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WIT Luncheon
PMI Stocks Stakeholder Relationship Management book
Lynda Bourne elected President, PMI Melbourne
New 2 Day Scheduling Workshop
CIOB Stocks Stakeholder Relationship Management book
Planning and Scheduling Update
Mosaic's series of core scheduling papers for planning and scheduling has been expanded to include Schedule Float. This paper discusses the various calculations and definitions for float in both ADM and PDM networks, and highlights the importance of float in resource levelling and scheduling calculations.Thoughts on Agile
Free PMP & CAPM Questions
To help prospective PMP and CAPM candidates asses their readiness for the PMI exams, Mosaic has launched 2 sets of free questions and made it’s PM final on-line exam simulator available as a standalone module (PM final is the last module in all of our PMP courses). To access these resources follow the links:
New Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) System
PMI is replacing the existing system that manages data and processes for the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) with a new solution developed and maintained by PMI. The new System is designed to provide an easy-to-use graphical interface as the entry point for credential holders that will deliver a more seamless, improved customer experience.| - PMI
membership: 306,111 – an overall increase of 11.2% for the
year. - Total Project Management Professionals (PMP)®: - Total Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®: - Total Program Management Professionals (PgMP)®: - Total Scheduling Professionals (PMI-SP)®: - Total Risk Management Professionals (PMI-RMP)®: |
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RMIT University DPM receives GAC Accreditation
New Practice Standard for Project Risk Management

PMI Melbourne Chapter now hold stocks of the new Practice Standard for Project Risk Management from PMI. The standard covers risk management as it is applied to single projects and is consistent with other PMI standards. Written for project practitioners, this practice standard can be used to validate the risk management process being employed in a specific situation, project or organization.
Visit our 'Books' page for details and to order PMI standards for delivery in Australia. The standards are also available from the PMI Marketplace at www.pmi.org
[Click here to go to our 'Books' page]
PM Final Question Bank Upgraded
PM Final was upgraded on July 1, 2009 to the latest 4th Edition question bank which now boasts more than 1,000 questions that have been completely updated to comply with PMBOK 4th Edition content. All exams created by students will automatically include 4th Edition content.
Click here for more on PM Final
PMI® Publication Quizzes
PMI Publication Quizzes offer a convenient, affordable way to earn professional development units (PDUs) toward maintaining your credential(s). By purchasing a quiz bundle from PMI.org, you receive PMI-published articles and white papers with accompanying quizzes that test your learning.19/4/2009
PMI's 'Voices on Project Management' Blog
Mosaic's Dr. Lynda Bourne has joined the PMI 'Voices on Project Management' team of bloggers. Over 40 people commented on her post discussing the Agile software development methodology. Lynda is also a columnist for the PM Network magazine with a regular column 3 times a year focused on the Asia Pacific region.
Updated PMP and CAPM Training Courses Launched
Mosaic's new PMP and CAPM Mentored Email™ courses have been launched. Based on the PMBOK® Guide 4th Edition these courses are focused on:
Communique No 2 for the ISO 215000: Guide to Project Management, standard
Read the latest developments in the creation of ISO 21500, as at Jan. 2009.
26/1/2009
PMI Launches 'PM Teach'
Aimed to encourage Universities and Colleges to teach accredited project management courses PM Teach makes a range of resources available to academic staff interested in developing a PM course and then have the course accredited by PMI.
A key component of the program is linking academic institutions with R.E.P.s that have the skills and knowledge to assist in curriculum development. Mosaic has joined this part of the program based on the work of Dr. Lynda Bourne at a range of institutions including RMIT University in Melbourne and The University of Sothern Queensland; both in Australia; and more recently the University of Maryland (UMUC).
For more on the program see: http://www.pmiteach.org/
New PMI Standards Available

Visit our 'Books' page for details and to order standards for delivery in Australia. The standards are also available from the PMI Marketplace at www.pmi.org
[Click here to go to our 'Books' page]
Changes to our PMP and CAPM Training Courses for 2009
Mosaic’s Mentored Email™ courses for 2009 have been re-priced to manage the transition to the PMBOK® Guide 4th Edition.
