Chapter Event -19 April 2018 at ISF Tervuren

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Are you and your organization ready for GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) strengthens the right of individuals in the European Union (EU) to control their personal data and requires organizations to bolster their privacy and data protection measures. It applies to all organizations located in the EU as well as to those organizations that offer goods and services to the EU or monitor the behavior of individuals in the EU, irrespective of their location. Enforcement of the regulation will begin on May 25, 2018 and non-compliance may be very expensive.

You will probably have a lot of questions on GDPR with no clear answers.

What does my organization have to do to comply?
Do I personally need to do something?
What are the different aspects I should keep in mind, and so on…

In this chapter event we will answer and clarify some of these questions.

Agenda:

18:30 – 19:00 Registration
19:00 – 19:15 Welcome Message & Introduction
19:15 – 20:15 Presentation on GDPR
20:15 – 20:45 Panel on GDPR
20:45 – 21:30 Closing words & Networking

Carpooling:

As announced earlier, we have launched the Carpooling initiative this year to help our members.
The link for the carpooling for this event is: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/wpzb6o

If you are going th attend the volunteering day. After you open the webpage above, you will have the following two options:
- Click on the icon to register as a driver
- Click on the icon to register as a passanger
The success of this initiative will depend on your participation. Carpooling is not only beneficial to those who do not have the convenient means of transportation, it is also a way to help our environment and to increase your network.

Venue:

ISF Tervuren International School
Stationsstraat 3
3080 Tervuren
Belgium

Registration is Closed

Chapter Event – 5th of June 2018 at AE, Architects for Business & ICT

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Are you ready for a mysterious business game?

AE, Architects for Business & ICT will provide us, on the Tuesday 5th of June 2018, with a simple but challenging business game where collaboration and communication are key. The event will be done in an interactive game-format where everybody will participate and learn.AE, Architects for Business & ICT will provide us, on the Tuesday 5th of June 2018, with a simple but challenging business game where collaboration and communication are key. The event will be done in an interactive game-format where everybody will participate and learn.We can’t share a lot of information because the game needs to remain secret until the event. The reason? We want to give every participant the same opportunities. In this way, nobody is privileged and it will be amusing for everybody!

Agenda

18:30 – 19:00 Registration
19:00 – 19:15 Welcome message & Introduction by AE, architects for business & ICT
19:15 – 20:15 Business game
20:15 – 20:30 Message from the PMI Board
20:30 – 21:30 Closing words & Networking drink

Venue

Architects for Business & ICT

Interleuvenlaan 27b

3001 HeverleeBelgium

https://www.ae.be/en/ae-contact-us

Carpooling

We have launched the Carpooling initiative this year to help our members. The link for the carpooling for this event is: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/hr9nq2

After you open the webpage above, you will have the following two options:

Click on the icon to register as a driver
Click on the icon to register as a passenger

The success of this initiative will depend on your participation. Carpooling is not only beneficial to those who do not have the convenient means of transportation, it is also a way to help our environment and to increase your network.

Sponsor Information Session - PM FAIR 2018

"We regret to inform you that this event is cancelled."

However, if you wish to participate as a sponsor, or need more information, please contact

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Project “GROW” Mentoring Program

As announced earlier, we are pleased to launch the 2018 PMI Belgium Chapter Mentoring Program for our members, branded as project “GROW”. If you wish to benefit from this program, please register now for the Volunteers Day at: https://pmi-belgium.be/events/pmi-upcoming-events/volunteering-day-2018/individual-registration

Please note that the program is reserved for the Members of the PMI Belgium Chapter and is Free of Charge for ALL Participants.

Although people mainly learn and develop themselves through job experience, mentoring is a complementary way to learn through others, besides learning through structured courses and programs.

"Mentoring is to support and encourage people to manage their own learning in order that they may maximise their potential, develop their skills, improve their performance and become the person they want to be." Eric Parsloe, the Oxford School of Coaching & Mentoring

The mentoring programme will assist both mentors and mentees in attaining key life skills through sharing experiences with each other.
What are Mentors and Mentees?

