.BOOK – Agile Project Management
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Project Management the Agile Way: Making It Work in the Enterprise byJohn C. Goodpasture

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In this book, Goodpasture explores uses and nuances of both agile and classical project management methodologies in 12 domains ranging from the essential business case to benefits realization. The chapters on governance and quality are particularly outstanding.

He describes how agile, as a methodology, might align with the existing PMI standard for a single project (PMBOK^® Guide, Chapter 3, 4th Edition) it is fairly easy to see how it relates to the five major processes – Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closing.

About the Author – John C. Goodpasture, PMP (LinkedIn profile) and Managing Principal at Square Peg Consulting, is a program manager, coach, author and system engineer specializing in defense systems, aerospace and information systems. He has extensive experience in project management and system engineering, risk management, strategic planning and portfolio value management. He is the author of two other books in the field of project management; Quantitative Methods in Project Management, and Managing Projects for Value (Project Management Essential Library) as well as numerous magazine articles in project management publications. Read John’s blog, and his work products are found in the Square Peg library, and on Slideshare.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration

• 4.1 Develop Project Charter
• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 5.2 Define Scope
• 6.5 Develop Schedule

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 2nd, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by: Training Magazine
Duration: 1 Hour 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU

Half of all office workers use Facebook at work. Why?

Because it’s far more satisfying and rewarding than the vast majority of the tasks we’re given during the workday. Facebook has a highly engaged audience for the same reasons we enjoy watching football, playing video games or gambling at a casino. The process is called Gamification and you may already be using several game mechanics now.

Gamification is the application of game mechanics and game-thinking in non-game environments to increase fun and engagement.

This webinar will explore how specific mechanics influence behavior and how you can add them to your own training programs.

This session should appeal to all Training professionals who wish to add a layer to their existing training programs which develops greater engagement and feedback.

Learning Objectives:

• Introduction to gamification and how it has penetrated society as well as current business practices.
• Overview of game design and game mechanics.
• Investigate why game mechanics such as points, quests and levels influence behavior.
• Explore techniques and resources to use gamification for your own training programs.

Presenter: Greg Greunke (LinkedIn profile) is the president of tuzooni, a platform for improving employee recognition, feedback, training and rewards. Greg is also the president of Greunke Gifts, a manufacturer’s representative for special markets. From 2009 – 2011 he served on the board for the Incentive Marketing Association. He speaks and writes about employee loyalty, motivation and gamification. Email Greg or follow him on Twitter (@greunke or @tuzooni) .

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Executing

Knowledge Areas: 4- Integration 9 – Human Resources

• 4.3 Direct and Monitor Project Execution
• 9.3 Develop Project Team
• 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’

Click to register for Gamify Your Training: Use Gamification to Increase Employee Engagement and Improve Feedback

Live Webinar July 31, 2012, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
Webinar Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Presented by: Linkage

Job seekers and employees with disabilities are regularly faced with the decision of whether to disclose their disability or difference, and if they do, there is uncertainty of when, how, to whom and for what purpose. When someone does disclose, employers are faced with knowing how to appropriately respond and leverage that difference.

No matter the country, although employers want to leverage every employees unique attributes and differences, it is clear that when it comes to employees with disabilities, they are mostly struggling with how to get these individuals comfortable disclosing in the first place.

It is also clear that people with disabilities are not obligated nor interested in disclosing their disability unless it is likely to directly affect their job performance. What impacts that ultimate decision to disclose or not is their own struggle with not knowing how, including what to say, when and to whom. This last issue is often misunderstood by employers and blocks any ability they might have to leverage such talent.

This webinar will address:

• this complex issue from the perspective of corporate culture,
• fear and confusion of employers and employees alike and solution based tools and best practices.

At the end of the day it is about providing guidance to help these individuals make such decisions with thought, care and knowledge while helping the diversity, human resource and other professionals respond in that same manner. Only then can the leverage begin.

Presented by:Nadine Vogel (LinkedIn profile) Founder and President of Springboard Consulting LLC. Springboard collaborates with multinational corporations, Federal governments and national agencies on initiatives to successfully mainstream disability in the workforce, workplace and marketplace. Vogel is the author of Dive In: Springboard into the Profitability, Productivity, and Potential of the Special Needs Workforce, a highly acclaimed must-read business book.

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Live Webinar August 1st, 2012 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Offered by IAG Consulting (REP 2858)
Duration 1 hour 1 PDU or 1 CDU 1 Category A – Free PDU

This session is a deep dive into requirements documentation issues showing examples of good documentation practices, and samples of materials that only look good on the surface, but have significant buried problems.

Learning Objectives:

1. Know what material must be present in high quality requirements documentation.
2. See how documentation defects impact project performance.
3. Learn how to simplify your strategy for documentation by focusing on the right information at the right time.

Click to register for Inside Effective Business Requirements Documentation

Live Webinar August 1st, 2012, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EDT or
Live Webinar August 1st, 2012, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Duration:1 hour Webcast + Q & A – Up to 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Hosted By: Gartner Webinars

Many organizations have multiple, uncoordinated and tactical business intelligence (BI) implementations that have led to “silos” of technology, skills and processes.

A new set of skills, organizational competencies, and funding and sponsorship models is needed to overcome silos and the harm they have on realizing the business value and impact of BI, including increased total cost of ownership.

Discussion Topics:

• What are the core skills and competencies needed to support a BI Competency Center?
• What are the organizational and funding models for a BI Competency Center?
• What are the best practices for using BI technologies skillfully to gain the insight needed to make better decisions

Presenter: John Hagerty (LinkedIn profile), VP Distinguished Analyst

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope

• 4.1 Develop Project Charter
• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 5.2 Define Scope

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’

Click to register for Business Intelligence: A Core Business Competency

Online Webinar – Recorded July 5, 2011
Duration: 1 hour 1 PDU / 1 CDU Credits: 1 PDU Category C – Free PDU
Hosted By: Systemation

Do you know the 10 best practices to accelerate your project execution processes?

Kelley Bruns does an excellent job of walking through the project management execution process.

Kelley reviews the impact that execution has to project success, focusing on the best practices to streamline your project execution in an effective manner.

In this webinar learn to:

• Define what execution means.
• Analyze the six different types of execution risk that can impact project success.
• Review the ten execution acceleration techniques and learn how to apply these best practices to your projects.
• Examine additional tools to help manage the execution process effectively during projects.

This presentation uses the iLink Player, if you require further information visit the iLink website.

Presenter: Kelley Bruns PMP (LinkedIn profile) has over 25 years of experience in the learning and development industry and is a PMP and a certified Development Dimensions International Facilitator. Kelley’s expertise lies in her extensive experience in a wide range of industries including banking, construction, energy, engineering, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.

Note: There may be a few moments of silence before the webinar sound begins – Please be patient.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Executing
Knowledge Areas: 4- Integration 6 – Time 11 – Risk

• 4.3 Direct and Monitor Project Execution
• 4.4 Monitor and Control Project Work
• 6.6 Control Schedule
• 11.2 Identify Risks
• 11.6 Monitor and Control Risks

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’

Click to view Accelerating The Execution Process