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EHRS Services Coordinator, Alliance of Chicago Community Health Services

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Bryon Ownby I am happy to say that I'm finally starting the direction tonight for the PMP as I begin the class for the 35 hour requriement. This has been in the making for two years now, happy that it's finally happening!

74 weeks ago from Project Managers

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Lauren Burns: Congrats! Have you developed a plan for studying for the PMP Exam yet? I took the class requirements last year, and am now getting ready to ...MoreCongrats! Have you developed a plan for studying for the PMP Exam yet? I took the class requirements last year, and am now getting ready to buckle down for the studying and exam itself.
73 weeks ago

Dr. Paul D. Giammalvo: @Lauren, are you asking me or Byron? We provide a 90 day long blended learning course, BUT.... It is NOT designed specifically to pass the PMP ...More@Lauren, are you asking me or Byron? We provide a 90 day long blended learning course, BUT.... It is NOT designed specifically to pass the PMP exam, but to teach the fundamentals of applied project management, which, oh by the way, will more than adequately prepare you to sit for the PMP exam and pass it.

We have a 17 year long, first attempt pass rate of 86% for English as Second Language (ESL) and 99.9% for native/near native speakers of English.....

Before you go crazy over getting your PMP, you may want to read over the research I have been doing comparing the various project and program management credentials...... http://www.pmforum.org/library/papers/2010/PDFs/feb/FP-Giammalvo-PMCerts...

More importantly, we are seeing a definite move by the early adopters to move away from knowledge based credentials towards competency based credentialing......

Assuming you are American, check out asapm...... http://www.asapm.org/Cert/WhatCert.asp

Hope this helps you in making the best career path decision....

BR,
Dr. PDG, Jakarta, Indonesia
http://www.build-project-management-competency.com
73 weeks ago

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74 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman Guys, I need your help! I'm flying to Philly tomorrow for an evening wedding, and I have a ton of dresses, but am thinking they are boring. Which do you like best? 1 - http://bit.ly/7BIcAH - wore this to a summer wedding. 2 - http://bit.ly/6aBo73 - wore this to the Governor's Residence a couple years ago. 3 - http://bit.ly/6stAm7 - I've worn this a lot for birthdays and parties. 4 - http://bit.ly/4PWpca - the holiday party dress I already shared. Help! I really don't want to buy a new one.

109 weeks ago from Dress Code Personal Style

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Rebecca Thorman: Hi all - Thanks for the vote of confidence on #1! I did wear that one... most of the girls at the wedding were in black, including the ...MoreHi all - Thanks for the vote of confidence on #1! I did wear that one... most of the girls at the wedding were in black, including the bridesmaids! (is that an East Coast thing?) so I was a little uncomfortable at first, but ended up having a fabulous time and got lots of compliments. Philly rocked too; wasn't sure what to expect when we came in from the airport, but the city totally grew on me in our short time there :)
108 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff: I think that is an East Coast thing...all black is even the case in Pittsburgh, even though we aren't really "coast". In fact, it is funny you ...MoreI think that is an East Coast thing...all black is even the case in Pittsburgh, even though we aren't really "coast". In fact, it is funny you should bring this up, because I was just about to post something in this group along the same lines! See above.
108 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit So who lives in Chicago?

111 weeks ago from JobSTART 101

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Lauren Burns: I'm also in Chicago - working in the healthcare IT/community healthcare field. Although my employment hasn't formally changed in the last year, ...MoreI'm also in Chicago - working in the healthcare IT/community healthcare field. Although my employment hasn't formally changed in the last year, what is going on and the focus of what I do has changed a lot with what has been going on nationally in healthcare policy as well as our internal growth as an organization.
111 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit: Al and Lauren, are you guys coming to the party on Tuesday?
109 weeks ago

Adam Schwenk Is anyone in the digital space in Chicago finding any work-life balance here whatsoever? I love the city, but since I moved here 3 years ago I feel like I'm spending all my time working and very little enjoying the city I moved to. :-(

112 weeks ago from The Windy City Crew

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Lauren Burns: I let work take a hold on my life this year, and feel the same.
One of my resolutions/goals for next year that I'm still thinking through is to ...MoreI let work take a hold on my life this year, and feel the same.
One of my resolutions/goals for next year that I'm still thinking through is to spend more time enjoying Chicago and friends/non-work life.

One specific thought I have (because I enjoy trying new restaurants & bars) is to try a new place every 2 weeks. Time Out Chicago would most likely guide my choices...
111 weeks ago

: I have been here for almost 20 and still feel I havent enjoyed the city
110 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler Just started Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat and Obsession; which is Julie Powell's (the author of Julie and Julia) new book. It's excellent so far!

113 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Sarah Fowler: Warning: not for the squeamish - there are (obviously) detailed descriptions of butchering and slaughtering.
113 weeks ago

Lauren Burns: I just bought this as a christmas gift to myself. I can't wait to read it! I really enjoyed Julie & Julia (book-not the movie).
111 weeks ago

Erin Murtagh Does anyone use any tracking tools, spreadsheets etc. to log work they've done during the day? I'm thinking specifically for sales, freelance work, but I'd love to hear if anyone else uses something!

114 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management

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Lauren Burns: I keep a separate calendar within Outlook. I have my public calendar with meetings,etc and then I also keep a private one that is my "time ...MoreI keep a separate calendar within Outlook. I have my public calendar with meetings,etc and then I also keep a private one that is my "time sheet". I add to it as I've been doing work, or at least at the end of the day # of hours worked on various projects. You can access this from iPhone too.
111 weeks ago

Alison Rayner: When I was working in sales I used Outlook too. My system was a lot to get used to but once habits formed it saved me many times. I kept track of ...MoreWhen I was working in sales I used Outlook too. My system was a lot to get used to but once habits formed it saved me many times. I kept track of all communications with every client. In busy season, I worked with 20-30 different clients a day. What I did was used the normal Outlook reminder feature to handle time sensitive stuff, but I got used to making a "task" in the name of each company I dealt with. When I received a phone call I would make action notes of what took place as a result of the conversation. I would track when I sent contracts, faxes, & emails because frequently I had to cover my butt. It was so useful if I sent quotes to people & found them calling back to get a lower price. Hope that helps!
100 weeks ago

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