Live Webinar Jan 28th, 2014 – 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm EST
Duration: 75 Minutes webinar Credits: 1 PDU Cat A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: Global Diversity CoP (REP #S018)

Program Management has many challenges by nature. Driving Programs, in global environments adds additional components to this interesting role.

As global economies are changing, new opportunities for emerging markets like LatinAmerica are finding their space in the global market place, and projects and programs are part of it.

This webinar is based on experiencing this challenges in today’s global world.

Presenter: Yaravi Cardoze PMP, (LinkedIn profile) with 20 years IT experience she works in service delivery, implementing ITIL best practices and PMI’s methodology across the organization. Yaravi is a Program Management Consultant at DELL. She is also PMIEF liason for Panama, and she worked as a volunteer for PMI as PMP’s exam question developer. Yaravi also has a Post Graduate degree in Business Administration, Post graduate degree in Strategic Project Management.

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

Click to register for Challenges of Program Management in Global Environments

Live Webinar – Jan 29th, 2014 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Offered by MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Duration 1 hour + Q & A 1 PDU / 1 CDU
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

Learning Objective:

During this event, students will learn the benefits and differences between Microsoft Project 2013 and 2013 including Project Server.

• Do you know all the differences between Microsoft Project 2013 and Project 2010?
• Do you have one single source that lists out all the benefits, questions needed to ask, and do you have a Microsoft Project Comparison Toolkit?

In this impactful hour, PPM Works will guide you through benefits and differences between Microsoft Project 2013 and Project 2010 (including Project Server).

You will receive a valuable Microsoft Project Comparison Toolkit, including several helpful resources.

You will also have an opportunity to get your questions answers from the go-to Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management partner.

Come this MPUG webinar and get ready to be informed.

NOTE: If you have a list of question you want answered, submit them to info@ppmworks.com and Jacques will attempt to answer them during this session.

If you are NOT ALREADY a member JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT…. Even if you only take the 3 session 6 hour MPUG Project Portfolio Management Masterclass (6 Category A PDUs) the$129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value to get the PPM MPUG Certificate and add it to your resume.

MPUG Membership also includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …….

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

Presenter: Jacques Goupil, PMP, MCP, MCTS, (LinkedIn profile) is a Managing Director at PPM Works! has over 15 years of professional experience in software design, implementation, and development in the Project Management area. He is an active member of the Project Management community serving as a board member of the Boston Chapter of the Microsoft Project User Group (MPUG).

Click to register for Project Server 2013 & 2010 Comparison: What You Need to Know

Live Webinar – January 28th, 2014 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 (PMBOK 5) documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning, Monitoring & Controlling

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration

• 4.1 Develop Project Charter
• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan

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 How to Prioritize Projects When Each One is Critical

Live Webinar Jan 29thth, 2014 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category C Free
Presented by : O’Reilly® Webcasts

Have you heard about behavioral economics but aren’t sure how it applies to you?

Behavioral economics can help you understand your users and how to make your product more effective.

In this Webcast, Steve will start with the basics and move to practical techniques you can use in your product.

Here’s the idea:

• Learn about behavioral economics and its cousin, the psychology of judgment and decision-making
• See how it’s lessons are already being applied in consumer products from the Jawbone UP to Clocky (the rolling clock)
• Understand how habits fit in, and when they can smooth the path to action
• Find out how to identify behavioral obstacles your users face, and how to overcome them

This webcast talk led by Stephen Wendel is about how to help your users take action, using the best research out there on decision-making, and how it’s been applied in the real world. Don’t miss this informative event!

Presenter: Steve Wendel (LinkedIn profile) is the Principal Scientist at HelloWallet, where they develop products that help people take control of their finances. He runs experiments at HelloWallet, providing behavioral feedback on application design. He’s a behavioral social scientist by training, and is fascinated with the rapidly growing experimental evidence on how we humans make decisions. He blogs regularly about product design at actiondesign.hellowallet.com.

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:

Process Groups: Initiating, Planning

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope

• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 5.2 Collect Requirements
• 5.3 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 Behavioral Economics For Product Design 101