Past Events 2007 Annual Meeting 2007
Purpose: Annual meeting of PMI Chapter Finland
Place: Nokia House, Keilaranta 4-6, Espoo, Finland
Time: March 21st 2007 at 17:00
Participants:
Seppo Halminen
Peter Waenerberg
Siddarth Tiku
Deepak Chauhan
Tuomo Saari
Tony McGlinn
Rajiv Arora
Jodine Sarkinen
Jarmo Kinnula
Eero Tervonen
Iiris Viiala
Markku Mäntysaari
Timo Kokkonen
Juha-Pekka Nurro
Michael Beversdorf
Jouko Vaskimo
Timo Murtola
Iain Fraser
Arto Vertanen
Ilona Kajava
Markku Kemppinen
Xinhua Zhao
1. Opening of the meeting.
President of PMI Chapter Finland association, Seppo Halminen opened the meeting at 17:15.
2. Election of the chairman, secretary, inspectors of the minutes and ballot offices.
Seppo Halminen was elected as chairman
Peter Waenerberg as secretary
Tuomo Saari and Rajiv Arora as inspectors of the minutes
Juha-Pekka Nurmi and Jouko Vaskimo as ballot officers of the meeting.
3. Presence of quorum.
Presence of quorum was confirmed.
4. Acceptance of agenda.
Seppo Halminen presented the proposed agenda of the meeting. The agenda was accepted as notified.
5. Review of operation, income statement, balance sheet and auditors report
The review of operations, income statement, balance sheet and was distributed to all participants (appendix 1). The chairman of the meeting, Seppo Halminen briefly presented them and also read out the auditors report (appendix 2). He also pointed out that Gregory Balestrero is the CEO not the President of PMI as erroneously stated in the review.
6. Confirmation of income statement, balance sheet 2006 and release of responsibility of board
The income statement and balance sheet for year 2006 (appendix 1) was accepted and according to the auditors statement the board was released from the responsibility.
7. Confirmation of annual plan 2007, budget and membership dues
The chairman presented the budget (appendix 3) for the year 2007 that also had been distributed to the participants. It was pointed out that the budget includes much more paid competence development events during the coming year compared to the previous one.
The annual plan was presented by the chairman (appendix 3) covering Project Management breakfasts and various types of seminars, renewed web-page, a publication library and enhanced co-operation with PMAF.
The annual plan, the budget and the membership due of 20€ was approved for the year 2007.
8. Increase the number of members of the board
Board of Directors has prepared a proposal to increase the number of members of board to maximum of 10.
The present maximum number of members of the board is 7 (chairman, secretary, treasurer plus 4 Directors of Board).The minimum number of members would not change.
Chairman presented proposal to the annual meeting.
The proposal was approved.
9. Election of chairman and other members of the board
Rajiv Arora presented the proposal from the nomination committee. The nomination committee suggested the following members to be elected as board member for the next year:
Seppo Halminen as chairman
Peter Waenerberg, secretary (1 year remaining of the election period)
Deepak Chauhan, member
Tuomo Saari, member (1 year remaining of the election period)
Antti Kämi, member
Jouko Vaskimo, member
Jarmo Kinnula, member
Bernhard Korjonen, member
Eero Tervonen, member
During the discussion additionally 2 more members were proposed as board members: Jodine Sarkinen and Tony McGlinn which resulted in a total number of 11 candidates for the 10.
At this point chairman called a break for refreshments and finalize the voting method.
After the break chairman proposed two options to finalize the board members:
1. to vote now
2. to leave it on nomination committee to take one more round and propose final solution within fixed and agreed time period.
The first option was selected.
However, Iain Fraser as a Member of PMI Board of directors and drafter of the PMI Chapters By-Laws, pointed out that a person who is member of a board or in responsible position in another equal purpose association cannot be chosen to similar position to PMI Chapter Board. At the time of selection nomination committee as well as the board was unaware of this particular limitation.
Of the proposed candidates Jouko Vaskimo is in responsible position in PMAF organization and its board of directors. On the above grounds Jouko decided to volunteer to withdraw his availability from the nomination board.
The proposed number of board members, therefore, came to 10 and also voting became unnecessary.
The new board of PMI Finland chapter was elected as:
Seppo Halminen, chairman
Peter Waenerberg secretary
Deepak Chauhan, member
Tuomo Saari, member
Antti Kämi, member
Jarmo Kinnula, member
Bernhard Korjonen, member
Eero Tervonen, member
Jodine Sarkinen, member
Tony McGlinn, member
10. Election of auditors
Rajiv Arora and Pekka Mäkelä were elected as auditors of the Chapter.
