Fissure eNewsletter Volume 3 August 2004 Newsletter Home "Coaching Skills for Project Managers" By John Kaman Out of the Mouth of Babes "Improv Your Team" by Geof Lory Benefits of Project Management Survey & Results Fissure News

Basic PM Simulation:
Sept 13-15
Oct 25-27
Nov 30-Dec 2

Advanced PM Simulation:
September 22-24
Nov 8-10

Leadership & Change Management Simulation:
Oct 14-15

PMP Exam Prep:
October 18

MS Project:
September 27

The University Of Minnesota’s Center for the Development of Technological Leadership recently featured an article in their Centerpoint magazine on Fissure Associate Mike Wold’s participation in their Master’s of Science in Software Engineering degree program. The article praised Mike, Jesse Freese & Fissure’s project management simulation curriculum in making a valuable contribution to their students. To view the article click here.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. Beloit, WI the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and siding materials, tools, and supplies in the United States, gave its President's Award to Debbie Schlenkert for her role in providing the Fissure Basic Project Management Simulation Workshop to 84 people at their corporate headquarters. Debbie and co-worker Carolyn Kisner worked hard to market and help customize the content for ABC students. Fissure presented the classes beginning in 2003 and continues to do onsite training for ABC. The President's Award is given annually in recognition of willingness to go above and beyond to provide outstanding service to ABC Supply.

Members added: Fissure associates Mike Wold & Tim Firnstahl recently added grandchildren to their families. Mike & Pam welcomed their first granddaughter Olivia in July. Tim & Donette had the pleasure of their first grandchild when Isabella was born in March. All are doing very well!

Visit Us at Professional Development Days (PDD); Fissure is sponsoring a vender booth at the upcoming PDD show hoisted by the Minnesota Chapter Of the Project Management Institute (PMI). The annual vender fair and symposium will be held on Friday October 1^st. Click here for more information.