Live Webinar June 24th, 2015 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm  EDT
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category C  – Free PDU
Presented by American Management Association (REP 1294)
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Having It All, But Not at the Same Time

Women who have a “Be the Perfect Driver” outlook are bound to be disappointed. In our busy lives, if we see ourselves as having and doing it all at the same time to be perfection, failure is all that we will get.

Superman is a fictional character and so is Superwoman.

If we strive for excellence in certain domains at different times, such as happiness, achievement, and significance, we can leave a legacy of a life well lived.

For a full hour, this program will explore:

1. An assessment of what “having it all” is NOT
2. Techniques of creating your day with gratitude and acknowledgement
3. Looking at the power of language to change a problem into a challenge
4. Having the ability to view your life as reasonably content with moments of ecstasy
5. Devices of modeling, mentoring, and monitoring to move you toward excellen

We encourage you to register even if you are unable to attend live; you’ll receive replay information following the event.

Presenter: Rikki Klieman  is a Legal Analyst/Contributor for CBS News. She was an Anchor at the Courtroom Television Network and a Contributor for  numerous TV shows and served on the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Supreme Court on the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  Rikki inspires the lives of others with her bestselling autobiography, Fairy Tales Can Come True: How a Driven Woman Changed Her Destiny, and as a writer for The Daily Beast.

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Live Webinar June 17th, 2015 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Webinar Duration: 1 Hour ea Credits: 1 Category B – Free PDUs
Presented by: Modern Analyst

Learn to Manage Requirements Variability
From Analysis, To Development &
All the way through Testing

In this introductory webinar you will learn how the definition of variability in software product lines represents a key to mass customization efficiency.

Learn how being agile while meeting your customer’s needs can differentiate your business and keep you ahead of your competitors as you develop, test and deploy more efficiently.

Polarion and Vector Software support a new way of delivering testing efficiency and mass customization in a world of quickening demands and changing regulations.

When testing multiple configurations, team members could easily create common tests for all configurations or specialized tests for a subset of configurations at the touch of a button.

In this introduction to “Requirements Variability”, you will learn about:

• Understanding Master Specification, Features, Feature Models, Linking and Traceability
• How feature modes are used to describe the full variability of all different product attributes
• Modeling Variability in the Business Process
• Documenting Product Variability across Product Lines
• Using UML to Model System Variability
• Applying Variant Description Model (VDM) and Variant Specifications

Seize this opportunity to learn the benefits of Functional Variability and Cost Saving Testing methods to meet your customer demands so you can outpace your competition without compromising quality or functionality.

Presenters:

Regg Struyk (LinkedIn profile) Product Management Polarion Software

Lynda Gaines (LinkedIn profile) Vector Software Director, Strategic Accounts, North America

Click to register for Using ‘Master Specifications’ For Requirements Variability

Live Webinar June 18th, 2015 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Min Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Presented by: Computer Aid Inc IT Metrics & Productivity Institute (Rep 2733)

Individuals can no longer expect lifetime employment at a single company or even within the same profession.

In this webinar will Robert Gordon (LinkedIn profile) teach you how to plan proactively for a second, parallel career.

Click to register for Managing A Parallel Career

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Online Webinar
Offered by: ESI International (REP 1038)
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU

Root-causes of project failure are regularly discussed by both project management practitioners and academics.

Yet surprisingly, the first critical step during which projects are put on track for success or failure often suffers the most neglect.

Project initiation is commonly a victim of insufficient scope definition, missing stakeholder buy-in, and misalignment with strategic objectives; which are then tagged as reasons for distress.

The outcome of project portfolio management (PPM) is also determined, in large part, by its other initial stages.

As many portfolio managers have experienced, establishing successful PPM entails far more than the implementation of a portfolio management system.

PPM tools installed in a hurry may not achieve the maximum return on their investment, as important prerequisite activities are likely to have been ignored.

Subject matter expert, Mario Arlt (LinkedIn profile), examines the five prerequisite activities to be performed in the initial stages of the PPM process, and which are critical to realizing PPM benefits.

The presentation will introduce how to best manage the implementation of PPM, as well as how to gain and sustain executive commitment, address gaps in the alignment of organizational strategy and projects, select the most suitable project selection method, and set up an efficient measurement process.

Specific learning objectives will include:

• Developing a PPM Project Checklist
• Understanding the “Strategic Gap” and “Project Gap” of a PPM
• Understanding the approach for setting up an efficient and effective measurement process for both portfolio outcome and portfolio management processes

Click to register for First Things First: 5 Steps to Achieving Successful PPM Outcomes

Online or Portable Webinar (downloadable .wmv file)
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category C
Presented by : Quest Software & Modern Anayst

Being a data detective starts with writing SQL queries. But that’s often a formidable task for many data professionals, including analysts.

Learn how to take the drama out of query writing with the first in Quest Software’s Data Detective Webinar series: Stress-free SQL Queries for the Analyst

Find out how to overcome common querying challenges with:

• Visual query building
• SQL editing tools
• Heterogeneous querying capabilities
• Automation and scheduling of frequent queries

Presenter: Ben Boise, (LinkedIn profile) Systems Consultant Quest Software  has over 12 years in IT and has worn numerous hats during this time. He has experience in Systems Support, Software Testing, Software Development and Professional Services.  With a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a Concentration in Computer Science from Georgia State University, Ben is a strong believer in authentic leadership enjoying  “Staying Goofy”motivating others and  laughing with others to accomplish tasks.

PDU Category C (PMBOK 5) documentation details:
Process Groups: Planning, Monitoring & Controlling
Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 6 – Time 8 – Quality

• 4.4 Monitor & Control Project Work
• 6.2 Define Activities
• 8.3 Control Quality

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 here to download Stress-free SQL Queries for the Analyst

Live Webinar – June 17th, 2015 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Offered by IAG Consulting (REP 2858)
Duration 1 hour 1 PDU / 1 CDU 1 Category A PDU – Free PDU

Demystify a wide range of agile & traditional requirements / development methodologies!

This session looks at the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and gives prescriptive guidelines to requirements leadership looking to improve results by striking a better balance between agile and disciplined practices.

These practices are not mutually exclusive – the real issue is to look at your current circumstances and find the right balance to maximize success.

This session refocuses the agility versus discipline dialogue.

Click to register for Harmonizing Agility & Discipline