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PMI Project Management Salary SurveyвЂ”Fourth Edition now available. The PMI Project Management Salary SurveyвЂ”Fourth Edition is now available for purchase. This invaluable report on the latest earning trends in project management is published as a PDF, and is available for purchase only through the PMIВ® James R. Snyder Center for Project Management Knowledge and Wisdom. The PMI Project Management Salary Survey is a published collection of updated salary information self-reported from over 5,000 project management practitioners (includes both PMI members and nonmembers). The Fourth Edition includes 12 major position descriptions (levels) in 15 countries that use data drawn in the fourth quarter of 2005. If you are a PMI member, view a customized salary query free of charge through the Members area of the PMI Web site. This query includes additional salary variables to further complement the PMI Project Management Salary Survey. Members can also purchase the Fourth Edition at a discounted price. Visit the PMI Web site, complete the online request form, and, after your information is processed, get ready to receive the latest edition of the PMI Project Management Salary Survey direct to your inbox.

DonвЂ™t miss a вЂњgoldenвЂќ opportunity for education and trainingвЂ”MEGA SeminarsWorld. Registration is still open for PMI MEGA SeminarsWorldВ® in Anaheim, California, USA, 27-30 March 2006. MEGA SeminarsWorld offers 37 topicsвЂ”including 10 new additions to the rosterвЂ”on education and training to keep you updated in the areas of project management development, strategy and application. There will also be a keynote speaker, a networking reception and an on-site PMI Bookstore. If you hold the Project Management Professional (PMPВ®)credential, take advantage of this great opportunity to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) towards your credential renewal in 2006. Earn 14 PDUs when you attend a two-day session (or 28 PDUs if you attend both two-day sessions). Remember to take advantage of your PMI membership benefits and receive additional cost savings when you register for MEGA SeminarsWorld in Anaheim. Prepare for sunshine in вЂњThe Golden StateвЂќ of California and gain an exceptional return on your investment.

PMI Board Other Committees now accepting nominations. Nominations are now being accepted for qualified PMI members with solid leadership skills to the following 2007 PMI Board Other Committees: Nominating Committee, Ethics Review Committee, Ethics Appeal Committee and Appointee Qualifications Subcommittee (AQS). Nominee requirements include a minimum of 10 years professional experience and a minimum of three yearsвЂ™ PMI membership in good standing. Nominees cannot be a current volunteer for any other PMI committee, component, project, etc., or have a conflict of interest with PMI. For complete nomination rules and further information, refer to the PMI Web site. Deadline for nominations is 30 May. Apply on PMIвЂ™s Volunteer Opportunities Web page. If you wish to nominate another PMI member, please send your name and the name of your nominee to Rebecca Anderson, administrator, Member & Volunteer Relations.

Project Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry at PMI Global Congress 2006 - EMEA. All pharmaceutical companies face the same challenge these days: how to best use project management techniques to optimize resources and fulfill both regulatory and quality requirements while increasing their options to reach the market competitively. The presentation, вЂњThe Billion Dollars Project: Pharma Management Models from S to XXL Sizes,вЂќ will provide participants with valuable knowledge on how pharma management models can adopt different structures depending on company size, business strategy and affordable goals. In this lecture other critical issues such as drug development project environment, stakeholders and working structures will be reviewed based in generic examples of biotech, CRO, small- to medium-size pharma or big pharma fields. Find more information on the wide array of educational presentations across 10 areas of focus at PMI Global Congress 2006вЂ”EMEA, Madrid, 8-10 May, on the congress Web site. Register by 24 April and take advantage of reduced rates.

