Online Course – Slides file
Presented by Mountian Goat Software
Duration 1 hour 1 PDU or 1 CDU 1 Category C Free

Presented on May 16, 2011 – Seattle Scrum Gathering

One of the challenges of agile is coming to grips with the role of leaders and managers of self-organizing teams. Many go to the extreme of refusing to exert any influence on their teams at all. Others retain too much of a command-and-control style.

Leading a self-organizing team can be a fine line.

In this session you will learn the proper ways to influence the path taken by a team to solving the problems given to it. You will learn how to become comfortable in this role. You’ll understand why influencing a self-organizing team is neither sneaky nor inappropriate but is necessary.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning Executing

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 9 – Human Resources

• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 9.4 Manage Project Team

As a Category C, ‘Self Directed Learning’, activity remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder.’

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Live Webinar August 11, 2011 – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT
Presented by the Corporate Education Group (REP 1011)
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 Category A PDU Free Course ID: BAW1307

Business analysts bridge the communication gap between business and IT in order to ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables that meet business objectives.

On a project, business analysts work closely with the project manager to assist with project planning, requirements planning, and documentation, as well as with the gathering and analysis of information.

Business analysts are not only business savvy, but they have a solid understanding of technology, projects, and people.

This webinar will outline what a business analyst is, typical career paths for business analysts, the essential business analysis skills, and how to attain those skills; additionally, the webinar will show you how to obtain the Certified Business Analysis Professional® (CBAP®) credential as more companies are recognizing its value and the expertise that these professionals bring to their organizations.

About the Presenter: Dr. Martin Schedlbauer (LinkedIn profile) has been leading and authoring seminars and workshops in business analysis, software engineering, and project management for over twenty years. Martin, an accomplished business analysis subject matter expert, is a recognized leader in software development practices, a practicing scrum master, experienced software architect, and also serves as an advisor for several industry conferences; additionally, Martin maintains an active research agenda in agile methods, requirements analysis, and human performance modeling.

Click to register for What is a Business Analyst & How Do I Become One?

Live Webinar August 11 2011 -11:00 am CET (Central European Time)
Duration: 1 hour Credits: 1 PDU Category C Free
Presented by: Avepoint and the European SharePoint Conference

When establishing processes and the organization for governing SharePoint, you often end up with a practice that responds reactively.

When managing the SharePoint environment you make changes only when issues occur instead of before they occur.

The concept of proactive governance is an idea that changes the way you look at SharePoint as a platform. Using the principles in the proactive governance approach, companies exploit SharePoint to create new business opportunities and competitive advantages.

NOTE : You will have to register with the conference site to attend this free webinar

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning, Monitoring & Controlling

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 10 – Communications

• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 10.2 Plan Communications
• 10.3 Distribute Information
• 10.5 Report Performance

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

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Live Webinar – August 10, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Offered by IAG Consulting (REP 2858)
Duration 1 hour 1 PDU / 1 CDU 1 Cat A Free

Demystify a wide range of agile & traditional requirements / development methodologies!

This session looks at the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and gives prescriptive guidelines to requirements leadership looking to improve results by striking a better balance between agile and disciplined practices.

These practices are not mutually exclusive – the real issue is to look at your current circumstances and find the right balance to maximize success.

This session refocuses the agility versus discipline dialogue.

Click to register for Harmonizing Agility & Discipline

Live Webinar August 10 2011 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category C Free
Sponsored by American Management Association (REP 1294)
Presented by: Tom Kendrick
Although the AMA is an REP this opportunity may not have a course number Contact the AMA for further information.

A Clear Road Map for Launching Sustainable Projects

Whether you are working to broaden internal support for a sustainability strategy or championing a specific environmental project, you are certain to face skepticism. In an age of scarce corporate resources, top management expects you to provide details on how a “green” proposal advances core business goals.

Developing a clear and concise business case is critical.

This Webcast provides a number of recommendations and tools specific to the unique challenges you’ll face when in building a business case involving eco-related costs and benefits.

What You Will Learn:

Using examples and case studies, this program explores a practical approach for developing your green initiative, including:

• Tips for getting your initiative started
• Four core elements of “Eco-Advantage” that need to be established for every initiative
• Steps for outlining your business case including risks and opportunities
• Tips for “sharpening your pencil” to develop tangible benefit/cost analysis

About the Presenter: P. J. Simmons (LinkedIn profile) is chairman of the Corporate Eco Forum (www.ecoforum.com), a preeminent network of senior Global 500 executives focused on sharing best and “next” practice in corporate sustainability and driving “Ecoinnovation”. He is founder of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars’ Environmental Change and Security Program and was deputy chair for climate and energy at the Clinton Global Initiative. Simmons is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the coauthor of The Green to Gold Business Playbook: How to Implement Sustainability Practices for Bottom-Line Results in Every Business Function.

While attending this program is FREE, reservations are required.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Initiating Planning

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope 10 – Communications

• 4.1 Develop Project Charter
• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 5.2 Define Scope
• 10.1 Identify Stakeholders

As a Category C, ‘Self Directed Learning’, activity remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder.’

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Live Webinar August 10, 2011 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Duration: 1 hour live webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category B Free
Presented by PROJECTinsight (Metafuse Inc)

Risks and issues are a part of every project. Managing them well can improve your chances of success.

In this webinar, we discuss the difference between risks and issues, how to easily identify and prioritize risks that need attention, and share strategies for managing risks during your project.

Click to register for Project Risk Management: Creating and managing a Risk Register & Issues Log