Live Webinar September 22nd, 2015 – 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm EST
A Microsoft Worldwide Event Presenter: Brightwork
Duration: 30 Minutes 0.5 Category C PDU – Free PDU

Do you ever need an objective measure of how your project is performing?

Fortunately, with Earned Value Management (EVM), you can get a close estimate!

See how you can use EVM to determine your project’s project performance and progress – in SharePoint – the fast and easy way!

Learn how to use a project site template to:

1. Define a Task Plan
2. Set Planned Value
3. Track Project Progress
4. Calculate Earned Value
5. Track Actual Cost
6. Calculate Performance Indices

Brightwork says: Learn more about Using EVM in SharePoint Projects now:

• Managing Earned Value in SharePoint
• An Overview of Using Earned Value Management for SharePoint Projects!

Join Microsoft Project & Certified Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) Silver Partner, BrightWork for a series of education webcasts and Hands on Learning labs (HOL).

Presenter: Éamonn McGuinness (LinkedIn profile) CEO BrightWork has been involved in the development of commercial software products on Lotus Notes, Microsoft Exchange 2000 webstore, SharePoint 2001, SharePoint 2003, SharePoint 2007 and now SharePoint 2010, with the same basic product mission (process driven project management). Éamonn has been on various Microsoft SharePoint advisory councils since 2001. He has over 25 years of executive experience at various technology organizations

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

• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 6.7 Control Schedule
• 7.4 Control Costs

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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Live Webinar – September 23rd 2015 12:00 pm – 1:00 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

Join David Lambert (LinkedIn profile) for a brief webinar in DCG’s “15-Minute Webinar Series.”

In just a few short minutes you’ll know the basics of SNAP (the Software Non-functional Assessment Process) and if it is right for your organization.

Attendees of “SNAP in 15 Minutes” will walk away with a high-level understanding of what the framework is, the benefits of implementation, and where to start.

Do you connect on social media networks?

• DCG LinkedIn,
• DCG Twitter

During the webinar, join the conversation on Twitter using #DCGwebinar.

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: Planning Executing
Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 5 – Scope 6 – Time 9 – Human Resources

• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 5.1 Plan Scope Management
• 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’

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Live Webinar September 23rd, 2015 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category C  – Free PDU
Presented by EPMA Inc

Sometimes project managers feel like Microsoft Project is a “Black Hole”

They know the data is in the project somewhere, but they do not know how to find it.

For example, did you know that Microsoft Project offers no default table or view that allows a project manager to analyze Duration variance?

In this Webinar, EPMA will teach you how to create at least three custom views that will make your life easier using Microsoft Project by pulling the data out of the “black hole” in Microsoft Project!

At least one of these views will also include a custom table and a custom filter as well.

Click to register for Where’s My Project Data? Creating Useful Custom Views In Microsoft Project

Live Webinar September 23rd, 2015 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
By: The Corporate Education Group (REP 1011) Course ID: MDW1309
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 Category A PDU – Free PDU

Team Coaching: A Game Changer for Your Success

It’s common knowledge that coaching can help individuals improve skills, gain confidence and successfully meet objectives.

But when it comes to coaching teams, and in particular project teams, there is a significant added value that augments the overall success of the project itself.

Team coaching builds trust among members, fosters collaboration and teaches the group how to be proactive in problem solving and risk resolution

Using real-life examples, this webinar explores:

• Why team coaching matters in project management
• The challenges of team coaching and how to overcome them
• The benefits of team coaching for both the members and the project
• How to use and apply coaching on a project team

We will highlight various team models, the pros and cons of each, and then how to apply coaching with each type to ensure your next project is a team success.

Presenter: Star Dargin (LinkedIn profile), PCC, CPCC, instructor and consultant for Corporate Education Group, is founder of Star Leadership, a management consulting firm that offers coaching, training, and consulting services for businesses. Star held leadership positions at several high-tech companies, in roles such as Director of Engineering, Director of Project Managers, and International Program Manager; additionally, Star is an adjunct professor at Boston University where she teaches graduate level courses on Leadership and Communication for Project Managers.

Click to register for Team Coaching: A Game Changer For Project Management Success

Live Webinar September 23rd, 2015 10:00 am – 11:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 hour  Credits: 1 PDU Category B  – Free PDU
Presented By: PROJECTinsight (Metafuse Inc)
In Cooperation With: Core Performance Concepts (Rep #1399)

Note: Please record this as a Category B Presentation – You will receive a Category B certificate from PROJECTInsight

Scope creep is one of the major contributors to project failure.

The problem is that too often management sees the responsibility for scope management to be the sole responsibility of the project manager.

In reality, managing scope is the responsibility of everyone on the project team, including the customer.

Inadvertent scope increases can easily occur – team members don’t truly understand the deliverables, requirements aren’t clearly spelled out, team members subjectively add features that weren’t asked for, or someone is just doing a favor for someone.

Scope creep doesn’t happen because someone purposefully wanted to add scope to the project.

So how do we give project team members the necessary tools to effectively combat the urges to inadvertently increase scope?

We need a mindset of process improvement throughout the organization and discipline to manage them across all stakeholders.

This month PROJECTinsight is going to discuss a simple and effective way to discuss the impacts of scope creep to your stakeholders and provide simple tools to get every project team member in tune with the costs of their actions.

Presentation Benefits

• Get your stakeholders and project team on board
• Create an effective process improvement across organization
• Provide simple tools to avoid project scope
• Earn 1 PDU

Who should attend:

• Project managers, Portfolio managers,
• Project team members, Project Leads,
• Project sponsors & function/business unit managers,
• Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, Scheduling Specialists and ….
• Other business stakeholders.

Click to register for PM Theory: Being A Cost Conscious Change Agent

Online Webinar – Recorded March 20th 2015
Offered by ASPE (REP 2161) 1 Category A PDU – Free PDU

A survey by Manchester Inc. found that coaching provided an average ROI of almost six times the cost.

As a knowledge worker in a complex organization you have an excellent opportunity provide fellow employees with help in developing and growing their skills and knowledge.  This is greatest gift you can provide to your co-workers and peers.

Mentoring and Coaching are NOT the same
And should not be conducted in the same way.

1. Mentoring helps channel guidance into self-development. This is done by giving information, ideas and guidance, and letting the mentee find opportunities to test and practice.
2. Coaching includes real-time observation and constructive feedback on what was observed.

It is critical that both the coach and mentee commit to the relationship in order for it to work efficiently.

In this session we will cover:

• The similarities and vast differences between coaching and consulting
• Establishing a coaching relationship using the five-step preparation process
• Planning a coaching session
• Identifying ways to establish a mentor /mentee relationship

There are myths and misunderstandings common to all organizations in which mentoring and coaching will provide a better understanding and clear perspective. It is critical you gain the facts on how to properly execute both.

Presenter: David Mantica (LinkedIn profile) – David Mantica 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.

Click to register for Conducting Coaching and Mentoring: What is the Difference?