From
Jan 1st our PMP course will be priced at AU$1200 (plus GST for
Australian residents) - approximately US$850*, and our CAPM course will
be AU$900 (plus GST for Australian residents) - approximately US$650*.
These
price changes are primarily to separate the 10% Australian GST
component from our price structure. We are attracting an increasing
number of clients from the USA, SE Asia and Europe and we do not have
to pay GST tax on these sales.
The increase in the base price is to
cover the costs associated with converting the courses from the current
PMBOK® Guide 3rd Edition to the 4th Edition. Courses started in
January
and February will be based on our current 3rd Edition materials. Both
courses will be available to trainees starting in March, April and May;
their selection will depend on their planned exam date (the PMP exam
changes on 1st July, CAPM on 1st August). After June we would
anticipate only offering the new 4th Edition course.
We
believe our PMP and CAPM courses are still exceptionally good value.
The materials are developed in-house by Mosaic’s experienced
team of Dr. Lynda
Bourne and Patrick
Weaver.
We develop the materials, administer the Mentored Email™
courses and
importantly, provide the one-on-one mentoring to help trainees pass
their PMI credential examination. We know the courses work, in 2008
only one trainee needed to ask for our free assistance to help them
prepare to re-sit their examination.
You can see how the training
works for yourself by registering for a course; you to receive Module 1
free of charge, and only pay the invoice for the course if you decide
to continue.
*Based on current exchange rates, payments by VISA, MasterCard or funds transfer will attract different exchange rates.
Stakeholder Blog
Oracle Corporation acquires Primavera
5/10/2008
PMI-SP Credentials
PMI Research Proves the Value of PM
Updated PMI Standards and Credentials

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.......
20/4/2008
Mosaic's Workshops Restructured
'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:
[ View 'How To' Workshop details ]
For
additional information call (03) 9696 8684 or
Email How_To@mosaicprojects.com.au
Executive workshops and briefings are designed for project and program managers, and the mangers of project and program managers. This series includes:
For
additional information call (03) 9696 8684 or
Email Workshops@mosaicprojects.com.au
PMI Announce CAPM Renewal Options
Standards
Australia, supported by a range of professional organisations including
PMI and AIPM are collaborating on the development of a new ISO Standard
for Project Management. Mosaic's Patrick Weaver
is the member
of the
Australian committee responsible for convening the local
'Terminology Working Group'.
To join the Australian effort, email James Thomson at james.thomson@standards.org.au
or call 02 9237 6119
2/2/2008
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
A new project management journal, edited by Prof. Derek Walker of RMIT University, Melbourne has been launched by Emerald. The International Journal of Managing Projects in Business provides broad coverage of all aspects of project management, from strategy to planning and implementation with a unique and practical focus on project management in business. Vol. 1 includes a summary of Dr. Lynda Bourne's DPM thesis, Project relationship management and the Stakeholder Circle™. For more information [ visit the journal website ]
Mosaic supports PM Asia & PMOZ 2008
PMOZ, Melbourne: 18 - 20 August 2008. See www.pmoz.com.au for details or [ download the brochure ].
PM Asia, Singapore: 14th to 17th Oct. 2008. Details to follow.....
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Stakeholder engagement is seen by KPMG as a key requirement for the successful delivery of 'global projects'. Rigorous stakeholder analysis is recommended. The report says "the challenges of stakeholder management are by no means unique to global projects, but when overlayed with cultural requirements and geographical distances, they become acutely more complex.
Download the KPMG report 'Managing Global Projects: Observations from the front line' from www.mosaicprojects.com.au/Resources_Papers.html#Proj_Off
For
more on stakeholder mapping and analysis see www.mosaicprojects.com.au/Stakeholder_Circle.html
The
OPM3 TrainingSuite and OPM3 ProductSuite applications have now been
updated. The update address known issues and introduce some new product
features, including:
- New reporting options
- Additional Export Questions
- Improved Best Practice applications.
