Live Webinar November 1st, 2018 – 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT
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Scrum Master and Project Manager are two roles that, for the past 15 years, coexisted well, especially in IT projects.

From the very technical role that was part of the software development team, the Scrum Master evolved into a new organizational role, sometimes with a well defined job description and with responsibilities that transcended the technical background from which it originated.

Although the role was defined in the Scrum framework, the Scrum Master role is now present in other frameworks and there are many training courses and certifications available from other organizations with different views on the skills required and the responsibilities of the Scrum Master.

It is additional evidence that the role is evolving beyond what the Scrum Guide authors intended.

The Project Manager role also changed since the Agile Manifesto publication and the adoption of Agile delivery frameworks. Mainly due to a dynamic business environment, more geographically distributed workforce, and last but not least because of the digital revolution: cloud, social media and mobile technology’s impact on how projects are managed and delivered.

Skills developed as a Scrum Master, like team and people management, are a good foundation for career development.

Like in any other profession Scrum Masters will reach a point where they feel the need to go beyond a Scrum Team of 5-9. Project Management is one option for career change but is it the right one?

This presentation with  Stelian Roman (LinkedIn profile); is based on his experience as a Development Team Lead, Development Manager, Scrum Master and Project Manager working with Scrum teams.

It contains also advice for Project Managers and Scrum Masters that want to play a dual role.

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Agile Project Manager Or Senior Scrum Master?
What Is The Next Step For A Scrum Master?

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Live Webinar October 30th, 2018 – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: American Management Association (REP 1294)

Understand The “Numbers Side” Of Business!

If you feel any bit uncertain about your financial knowledge, consider attending this session to discover how the basics of finance and accounting are accessible to anyone.

This program gives you an introduction to the highly popular, hands-on American Management Association seminar, Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers. Join us to experience a sample of the course as you review some key financial statements and learn about their role in managing an organization.

Learn:

• How to read reports such as the balance sheet and income statements
• Understanding earnings vs. EBIT vs. EBITDA vs. cash flow

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

Presenter:  Joe Giordano CPA (LinkedIn profile) has 40+ years of financial experience, 30+ years’ experience presenting seminars, and 20+ years’ experience speaking for AMA. He began his career with Ernst & Young LLP, and performed both auditing and tax services for major multinational corporations. Joe spent the remainder of his executive career with two large Fortune 500 multinationals with responsibilities covering a range of U.S. and international finance, accounting and taxation issues. He has also taught finance and corporate valuation at New York University.

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

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Fundamentals Of Finance & Accounting

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Live Webinar – October 30th, 2018 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU free
Provider: Training Magazine Network

“The writing is the hardest part.”  That’s a frequent comment when L&D professionals discuss how we develop training materials.

How do you find words that resonate with your learners—words that say enough but not too much—creative words that are “corporate” too—words that keep it simple while building complexity?

Join Award-Winning Learning Experience Designer for Cinecraft productions, Kim Lindsey in a quick-paced quest to find the best words and use them well.

Whether you’re a newcomer to L&D or a seasoned professional, you’ll come away with strategies and insights on writing (and some nifty templates too!) that will make your process easier and your output even better than before.

In this session you will learn to:

1. Easily keep mindful of the intended audience for training deliverables
2. Use a conversational tone and an appropriate reading level when writing text and audio scripts
3. Generate written content with increased polish and less effort

Presenter:  Kim Lindsey (LinkedIn profile) Lead Learning Experience Designer Cinécraft Productions Inc.“Always remember what it’s like not to know.” has embodied Kim Lindsey’s philosophy on writing and information design for over the last 15+ years. Kim she crafts training for Cinécraft ’s clients. She is recognized for her unique ability to use both sides of the brain—creative and analytic—to empathize with each audience, then develop materials that meet learners at their own level while effectively addressing the project’s business goals.

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Writing For Learnability: Essentials, Tips, & Hacks

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Live Webinar October 29th, 2018, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: Gartner Webinars

CIOs can be more effective at changing minds with storytelling rather than rational argument.

Strategic storytelling focuses on “narrative thinking” and how it effectively communicates strategies in a digital world. A successful strategic narrative center’s on the CIO’s ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision and strategy for the future of the organization.

In this webinar, Monika Sinha (LinkedIn profile, Gartner bio) Gartner Research Director will share the top storytelling techniques to help you communicate your vision effectively.

Discussion Topics:

• Best practices for building an effective strategy
• Shape the components of a good strategic story
• Communicate a compelling story with more than words

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Powerful Storytelling Techniques That Communicate Strategy

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