Over the next few days, I am going to experiment with a mix of text and video blogs. I thought it would be good to try new technologies. Don't expect broadcast quality, because it will be like any blog...spur of the moment, about 5 minutes maximum.

That is what we used to get you the blog...but it was the content that gave me more optimism. See, I plan to be interviewing several individuals around the world as I travel. I want to know what is happening with the profession during this economic downturn, but not from the papers and magazines and trying to interpret what is going on.

Rather, I want to hear and see what others have to say, including PMI leaders, members and other PM practitioners are navigating through this period of time. As you know, I believe that we are going to see more opportunity, and diverse applications, rather than a significant downturn. Projects will continue, businesses will recover, and we will be a significant part of the recovery... because in all of this, we must get results, like we envisioned, now more than ever.

So, I am starting with some of the PMI Board Members. Our board members number 15, come from countries throughout the world, and have countless years of experience in project, program and portfolio management. They have a great window to the world, and are actively engaged in managing their own portfolios, the portfolios of others, preparing people for taking on projects, and providing tools and software to manage their projects effectively.

So, next up will be video conversations with of some of our board members...  We'll literally "see" what these folks think... upside or downside for PM practitioners.

Yep, let's just see what they say. More later.