Live Webinar May 14th, 2013 – 9:00 am – 9:00 am EDT
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: PMI Quality CoP (REP #S019)
Presented by: Mehwish Obaid

“A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea”.

Mind mapping software allows users to visually analyze and brainstorm ideas quickly. Using mind mapping software, teams more effectively create project planning documents.

This presentation provides examples and best practices how project teams utilize mind mapping software to brainstorm, collaborate and create project plans.

Note: You do have to be a PMI® member to register for this opportunity.

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Great Mind Mapping Resources from
PDU Of The Day

What Is A Mind Map?

• Explains Mind Mapping and Mind Mapping Techniques
• Contains a great link to a Conflict Management Mind Map
• Contains a link to an insightful Career Development Framework Mind Map

Project Management Process Groups & Knowledge Areas (PMBOK® 4th Edition) – S. Babou’s Mind Mapsâ„¢

Mind Mapsâ„¢ are an excellent way of communicating information visually. They have a wide range of applications – decision making, risk planning and process flows are examples. This article links to some great resourses including Babou’s impressive Mind Pap diagram of the PMBOK 4th Edition.

Creating a PDU Self Directed Learning Primer:
Learning about Motivating Leadership Qualities
A Mind Map Example

• Walk through the process of creating a Personal Self Directed Learning ( SDL PDU ) Plan.
• Learn how A Mind Map Can Be Used As A PRIMER for Self Directed Learning
• Learn How to Create “SMART Goals”
• And Use the resources in the article to create a “Self Directed Learning Plan” on Motivating Team Members and positive leadership skills worth up to 19 PDUs

Category C PDUs Self Directed Learning:
We Can Help!

• Learn all about Category C PDUs and how they work.
• Earn up to 30 PDUs on topics of your interest in your certification cycle.
• Link to our PDU Planning Article Learn how to manage your PDU process Hint: Treat it as a Project!.
  • Do you know:
    • What is your re-certification date?
    • If you have any unrecorded PDUs?
    • How many PDUs do you have today?
    • How many PDUs you are entitled to?
    • How many PDUs you have from each Category?
    • You require a tracking system for your PDUs (for PMI® Audit purposes)

Above all else, lead by example; do not allow yourself to become a “last minute Larry/Laura” and scramble for PDUs as your recertification looms simply because you failed to put together and execute a sound plan. Project managers are leaders! –Colonel Mike

Live Webinar May 14th, 2012 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: Utility Industry CoP (REP #S014)

In an era of downsizing, consolidation, shrinking budgets, increasing technological sophistication, and shorter development times, risk management has become an increasingly valuable skill.

An expert in Risk Management from the utility industry will present a three part webinar series on Risk Management tools and techniques.

This webinar series will discuss various tools & techniques you can use to:

1. Plan for risks,
2. Alert stakeholders of potential risks,
3. Analyze these risks,
   • develop,
   • implement, and
   • monitor plans

Address the risks long before they become issues that can adversely affect project cost, performance, and schedule.

Note: You do have to be a PMI® member to register for this opportunity. This webinar series is geared toward those with advanced risk management skills.This is the third and final of the three part series.

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Live Webinar May 15th, 2013 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour – Does not Qualify.
Presented by: Computer Aid Inc IT Metrics & Productivity Institute (Rep 2733)

Note: As this is information on Certification this session would not qualify for PDUs.

Join Jim for this engaging and informative webinar. I had the opportunity to listen to Jim’s presentation and was struck by the very valuable tips for professionals considering PMP certification. Jim has been preparing Project Managers for PMP Certification for many years and provides unique insights gained through his connections and contacts in the industry. This is a must take webinar for anyone considering certifying as a PMP- Martin Chernenkoff

There are many myths and misunderstandings about getting the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. In this webinar, Jim Stewart (Linkedin Profile, @JimPStewart) of JP Stewart Associates will lay out the facts about what is involved in it.

This session will answer all those questions you’ve had …
Telling you what is really involved in getting PMP® certification.

Topics will include (among others):

1. What are the benefits of getting certified?
2. Will it make me a better project manager?
3. How hard is the exam?
4. Can I self-study or do I need an instructor?
5. What materials should I look for from a vendor?
6. How much experience and education do I need?
7. How do I keep my certification up-to-date?
8. Do I have to join PMI?
9. What are the pros and cons of virtual vs. in person training?
10. What is the cost in time and money?
11. What is the passing score?
12. What about these post-8/31/11 changes I’ve heard about?
13. What other options are available if I do not have enough work experience or education to take the PMP exam?

Presenter: Jim Stewart PMP (Linkedin Profile, @JimPStewart) With over 20 years experience in IT, Jim has managed numerous multi-million dollar international infrastructure and software development programs. As principal of JPStewart Associates since 2003, Jim is engaged in multiple endeavors including consulting, training and mentoring. A Project Management Professional since 2001, he has trained hundreds of PMP’s via both virtual and on-site sessions. He also provides on-site training to corporations in Risk and Project Management basics.

If questions in advance about the content, please contact Jim Stewart. And dont forget to check out Jims Blog The Useful PM.

Note: ITMPI is now charging a fee to obtain the PDU code. This fee ONLY needs to be paid if you ask the provider for the code – This code can be obtained from the PMI.ORG site for free. Start to record your PDU – on Step 2 place the Rep # 2733 (in our listing) in the “Provider Number” area and the title of the webinar in the “Activity Name” and hit search. Select the code and continue to record the event. If you need further assistance contact us at Hello at pduOTD.com

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Live Webinar May 15th 2013 – 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: PMI-SOC Chapter (REP #C042)

After the recent period of global expansion that resulted in a growing number of enterprise-wide projects and the following recession that exacerbated the issues associated with an enterprise’s normal ways of doing business, a formal PMO structure became essential within many enterprises.

