The Lakeshore Chapter of the Project Management Institute is a non-profit body of volunteers established in 1998 to promote the effective use of proven methodologies for structured project management in organizations in the Regions of Peel, Halton, Hamilton-Wentworth and Niagara.

The Chapter has over 2150 members and over 65% of these members have achieved their Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications.

The Chapter provides its members with a number of networking and professional development opportunities each year, including dinner meetings and courses.

The PMI Lakeshore Chapter's chapter number is C193.

Special Announcement

Board of Director Elections 2012

The PMI Lakeshore Chapter will be conducting elections for five (5) positions on the 2012 Board of Directors. Nominations will now be accepted. Please click here for details regarding the nomination process and the election timelines.


Dinner Event: Monday, February 6, 2012

Registration is now OPEN!

Communicate or Dictate?

Speaker: Chala Dincoy-Flajnik

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PMI New Member Orientation Session: Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Registration is closed.

The PMI Lakeshore Chapter cordially invites you to our free New Member Orientation and Presentation session designed to welcome you and give you the opportunity to understand what our Chapter is all about and at the end of the session, there will be a chance at a door prize.

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Professional Development Workshop: February 25, 2012

Registration is now OPEN!

Workshop entitled "Communicate or Dictate?"

Speaker: Chala Dincoy-Flajnik

When managers communicate effectively....profits soar. The ability for managers to communicate, coach, inspire, and provide direction, directly influences the bottom line. In this presentation, you will be provided an in depth exploration of the following: how to use coaching, the differences between Developmental and Performance coaching, and participants will practice the Practical 5 Step GUIDE Coaching™ Model.

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PMP Certification Examination Preparation Course, Winter 2012

Registration is now Open!

The PMI Lakeshore Chapter will be holding a PMP Certification Exam Preparation Course over the course of five Saturdays between February 4th, 2012 and conclude March 3, 2012. This course is being offered to our members by Bay3000 Corporate Education which is a premier provider of project management services to the Toronto area.

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Spring ITILv3 Foundations Certification Prep Course and Exam

Registration is now Open!

ITIL is a set of best practices guidance that has become a worldwide-adopted framework for Information Technology Services Management (ITSM) by many Public & Private Organizations. Since early 1990, ITIL has been evolving from focusing on Functions and Processes under versions 1 and 2 to focusing on the Full Service Lifecycle Management under version 3.

The Spring ITIL Certification Course, sponsored by PMI Lakeshore will now be held over the weekend of March 2 – 4, 2012.

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ANNUAL GOLF EVENT – 2011 & GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

The 4th Annual Golf Event was another great success!

Because of the support and generousity of our membership we were able to raise $400.00 dollars for the Robert Land Community Association (RLCA). This money will be used to improve the quality of life and enhance social wellbeing for an entire North Hamilton neighbourhood.

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PMI Lakeshore Chapter wins PMI 'Community Advancement Through Project Management' Award

“I’m so proud to be part of the PMI Lakeshore Chapter, and people who surround us in making this global award one to remember, as we grow and make history” - George Cescon, PMP, PMI Lakeshore Chapter President

Our vision to become a 'Chapter of Excellence' has just begun with our first Global PMI award for the Outreach project, and as we scale the peaks of PMI excellence, our 'Outreach' should expand its sphere of influence to more academic, community and professional philanthrophy. - Ram Sriram, PMP, PMI Lakeshore Chapter Past President

"A job well done! Congratulations! The Chapter has come so far in so little time. It is a testament to the commitment and dedication of the volunteers." - John Gaston, PMI Lakeshore Chapter Past President

Click here to view photos from the global awards event in Washington, DC.
Click here to view the Outreach project slide show.
Click here to view the 2010 PMI Professional Awards announcement!
Click here to view our Press Release.
Click here to view the Stoney Creek News Press Release.
Click here to view the Hamilton Spectator Press Release.


Announcements

Outreach Project

We have partnered with the Robert Land Community Association (RLCA) who require project management, strategic planning and organizational skills to develop an updated business plan to ensure long-term sustainability and future success.

The Outreach Project has completed the Stakeholder Input phase of this project. Thank you to all volunteers who participated in the Voice of Community Neighbourhood Blitz event on Sept 12! It was an overwhelming success!! We have had fantastic feedback from volunteers, the community and the Robert Land Community Association.

Click here to read The Hamilton Spectator news story about the event.
Click here to find out more about this project!


Partnerships Policy

The PMI Lakeshore Chapter is committed to supporting the development of healthy relationships with like-minded organizations. The Partnerships Policy establishes the general terms and conditions by which Partnerships with organizations will be established to support business and organizational development.

Please click here for more details about the Partnerships Policy.


Focus Group Report

The PMI Lakeshore Chapter followed up the 2008 survey with a very successful focus group session which enabled our membership to actively contribute and provide ideas as input for the 2009 Strategic Planning initiative!

Please click here for more details about the Focus Group Session and Report.