Online Webinar – Recorded March 2013 OR … see it live
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category C – Free PDU
Presented by: Rich Weller

 On Site Webinar February 9th, PMI Great Lakes Chapter Mtg

This is an unusual listing both a recorded presentation for our readers and for some of our readers in Michigan an opportunity to see it live!

If you are in the area of Troy Michigan on Monday February 9th you can catch Rich’s presentation live at the PMI Great Lakes Chapter Monthly Dinner meeting  LIVE!

Watching this session live will be worth 1.5 Cat A PDU’s

Location:  MEC – Michigan Education Center

811 West Square Lake Road Troy, MI 48098
Time:  PM Dinner: 06:30 PM   Presentation: 07:30 PM
PDUs:  1.50 – Code 011215  OR … View it here for 1 Cat C PDU

Learn about “The 5 E’s of Innovation”

The presentation focuses on how an organization can transform themselves from one that merely manages a portfolio of projects to an organization that is more creative in establishing the right projects for the future, and agile enough to quickly shift focus when needed.

This presentation covers:

1. What is innovation
2. Why is it important
3. What is portfolio management
4. The Five E’s of innovation
   1. Envision
   2. Engage
   3. Evolve
   4. Evaluate
   5. Execute
5. The three parts of a successful solution
   1. People
   2. Process
   3. Technology
6. Some case studies

Some concepts may be new and theoretical, but the documented approach has been proven and real examples will be reviewed to provide context. Attendees will walk away with a tactical roadmap for implementation.

Presenter:  Rich Weller (LinkedIn profile @Weller34) PMP MCTS, MCITP. MBA. 6 Sigma & MSP® Senior practitioner at PCubed  Rich has over 30 years’ experience planning and delivering successful project, program and portfolio management initiatives,  delivering multiple classes on innovation and portfolio management and is an adjunct professor at Washtenaw Community College as well as a frequent industry speaker for PMI, MPUG and other organizations. Check out Rich’s site  or take A Glimpse Into The Life of Rich Weller (15 min video).

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 view Innovation Driven Portfolio Management on YouTube