Live Webinar October 21st, 2014 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: PMI Risk Management CoP (REP #S048)

This free presentation is recommended for anyone who would like to know more about the certification or risk management community.

In this fast-paced world of international business, projects are being undertaken that are more complex, involve more people, and require faster decision making.

All these variables decrease the probability of success and increase uncertainty.

To counteract these problems, project managers must stay constantly vigilant of potential stumbling blocks and proactively manage them to prevent unnecessary problems from occurring.

Good risk management skills are essential to bring projects through to completion on time, within budget, and with satisfied stakeholders.

Managers who are more knowledgeable and experienced in risk management methodology are highly valued and more marketable in the workforce. By obtaining the PMI-RMP® (Risk Management Professional) certification, an individual will stand out as one of those prized project managers.

Presenter: Barbara J Zimmerman PMP (FAU bio) With 20+ years of experience Barbara is a consultant, instructor and is an adjunct instructor of Project Management at Florida Atlantic University. She has obtained experience in the utilities, manufacturing, education, software development, and financial industries. Barbara has a BSc in Industrial Management  and a MSc degree in Project Management. She is Six Sigma certified..

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

Click to register for Better Risk Management & The PMI-RMP Certification

Live Webinar – October 21st, 2014 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  EDT
Presented by: Eclipse Project Portfolio Management
Duration: 1 hour 1 PDUs Credits: Category C 1 PDU- Free PDU

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) initiatives are expected to provide significant benefit to multiple roles within an organization.

Intuitively, most staff can understand the potential value in the organization, process and technology changes involved with a PPM initiative. However, the lack of change management practices through a PPM initiative’s implementation is one of the most common reasons for their failure. Symptoms of this issue can include poor executive commitment, resistance or political pressure from functional management and compliance issues with project teams.

Eclipse will review common misconceptions about PPM initiative implementations, provide some guiding principles for successful change and detail the steps and key communication messages necessary to gain buy-in from executive and functional management as well as from project teams.

This webinar will also provide tips that can be incorporated into the initiation and planning of your PPM initiative to increase your odds of success.

Who should attend this webinar?
C-Level Management, IT Directors and Managers or Directors of PMOs

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  Effective PPM Change Management

Live Webinar October 21st, 2014, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
Webinar Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Presented by: Linkage

Many organizations often make the change process more complicated and drawn out than it has to be—mainly by putting it off for as long as possible.

Although each change process holds its unique set of challenges and intricacies, it can be eased by keeping in mind a few basic principles.

In this free webinar, you will learn:

• The common patterns that occur during change
• The seven rules of transition management
• How to make sure the seven essential rules are implemented and followed

Presented by: Marty Jordan (LinkedIn profile, @maj421)  is an accomplished HR/OD professional with broad-based experience in multiple industries. In her current role as Principal Consultant and leader of Linkage’s Change & Transition Leadership practice Marty is a coach, facilitator, and program designer for a broad spectrum of clients including: Toyota, Volkswagen, Disney, and Genentech.

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:
Process Groups: Planning Executing
Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope 13 – Stakeholders

• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
• 5.3 Define Scope
• 13.1 Identify Stakeholders
• 13.2 Plan Stakeholder Management

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 Change That Sticks: The Seven Rules of Transition Management

Live Webinar Oct 22nd, 2014, 10:00 am – 11:00 am  EDT or
Live Webinar Oct 22nd, 2014, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm  EDT
Duration:1 hour Webcast – Up to 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Hosted By: Gartner Webinars

Development of mobile applications began outpacing that of traditional Web and desktop apps in 2013.

Determining the correct approaches and building strategies is the difference between scaling to handle the drive of mobile or failure.

Key areas requiring focus include security, authentication, development, testing, deployment and management.

Discussion Topics:

• How your enterprise must adapt to become a mobile leader
• How companies are building effective mobile strategies
• Key areas you need in your plan

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:
Process Groups: Planning Executing
Knowledge Areas: 5 – Scope 6 – Time 10 – Communications

• 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’

Presenter: Van L. Baker (Gartner bio) Research VP

Click to register for The Mobile Development Sphere: Creating Strategies For Success