Live Webinar February 12th, 2013 – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Presented by: Corporate Education Group (REP 1011)
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 Category A PDU – Free PDU
Course ID: MDW1253

Delivering tough messages, giving critical performance feedback, saying “no” to a client or supervisor—these are just some of the challenging conversations we all face in the workplace; and, as a leader, you’re directly impacted by your ability to communicate effectively. The business results you produce, the strength of your internal collaborations, the effectiveness of your corporate strategy, and the retention of your key employee talent, all depend on the skills you bring to communication and relationship management.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• The three crucial elements of a conversation that will determine success or failure
• A systematic process to prepare for your most challenging conversations
• Four key skills for persuading and influencing others

About the presenter: Michele Gravelle, (LinkedIn profile) owner of Successful Conversations Now, has over 20 years experience working with internationally-acclaimed thought leaders in the fields of negotiation, relationship management, and communication. Michele currently travels across the world delivering corporate training focused on helping individuals within organizations cultivate their leadership capabilities through developing personal mastery of their communication skills; in addition to all of this, Michele is a contributing author to the recently published book,“Enlightened Power: How Women are Transforming the Practice of Leadership“ and holds a BS in International Business and an MA in Psychology.

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Live Webinar February 12th, 2012 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Min Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Presented by: Computer Aid Inc IT Metrics & Productivity Institute (Rep 2733)

This webinar will study lessons learned from working with different Scrum teams around the world.

Areas include:

• Over-zealous use of the agile manifesto;
• No release plan; ,
• Embracing too much change;
• Managing risk;
• Managing dependencies;
• End-user involvement, ……. and more.

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Live Webinar – February 13th, 2013 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST
Offered by MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Duration 1 hour + Q & A 1 PDU / 1 CDU
Mpug Member Free – Guest $15.00 USD + $1.37 USD Fee

The Latest Release of Microsoft Project
Project 2013 — Is Here

Project 2013 has several new and updated features that should improve the project scheduling experience, promote interactivity, and improve overall effectiveness.

At this Microsoft Project User Group WebNLearn event, Tom Henry, will introduce and perform live demonstrations presenting the new dashboard and reporting features available in the Project 2013 Preview edition of the software. In it you will learn…

Tom will discuss:

• Changes in the Microsoft Project interface
• New project reporting features
• New Project Dashboards
• New ‘Compare Projects’ feature
• The new Project Apps platform
• The new Project Online offering ..and more!

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Live Webinar February 12th, 2013 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST
Duration: 1.5 Hour ea Credits: 1.5 Category C – Free PDUs
Presented by: Modern Analyst

Note: Modern Analyst has stated that this session is Eligible for PDUs, CDUs – This may be a Cat A more information will be available after the presentation.

The presentation explains how Business Process Modeling (BPM) is used in practice by following a case study through the project life cycle. At each point, BPM activities and deliverable are highlighted and their links to complementary BA techniques is explored. Special emphasis is placed on the BPMN and UML standards and guidelines are provided for when to use these standards over the life cycle.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how Business Process Modeling (BPM) is used by the BA over the course of the project lifecycle
• Understand how Business Process Modeling relates to other BABOK techniques, such as Use Case Analysis and Structural Modeling (data modeling)
• Understand two of the dominant standards for Business Process Modeling, BPMN and the UML, the arguments for and against each of these competing approaches, and know guidelines for when to use which standard

Presenters:

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning Executing

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope 6 – Time

• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
• 5.1 Collect Requirements
• 5.2 Define Scope
• 5.5 Validate 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.’

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Live Webinar – February 12th, 2013 2:00 pm EST
Presented by: Eclipse Project Portfolio Management
Duration: 1 hour 1 PDUs Credits: Category C 1 PDU- Free PDU

During the project intake process all projects are considered critical, all others never get approved. So how do you decide which “critical” projects are most critical? These decisions are typically made politically, emotionally or without consistency.

The Impact:

• Poor resource utilization
• Frustrated resources
• Projects not aligned with strategic objectives
• Higher risk and lower ROI

Solution Q invites you to attend a webinar demonstrating a balanced approach to prioritizing initiatives. Projects affect many aspects of your business; all factors should be considered when taking on a new project. Learn the prioritization secrets of successful companies using a Project Portfolio Management mentality.

The Result:

• Decreased risk
• Higher ROI
• Optimized resource utilization
• Maximum aggregate value of projects

Who should attend this webinar?
Managers/Directors of PMOs, Project Managers

NOTE: You may have to hit the MORE… link to register for this session on the registration page.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning, Monitoring & Controlling

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration

• 4.1 Develop Project Management Charter
• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan

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Live Webinar – February 12th 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Offered by: Baldwin Wallace University ( REP 1200)
Duration: 1 hour 1 Category B PDU – Free PDU

Note: Although Baldwin Wallace University is an Rep this event may not have a activity number more information will be available after the session.

DMAIC – Six Sigma Process Improvement

Have you ever wondered what Lean Six Sigma is or how it can help your organization?

Today, many organizations are challenged with doing more with fewer resources; which means they must become more efficient and effective in everything they do.

The gold standard for process thinking and operational improvement has become Lean and Six Sigma. The goal of these methodologies is to engage individuals to transform their organizations to be more efficient and effective by reducing waste, errors, and re-work.

The purpose of this Webinar is to provide you with an understanding of how Six Sigma’s DMAIC methodology works. During the Webinar the University will review each phase of the methodology and the tools that can help transform your organization to be more efficient and effective.

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