First Notice of September 24, 2014 Seminar
"Adapting to Changing Times for Engineering-Architecture–Construction Projects"
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The 70th PM Professional Day will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at
the Executive Suites Hotel, Burnaby. Register now with Damien Stoneham,
PMP at
[email protected]
. Do not reply to this email; instead, send a new message to
Damien Stoneham.
Our agenda for the day will include these presentations and workshops:
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SILVERDALE SUBSTATION SITE PREPARATION RISKS- Ranbir Manj, PMP -
This presentation covers the unknown risks faced during the site preparation work
at Silverdale substation, including the major challenges and risks, their impact
on the project and project team.
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PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS -CHALLENGES FACED ON NEW
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS - Laurence Stan, PMP - This presentation and
workshop focuses on the challenges of project management and team building in
delivering infrastructure projects in the new environment of design-build delivery. It
examines the unique features of the design-build or P3 delivery process, where
successful execution is based upon trusting relationships, transparency, and
team integration.
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ADAPTING TO CHANGE IN OUR MULTI-SECTOR MARKETS – A PM
PERSPECTIVE FROM AN ENGINEERING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY -
Frank Wimberley, PMP - The engineering consulting industry has seen a steady
trend towards more complex and wide ranging projects, requiring sound project
management principles and practices. Frank will share his experiences of developing
these principles and practices within Golder Associates over the past ten years.
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THE VANCOUVER CITY CENTRAL TRANSMISSION PROJECT – A CASE
STUDY IN MANAGING TECHNICAL PROJECTS – Matt Drown, PMP – This technical
project was recently completed as the largest investment in the Vancouver
transmission system in nearly 30 years.This presentation provides insights to the
unique project management challenges and risks, and the requirements for
highly skilled resources for successful project execution.
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MANAGEMENT FOR TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE - Chit Vyas, PMP – An outline of
the risk management process undertaken to safeguard Richmond- Brighouse Station
facilities from the construction activities of Mandarin Residences Development, given
the challenging ground conditions.
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'VALUE BY DESIGN' IN HEAVY CONSTRUCTION - Dr A.P. Sukumar, PMP- Following
an introductory presentation on the concepts of integrated Value by Design in a workshop,
a case study in heavy construction will be provided. Participants are encouraged
to generate ideas to enhance the holistic value of the project.
For more information on the technical program and presenters, contact the
Project Manager for the 70th Professional Development Seminar,
Jennifer Chu, PMP at
[email protected]
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Executive Suites Hotel
4201 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby BC
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
7:45 AM Registration - Coffee, Juice, Continental Breakfast
Buffet Lunch
Inclusive fee: $80
Parking at the hotel is $2.25 per hour or $8 for the day.
$4 per day for street meter parking behind the hotel.
Nearest Skytrain Station: Gilmore (5 minutes walk)
Nearest Bus Station: Brentwood Mall Bus Loop (5 minutes walk)
REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED TO FIFTY (50) ATTENDEES
Registration Draw Cut-off: Midnight Wednesday September 10, 2014
Cancellation Deadline: Midnight Wednesday September 17, 2014
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Seminar participants can claim seven PDUs for the day. In addition to the time
they spend as
participants, Presenters and Workshop Leaders can claim a PDU for each hour
spent
performing those roles, including preparation time
This is a full-day seminar. If you register it is understood that you plan
to attend for the entire day. If you leave early it is a discourtesy to your
fellow professionals. Another PMP from the wait-list has been denied the
opportunity to attend, and the presenters at the end of the day are
slighted.
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Registration Policy - Fine Print
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As an incentive - and reward - for service, the November 25, 2009 General
Meeting of the Society approved a priority system which gives preferential
access to seminar registration. Presenters, workshop leaders, management
team volunteers, and retired officers will be given first priority for
available seats for a period of time following their service. The remaining
seats will be assigned through a lottery as has been done in the past.
The list of individuals eligible for first priority seating, along with the
rules for assigning available seats, can be downloaded at
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/pmprof/A-List.PDF
For the September 24, 2014 seminar, once seats have been assigned to the
presenters, the management team for the day, and the priority applicants, a
lottery shall be used to determine which of the remaining applications for
registration are chosen for acceptance, in accordance with the rules set out
below.
Registration for a seminar does not open until a registration notice, such
as this one, is broadcast. There is no provision for advance registration.
Only those applications received after the time of broadcast will be
considered.
