Live Webinar Feb 12th, 2014 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)

Whether you use agile, lean, waterfall, iterative, or some other approach, the basic tools of sound project management must be followed if you want your projects to be successful.

This webinar outlines the basics of solid project management and how such practices can be integrated into any methodology or technology.

Presenter: Rebecca Staton-Reinstein (LinkedIn profile)

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Live Webinar Feb 11th, 2014 – 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm EST
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: PMI Legal Project Management CoP (REP #S049)

In this webinar, PMI Legal Project Management CoP will show you how to use a Kanban system to make legal work visible and streamlined.

They will show how Kanban helps everyone to see where the work is at, what’s going right, what needs immediate attention and what’s worth keeping an eye on.

additionally thy will ‘ll illustrate the counter-intuitive principle that doing fewer things at the same time leads to achieving more.

Presenter:

Horia Slușanschi (LinkedIn profile, @KiwiHoria) is an Agile Coach and Strategist leading the HP Agile Mentoring Office. He holds a PhD in Computer Science, and has a fairly eclectic background inspired by the Agile mindset, Enterprise Architecture, Lean Six Sigma, ToC and many other ways of thinking. Horia serves as co-organizer of AgileWelly, and as New Zealand Chapter Engagement Representative and co-lead of the Knowledge Management team of the PMI Agile CoP.

Shaun Plant (LinkedIn profile) is a New Zealandlawyer who also hosts Legal Project Management training workshops for the College of Law NZ, and is managing the Organizational Process Asset Library programme for the PMI Legal PM CoP. Mr. Plant has over 15 years experience as a PM managing large capital construction, infrastructure and power generation projects. He has acted as a PM mentor and has been responsible for developing and implementing PM processes in a number of organizations.

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Live Webinar Feb 11th, 2014 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: PMI Organizational Project Management CoP (REP #S043)

After studying and quietly championing the concept of a Program Management Office at Montana State University, Anne Milkovich and her team were able to successfully launch a PMO with low resource overhead.

After one year of official operation, the PMO team attributes their success to a focus on portfolio management that enables them to demonstrate results to executives and win the support of distributed teams.

This session is appropriate for individuals from all levels of the organization who are exploring, launching, or re-focusing PMOs.

• By sharing practical tools, techniques, and processes developed and tested at MSU, attendees will be able to customize pre-built tools to quick-start portfolio management solutions adapted to their needs.
• By focusing on a high return for low investment, a portfolio-focused PMO demonstrates high value to executives and stakeholders to enhance trust, credibility, and reputation in the organization.

Take this session if you are exploring the effectiveness of PMOs, If you are launching PMOs, or if you are re-focusing existing PMOs.

Audience members and their organizations will learn techniques, tools, and processes for establishing a low-overhead PMO that provides accountability and transparency into IT and organizational investments.
After attending this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain the emphasis and advantages of a portfolio-focused PMO
• Describe the main functions and resources needed for a portfolio focused PMO
• Adapt a portfolio focused process and structure appropriate for their organization
• Customize pre-built tools to quick-start and support a portfolio focused PMO

Presenter: Anne Milkovich (LinkedIn profile) is the Associate CIO for Enterprise IT Governance at Montana State University and author ofManagement Bytes: Ten Essential Skills for Technical Managers. In her capacity Anne oversees the IT governance process, strategic planning and policy, IT service management, the PMO Office including portfolio management, program and project management, as well as overseeing IT finance, procurement, and human resources.

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Live Webinar – Feb 11th 2014, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Duration: 1 hour 1 PDU/CDU Credits: 1 PDU Cat B – Free PDU
Hosted By: Systemation

Projects are most effective when done in a true teaming environment.

Systemation will also answer all your questions! Learn why teams are crucial to maximum team efficiency, how to improve your teaming skills, and what you’re missing if you don’t.

Presenter: Dan Treadwell – (LinkedIn profile) Dan is the author of the book Money Isn’t All That Matters – Strategies for Attracting & Retaining Technical Professionals.

Note: How to Receive PDUs for Attending a Live Systemation Webinar – You can earn one PDU per live webinar attended. All you have to do is fill out PMI’s online form or download the PDF version and claim the PDUs in Section 4 as Category B (Systemation’s address is: 12503 E. Euclid Dr. Suite 55. Centennial, CO 80111).

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Live Webinar Feb 12th 2014 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Webinar Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Presented by: The Brandon Hall Group

This installment of the Brandon Hall Group Research Spotlight webinar features highlights from one of our newest practices: Talent Acquisition.

Kyle Lagunas (LinkedIn profile), Brandon Hall Group’s talent acquisition Analyst, will present key findings from our first annual Talent Acquisition Benchmark Survey – including top priorities for 2014, and a breakdown of the most effective strategies for sourcing and assessing candidates.

Kyle will also present highlights from additional research in onboarding and recruitment marketing.

In addition, Brandon Hall Group Vice President of Product Development Claude Werder (LinkedIn profile) will present additional trends and highlight exclusive resources available to members of Brandon Hall Group through its Member Center.

Topics discussed in this webinar include:

• Statistics on talent acquisition effectiveness and maturity
• Models for excellence in onboarding and recruitment marketing
• Other Talent Management resources related to Talent Acquisition
• Exclusive resources available through Brandon Hall Group membership

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:

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