Enterprises identified an opportunity to improve the alignment of corporate strategy with project execution through the use of PMOs.

A key challenge is that the time period available during which projects and programs can be vetted is being condensed. This is impacting the enterprise’s ability to ensure projects and programs align with existing strategies that support the enterprise’s mission and vision.

Enterprises can no longer afford to continue to authorize or fund or execute projects without a clear driving strategy. The PMO is being seen as the change agent and unifying force within the enterprise, because of its ability to influence outcomes, lead projects that are enterprise-wide, and encourage and drive collaborative cooperation among the various business units.

This webinar is presented byPMI® Southern Ontario chapter.

Different chapters offer different opportunities and benefits for chapter members. We encourage you to take a look at the this wonderful webinar presented by PMI® Southern Ontario chapter . Consider joining this chapter.

Choose the PMI Chapter (s) That are Right For You.

Project Managers can join any number of chapters that may suit their needs (not just their local chapter). Different chapters offer different opportunities – We encourage you to find the chapters that meet your specific needs.

You should consider joining the PMI Southern Ontario chapter – Membership is only $25.00!!

Presented by: Dennis Bolles : (LinkedIn profile) author of Building Project-Management Centers of Excellence and The Power of Enterprise-Wide Project Management has over 40 years experience, and is President of DLB Associates, LLC . He joined PMI in1985, acquired his PMP® in 1986 (#81), and is a founder/charter member since 1993 of the PMI Western Michigan Chapter.

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Live Webinar – 2 Successive Wednesdays
May 15th & 22nd, 2013 – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by: The Gabriel Institute
Duration: Total of 4 Hours (2 events 2 hrs each) 4 Category B PDUs – Free PDU

This is a MUST TAKE opportunity – If you are setting up your own teams this provides a terrific framework to help you understand the strengths of your potential team members placing them in the roles that will make your projects even more successful. I took this session and was very impressed with the usefulness of the material and the “payoff” it provided!

For those of you setting up agile teams with strong roles – This helps you understand the strengths of your team and set up the best matches to make your projects even more successful!

– Edmonton PM

NOTE: This registration is for 2 consecutive Wednesdays – The instructional segment is delivered in four modules, each one contact hour, given in webinar format in two, two-hour sessions. This course is also approved for four hours of HRCI recertification credit

When work requires close collaboration, even the most extraordinary individual effort is no substitute for great teamwork. TGI Teamabilityâ„¢ is a completely new online behavioral assessment for hiring, workforce planning, coaching, and team-building. Project Managers need to be able to create strong teams. Many teams are strongly role based and a solid understanding of Teamability will assist in choosing and developing agile team members.

The Gabriel Institute has created technology that reveals how people will perform when working with others to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and achieve common goals. In short, it measures Teamability: the ability to connect with others to form a productive team.

Individual strengths can lead to a personal triumph, but a team is greater than the sum of its parts. TGI Teamabilityâ„¢ identifies behaviors that impact quality of team interaction and ‘fit’ to job responsibilities: the ‘who fits where’ and the ‘why’ of winning teams. With Teamability, you can reliably hire ‘the best of the best’, identify and resolve team performance problems, and build a strong, resilient human infrastructure

There are many ways to measure skills, talents, and traits, but teaming metrics are unique. It took 25 years of research and testing – including 9 years of software development – to produce TGI Teamabilityâ„¢ reports, which are the foundation of TGI’s Role-Based Approach to selecting, structuring, managing and motivating teams.

Organizations of every type and size experience the cost and pain of human performance failings, and are highly vulnerable to the ‘collateral damage’ that results from hiring the wrong people. TGI Teamabilityâ„¢ makes it possible to reliably select high quality team players, and to match their job responsibilities to the way they envision themselves serving their team (their ‘Role’).

TGI Teamability was designed from its very beginnings to measure and predict the quality of a person’s team interaction.

TGI Teamability can greatly reduce the costs and risks associated with errors in hiring and promoting, while delivering significant business value by matching people to the functional mission of their team. It is also highly effective in analyzing and solving team performance problems.

This certification course is a comprehensive overview of Teamability and CHI methods. It prepares learners to provide basic support to users of TGI Teamabilityâ„¢, and to apply for an optional Certification. Certification requires passing a written examination and meeting TGI’s modest standards for ongoing participation.

Course content includes:

• Participant’s own Teamability Report at no additional cost
• Four contact hours of training, including all materials
• Readings to be completed during course attendance
• Brief written certification examination to measure comprehension of course materials and applications (optional to complete)

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Premium Memberships are only $199 USD per year
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Live Webinar May 14th, 2013 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Min Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Presented by: Computer Aid Inc IT Metrics & Productivity Institute (Rep 2733)

In this webinar, ITMPI will explore how and where cloud computing and semantic Web technologies can be combined and layered independently and as part of service-oriented architectural models and service-orientation principles.

Note: ITMPI is now charging a fee to obtain the PDU code. This fee ONLY needs to be paid if you ask the provider for the code – This code can be obtained from the PMI.ORG site for free. Start to record your PDU – on Step 2 place the Rep # 2733 (in our listing) in the “Provider Number” area and the title of the webinar in the “Activity Name” and hit search. Select the code and continue to record the event. If you need further assistance contact us at Hello at pduOTD.com

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