PDU Of The Day has published almost 7000 Professional Development Opportunities since our launch January 1st 2011.

pduOTD.com published over 1000 opportunities in 2016 and we’ve made a list of the 20 most popular sessions.

These articles reflect the interests of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and agile professionals from over 150 countries.

In the last two weeks of 2016, we’re re-publishing the top 20 articles and some of our favorite editor’s choice articles.

Each of these webinars is available online!

Top 20 2016 pduOTD Reader Favorites – #1

Online Webinar  – Recorded October 12th, 2016
Activity Type: Education – Online or Digital Media 1 Hour 1 PDU
Provider:ProjectManagement.com / Gantthead (REP #2488)
Once viewed your PDU Will automatically Be recorded with PMI®

ProjectManagement.com / Gantthead premium content
Is available to PMI® members.

We as project management professionals are well aware of the importance of the so-called soft skills in our professional development and success.

• But just what are these “soft skills”?
• Where do you and your PM/PMO staff rank when it comes to the soft skills  necessary for project success?
• Do you know your and staff’s weaknesses in the PM soft skills area?
• How do you as a manager or PM professional determine and address these weaknesses?

Ruffin Veal and Associates, Inc., working in conjunction with Psych Tests AIM Inc., has identified a series of 15 psychological soft-skills specifically selected to address those skills needed for project management success.

In addition, this  webinar will provide practical tips and best practices to improve the professional soft skill development of PM personnel.

Learn: 

1. The 15 Essential Areas of PM Soft Skill Development.
2. The importance and practical application of these skills for PM professionals+
3. Exercises and best practices to improve their skill level in each area.

Presenter: Ruffin Veal III PMP (LinkedIn profile) Principal Ruffin Veal and Associates, Inc, is an IT & PM professional whose career spans multiple industries including manufacturing, banking, retail and government. An author, speaker and trainer whose industry related articles can be seen in the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Virtual Library as well as in national and international publications. Ruffin holds a B.S. degree in Computer Science and an M.S. degree in Project Management. Make sure to check out Ruffin’s ProjectTalk blog.

Note: You have to sign in to ProjectManagement.com with your PMI® credentials to register for this opportunity. If you are not signed in with your PMI® credentials you will not see the “Register for this webinar” link

Registration for this session is close to being full. If the registration is closed they are at maximum capacity for the live webinar.

An on-demand recording will be available at the link below
within 72 hours of the live session.

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Essential Project Management Soft Skills:
A Self Assessment Webinar

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PDU Of The Day has published almost 7000 Professional Development Opportunities since our launch January 1st 2011.

pduOTD.com published over 1000 opportunities in 2016 and we’ve made a list of the 20 most popular sessions.

These articles reflect the interests of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and agile professionals from over 150 countries.

In the last two weeks of 2016, we’re re-publishing the top 20 articles and some of our favorite editor’s choice articles.

Each of these webinars is available online!

Top 20 2016 pduOTD Reader Favorites – #2

Online Webinar – Recorded October 5th, 2016
Activity Type: Education – Online or Digital Media 1 Hour 1 PDU
Provider: The Corporate Education Group (REP 1011)

The best project managers know that managing the expectations, goals and objectives of key stakeholders is critical to project success.

If the stakeholders aren’t satisfied, even the most efficient and well-executed project won’t be deemed successful in the eyes of those that matter most.

The best way to ensure stakeholder needs are met is to establish them up front, along with clear and mutually agreed upon communication and project completion requirements.

By considering stakeholder perceptions while developing the project charter and project plan, you can avoid unnecessary readjustments during project execution.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• How to initiate projects that help your organization achieve its goals
• How to develop a project charter and a project management plan
• How to identify and analyze project stakeholders and determine their information needs and communication requirements
• How to manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their satisfaction

Presenter: Bonnie Cooper (LinkedIn profile), PMP®, Instructor and Consultant for Corporate Education Group, is a 20+ year information technology professional. In her current role as the Program Director for the Massachusetts Medical Society’s (MMS) Corporate IT Program Office, Bonnie is responsible for coordinating the efforts of project teams, overseeing the implementation of project standards, managing the corporate IT strategic plan, and leading the program to re-engineer the membership platform for MMS.

