Live Webinar June 24th, 2013 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
July 8th, 2013 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: PMI Government CoP (REP #S007)

The case for project portfolio management is overwhelming – and yet research indicates that many organizations struggle to implement it effectively.

In this session, Steve Jenner (LinkedIn profile) will provide an overview of the case for portfolio management, the main obstacles to effective implementation, and the key factors that need to be addressed if we are to realise the full potential benefits from our investments in change.

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

Presenter: Steve Jenner is co-author of, and Chief Examiner for the Cabinet Office’s, ‘Management of Portfolios’; and ‘soft skills’ lead assessor for the APMG’s CESG Information Assurance accreditation scheme. Steve now provides independent portfolio and benefits management advice on major projects and programmes and training in Portfolio and Benefits Management. He is a regular speaker at international conferences, trainer and writer on the subjects of project portfolio and benefits management.

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Live Webinar – June 25th, 2013 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Live Webinar – June 25th, 2013 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM BST
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category B – Free PDU
Sponsored by: APMG International

While organizations rush to adopt portfolio management as a means to making more effective project investment decisions, many people struggle in the early stages with the explanation of what portfolio management is and the value it will add to the organization.

In this webinar Craig Kilford, (LinkedIn profile) Mr Portfolio Management, will provide an overview of portfolio management in the context of the international standard Management of Portfolios (MoP) and spotlight some of the key messages and proven techniques that help engage and energize senior leadership and portfolio delivery teams.

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Live Webinar June 25th, 2013 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category C Free
Presented by : O’Reilly® Webcasts

At OSCON Ignite 2012, (Open Source CONvention) Ed did a short presentation on a Raspberry Pi and integrating it with a 3D printer.

Since then, he hasbeen asked dozens of different questions, with the most common being “What is the difference between a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino?”

Ed will answer that question and more! He is a hobbyist and a layperson when it comes to Raspberry Pi(s) – But there are people all over doing fantastic things with their Raspberry Pi(s) and big brains.

Join Ed Snajder for an interactive webcast where we explore:

• What is a Raspberry Pi
• Difference between Raspberry Pi and an Arduino
• Cool things being done with Raspberry Pi
• Inspire you to make awesome things with Raspberry Pi

Ed will be doing a webcast on 3D printing July 10th.

What Will You DO With Your Raspberry Pi?

Presenter: Ed Snajder (LinkedIn profile) is the Database Administrator at Jive Software. When not having fun with databases, Ed is an aspiring hacker, with a 3D printer, a Raspberry Pi, and several mostly finished Arduino projects. Also an avid Portland tech community supporter, Ed has spoken at and participated in the PostgreSQL User Group, OSCON, Portland Code Camp, SQL Saturday and the Oregon SQL Developers’ Group.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning

Knowledge Areas: 9 – Human Resources

• 9.3 Develop 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 June 21st, 2013 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hr Credits: 1 PDU/CDU Category C – Free PDU/CDU
Presented by: Watermark Learning (REP 1025)

NOTE: Although Watermark Learning is an REP they have chosen to have participants record their sessions as a Category C Activity. For more information contact Watermark Learning or see their “Self Reporting” page.

Become A Critical Thinker

To foster decision making, creativity and innovation, it is essential to be a critical thinker.

1. Critical thinkers are clear as to the purpose at hand and the questions at issue.
2. They question information, conclusions and points of view.
3. They strive to be clear, precise and relevant.
4. They seek to think beneath the surface, to be logical and fair.

This webinar provides an overview of the 8 elements of thought used in critical thinking and provides strategies for developing critical thinking in all business and technical arenas.

Speaker : Dayle Beyer, (LinkedIn profile) PMP, CBAP, ACC, PMI-RMP, IT-SVM has inspired excellence by providing international best practice tools and techniques for project management, business analysis, to drive successful organizational change initiatives. Contributor to the PMI-SP Exam Success Series: MP3 Audio Flashcards and Discovering the PMBOK Guide Dayle has served in executive roles for information technology and telecommunications solution providers, and is a board member of the Chicagoland Coach Federation.

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Live Webinar June 20th, 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)

Many organizations find success with establishing a program management office, and reap the benefits, while others struggle.

This webinar is intended to provide the essential steps and key considerations for successful implementation of your program office.

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 June 20th, 2013 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – $12.95 USD PDU
Presented by: Solutions Cube Group (REP 2451)

In addition to ongoing performance appraisals, managers need to work with employees on development of their personal career development plans.

1. What are their short and long term career goals?
2. How can you as their manager help them to reach their career goals?

Solutions Cube Group’s Career Development webinar is the fourth webinar in a 5 part series on Managing People: Real World Tips and Techniques.

This webinar will provide practical tips, for both the manager and the employee, for establishing and working toward attainment of career goals.

In this 1 hour in-depth webinar participants learn:

• How to start the career development discussion.
• About coaching your employees on development of a truly valuable career development plan.
• To conduct a review of career development plans with employees.
• What managers can do to help employees attain their career goals.
• About establishing a constant follow-up routine.

Attend this 1 hour presentation to learn how to work with employees on development of their career development plans, to learn career coaching tips, and to learn how to help employees attain their career goals.

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