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In this issue: Last Meeting Recap | Upcoming Events | Volunteering | Claim PDUs | Our Sponsor
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PMI Global Needs You!!
PMI-NEFL is competing within the North American region to find and recognize the best chapter on a national level and share success stories. Search your email for "Your Feedback Needed -- 2020 PMI Northeast Florida Chapter Satisfaction" now!! Let PMI know how we're doing for you. Deadline is 11 PM EST on Feb 17, 2020. January Dinner Meeting Recap
The topic was how business analysts bring value to project management. Our guest speaker was Laura Paton; MBA, PMP, PMI-PBA, CBAP, and CSM.
Did you know that 47% of projects fail due to poor requirements? Why is that? Is it because there was not a BA who did the leg work prior to turning the project over to the project manager? A show of hands proved the point that most attendees do not work for a company where there is an active BA role.
The processes in the BA world are very similar to that of the PMP world. There are 6 knowledge areas of BA:
Learn more about BA opportunities here Also, something different at the end of this meeting—instead of the email getting sent out to all attendees we used menti.com to record our thoughts. Way to go to our tech chapter members for the forward thinking! Upcoming EventsPlease check out our events page for all event registration information
Chapter Opportunities
If you answered “yes,” we would love to hear from you! This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or submit your recommendation online. There are other ways to get involved with the local chapter. We are always looking for ideas and venues for networking events. AND there are always opportunities to volunteer. Not only with the local chapter but within your own community. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or register online. PDU ClaimsIf you have attended previous chapter events, remember to claim your PDUs! Find a list of PDUs from previous events here. Find out how to claim your PDUs here. Thank you to our sponsor, Nova Southeaster University - Jacksonville Campus! |
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David Roberts Partner With UsThe PMI North Florida Chapter is seeking long-term partners to sponsor events, including Dinner Meetings, Cocktail & Learn Seminars, and the 2019 Quarterly SkillFest recruiting sessions Does your company want brand exposure in a growing market and access to a professional and diverse membership? We would like to hear from you. We are also looking for volunteers in a Director role to act as an Account Manager for each partner. Responsibilities will be to engage at periodic intervals and ensure the value we provide exceeds their expectations.Our new VP of Sponsorship, Juan Ocharan, will manage this program. Please contact Juan for more details at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. MentoringWant to give back to our profession but do not have time for a VP or Director-level position within the Chapter? We are looking for volunteers in a Mentoring Program to generate experience for PM Rookies.If you are an experienced PM looking to help or new to PM-ing and need a leg-up, please contact Eddie Sumner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Interested in Volunteering?Have you thought about volunteering with PMI NEFL? Here are some of the key benefits of volunteering:
It takes a lot of hard work to support the PMI NEFL Chapter throughout the year. We need creative and energetic members that want to create a rewarding experience for the NEFL Chapter members. We have lots of opportunities for you to build on your experience and share your passion. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or sign up on our website. |
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PMI Global has sent a survey to all PMI members to find out how well chapters are serving their memberships.
We started the 2020 season off with a great speaker on Monday, January 20. If you attended please do not forget to report your PDU’s.
Many would consider her a SME in all areas of project management. She brought to us some interesting comparisons between a BA and a PM, and how the agile environment is changing the landscape for a BA and PM.
The BA is concerned with the product life cycle where the PM is the project life cycle. However they both a share a common cycle:
In addition to the guest speaker we also had past president Sharon Weatherly introduce some of the candidates and remind everyone to VOTE! Below are the nominees:
February 27 at 6 PM at Maggiano’s Little Italy - St.John’s Town Center
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