Click to register for:
Juggling Act:
How To Effectively Manage Your Projects & Your Stakeholders

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# 1 PDU Of The Day Editor’s Choice Pick 2016

DARE: Straight Talk on Confidence,
Courage & Career With Becky Blalock

Online Webinar – Presented by: PDUs2go (Rep 1637)

Activity Type: Education – Online or Digital Media 8 Hrs 8 PDUs
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Becky is passionate about building “Confidence by Reaching Outside of Your Comfort Zone.”

1. Confidence is a learned skill!
2. Confidence is just what you need as a PMP!
3. Confidence will certainly propel project success!

“Take A Risk & Move Outside Your Comfort Zone”

Are You Seeking Greater Success In The Workplace?

This course is designed to help you reach your full potential by becoming more intentional in your career aspirations, being more bold and confident in going after those aspirations and building relationships with the people who can help you achieve these dreams.

It’s time to take charge of your career!

Through a number of different exercises designed to build awareness, learn strategies, skills and techniques, you’ll develop more effective methods to manage your career.

Based on Becky Blalock’s book, DARE: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage and Career, this course focuses on three key areas of the book, with supporting research from corporate career experts.

Course Outline:

1. Begin Within – Get clear about what you want!
   • Only you can define success for you. The exercises in this section will prompt your to think strategically about your career, personal brand, skills, strengths and developmental opportunities. Additionally, you will take a look at your core values, goals and legacy.
2. Be Bold – Build confidence, go after your dreams & make them a reality!
   • A comfort zone is a dangerous place to be.  Take risks to realize your full potential. In this section, you’ll take a confidence quiz and set-up an action place to improve your confidence.
3. Invest in Relationships – No one achieves success in a vacuum!
   • Identify the people who can help you and connect with them.  Define how you can “give back” and help others. You’ll create a networking map to help you reach the goals you defined earlier in the course.
4.  Wrap Up
   • Identify the first step(s) you will take to manage your career.

DARE yourself… learn how to gain confidence, speak up, find mentors, bounce back from failure, build a network or allies, and manage others – and ultimately reach your career goals.

Learning Objectives

1. Gain a better understanding of yourself and your personal brand.
2. Identify your skills, strengths and developmental opportunities.
3. Identify core values to crystalize your decision-making and help in setting priorities.
4. Assess your confidence level and take steps to improve it.
5. Set clear and actionable long and short-term goals for yourself.
6. Explore roles in your relationship network, identify gaps and learn how to fill them.
7. Be able to clearly communicate your career goals.
8. Create a personal development plan to keep you on track to achieve your dreams.

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DARE: Straight Talk on Confidence,
Courage & Career Leadership

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PDU Of The Day has published almost 7000 Professional Development Opportunities since our launch January 1st 2011.

pduOTD.com published over 1000 opportunities in 2016 and we’ve made a list of the 20 most popular sessions.

These articles reflect the interests of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and agile professionals from over 150 countries.

In the last two weeks of 2016, we’re re-publishing the top 20 articles and some of our favorite editor’s choice articles.

Each of these webinars is available online!

Top 20 2016 pduOTD Reader Favorites – #3

Online Webinar – Recorded August 17th
Activity Type: Education – Online or Digital Media 1 Hour 1 PDU
Provider: PMI® chapter – Minnesota (REP #C018)
In Cooperation with: ProjectManagement.com (REP #2488)

Different chapters offer different opportunities and benefits for chapter members. We encourage you to take a look at the this wonderful webinar presented by A PMI® chapter. Please Consider joining PMI-MN.

In today’s PMO environments, a clear understanding of PMO management’s leadership role and responsibility is absolutely essential for a successful evolution, from project management to program management to portfolio management organization.

In this presentation Ruffin Veal will focus on the expanding role and vision of PMO management while exploring the corresponding project/program/portfolio management essentials and dynamics necessary for collaboration and organizational success.