[ See
more on OPM3 ]
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Procurement Systems – A
Cross Industry Project Management Perspective,
Taylor & Francis, London. Editors: Walker, D. H. T. and Rowlinson, S. This book, with Dr Lynda Bourne as co-author of Chapter 3 has been published. Pre-views, downloads and additional information: www.mosaicprojects.com.au/Books.html#books Buy book from: http://www.tandfbuiltenvironment.com |
We are contributing to a new book edited by Dr Ezekiel Chinyio & Professor Paul Olomolaiye, from the University of Wolverhampton. Due for publication mid 2008 by Blackwell Publishing (UK): www.blackwellpublishing.com
Dr. Lynda
Bourne and Patrick
Weaver
have been contracted to write 'Chapter 7 - Mapping Stakeholders' for
this new industry text book.
Mosaic's
principals, Dr. Lynda
Bourne and Patrick
Weaver
are both presenting papers at the PMI Congress in Malta, May
2008. Whilst it is unlikely we will be exhibiting due to
logistical difficulties, we should be relatively easy to find and will
be happy to discuss the Stakeholder
Circle® and/or our training courses.
For more on the PMI EMEA Congress see:
http://congresses.pmi.org.
Mosaic paper referenced from Wikipedia
Mosaic's published paper on the 'Origins of modern project management' has been included as an 'External Link' from the project management page in Wikipedia. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management
Mosaic has supported the publication of a range of papers discussing aspects of project management for many years. Our full collection of papers can be accessed and downloaded free of charge from our 'Papers Index' page at: http://www.mosaicprojects.com.au/Resources_Papers.html
A new book with Dr. Lynda Bourne as a co-author for Chapter 3. This book is primarily focussed upon how project leaders can make and influence procurement decisions so as to realise a project that truly delivers value to its stakeholders. Organisations tend not to want to merely source products, equipment, people or systems rather they have a complex (often implicit) need for a bundle of resources that help them generate and deliver something that will be valued by those receiving the project product/service. Publication due late 2007.
Previews available for downloading from the Mosaic Book Page.
27/7/2007
Mosaic's sister company, Stakeholder Management Pty Ltd will be an exhibitor at the PMI Global Congress in Atlanta, in October.
The primary focus of the stand will be the Stakeholder Circle® methodology and software, but we will be equally happy to discuss our PMP training and our other range of training and consultancy services. In Atlanta, visit us on stand #924.
After 17 years at the helm, founder and Manging Director of Primavera Australia, Gordon Comins has retired. The new owners bring together the national Primavera dealership and the WA and Qld sub-dealerships making for a stronger presence throughout Australia. We wish Gordon the joys of a well earned retirement and the new MD, Jim Fairchild every success.
28/6/2007
Mosaic supports World Project Management Week & PMOZ 2007
WPMWeek, Singapore: 12th to 16th Nov 2007 (Silver Sponsor). See www.wpmweek.com.
PMOZ, Gold Coast: 28 - 31 August 2007 (Bronze Sponsor). See www.pmoz.com.au for details or [ download the brochure ].
23/6/2007
PMP Certified to ISO 17024 Standard
The new PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling is now available from the PMI Melbourne Chapter for AU$60.50 (Australian clients only).
This standard is the first to provide practical guidance on the development and management of a project schedule and will form the basis of a new scheduling credential currently in planning by PMI.
PMI members can download a PDF version from the Members area of the website. Books are available from the PMI Melbourne Chapter, through Mosaic for $60.50 + $11.00 shipping. To order, email: Standards@mosaicprojects.com.au
[ See: Recommended Books & Standards ]
The
Association for Project Management, UK, has published an article by P. Weaver discussing the history
of 'modern project management'. This article is a synthesis of two
conference papers available for download:
- A
Brief History of Scheduling
- The
Origins of Modern Project Management
And will for the basis for a full conference paper, Trends In Modern Project Management - Past Present & Future that will be presented at PMOZ in August (see: www.pmoz.com.au).
Deltek Acquires WST Pacific
CBT Testing Available Across Australia
Thomson Prometric are upgrading the delivery of the PMP and CAPM examinations across Australia. To date the only locations where Computer Based Testing (CBT) has been available is Sydney and Melbourne. People in other locations had to either take a 'paper based' exam or fly. Paper based exams also required a 6 to 9 month lead time to organise and needed either the local PMI Chapter or a business to sponsor them.
