Live Webinar February 26th, 2014 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour  Credits: 1 PDU/CDU  Category A – Free PDU/CDU
By: The Versatile Project Management Company (REP 1524)

Innovation Drives Growth

Innovation is driving growth and productivity gains in every industry, including yours.

Do you work in healthcare, government, retail, or education? How about wireless telecomm, aerospace, software or computer hardware?

Non-profits around the world are benefiting from innovation, too.

What do you need to know to stay relevant and engaged in this innovation-driven economy?

Bestselling author Eric Verzuh shares the building blocks of innovation and a strategy for increasing your firm’s capacity to innovate.

In this webinar you’ll learn:

• Two modes of innovation
• Why we pay lip service to creativity
• How to multiply (and divide) creativity
• The characteristics and strengths of an innovative workforce

Earn one PDU and gain a new insight on innovation!

Presenterer :  Eric Verzuh (LinkedIn profile) founder and President, of The versatile Management Company is recognized around the world as an authority on practical project leadership. Eric has written the best sellers The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management and  The Portable MBA in Project Management.

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Live Webinar February 24th, 2015 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)

To be a truly effective program manager one must become a leader of leaders.

In this webinar Mark Bojeun (LinkedIn profile) examines the challenges that program manager’s face in balancing program benefits with the creation and maintenance of a high-performing team culture.

Click to register for Program Management Leadership: A Leader’s Approach To Managing Successful Leaders

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Live Webinar – February 24th 2015, 12:00-1:00 PM EST
Offered by ASPE (REP 2161) 1 Category A PDU – Free PDU
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Nearly 60% of companies face a leadership talent shortage which impedes their performance.

There is a very big difference between a leader and a good leader. There is a HUGE difference between a good leader and a great leader. No matter what, leadership involves preparing, improving, and growing your skills continuously.

What worked leading your team, group, department or company this year could very well be completely ineffective next year.

Due to myths and misperceptions, leadership is the most misunderstood business concept.While numerous theories and styles exist, the key is developing your own leadership style rooted in leadership practices but based on your own fundamental principles.

In order to do this you have to understand what leadership styles are available, how they work, and which would best apply to you.

In this web seminar you will:

• Identify the most common leadership theories
• Learn best practices of successful leaders
• Identify how to use power bases effectively in work situations
• Discover how to build trust and encourage teamwork

Presenter: David Mantica (LinkedIn profile) – David Mantica has experience in business to business continuing education in executive, product management, marketing, and operations capacities. He has product managed the initiation, development and delivery of more than 300 instructor-led and live, online training courses, in software development life cycle, IT, telecommunications, finance, healthcare IT, and marketing industries.

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:
Process Groups: Executing
Knowledge Areas: 9 – Human Resources

• 9.3 Develop Project Team
• 9.4 Manage Project Team

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 Becoming a Leader in 2015: Are you Ready? Are you Prepared?

Live Webinar – February 24th, 2015 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour PDU Credits: 1 PDU Category C – Free PDU
Sponsored by: DCG – David Consulting Group (REP 3525)

Note: Although DCG is an Rep this event may not have a course number contact DCG for further information

This is an introductory webinar, intended for those who may have heard of lean in the manufacturing context but are not sure if it’s the same thing in software development.

The webinar will provide a definition of lean software development and explain some key characteristics.

It will explore the similarities and differences between lean software development, lean manufacturing and lean six sigma.

Finally, it will consider the extent to which traditional waterfall and Agile (primarily scrum and SAFe) approaches to software development can be considered as “lean software development.”

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NOTE: Calendar conflict? Register below and receive the link to the recording to view at a later time.

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:
Process Groups: Executing
Knowledge Areas: 4- Integration 6 – Time 8 – Quality 9 – Human Resources

• 4.1 Develop Project Charter
• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Work
• 5.3 Define Scope
• 6.2 Define Activities
• 8.1 Plan Quality Management
• 9.3 Develop Project Team

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 What Is Lean Software Development & How Does It Work in SAFe?

Live Webinar February 24th, 2015, 9:00 am – 10:00 am  EST or
Live Webinar February 24th, 2015, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm  EST
Duration:1 hour Webcast – Up to 1 Category C PDU – Free PDU
Hosted By: Gartner Webinars

Leading enterprise architects use a variety of road maps to guide and communicate change.

But what type should you use, and when? Are there other types of maps that supplement road map efforts? What is the best way to create road maps?

Discussion Topics:

• A road map classification system – understand the types and how they are typically used
• Journey maps – know what they are and when they should complement or replace a roadmap
• Technology choices for creating roadmaps

Presenters:  

Cathleen E. Blanton, (LinkedIn profile) Research VP

Mark McGregor,  (LinkedIn profile) Research Director  is author of the bestseller of Thinking of People-centric Process Management? Ask the Smart Questions and Thrive!: How to Succeed in the Age of the Customer. Mark McGregor speaks, writes and coaches all over the world. He is passionate about continuously finding new ways to help people “Think Differently” to achieve greater success.

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

• 4.1 Develop Project Charter
• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 5.3 Define Scope
• 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 Leveraging Road Maps As Tools For Communicating Change