Presenter: Ruffin Veal III PMP (LinkedIn profile)  Principal Ruffin Veal and Associates, Inc, is an IT & PM professional whose career spans multiple industries including manufacturing, banking, retail and government. An author, speaker and trainer whose industry related articles can be seen in the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Virtual Library as well as in national and international publications. Ruffin holds a B.S. degree in Computer Science and an M.S. degree in Project Management. Make sure to check out Ruffin’s ProjectTalk blog.

Choose the PMI Chapter (s) That are Right For You.

Project Managers can join any number of chapters that may suit their needs (not just their local chapter). Different chapters offer different opportunities – We encourage you to find the chapters that meet your specific needs.

Consider joining
PMIMN- Membership is only $30.00!!
OR any other PMI® Chapter that Suits your needs.

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PMO Leadership: Strategies For Organizational Development

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PDU Of The Day has published almost 7000 Professional Development Opportunities since our launch January 1st 2011.

pduOTD.com published over 1000 opportunities in 2016 and we’ve made a list of the 20 most popular sessions.

These articles reflect the interests of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and agile professionals from over 150 countries.

In the last two weeks of 2016, we’re re-publishing the top 20 articles and some of our favorite editor’s choice articles.

Each of these webinars is available online!

Top 20 2016 pduOTD Reader Favorites – #4

Online Webinar – Recorded June 1st, 2016
Activity Type: Education – Online or Digital Media 1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: Human Capital Institute

Do Your Performance Reviews Work Well?

Presenters:

Andee Harris (LinkedIn profile) Chief Engagement Officer, HighGround

Dr. David Rock (LinkedIn profile, Amazon bio) is one of the thought leaders in the human-performance coaching field. Rock coined the term “NeuroLeadership” and is the cofounder of the NeuroLeadership Institute, a global initiative bringing together neuroscientists and leadership experts to build a new science for leadership development and is the author of a number of books, including Quiet Leadership: Six Steps to Transforming Performance at Work, and Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long .

Note: SHRM has pre-approved this webcast for 1 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

Click To View:
A Brain-Friendly Approach To Managing Performance

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PDU Of The Day Editor’s Choice Pick #2

Online Webinar – Recorded August 24th
Activity Type: Education – Online or Digital Media 1 Hour 1 PDU
Provider: IAG Consulting (REP 2858)

This webinar provides a practical framework to measure and manage improvement in the area of business analysis and requirements.

This session will help any champion, sponsor or manager implement positive changes in the area of requirements and business analysis.

If your organization is implementing agile or lean practices, integrating ALM or RDM tools, aligning requirements practices with your PMP or SDLC, designing training for BAs, or setting up a Center of Excellence, this webinar will help you bring it all together.

 IAG discusses the six critical components to a holistic program for maturity improvement:

• Process standardization and improvement
• Integration of best practices and techniques
• Technology implementation
• Competent staff resources
• Quality deliverables yielding improved results
• Infrastructure and organizational support

You will hear hard hitting statistics on the benefits of maturing your requirements management capabilities that you can use to help build a business case for your own improvement initiatives.

Learn dozens of key success factors and strategies for championing change throughout your organization’s business analysis and requirements management groups.

Go step by step, through the essential stages of a transformation program geared to improve any organization’s requirements practice.

Whether you have direct responsibility for your organization’s Business Analysis and Requirements Practice, or you are an advocate, a champion or a critical team member, you will undoubtedly take away ideas you can put to use to help improve your organization’s level of requirements management maturity.

Learning Objectives:

• How to start a requirements practice transformation program
• What is Requirements Management Maturity (RMM)
• How to assess your organizations current requirements practice using a Requirements Management Maturity Assessment (RMMA)
• How to use the RMM model to promote and drive change/improvement
• Understand key elements of an efficient project plan for improving your organization’s Requirements Practice
• What is the role of a Requirements Management Office

For up to 23 More Great IAG Recorded PDUs:
Check out their On Demand Webcasts

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Strategies To Requirements Definition &
Management Maturity

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