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President Obama Signs Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act!
| From Tommy Goodwin, Government Relations Manager, PMI Great news! On 14 December, President Barack Obama signed the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act (PMIAA) into law! As the global advocate for project managers and the project management profession, PMI supported this first-of-its-kind law in the United States to improve workforce development opportunities for project and program managers and improve the success rates and efficiencies of federal government projects and programs. “PMIAA is an important step to improving the [U.S.] government’s ability to effectively manage its portfolio of projects and programs and will help ensure program managers are able to serve as stewards of taxpayer dollars,” said PMI President and Chief Executive Officer Mark A. Langley. PMI led the charge on Capitol Hill to demonstrate that organizations that invest in project and program management talent and standards improve outcomes, accountability and efficiency. With PMI’s Pulse of the Profession® research showing that government entities globally waste $101 million for every $1 billion spent on project and programs, lawmakers from both political parties were eager to support legislation that would help improve project and program outcomes and increase the value that Americans receive for their tax dollars. PMI is grateful for the support of the bipartisan, bicameral authors of the PMIAA legislation—Sen. Joni Ernst from Iowa, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp from North Dakota, Rep. Todd Young from Indiana, and Rep. Gerry Connolly from Virginia—as well as the following co-sponsors:
Now that the bill has been signed into law, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has one year to implement the new law… and PMI will be working with OMB and the federal agencies to ensure the U.S. government realizes the benefits of this landmark legislation. |
Community Update: News You Can Use
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Wow! 2016 has zoomed by and, while it has had its fair share of challenges, we had a lot of successes here in the ProjectManagement.com community. As a community we have delivered over 900 pieces of content (you read that right), over 1,350 blog posts, and over 20,000 discussion posts and the year hasn't ended yet! Our community has LOTS to say and that's music to our ears because it tells us that you want to share. You care about helping your peers solve issues and you have a passion for sharing the knowledge you have with one another. This is only part of what makes our community so great. With a little over 2 weeks left in the year, I wanted to share a few things you may have missed in the rush to wrap up year-end activities:
It's been an amazing year with all of you. On behalf of the Community Engagement team, thank you for being a part of our thriving community. Your participation and engagement is the reason why we are here. Happy holidays to you and yours and best wishes for your success in 2017! |
BREAKING NEWS: Program management legislation passed by the U.S. Senate
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| The U.S. Senate today voted to approve S.1550, the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act. This landmark legislation, created with the purpose of improving program and project management policy across the U.S. government, now moves to the desk of U.S. President Barack Obama for final approval. You can read the official announcement from PMI by clicking here. |
Connect with Fellow Chapter Members with One Touch of a Button!
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Would you like to connect with your fellow chapter members here in the community with the touch of a single button? We’ve made it easy for you! Click here to create online connections AUTOMATICALLY with other members of your local chapter. You have the ability to strengthen your local connections by:
Create a sense of community for your local chapter all through ProjectManagement.com! Also, be on the lookout for your local chapter leaders who may invite you to connect and continue local conversations, globally. Help them recognize the contributions of people like you, highlighting how local experts are impacting the global community by making them a part of your network. Haven’t completed your profile? Let your colleagues know who you are! Get started today! Here’s how: Click here to:
Take these simple steps to begin reaping the rewards of this active community today! |
Recognizing Outstanding PMI Chapters Around the Globe!
| PMI recently honored 11 finalists and three winners during the Chapter Awards Ceremony in September at the PMI® Leadership Institute Meeting 2016─North America in San Diego, California, USA. These chapters were recognized for their volunteer efforts, for motivating chapter leaders, and for their contributions toward achieving PMI’s goals. Here are the finalists and winning chapters in each category! Category I (25-300 members) The four finalists in this category were as follows:
PMI congratulates all of these finalists and the winning chapter, PMI Southern Italy Chapter. You can view a video featuring all four of the finalists in Category I below. Category II (301-1,500 members) The four finalists in this category were as follows:
PMI congratulates all of these finalists and the winning chapter, PMI Buffalo, NY Chapter. You can view the video featuring all four of the finalists in Category II below: Category III (1,501+ members) The three finalists in this category were as follows:
PMI congratulates all of the finalists and the winning chapter, PMI Montreal Chapter. You can view the video featuring all three of the finalists in Category III below: For more information about PMI chapters or to see how you can get involved with your local chapter, please click here. If you are already a chapter member and would like more information about the PMI Chapter Awards Program, please contact Chapter Support at [email protected]. |