Each application received by the Registration Manager prior to midnight
Midnight September 10, 2014 will be assigned to either an A-list pool or a
regular
pool. Each application will be given a random priority number within the
pool. Available seats will first be awarded to those in the A-list pool in
priority sequence. The remaining available seats will be awarded to those in
the regular pool in priority sequence. Once the registration limit is
reached, the remaining applications will be placed on a wait list in
priority sequence, first A-list then regular. Each application received
after midnight September 10, 2014 will be assigned the next sequential regular
priority number in the order it is received, whether or not the applicant is
on the A-list.
Each application will be acknowledged and each acceptance will be confirmed
by email.
Each application received will be considered a firm offer to register and to
pay the full fee. Cancellations will be accepted up to midnight, Wednesday
September 17, 2014. Those on the waitlist will be accepted in priority order
if spaces become available prior to the cancellation deadline. A waitlist
candidate will be notified of acceptance by email. A waitlist candidate must
cancel to be removed from the list.
The Society will issue an email notice of acceptance to the address provided
in the registration application, but is not responsible for ensuring that
any registrant has received the notification of acceptance.
Any registrant who does not show is expected to pay the full seminar fee.
Accepted registrants who fail to pay the full seminar fee will be prohibited
from applying for registration at future events until the payment is
received.
Payment by cheque is preferred. Cash is accepted; please try to bring exact
change. There is an ATM in the hotel lobby. No credit cards or Interac
(debit cards) are accepted.
The Registration Manager for the September, 2014 Seminar is Damien
Stoneham, PMP
[email protected]
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Other planned Seminars for 2014
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One more PD seminar is currently planned for the remainder of the year.
Contact the Project Manager listed below for more information or to
volunteer your services.
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November 19, 2014
"Managing Relationships on Projects"
& the Annual General Meeting
Darlene Hope-Ross, PMP,
Project Manager
There are opportunities for additional presenters, workshop leaders, and
Management Team volunteers for this and future seminars. Those who provide
service may earn preferred access to registration in future seminars.
There is room in the calender for an additional seminar in 2014.
All it takes is an idea and a person with the desire to lead
a team in managing a seminar.
Please contact the Project Manager for a seminar or Kim Hunter, PMP, Society
President to participate, Kim Hunter,
[email protected]
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Successful Seminar - April 16, 2014
"Managing Projects in the Public and Institutional Sectors?"
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The 69th seminar was organized by Project Manager Jeff Raine, PMP and included
these presentations and workshop sessions:
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ADOPTION & SUSTAINMENT - DRIVING CONTINUOUS
RETURNS FROM IT INVESTMENTS - Stuart Bourhill, PEng,
MBA, PMP & Kelli Fitzmaurice, BSc, PMP
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BC POLICING PLAN - Sophie Mas, MPA, PMP
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CITY OF SURREY PMO - Eileen Iverson, PMP, ScrumMaster, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PMI SYMPOSIUM ON THE PMO - Maria Patten,
PMP
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MANAGING PROJECTS IN PM-HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS - Tom Waldock,
PMP
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MANAGING RESEARCH PROJECTS WITHIN A HEALTHCARE INSTITUTION
- Robyn Roscoe, BSc, PMP
Thank-you again, to all the Workshop Leaders, Presenters, Volunteers and
Participants for making this a successful event.
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About the Society - Website Address
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The Society of PM Professionals is a voluntary, democratic
organization of PMPs in the Greater Vancouver area, who
are dedicated to the achievement of their common purposes
in the profession through mutual support, co-operation, and
collective effort.
There are more than 550 PMPs in the Vancouver area
who receive notices of Society events.
The Society holds at least three Professional Development
Seminars in Vancouver each year.
The Professional Development Seminars feature technical
presentations and workshop facilitation by PMPs for the
purpose of continuing professional development. The seminar
is intended for PMPs. However, a PMP may invite guests
who are committed to the advancement of the Profession.
Practitioners who plan to become certified as PMPs are
welcome in particular.
For more information on the Society:
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/pmprof/
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Contact the Officers of theSociety
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At the November 20, 2013 Annual Meeting, the officers of the Society were
elected for a one-year term.
President: Kim Hunter, PMP
[email protected]
Secretary Treasurer: John Cooke, PMP
[email protected]
Registrar: Walter Wawruck, PMP
[email protected]
If you have not yet filled in a membership application, contact Walter
Wawruck, PMP, download one from the website, or complete an application at
the September 24 seminar.
Please let us know if you wish to receive notices from the Society at a
different e-mail address.
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