{"id":5475,"date":"2017-11-16T14:41:14","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T19:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news?p=5475&preview=true&preview_id=5475"},"modified":"2024-07-08T06:06:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T10:06:12","slug":"project-management-cop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/2017\/11\/16\/project-management-cop\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Project Management CoP"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dima Tawakkol (ITS) kicks off the PMI Networking meeting for the Project Management CoP. (Nancy Herlocher, LSA IT)<\/p><\/div>\n

An interview with Dima Tawakkol, <\/span><\/i>director of the IT Program and Project Management Office for ITS and a facilitator of the Project Management Community of Practice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

What were the initial goals of the Project Management Community of Practice?<\/b><\/h1>\n

The purpose of this group is to connect people who have an interest in project and program management. We support each other to gain certifications, acquire knowledge, and discuss success stories. We share and explore emerging methods, new possibilities, and best practices. We coach one another to improve the project, program, and portfolio management discipline across the university. <\/span><\/p>\n

Are those goals the same now?<\/b><\/h1>\n

Yes. <\/span>We have accomplished our initial charge to build a sustainable community, and the focus now is to continue to bring up engaging topics that address our group needs. Our<\/span> membership continues to grow monthly, and we hope to provide project management training or some type of half-day summit in the next year or so. <\/span><\/p>\n

How often do you meet?<\/b><\/h1>\n

The community meets monthly, except for August and September, which we take off. <\/span><\/p>\n

What are some of the topics you have covered or have on the horizon for the next meetings of the group?<\/b><\/h1>\n

Previous topics have included:<\/span><\/p>\n