Live Webinar Sept 24th, 2014 – 10:00 am – 11:00 am EDT
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: Global Consulting CoP (REP #S029)

Idea Mapping is a powerful whole-brained visual thinking tool that enhances memory, note-taking skills, thought organization, planning, creativity, and communication.

It uses color, key words, lines and images to connect thoughts associatively. Idea Maps are the natural expression of the way the brain processes information associatively.

The human brain is better at processing information when it is presented visually. Despite this, however, most communication is linear rather than visual.

By converting the information that is received into an idea map, you create relationships which will help clarify the information contained.

For a limited time you can get:

• Kindle Book Summary of  Summary: Idea Mapping – Jamie Nast [Kindle Edition] This 32 page summary explains how idea mapping enables you to plan more effectively, allow others to understand you better, and permits more connections between logical ideas and creativity.

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

Presenter: Jamie Nast (LinkedIn profile) is the author of the book Idea Mapping: How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More, and Achieve Success in Business .

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Live Webinar – September 25th 2014, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Offered by: Global Knowledge UK  (REP 1999)
Duration: 1 hour 1 PDU / 1 CDU Credits: 1 PDU Cat A – Free PDU

Note: Although Global Knowledge is an REP this opportunity may not have a course number and may need to be recorded as a Category C PDU. Contact Global Knowledge for further information.

In this hour-long webinar, Global Knowledge instructor and PMP-certified project management expert Daniel Stober (LinkedIn profile) will look beyond the triple constraint model and focus on the true essence of project success: stakeholder satisfaction.

Many project managers (PMs) fall into the familiar habit of managing based on the constraints of time, cost and scope. While all of these are important, managing them effectively doesn’t guarantee project success if the PM fails to conduct proper stakeholder management.

To manage stakeholders effectively, the PM has to set expectations. Once expectations are set, the PM must influence the perception of project performance with the stakeholder. Tune in as Dan explores methods you can use to accomplish that goal.

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Live Webinar September 25th, 2014 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: PMI Sustainability CoP (REP #S046

• Learn how Sustainable Strategy adds Value, Engagement and Power. Gain new skills in how to assess your organizational readiness to adopt sustainable strategy including a better understanding of the different stages of the sustainability journey.
• Learn how to engage the Board and the C Suite through demonstrating alignment between sustainable strategy and business value creation.
• Hear how partnering with your HR department, and leveraging their cross functional skills, can help sustainable strategy add value to your human capital investment including attracting millennial talent, improving employee engagement, and enhancing your brand.
• Expand your experience through case studies on diversity & inclusion programs, strategic volunteerism, and the impact of ‘green-washing’ on employees.
• Develop an understanding of the different stakeholders involved in green projects and the broader definition of internal and external stakeholders in a sustainable company.
• Gain insight into impacts of sustainable strategy on Human Resource Management around the human capital management plan, assignments, keeping the team motivated, and performance assessments.

Don’t miss out on this important web event!!

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

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Live Webinar Sept 24th, 2014, 8:00 am – 9:00 am  EDT or
Live Webinar Sept 24th, 2014, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  EDT
Duration:1 hour Webcast – Up to 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Hosted By: Gartner Webinars

From Kant to Confucius, what is “good” and “bad” technology?

It will be fun, as Frank Buytendijk, (LinkedIn profile) of Beingfrank Research will discuss in Socratic style.  Practical, because of contemporary examples. Provocative, asking you to take a stand, and not just listen.

Not for the faint-hearted, this webinar is a must-attend for those who want to push the limits of innovations while avoiding public embarrassment through messing up.

Discussion Topics:

• Why ethics are necessary – no crucial – in business innovation
• What can go horribly wrong if you don’t include ethical considerations
• How you can determine what is “good” and “bad” in innovation

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:
Process Groups: Initiating  & Executing, Planning
Knowledge Areas: 9 – Human Resources 11 – Risk

• 9.3 Develop Project Team
• 9.4 Manage Project Team
• 11.2  Identify Risks
• 11.5  Plan Risk Responses

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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