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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 for details or [ download the brochure ].
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 for details or [ download the brochure ].
#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) has been created to focus on the marketing of our Stakeholder Circle software tool. The new company will be responsible for the world-wide sale and support of the 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.
Sales are scheduled to commence via SHM's new web site in October.

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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