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AgendaAgenda
Key ChallengesKey Challenges
Benefits of Project CommunitiesBenefits of Project CommunitiesProject portalProject portal
DemoDemo
MPUG-GlobalMPUG-GlobalDemoDemo
TestimonialsTestimonials
Q&AQ&A
Key ChallengesKey Challenges
Deriving the maximum value out of Deriving the maximum value out of Microsoft Office ProjectMicrosoft Office Project
Staying ahead of the curveStaying ahead of the curve
Networking with peers and gaining Networking with peers and gaining recognitionrecognition
Get the Advantage through Get the Advantage through Project Communities Project Communities
Project portalProject portalwww.microsoft.com/office/projectwww.microsoft.com/office/project
MPUG-GlobalMPUG-GlobalThe Official Association supporting Microsoft The Official Association supporting Microsoft ProjectProject
Project portalProject portal
Grow your Project Management skillsGrow your Project Management skillsTips and TricksTips and Tricks
Step-by-step guidanceStep-by-step guidance
Online TrainingOnline Training
Web castsWeb casts
Get answers from peers and gain Get answers from peers and gain recognitionrecognition
Participate in Discussion GroupsParticipate in Discussion Groups
Promote your expertisePromote your expertise
http://www.microsoft.com/office/projecthttp://www.microsoft.com/office/project
The MPUG AdvantageThe MPUG Advantage
Christine BuonocoreChristine BuonocoreExecutive DirectorExecutive DirectorMPUG-GlobalMPUG-Global
Value PropositionValue Proposition
Helping people derive value out of Helping people derive value out of Project in their businesses and careersProject in their businesses and careers
MPUG-Global Project CommunityMPUG-Global Project Community
RELATIONSHIPSRELATIONSHIPS
COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY
BENEFITSBENEFITS
HISTORYHISTORY
MembershipMembership
Professional Resources,Professional Resources,Technical Knowledge & Technical Knowledge &
OpportunitiesOpportunities
• Cost-effectiveCost-effective• CredibleCredible• TimelyTimely• Time-savingTime-saving
MPUG-GlobalMPUG-Global
Networking / Peer Learning Networking / Peer Learning (chapter meetings, key events, member-provided content) (chapter meetings, key events, member-provided content)
Technical KnowledgeTechnical Knowledge(case studies, articles, tips & techniques, best practices, (case studies, articles, tips & techniques, best practices,
presentations)presentations)
Latest Product NewsLatest Product News(downloads, beta testing, trial software, product launches, (downloads, beta testing, trial software, product launches,
links, surveyslinks, surveys
Professional Development Professional Development (leadership opportunities, writing, speaking, tech skills, (leadership opportunities, writing, speaking, tech skills,
PDUs)PDUs)
RELATIONSHIPSRELATIONSHIPS
COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY
BENEFITSBENEFITS
HISTORYHISTORY
The MPUG OfferingThe MPUG Offering
Advantage:Advantage:
Real world experienceReal world experience
Direct, timely informationDirect, timely information
Growth & guidance Growth & guidance
http://www.mpug.org/http://www.mpug.org/
3,000 members 3,000 members
6 continents / 35 countries6 continents / 35 countries
20+ industries20+ industries
30+ chapters 30+ chapters
300+ officers300+ officers
Project MVPsProject MVPs
PartnersPartners
Microsoft RepresentativesMicrosoft Representatives
RELATIONSHIPSRELATIONSHIPS
COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY
BENEFITSBENEFITS
HISTORYHISTORY
The MPUG OfferingThe MPUG Offering
Advantage:Advantage:
Plugged inPlugged in
Diverse expertiseDiverse expertise
Global networkGlobal network
Microsoft Endorsement as Microsoft Endorsement as “Official Community”“Official Community”
Microsoft Project Solution Microsoft Project Solution Provider Program Provider Program
Global PMI Registered Education Global PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.)Provider (R.E.P.)
RELATIONSHIPSRELATIONSHIPS
COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY
BENEFITSBENEFITS
HISTORYHISTORY
The MPUG OfferingThe MPUG Offering
Advantage:Advantage:
CredibilityCredibility
Managed Industry TiesManaged Industry Ties
The MPUG OfferingThe MPUG Offering
HISTORYHISTORY
RELATIONSHIPSRELATIONSHIPS
COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY
BENEFITSBENEFITS
Founded by Pcubed (Enterprise Premier Founded by Pcubed (Enterprise Premier Solution Provider)Solution Provider)
Co-sponsored by Pcubed and MicrosoftCo-sponsored by Pcubed and Microsoft
Tracked against Microsoft Project product Tracked against Microsoft Project product development (from MS Project 4.0 to MS development (from MS Project 4.0 to MS Office Project 2003)Office Project 2003)
Growth from local to global presenceGrowth from local to global presence
Evolved from ‘User Group’ to ‘Association’Evolved from ‘User Group’ to ‘Association’
Advantage:Advantage:
EstablishedEstablished
ProfessionalProfessional
EvolvingEvolving
‘‘MPUG is an important corporate and professional MPUG is an important corporate and professional resource that provides immediate value. As a customer, resource that provides immediate value. As a customer,
access to technical information being shared through access to technical information being shared through networking with members is vital. The technical networking with members is vital. The technical
resources available through this professional resources available through this professional association, as well as working with other chapter board association, as well as working with other chapter board members has resulted in direct applications within the members has resulted in direct applications within the
organization where I work.’organization where I work.’
Stan BergerStan BergerProgram ManagerProgram Manager3M Worldwide3M Worldwide
‘‘MPUG is very important to my district strategy and MPUG is very important to my district strategy and success. It is a strong support network for my success. It is a strong support network for my customers, new and experienced alike. As a customers, new and experienced alike. As a
professional organization it provides growth and professional organization it provides growth and guidance around real-world experience and current best guidance around real-world experience and current best
practices.practices.‘‘
ms fieldTad HaasTad HaasBusiness Productivity SpecialistBusiness Productivity SpecialistRocky Mountain DistrictRocky Mountain DistrictMicrosoft CorporationMicrosoft Corporation
Contact UsContact Us
Christine Buonocore – Strategy, OperationsChristine Buonocore – Strategy, Operations
[email protected]@mpug.org
Tim Cermak – Chapter Relations Tim Cermak – Chapter Relations
[email protected]@mpug.org
Kirk Vantine – Membership, Website, Ezine Kirk Vantine – Membership, Website, Ezine
[email protected]@mpug.org
TBH: Marcoms, Newsletter, R.E.P. programTBH: Marcoms, Newsletter, R.E.P. program
Telephone: +1 734.741.0841Telephone: +1 734.741.0841
Email: Email: [email protected]@mpug.org
Website: Website: www.mpug.orgwww.mpug.org
Become a MemberBecome a MemberVisit us at the MPUG booth today!Visit us at the MPUG booth today!
Take Advantage…Take Advantage…
ResourcesResources
Project portalProject portalwww.microsoft.com/office/projectwww.microsoft.com/office/project
MPUG-GlobalMPUG-Globalwww.mpug.orgwww.mpug.org
Q&AQ&A
© 2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.This presentation is for informational purposes only. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, in this summary.