11. Other topics
Jodine Sarkinen presented her idea of Breakfast Roundtables; the benefits, ideas about the topics and the proposed logistics.
Deepak Chauhan presented the new web page for PMI Chapter Finland.
12. Closing of meeting.
Chairman Seppo Halminen closed the meeting at 19:00.
Appendices:
Appendix 1
Review of Operations 1.1.2006-31.12.2006, Income Statement 1.1.2006-31.12.2006, Balance Sheet 1.1.2006-31.12.2006
Appendix 2
Auditors Report (Tilintarkastuskertomus)
Appendix 3
Annual plan and budget 2007
Espoo March 21st, 2007.
Seppo Halminen Peter Waenerberg
Chairman Secretary
Training session in Earned Value Management
PMI Chapter Finland in organized a full-day training session in Earned Value Management on Friday 8th of June 2007 at the Nokia House in Keilaranta, Espoo. The session was held by Matti Haukka from Suomen Projekti-Instituutti Oy and it was targeted to experienced project managers.
A total of 16 PMI Finland Chapter members attended the training, which included an introduction to the concept of Earner Value Management as well as to practical ways to implement it in real projects.
At the end of the session, Jussi Vähäkylä from Suomen Projekti-Instituutti Oy demonstrated how Earned Value Management concept is implemented in two commercial project management software packages: Primavera and Microsoft Project.
Training session agenda was as follows:
* Introduction to EVM
* Theory of EVM
o Terminology
o Basic idea of EV
o Cost and Schedule variance
o Cost and Schedule Performance indexes
* Estimating the Percent Complete
o Different methodologies
o Practical tips
o Significance of precise estimates
* Estimating the final results (EAC)
o Different approaches
o Which approach to select?
* Discussion and sharing experiences
* Implementation of EVM procedures
o Where to apply?
o Benefits of EVM
o Planning processes as prerequisite of EVM
o Reporting processes and needed information
* Case example
* Software tools supporting EVM
o Primavera
o Microsoft Project
Leadership in Project Management
PMI Chapter Finland organized a lecture on Leadership in Project management on Tuesday 18.9.2007 at the Nokia House in Keilaranta, Espoo. The lecture was given by PMP Ralf Friedrich from International Institute for Learning and it was targeted to both project managers and other project stakeholders.
More than 30 PMI Finland Chapter members attended the lecture which explored the characteristics of authentic project leaders.
Abstract:
Many organizations promote technical experts to project managers without providing any additional training. Then, in troubled waters, these project managers have difficulties to steer the project, motivate people and manage client expectations. A project leader is a person who manages the technology and inspires stakeholders, normally without any formal authority, to do more than expected.
There are few myths about leadership. One of them is that one is born to become a leader; that one cannot learn the skills to become a highly recognized leader. This myth is not true! Today we know how it is possible to grow masterful leaders from ordinary people, if they want to become one.
Workshop discussion about:
1. What are the challenges in project leadership?
2. What are the myths in project leadership?
3. What do real leaders think about these challenges and myths?
4. What does make a leader authentic?
5. How can I develop myself to become an authentic leader?
Lecturer:
Ralf Friedrich, PMP, ACC, MSc was the Program of the first release of OPM3®. He is now a fulltime Senior Trainer, Coach and Consultant for IIL – International Institute of Learning, a New York based Training and Consultancy Company. Friedrich’s focus areas are competency and maturity models and project management staff development. He works with organizations to establish project management career paths, developing assessment centers for project teams, individual coaching of project leaders and senior executives and intercultural competency development.
Success story about Agile methods in practice
The terms “Lean” and “Agile” are becoming increasingly common in both New Product and Software development, but what do they actually mean, how do you actually apply them, and when are they useful? Are they here to replace project management?
See Petri's presentation material Waterfall to Agile
PMI Chapter Finland is organizing an event where you can listen and meet someone who has applied agile methods successfully in practice. There are no registration fees and PMPs have an opportunity to earn 2 PDUs by attending this lecture.
Date - Tuesday 4.12.2007
Time - 17:00 to 19:00
Place - Nokia House. Keilalahdentie 2-4, Espoo
From Waterfall to Agile in Software Projects - From pain to success
Petri Taavila is Program Manger in Nokia Siemens Networks having several years experience working in NSN product programs. Before he worked in Nokia Business Infrastructure as Project Manager and Senior Project Manager in different IT projects.
