Advanced PM Workshops


Mosaic's Workshops Restructured

Introducing the 'How To' Series:

'How To' workshops focus on the practical skills needed to undertake key project management processes and incorporate practical information on templates, methodologies and tools. This series includes:

  • 'How To'  write a Project Charter
  • 'How To'  build a Risk Management Plan
  • 'How To'  develop a Communications Plan
  • 'How To'  develop an effective Schedule (5-STEPS)
  • 'How To'  use selected scheduling tools
  • 'How To'  implement Earned Value Business Management
  • 'How To'  lead effectively

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For additional information call (03) 9696 8684 or
Email How_To@mosaicprojects.com.au


Introducing the Executive Series:

Executive workshops and briefings are designed for project and program managers, and the mangers of project and program managers. This series includes:

  • Advanced Project Management Master Class
  • Advanced Project Scheduling for the PMI-SP credential
  • OPM3  - Courses to introduce OPM3 into an organisation
  • Successful Project Sponsorship - The critical role of the SRO
  • Successful Stakeholder Management using the Stakeholder Circle
  • Whispering in the Zoo - The art of communicating effectively

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For additional information call (03) 9696 8684 or
Email Workshops@mosaicprojects.com.au


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