SIG Operations
So, while 2005 was a very successful year for us we expect 2006 to be event better.  In 2005, we were awarded the PMI Component of the Year Award (for SIGs with more than 1,000 members.) which was a significant accomplishment, as the competition was tough.  Our membership also increased significantly--we now have over 2500 members worldwide !  And, of course, the PMP eStudy program continued to be hugely successful--the last session was doubled in size to accommodate everyone who was interested.  In September at the PMP North American Congress, we celebrated our 10-year Anniversary to share our pride with our members and peer organizations who have helped us along the way.  In 2005, we raised our communications products and processes to a higher standard and we got a lot of positive feedback from our members on that effort.   So, in 2006 we definitely have our reputation and momentum that needs to be maintained--but we're up for the challenge!!    

WiPM Membership Survey
The SIG has kicked off it's new advertising program for 2006--welcome to Sinclair Associates our inaugural partner!  See their add in this edition of the News Brief and on our web site.  Contact our Communications Director, Brenda Treasure, communications@wipmsig.org for more information on this new program.

Programs & Education
eMentoring - volunteer member Manjula Rajaram has assumed the program leadership role and is currently establishing her management team and developing the implementation plan, with the program scheduled to start in 1Q06.  Program details and recruitment for mentors and mentees will be announced within the next few weeks. PMP eStudy - the program leadership team, led by volunteer member Roxanne Christopher is in the final stages of restructuring the program and updating the materials to be consistent with PMI PMBoK 3d ED and the latest PMP certification exam.   Program details and recruitment for participants will be announced within the next few weeks.   The board has also been working with True Solutions, Inc. (TSI www.true-solution.com ) on providing their extensive self-study program to our members (at a discount to SIG members,  of course) as another alternative to our eStudy program--a special announcement will be in the mail to you shortly on how to take advantage of this opportunity. 

The Top Ten Keys to Making Projects Successful

Who are the True Leaders in Project Management?
Declaring itself to be the 'foremost authority in project management', PMI published the names of 50 people it selected as 'The PMI Power 50' in the October 2005 edition of PM Network, and declared a hope that the list would “inspire spirited discussion around what a true leader in project management is, does, and achieves”. An Editorial by Hugh Woodward, President and Managing Editor of pmforum.org.

Extinguish Worker Burnout
Identifying employees on the verge of burning out and shaping a work environment that helps these non-performing employees refresh and motivate themselves is an invaluable managerial talent. Attitude changes, tardiness and productivity drops are all hints that a worker is nearing burnout, but there are several ways managers can intervene to get them back on track, an organizational consultant says. MSNBC/Entrepreneur.com  

Ten CEOs Share Their Leadership Secrets
Fortune surveys 10 chief executives, including the CEOs of Procter & Gamble, Merrill Lynch and Best Buy, on the secret of making your way to the top and staying there.
Fortune.

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