A Mentor is defined as a person who is committed and able to share knowledge and experience in a manner that may lead to enhanced performance by positively affecting the professional and/or personal growth of a mentee.

A Mentee is defined as a committed person who seeks direction from a Mentor or benefits from his/her experience and lessons learned. Protégés must be active.

Mentors will become more self-aware and will benefit from the sense of satisfaction gained through giving back to the community.

Mentees gain from access to an impartial mentor able to help them develop new competencies including leadership skills, and many develop to the extent where they take on a mentoring role after completing the programme.

Mentors are expected to:

Offer challenging ideas
Act as a sounding board
Coach and teach by example
Share networking strategies
Help build self-confidence
Offer encouragement and wise counsel

Mentors are expected to:

Be open to new ideas and approaches
Assess your abilities objectively
Take action to modify behaviors and develop skills
Set and work towards goals
Take initiative in managing the relationship
Take responsibility for your own development

Mentors AND Mentees are expected to:

Maintain confidentiality
Recognize and value individual differences
Listen and ask questions
Provide honest, constructive feedback and be receptive to receiving feedback

Similar mentoring programs exist already in several other PMI Chapters such as Australia, UK or US.

If you are interested in the mentoring program, please fill in the application form:

APPLICATION FORM for MENTEE

APPLICATION FORM for MENTOR

Applicants must be a member of the Belgium Chapter to be matched in the programme. Mentors must have a PMP certification.

More details of the Mentoring Programme can be found at PMI Mentoring Handbook.

HANDBOOK DOCUMENT

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IDEAL FUTURE PROJECT MANAGER - PMI CHAPTER EVENT OUTCOME

IDEAL FUTURE PROJECT MANAGER - PMI CHAPTER EVENT OUTCOME

On 22 November 2017 Prosource facilitated a workshop at the PMI Belgium Chapter event.. The objective of the workshop was to find out how the community of project management professionals defines the ideal project manager of the future. The fast-evolving professionalization of project management and the fast dissemination of agile practices has had a big impact on our profession. In most agile methodologies, the role of the project manager is not defined. Instead, servant leaders guide self-organizing and self-steering teams. Does this mean the death of the (traditional) project manager?

To know the outcome, read the blog by Nico Marien, Prosource at: https://www.prosource.be/blogs/news/ideal-future-project-manager

Chapter Membership Fee as from 2018

Chapter Membership Fee Changes

Dear Members,

As from January 1^st, 2018, the annual chapter membership fee will be raised from 35$ to 40$. This fee has been maintained stable during the last 5 years. Although aligning with other European PMI Chapters, keeping up with inflation and the recent evolution of the exchange rates (USD-EUR), the chapter is obliged to review the annual PMI chapter membership fee.

We are sure that this small increase will not impact your engagement as Belgium Chapter member as the chapter will continue providing high value services to its members like:

6 chapters events of different formats (workshop, hackathon, keynote speakers), providing unique occasion for learning and networking.
Satellite Events in each region of Belgium organised by volunteers covering a large spectrum of subjects during interactive workshops
The National Congress organised each year early October.
The GROW program where young project managers may receive individual mentoring program
Local Volunteering opportunities where you may experience new roles and discover and develop your skills
Membership Welcome package and personalised welcoming for ensuring you’ll benefit from all the advantages of the membership
And many more…

We are looking forward to count you as being part of our member base in 2018 onwards and if you have any suggestions for developing further the value provided to our members, do not hesitate to contact us via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Best regards,

President PMI Belgium Chapter

European Passport Initiative

You can now attend PMI Chapter events in Europe and grow your knowledge and networks, and it does not have to cost you a fortune!

If you are a member of any of our participating Chapters below, when travelling abroad you can attend events,* at all these Chapters, at their local member's only rates!

This exclusive, members-only offer is brought to you by the European Passport Initiative signed at Rome on 27 April 2017.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

You may consult the website https://european-chapters.eu/ for more information.