STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEW Prepared By: SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHAPTER STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE April 2007

Discussion Points What is a Strategic Plan? Why is it important? When do you need one? Where are we with our plan? What are our next steps?

What is a Strategic Plan? Reflects the central purpose for which the Southern Maryland Chapter of PMI exists. Embodies the footprint of what the organization aspires to be.

Why is it important? Intended to provide a construct to shape the organization’s goals and objectives. Designed to ensure, motivate, and guide the success of the organization in achieving its goals and objectives within a targeted timeframe.

When do you need one? Organizational Demographics: 14 Board Members ~ 500 Members –48% PMP Certified –52% Not Certified –Communities 94% Live & 57% Work (MD) 95 Towns/Cities (MD) –16 Cities - 63% of Membership –Top Three »Upper Marlboro »Waldorf »Bowie > 204 Companies “When you don’t know where you are going any road will get you there”

Paradigm Shift Let’s look at the norms…

Paradigm Shift Infancy Stages – Committee, tactical planning & execution Adolescent Stage – Board, By-laws, Charter, Ad-hoc Committees Mature Stage – – Senior Level: Board, Officers, Strategic Plan, Roadmap Governance Portfolio Planning – Mid-Management: Standing & Ad-Hoc Committees Tactical Planning Execution Strategies Program Planning –Resource Level: Worker-bees Project Plan Implementation Metric

Where are we with our plan? Core Purpose Mission Statement Core Values Strategic Principles Value Proposition Strategic Map “Eminent Influence”

Our reason for being… (Core Purpose) Advance the practice, science and profession of project management throughout Southern Maryland in a conscious and proactive manner. –Certification efforts, –Networking with other project managers, –Sharing project experiences, as well as –Providing and receiving training.

MISSION STATEMENT …enable superior practice of Project Management and accelerate its acceptance as a key contributor of stakeholder success by strengthening stakeholder loyalty through providing knowledge and tools with great service and demonstrating benefits derived from applying Project Management concepts and best practices.

Core Values Competence - Competent application of PM standards i.e., PMBOK and PMP certification Ethical behavior – Alignment with PMI Code of Conduct. Leadership – Advocacy of professional development and growth of practitioners as well as proactively establish strategic direction and guidance to facilitate advancement of the maturity of the profession Professionalism

Core Values Sharing Information - facilitate SOMD PMI website, membership forums, monthly meetings, networking, and training. Thought Leadership – advocate mastery of project management skills, facilitation of transfer of knowledge between experienced and less-experienced practitioners. Standards - advocate and educate: the utilization of PMBOK as well as support/participate in the evolution of the PMBOK. Training & Educational Excellence – advocate and facilitate continuous professional growth and development through utilization of the practical application of the PMBOK, PMP Certification, lessons learned and feedback. Knowledge

Core Values Importance of Business & Government – establish forum for opportunities to practice and apply PM profession. Importance to Business & Government – provide value in a real way through the application of PM techniques, practices, and standards. Networking – create opportunities for relationships at various levels i.e., profession, business, and individual level. Partnership – establish relationships between stakeholders that provide mutual value and benefit to the organization & membership. Creativity & Innovation - foster development of new ways to apply PM techniques, practices, and standards to meet evolving business environments and needs which generates increased value to our stakeholders. Value of PM to Business

Core Values Outreach – Mechanism to facilitate and engage stakeholder participation in Chapter activities, development, and growth. Inclusiveness of Membership – Advocate active participation and development of the PM profession through embracement and utilization of all business skills available via the membership. Passion for Project Management – through demonstrating our commitment to our passion for the profession we give action to that passion and create enthusiasm and excitement for the value of our profession. Member Participation – advocate volunteerism and participation in the development of our profession and professional growth of our stakeholder community. Community&Volunteerism

Strategy Map

What are our next steps? Define Value Proposition - Eminent Influence Operational Strategy – Program Plans Implementation Strategy – Project Plans –Standing & Ad-hoc Committees –Establish Metrics

Open Discussion