Access Professional Development, Networking Opportunities, Skills Enhancement
Join PMI's global Component leadership community 21-23 October 2004 at the PMI Leadership Meeting in Anaheim, California, USA. PMI invites you to seize this unique opportunity to become an even more dynamic and effective PMI Component leader by attending this valuable event!

Benefit for New Leaders:
A new leader is a person who just transitioned into his/her leadership role, or a person who has been an officer for a couple years but may have never previously attended a Leadership Meeting. The October Leadership Meeting is an opportune time to expose volunteer leaders to the duties which they must assume - care, loyalty, obedience and integrity. As well, educational tools and other pertinent information necessary to succeed will be provided. The October Leadership Meeting spotlights the basics of board governance and component administration.

Benefit for Seasoned Leaders:
Leaders who have served in a volunteer leadership role for two or more years and have attended one or more Leadership Meetings can be described as seasoned leaders. They have the opportunity to participate in sessions focused on mature component leadership education.

• Collaborate with colleagues in productive working sessions.
• Renew your inspiration to successfully approach your component's challenges and opportunities.
• Celebrate the diversity of PMI's Component leadership community.

Who should attend?
All active component leaders interested in expanding and enhancing their leadership skills and knowledge.

What to Expect:
The structure of the meeting will consist of general sessions and tracks to accommodate both new and seasoned leaders. Session formats include panel and speaker presentations, and round table discussions.

Thoughts to Consider in Attending the Leadership Meeting, shared by Frank Saladis, PMP, Component Leader and Leadership Meeting attendee since 1991…
1. Meet as many leaders as possible.
2. Bring the knowledge you have gained back to your component and share it with your board and members.
3. Participate – ask questions, offer suggestions.
4. Share your experience as a component leader.
5. Listen to opposing viewpoints and always be respectful. Offer solutions – avoid blaming.
6. Say thanks to the PMI staff for the work they do.
7. Be open minded and creative – think of ways you can improve the organization.
8. Take advantage of all the knowledge and experience that is here.
9. Build relationships with other component leaders. Grow the community.
10. Stay connected and follow up on your commitments.