PMI Madison South Central Wisconsin Chapter: Planning Components: Strategy Pyramid

PMI Madison South Central Wisconsin Chapter:

Planning components: “Strategy Pyramid”

PMI (Global) Core Purpose (consistent identity):

To advance the practice, science and profession of project management throughout the world in a conscious and proactive manner. PMI Madison Chapter Mission:

PMI Madison South Central Wisconsin chapter is the premier project management organization in the Madison, Wisconsin area, providing professional growth through educational programs, professional development, networking opportunities and support.

Strategy Pyramid Page 1 of 6 PMI Madison Chapter Purpose:

A. General Purpose. The PMI Madison South Central Wisconsin chapter has been founded as non- profit, tax exempt corporation (or equivalent) chartered by PMI®, and is dedicated to advancing the practice, science, and profession of project management in a conscious and proactive manner. B. Specific Purposes. Consistent with the terms of the Charter executed between the Chapter and PMI® and these Bylaws, the purposes of the Chapter shall include the following: a) To foster professionalism in the management of projects. b) To contribute to the quality and scope of project management. c) To stimulate appropriate local application of project management for the benefit of the general public. d) To educate, engage its members and provide a recognized forum for the free exchange of ideas, applications, and solutions to project management issues among its members, and others interested and involved in project management. e) To identify and promote the fundamentals of project management and advance the body of knowledge for managing projects successfully. f) Give strong support to the purposes of the PMI and assist in carrying out the objectives of PMI. g) To enhance the member experience and networking in project management. h) To maintain a working relationship with PMI Region 2 and neighboring chapters. i) To provide training and development opportunities for members.

Who are we doing this for? Stakeholders

Madison Community Stakeholders:

 PMI Madison members and volunteers  Businesses/ Academia/ Government (suppliers and consumers of PM products and services)  Chief Officer “C” level individuals  Customers of PMI-Madison projects  Students of project management  Other professional organizations  Madison and South Central community at large

Partners (who can help us):

 PMI Global Operations Centre (GOC)  PMI Region 2 Chapters  Communities of Practice (CoP) Note: Name is new PMI Region 2 mentor.

Strategy Pyramid Page 2 of 6 SWOT analysis of the chapter Current state [year]: What are our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)?

SWOT exercises – key findings Strengths Weaknesses Internal  

Opportunities Threats External  

PMI’s Differentiation Strategy in the marketplace (eminent influence) that establishes reputation as:  Credible resource and innovator for project management knowledge, trends and practices.  Preferred partner for strategic alliances for advancement of the profession and its successful practice  Leading and respected advocate for the mature practice of project management integrated throughout organization.  Leading the evolution of the profession and the maturity of its practice.

PMI Madison Value Proposition (what we offer, what differentiates us):  Provide quality, value conscious education and certification opportunities to advance project management competency.  Foster the largest network of project management practitioners, stakeholders, consultants and educators in Madison South Central Wisconsin chapter to strengthen the profession and its successful practice.  Champion for the value of project management and the profession.

Brainstorm for value proposition:  Represent our community  Largest PDD (and chapter meeting attendance)  Passion for project management  Affordable

Strategy Pyramid Page 3 of 6 What do we want to accomplish?  Where do we see ourselves in 1 year? o Meeting Strategy o Technology Strategy o Volunteer Strategy  Where do we see ourselves in 3 years?  Where do we see ourselves in 5-10 years (5 year planning table)

3 year Strategy  …  … Brainstorm of goals:

1 Year Goals

Goal 1: …. Area Idea Prof. Dev Governance Technology Finance Membership Marketing Outreach

Goal 2: …. Area Idea Prof. Dev Governance Technology Finance Membership Marketing Outreach

Goal 3: ….

Strategy Pyramid Page 4 of 6 Area Idea Prof. Dev Governance Technology Finance Membership Marketing Outreach

Brainstorm of other goals: The strategy for goal alignment and ownership:  Develop each strategy into a SMART goal  Work through the word document around the three goals for the year  How do we measure each goal  Who is accountable for the three goals. Also:  Determine how often we are going to review the goals (monthly basis).  Determine how status reporting will be done.

Each area’s contributions to the chapter strategies/ goals Chapter meetings Technology Volunteer Mem bersh ip

Gove rnanc e

Tech nolog y

Outre ach

Mark eting

Strategy Pyramid Page 5 of 6 Prof. Dev

Finan ce