What is Project Management Outreach?

The Outreach Program began several years ago in the PMI-Chicagoland Chapter as a means of contacting organizations on behalf of the Project Management Institute. Volunteers on the Outreach team work with them in advancing their understanding and application of both project management and the project management profession. They provide talks, speakers, advice, networking and even hands-on involvement in project management activities, but do not do staff training, vendor referrals or formal consulting. The volunteers gain knowledge and experience in return for their work efforts.

Outreach is a strategic initiative of PMI. The first two years of Outreach were with university programs, instructors and students. Then Corporate Outreach was added, as well as an Outreach program for Other Associations. The Chicagoland Chapter's Outreach Program aligns its work with the PMI global organization—its Board's strategic objectives and the CEO's global Advocacy program--as well as with the PMI-Chicagoland Chapter's Strategic Plan.

For further information about PMI, the Project Management Profession, and the services and benefits of associating with PMI, contact one of the Outreach Directors or the Vice President of Outreach Programs, and arrange a presentation or a discussion with them about your organization.

• Academic Outreach extends services to universities, high schools, and even elementary schools (for more information on Academic Outreach, click here ).

• Corporate Outreach extends services to local businesses (for more information on Corporate Outreach, click here ).

• Association Outreach extends services to associations (for more information on Association Outreach, click here ).

• The PMI Chicagoland Chapter Executive Council is a group of Chicago area executives from various industries who share ideas and best practices for improving the management of projects in organizations. For more information, click here.

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