Petri has come a long way through with the change from "traditional" projects life cycle to Scrum type agile projects execution. This experience started from real pressing need and did not always come through without challenges. However, now Petri can keep his program's schedule and realizes greatly enhanced customer satisfaction.
We also realize Petri's experience might not be applicable to all wanting to execute projects with agile iterative methods, but his programs are nothing special or unique by nature either.
As usual, we will meet in Nokia House and will start 17:00 and end by 19:00. Including a networking break with offerings. Prepare your questions, Petri is prepared to a dialogue on the subject.
NOTE: Please feel free to invite anyone else that you think might be interested – just forward this message and make sure that they know how to register, see below!
Please make sure that you register via email to eero.tervonen [at] pmifinland.org by Thursday 29th of November so that we can scale the room and offerings, and update the participant list to entrance security.
For the board of PMI Chapter Finland,
Seppo Halminen, President
Eero Tervonen, Event Coordinator
Virtual Team Communications
Successfully Speaking a Common Project Language Worldwide
PMI Chapter Finland organized a lecture on Virtual Team Communications on Thursday 7.2.2008 at the Nokia House in Keilaranta, Espoo. The lecture was given by PMP John Patton from Cadence Management Corporation and it was targeted especially to project managers who control remote teams in their projects. Approximately 20 PMI Finland Chapter members attended the lecture.
Abstract:
In today’s emerging business environments, managing projects is a critical success factor. Companies and organizations are finding that in the present day, more than ever, there are additional projects to complete with limited resource availability. Essential resources can be located in a different country, at a separate company site, or just down the street. Communicating in a common project language is crucial for all project teams.
This presentation focuses on the interpersonal skills and tools necessary in effectively accomplishing projects – a “how to” session on working together virtually. As human beings, we have always functioned in a face-to-face world to get things done. With worldwide business expansions, it is now a continent-to-continent world making it necessary to use a global language and tools for project success, that is, talking a common language, setting common expectations, and achieving common results.
This interactive session will examine the profile of people who work well in virtual project team situations. We will study the 6 key challenges in working with virtual project teams, as well as the solutions for each. From communication to camaraderie, from interaction to integration - projects are done with people, not software. However, when the relationships are taken care, technology can enable more effective communications.
Presentation hand-out (PDF 1.3 MB): Virtual Team Communication.pdf
Lecturer:
JOHN PATTON, PMP, is President and Chief Executive Officer for Cadence Management Corporation. John founded Cadence in 1983, after a successful career in IT and electronics. In addition to the duties of the CEO, for the past four years, John has headed the company’s Global Solution Provider program, a network of training and consulting companies licensed and certified to provide Cadence services in Asia, EMEA and the Americas.
John is a graduate from the University of Oregon with a degree in Arts and Sciences, an MBA from Portland State University, and a Diploma in Hispanic Studies from the University of Barcelona. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute, and an active member of PMI. As a volunteer leader for PMI, John is currently Chair of the Certification Committee for OPM3® product suite, PMI's product for Organizational Project Management Maturity Model. John is a regular panelist at the PMI Global Research Working Sessions, and a frequent guest speaker for his expertise in project and program management, linking projects to company’s strategic goals.
Leadership Training
PMI Chapter Finland organized a full-day training session in Leadership and people skills for project managers. Training took place at IBM premises in Tietokuja 2, Munkkiniemi, on the 7th of March.
The training covered the concepts of leadership and personal diversity in project environment and especially how it applies to the role of project manager. Participants learned a practical framework for making out the most of diversity and individual differences and understand how the concepts relate to effective teams and team performance.
Trainer for this event was Ms. Tiia Arjanne, who has 20 years of experience in training and consulting in the leadership area and both broad and deep insight of psychology and leadership
Detailed agenda of the training:
09.00 Opening session, objectives and introductions
* Project: Structure and culture
* Structure in terms of psychology: size, timeframe and phase
* Culture: Who am I, who are You, who are We?
* People are different in many ways – what is crucial?
* Other’s perception about me is the truth for them – what do they see?
12:00 Lunch
12:45 How to make the most of individual differences
* How to build trust with people?
* Individual strengths and development areas of different people
* Differences in a team: strengths and challenges
* How to create good cooperation and interaction with different people of different styles in different settings?
16.45 Personal development plan and ending of the training by 17.00 |
