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December 17, 2010 Dear Project Management Executive, Hello, and thank you for kindly accepting this introduction. We are Stephen and Diana Burgan, doctoral candidates with Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU). We are completing our doctoral degrees in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in project management. Stephen’s research is on the adoption of project management within organizations and Diana’s research is on the emotional intelligence of project managers. We are also the principal partners of Enterprise Consulting Inc. (ECI). Our company provides project management consulting services, and training for the project management profession. In conjunction with IWU, ECI was fortunate to take part in Ukraine’s economic progress, through our sponsorship of a Project Management Institute educational event in Kyiv in 2007. We want to continue our work with Ukraine’s business community by bringing together project leaders, project managers, and other key project stakeholders from both the US and Ukraine together for focused discussions of project management issues and challenges. A team of American doctoral candidates will visit Kyiv during the week of March 28 – April 1, 2011. In partnership with IWU and select Ukrainian organizations, ECI will conduct a one-day seminar (in English) on organizational leadership topics that will assist the partner organization’s attainment of its strategic goals. The educational event will include the following topics: 1. Adopting project management practices within the selected organization 2. Identifying the selected organization’s readiness to change 3. Assessing emotional intelligence of project management personnel to lead and manage projects The organizations selected will meet the following criteria: 1. An emerging organization that seeks to expand into a global market 2. Organizations can be from any of the following industry sectors – manufacturing, software development, construction, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or retail 3. Demonstrated interest in implementing project management within their organization 4. A medium-sized organization with 200 – 400 employees 5. Able to host a one-day event at their facility, with appropriate meeting space, Internet access, and other event requirements 6. Allow attendance of approximately 8 – 12 key project stakeholders
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There is no cost for the selected organization to participate in this educational research experience, and there will be no future obligations after completion of the seminar. ECI is pleased to conduct this seminar in conjunction with IWU with the goal of furthering educational opportunities and business relationships in Ukraine’s professional community. The (attached) application form must be submitted by January 15, 2011. Selection of the organizations will be determined by the team of researchers. The contact person of the selected organizations will be notified via email by January 20, 2011. We look forward to your response and participation. _______________________________ Respectfully, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) Enterprise Consulting Incorporated (ECI) Stephen Burgan, PMP sburgan@enterpriseconsulting.biz IWU Doctoral Candidate ECI Organizational Strategist Diana Burgan, PMP dburgan@enterpriseconsulting.biz IWU Doctoral Candidate ECI Organizational Architect Attachment:
IWU/ECI Educational Research Event Application Form
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December 17, 2010 Dear Project Management Executive, Thank you for kindly considering participating in this educational research event. In conjunction with Enterprise Consulting, we wish to continue our work with Ukraine’s business community by bringing together project leaders, project managers, and other key project stakeholders from both the US and Ukraine together for focused discussions of project management issues and challenges.
Global Educational Research Event Application Format Instructions Thank you for your interest in participating in the IWU/ECI Global Educational Research Event. Your response must be submitted before end of day, on January 15, 2010 to be eligible to attend this event. Selection Criteria In a separate document, please respond to questions listed below. 1) Provide a short description of your organization (150 words or less)
2) How many employees does your organization employ?
3) Does your organization currently use project management practices, as defined by the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)? Yes ________
No ________
In the process of implementing _______
4) If you answered yes or your organization is in the process of implementing project management, what types of projects does your organization perform? 5) Based on the statements below, what do you consider your organization’s project management capability? Select one of the following and provide a brief description of your current project management capability. _____ A. Our organization is beginning to utilize project management practices within our organization CHARACTER
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_____ B. Our organization currently uses project management practices but we want to improve our project management practices _____ C. Our organization has a very effective project management methodology
6) Would your organization be able to host a one day educational event at your facility with an estimated 40 – 60 attendees? Describe your conference facilities, including internet access capabilities, seating, food/drink service, etc. _____ Yes
_____ No
_____ Yes, but we prefer the educational event is held off-site
7) Would your organization allow approximately, 8 to 12 middle to senior management personnel to attend this one day educational event? Participants should be key stakeholders in current projects, and prepared to discuss their project management in detail during the seminar. _____ Yes
_____ No
Thank you for your interest in this educational research event. We will be selecting organizations by January 20, 2010. You will be notified via email of the results. Please provide your contact information. Name: Organization: Title or Position: Email: ______________________________ Respectfully, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) Enterprise Consulting Incorporated (ECI) Stephen Burgan, PMP sburgan@enterpriseconsulting.biz IWU Doctoral Candidate ECI Organizational Strategist Diana Burgan, PMP dburgan@enterpriseconsulting.biz IWU Doctoral Candidate ECI Organizational Architect
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