About PMIWDC
Jim Slider, PMIWDC's AVP for Programs, and the October Dinner speaker, Rick Nealis.The Washington DC Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMIWDC) was formed to serve the networking and education needs of Washington DC metropolitan area residents, which includes Northern Virginia and Maryland.
With monthly meetings, professional development offerings (such as certification review courses), periodic workshops, and a monthly newsletter, the PMIWDC chapter strives to promote the profession of Project Management by and for its members, provide opportunities for project management education and the professional development of its members, and provide a framework for professional networking and social interaction among its members.
Chapter Events
The Washington DC Chapter of PMI hosts a dinner the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner VA. Both members and non members are invited to listen to the monthly presentation from our speakers over dinner, while taking advantage of the opportunity to network with other project management professionals in the Washington DC area. These sessions also include a free PM Tools session immediately before the meeting.
January McPherson Square Luncheon - Christine MacNulty - "The Importance of Effects-based Thinking "
"The Importance of Effects-based Thinking"
featuringChristine MacNulty
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PMIWDC 2008 Academic Scholarship Recipient - Will Cantrell
The PMI Washington, DC Chapter is pleased to announce that Mr. Will Cantrell is the winner of the PMIWDC 2008 Academic Scholarship. Mr. Cantrell has held numerous project management positions and currently is employed with the Convergys Corporation, Reston, Virginia as project manager. He is currently seeking a Master of Science Degree in Project Management from the George Washington University. Mr. Cantrell is a PMI member, holds the PMP certification and also holds the Gartner Certified Associate in IT Project Management and Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCP+I). Mr. Cantrell is also actively involved in several of the PMIWDC Chapter's volunteer committees.
The PWIWDC Academic Scholarship was created to promote and further academic and professional development education in project management. It provides the recipient a total of $2000 for pursuing a for-credit education in project management at one of the following institutions: University of Maryland, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, The George Washington University, American University, or George Mason University. The scholarship is administered through PMI's Educational Foundation.
2008 Fall George Patton Memorial Scholarship Recipient - Guesla Ngueneba
The PMI Washington, DC Chapter is pleased to announce that Ms. Guesla Ngueneba is the winner of the George Patton Memorial Scholarship for Fall, 2008. Ms. Ngueneba is currently in the Masters Degree Program for Project Management at the University of Maryland University College and is expected to graduate in 2009. She currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.
December Chantilly Luncheon - Dr. Michael Schutta - "Understanding Lean Six Sigma"
Understanding Lean Six Sigma
featuring
Dr. Michael Schutta
December IRS Luncheon - Mark Milleker - "Managing Multi-Generational Issues in IT"
IRS PMIWDC Noon Meeting
"Managing Multi-Generational Issues in IT"
featuringMark Milleker
Vice President, Human Resources (North American Public Sector & Government Health Services)Computer Sciences Corporation
December 1st, 2008
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November Tyson's Corner Luncheon - Janet Griskonis - "Take a 'One Team' Approach to EVMS"
“Take a 'One Team' Approach to EVMS”
FeaturingMs. Janet Griskonis, PMP
EVMS Specialist
Government Health Solutions, SAIC
November PM Tools - "Implementing a Corporate PM Community of Practice"
“Implementing a Corporate
Project Management Community of Practice
Lessons Learned and Best Practices”
featuring
Aaron Hall, PMP
Carolyn Hennings, PMP
Melissa Frescholtz