Leadership Institute
Don't miss the action! Plan now to attend the EMEA PMI Leadership Institute meeting in Madrid, Spain. The next PMI Leadership Institute meeting will occur in Madrid, Spain, 5-7 May 2006, on the weekend before PMI Global Congress 2006вЂ”EMEA. Participants will include representatives of PMI chapters, specific interest groups (SIGs) and colleges. The meeting will be a two-and-a-half day event that highlights topics of interest to leadership in the EMEA region, including board governance and volunteer management. Discuss how best to offer value to members. Network with members of the PMI Board of Directors, PMI staff and fellow colleagues. Session formats will include panel and speaker presentations and roundtable discussions. Registration is now open. (judy.brennan@pmi.org)

Influential Women Sought Do you know an exceptional woman in the project management profession? In October 2006, PM NetworkВ® magazine will produce a special section titled вЂњInfluential Women in Project Management.вЂќ Nominations are now being sought across all industries and countries. If you know of an executive who supports project management, has ascended the ranks through her expertise in project management, has pioneered project management best practices or just influenced your career through her own example, please send your nomination to rfoti@imaginepub.com. Be sure to include the name, company and location of your nominee, as well as a brief description of why you feel she is вЂњinfluentialвЂќ and stands out from her peers. All nominations received before 30 April 2006 will be considered for inclusion.

Recognition for your component! The Institute annually recognizes PMI Components for exceptional achievements. Yours could be one of them! The 2006 PMI Component Awards Application package was sent to all component presidents and chairs on 1 August 2005. The PMI Component Awards Program recognizes innovative, successful component programs, products and services. The award application is the medium for capturing this information electronically in a format that can be used by other components to duplicate or enhance their programs. The PMI Component & Community Relations Department, in collaboration with the Component Services Member Advisory Group, hopes you will apply for a 2006 Component Award. As your component program year continues, now is the time to review the awards criteria and the Awards Application Tool Kit, found on the Component Leadership Online Community under ServicesвЂ”Component Awards. The deadline is 30 April 2006. For more information, please contact Anne Jenemann .

Showcase your component at PMI Global Congress 2006вЂ”EMEA. Take advantage of a high-visibility opportunity to promote your organization, membership, programs, products and services. Components Central вЂ” to be located in the exhibit hall at PMI Global Congress 2006вЂ”EMEA вЂ” will display information from participating chartered components. It is easy to participate! Submit complete, current information by using the Microsoft Word flyer template in the Component Leadership Online Community, Current News section. (Your information and materials must be submitted via the template so PMI can mount a uniform, attractive and high quality display. One flyer per component, please!) E-mail your completed template on or before Friday, 21 April 2006, to Drew Ihlenfeld.

Community Transformation Project update. Stay up-to-date on the Community Transformation Project by viewing the latest status report and schedule on the Community Transformation Project Web site. (CTP@pmi.org)

Charter renewals deadline was 1 February. If your component was chartered prior to 1 January 2005, you must have completed the Annual Component Charter Renewal and submitted it to PMI Global Operations Center by Wednesday, 1 February. Although this date has passed, charter renewals must still be submitted for those who have missed the deadline. Renewal information was distributed in December to PMI component presidents and chairs, and is also available online through the Component Leadership Online Community site in the PoliciesвЂ”Charter Renewal section. If your component needs assistance completing the survey, please contact Drew Ihlenfeld or Anne Jenemann.

News You Need to Know. Meet and greet your component colleagues at the "Hooray for Hollywood" reception. One of the many benefits of your PMI membership is the wide variety of industry- and interest-specific groups that are available for you to join. You can learn more about these groups at the Hooray for Hollywood Reception being held on Monday, 25 October, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., during PMI Global Congress 2004-North America in Anaheim, California, USA. Come stroll down the red carpet and enjoy multiple stages, look-a-like stars, props, good food, a complimentary beverage of your choice plus plenty of fun and great music. This reception provides congress attendees with an invaluable opportunity to share information and experiences about their industries, roles, responsibilities and areas of interest. You can also browse the information tables of participating specific interest groups to learn more about the different groups and what they are doing from their leaders and members. Circle the date and time now, and plan to attend. Register now for PMI Global Congress 2004-North America. In fact, why not register online today! (judy.brennan@pmi.org)