The new CBT delivery planned for Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth will only require a month's lead time to organise and a committed group of 10 people. Once the exam has been set up, any other interested person will be able to book into the session.
These new arrangements will be progressively rolled out through the balance of 2007 and should result in a significant number of new test options for prospective PMP and CAPM exam candidates through the latter part of this year and into 2008.
Mosaic's Mentored Email™ clients around Australia will benefit from the additional examination options. Commercial clients and Canberra training course clients will generally be able to arrange for a CBT exam at the end of the 30 day period for using our PM Final on-line exam simulator.
Watch this space for updates
Stakeholder Circle™ Workshops
A new project management book edited by Prof. Derek Walker and S. Rowlinson, for publication late 2007. This book is primarily focussed upon how project leaders can make and influence procurement decisions so as to realise a project that truly delivers value to project stakeholders for project and organisational success. Lynda Bourne is a co-author on chapter 3, Stakeholders and the Supply Chain.
[ Preview the book ]
PM Network Interview - Point Counterpoint
Lynda Bourne was one of the two project management professionals invited by PMI to discuss the state of project management training and how useful it is in equipping professionals for roles in the workplace.
See PM Network, Jan 2007 pp66 to 71.What's in a name?
The first really effective web browser developed by Marc Andreessen in 1993 was called Mosaic = Mosaic became Netscape.
3/1/2007
Mosaic signs up to support two PM conferences:
#1 - World Project Management Week, Singapore: 12th to 16th Nov 2007. See www.wpmweek.com.
#2 - PMOZ 2007, Gold Coast: 28th to 31st Aug 2007. See www.pmoz.com.au for details or [ download the brochure ].
3/12/2006
Dr Lynda Bourne appointed Chair of the OPM3 ProductSuite Examination Committee
Dr. Bourne has been appointed Chair of the OPM3 ProductSuite Examination Committee. The committee includes PMI, DNV and independent members and is tasked with maintaining and improving the ProductSuite Assessor and Consultant examinations.
PMI Includes Dr Lynda Bourne in its list of 25 Influential Women in Project Management
The October 2006 edition of PM Network identified 25 women, including Dr Bourne that have influenced the course of the profession and have become recognised leaders.
The recognition noted that Lynda was the first person to receive a Doctor of Project Management and her work assisting in the development of OPM3 and the OPM3 ProductSuite.
[ See CV ]
1/11/2006
Paper Added to Construction Law Section
Balanced Baselines - A Fairer Allocation of Uncertain Risks - Author: Jim Doyle
The use of a Geotechnical Baseline Report (GBR) provides the parties to a contract with a mutual understanding of the subsurface site conditions (the baseline). The actual conditions encountered are measured against this baseline. The reduced risk to the contractor should result in lower tender prices and minimises the opportunity for contract claims and disputes. [View Abstract]
Stakeholder Management Pty Ltd
Stakeholder Management Pty Ltd (SHM) focus on the marketing the Stakeholder Circle® methodology and software tools and the associated SRMM® maturity model.
To download a free version of the software, visit the SHM website at www.stakeholder-management.com
For more on the Stakeholder Circle® and SRMM® see:

1/8/2006
PMI Announces a new Program Management Credential available late 2006
Continuing a 37-year tradition of advancing the careers of project management practitioners, PMI will introduce a new credential for individuals who manage programs later this year. Additional information will be released in July 2006 and the soon-to-be published specification for the new credential.
Email training@mosaicprojects.com.au to be kept up to date on this major new development.
1/8/2006
Staying a PMP Pays $$$$
Project managers who have held the PMP credential for two to four years earn median salaries 15.6% higher than non-credentialed managers with similar experience levels.
Those who have held the PMP credential for five to nine years earn 17.2% more. And those who have held their PMP for more than 10 years earn median salaries 13.3% higher than non-credential holders with similar experience levels.
Source PMI Annual Salary Survey 2006
1/8/2006
See us in Seattle - Stand #1827!
Mosaic will be an exhibitor at the PMI Global Congress in Seattle to launch the commercial version of the Stakeholder Circle.
For a free exhibition pass, email: seattle@mosaicprojects.com.au
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