PMI Leadership Meeting deadline is fast approaching! Tuesday, 5 October 2004, is the last day you can register to attend the October PMI Leadership Meeting, being held 21-23 October, in Anaheim, California, USA. Component presidents and chairs were e-mailed a code to receive the one complimentary registration for their components. Additional registrations are available at a per diem cost. PMI Leadership Meetings are invaluable learning and networking events. And for relaxation, join your peers for the "California Dreamin" Reception being held on the Sunset Deck of the Hilton Anaheim. Feel free to wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or casual resort attire as you unwind with a disc jockey, cash bar and delicious hors d'oeuvres. This is a "can't miss" event, so there is no time to waste! Register today. (judy.brennan@pmi.org)

Component Silent Auction is back by popular demand! This fun event will be held in conjunction with the Leadership Showcase on Friday, 22 October 2004, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The Silent Auction features donated items that represent the geographic area where a PMI Component is situated, such as local crafts, cultural artifacts, specialty foods, clothing and mementos. Or, items can represent the knowledge area or interest of a component (tools, books, software, etc.). Donations can be brought to the Leadership Meeting Registration Area on Thursday, 21 October, starting at 7:00 a.m. or Friday, 22 October, until 9:00 a.m. A volunteer from the local chapter will be there to accept your donation. For additional information, or to inform PMI of your component's desire to donate items, contact anne.jenemann@pmi.org.

What was your component's proudest achievement in 2004? PMI Today(R) readers want to know! Was it a great development days seminar, a Webinar, a community project or introduction of a successful member benefit? Send a paragraph or two, along with one or two high-resolution photos, and we will include the best in the December issue of PMI Today. We especially want to hear from components about which we have not published articles in 2004. Please e-mail all information to Dan Goldfischer by Thursday, 14 October 2004, at dan.goldfischer@pmi.org.

PMI CEO visits with Canadian chapter leaders, executives and governance officers. PMI Chief Executive Officer Gregory Balestrero spent several days in Canada last week meeting with senior executives from nearly a dozen Canadian companies. He also met with high-ranking officials from several governmental agencies, representatives of universities and technology training organizations, and members of the Boards of Directors of four PMI chapters in Canada. Beginning in Ottawa on Wednesday, 22 September, Balestrero visited with Nortel Networks and Carling Labs. He then delivered a keynote address to the 4th Annual Project Management Symposium, co-sponsored by the Department of National Defence and PMI's Ottawa Valley Chapter (OVC). He concluded the day over dinner with members of the OVC Board of Directors. On Thursday, 23 September, Balestrero spoke at a luncheon in Kitchener that included members and other professionals interested in project management. Later in the day, he met with a group of senior PMO directors, university officials and the Board of Directors of Canada's Technology Triangle in Toronto. He later joined members of the Boards of the PMI Durham Highlands, PMI Lakeshore and PMI Southern Ontario Chapters for dinner. In addition to producing meaningful dialogue with business and government leaders, practitioners and PMI chapter members and leaders, Balestrero's two-day visit provided keen insight on how project management is making a meaningful contribution to Canada's economic and technological development. (gregory.balestrero@pmi.org)

Component members can earn PDUs by attending Standards Working Session. PMI's Standards Program is hosting an interesting Standards Working Session at PMI Global Congress 2004-North America in Anaheim, California, USA. The session is on Sunday, 24 October 2004, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This special feature event will include an update on all active PMI Standards projects. Following this update, all attendees will break into smaller groups and focus on the actual work of the Standards Working Session. Although the Standards Working Session is held in conjunction with PMI Global Congress 2004-North America, congress attendance is not essential for session participation. Interested parties can register independently for the session through online registration. Encourage your members to take advantage of this opportunity. It is important that they register today as attendance is limited. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact kristin.wright@pmi.org.