Live Webinar – January 13th, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

COVID has brought dramatic changes in society. We are having to learn how to adapt to a new way of living and working.

This change brings on challenges in not only what we do but how we do it. Our work structure is different, and so is our behavioral framework for interacting with each other.

In this webinar, Lynette Reed outlines her 3-part model for changing behavior for yourself or your organization to instill more trust and authenticity.

This model was designed to help individuals and groups work better together. You can create a lifestyle or a work culture that holds these three behaviors as core elements that improve communication and reduce conflict.

Learning objectives:

1. Understand the difference between binary thinking and critical thinking and its impact on individuals and organizations.
2. Learn the three-part process of change that helps secure a stronger sense of unity for individuals and organizations.
3. Create a personal mission that helps you begin the process for change for either personal growth or more organizational effectiveness.

Presenter: Dr. Lynette Reed (LinkedIn profile) is a writer, researcher and advisor for personal and organizational development. . Lynette has mentored people and has has taught courses on team building, leadership, ethics, world religion and world cultures. The author of, Fixing the Problem: Making changes in how you deal with challenges , as well as book contributions, articles, guest radio appearances and a series of children’s books; she is also a co-founder and board member of the Institute for Soul-Centered Leadership at Seton Cove. Lynette holds a Doctor of Ministry in Spirituality, Sustainability, and Inter-Religious Dialogue and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

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This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

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Fixing the Problem:
Making Changes In How You Deal With Challenges

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Live Webinar – December 2nd, 2020 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

In this webinar, Ira Brown will demonstrate the fundamentals of creating and using master schedules in Microsoft Project.

Learn how to create interproject dependencies and how to configure your master project properly so that you can specify how linked tasks are updated across subprojects.

Finally,  learn how to use graphical indicators to highlight the status of critical activities across the program.

Presenter: Ira Brown (LinkedIn profile) is the President and CEO of Project Widgets, a Microsoft Project Partner specializing in add-on products, implementation services, integration, training, and custom software development for Microsoft Project. He is a is a recognized Microsoft Project expert with 20+ years of experience.

Project Widgets is well-known for offering add-on products for Microsoft Project and Project Online, as well as for creating custom solutions that meet their clients’ unique business requirements. Project Widgets even have several free, downloadable widgets available on their website that you can begin using right away

If you are NOT ALREADY a member JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

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Working With Microsoft Project Master Schedules & Subprojects

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Live Webinar – November 18th, 2020 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm EST
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  .75 Hour  .75 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

The global Covid-19 pandemic and caused the largest shift in virtual remote working and collaboration we have seen; Office 356 has helped businesses around the world to meet this moment.

During this session you will learn how best to utilize Office 365 tools available within your subscription supporting you to effectively delivery projects and build virtual connectivity at this uncertain time.

From how to setup and use MS Teams to manage a project, to implementing kanban boards, to ensure prioritization of the highest value work and greatest impact.

Learning outcomes include:

• Project planning approach
• Team communication & collaboration
• Risk and issue management
• Document management

Presenter: Dharmesh Patel  (LinkedIn profile) is a seasoned Technical Project Manager with over 15 years’ experience using and implementing Microsoft technologies. Dharmesh has worked for various large multinational organisations, sectors including Finance, E-Commerce, and Technology as well as continued engagement with Microsoft.

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This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

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Tips, Tricks & Clicks On Effective Project Management Using MS Teams

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Live Webinar – November 4th, 2020 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

In schedule management, one of the scheduling approaches to develop a project or program schedule is the Critical Path Method (CPM), which determines the critical path.

You, as a management practitioner, would have heard about CPM because it’s a widely scheduling approach.

The main way to determine the critical path is to use the forward pass and backward pass technique. This is also known as the two-pass technique. With this method, one can find out the early start (ES), late start (LS), early finish (EF) and late finish (LF) for every activity in a network diagram.

This method also determines the total float (TF) or total slack, which informs about the flexibility of schedule.

Explore:

• How to conduct forward pass and backward pass calculations?
• How to determine the total float/slack for the activities?
• What are the significances of total float, ES, EF, LS and LF?
• How does Microsoft Project software address two-pass technique?
• How does Microsoft Project software determine total float/slack?

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This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

Presenter:  Satya Narayan Dash (LinkedIn profile, @ManagementYogi) is a management professional, speaker, coach and author of multiple books. Many of his students have successfully passed the PMP.  Satya has created new management paradigms, including “Agile PMP,” “Practical PMP with MS Project/Primavera P6” and “Practical RMP with Primavera Risk Analysis” and many hands-on Agile-related courses. View Satya’s blog web presence.

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Two-Pass Technique With MS Project

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Live Webinar – October 28th, 2020 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

This panel explores the impact of the current pandemic on planners and project plans, and discusses best-practices and software solutions that help planners during black swans and other critical events.

Agenda:

• Review topics raised in this MPUG article by Jigs Gaton.
• Review results from the PM/COVID-19 survey.
• Discuss the intersection of Critical Event Management (CEM) and Project Management.
• Discuss AI, and how new tools can help PMs during disasters.
• Openly discuss ways forward, vis-a-vie critical events past.

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will better understand the meaning of black swan and other critical events (CEM), as well as have better insight into how other PMs are coping during the age of COVID-19.

Don’t Miss Out:  Check out Jigs’ first and second articles on this topic and take the survey to be included in the PM/COVID-19 results that will be discussed during the webinar.

Presenters:

Claudia Dent (LinkedIn profile) Senior VP of Product Marketing for Everbridge  has 20+ years of experience in the technology industry and has held executive positions in product management, marketing, business development, and general management at companies such as IBM, Rational Software, Interleaf, Compuware and Gomez.

Sorin Fiscu (LinkedIn profile) is CEO of Housatonic Software a company that develops software solutions for project managers, such as Project Plan 365. Renowned for apps that work with Microsoft Project data, Sorin leads a team of software developers that are well-versed in PM methodologies & practices. Sorin is also working on ERIX, an AI-assistant for building MS project plans, and one that helps PMs in their day-to-day activities.

Jigs Gaton (LinkedIn profile) is CEO of Phoenix Consulting and Training Worldwide, a company that helps developers design and implement better programs and build capacity with training and other resources. Jigs has over 30+ years of experience in both the private and public sectors working as a project manager and PM consultant. He’s currently based in Kathmandu, helping organizations with post-earthquake reconstruction and other disaster-relief efforts.

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This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

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Project Management, Critical Event Management & COVID-19:
Reflections

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Live Webinar – October 14th, 2020 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider: MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Mpug Member Free – Members only event

Microsoft keeps adding new project, work and task management capabilities.

Join Tim & learn the latest tools, tips and tricks to rapidly accelerate your productivity in managing work, projects and teams.

Or just come and learn how to impress your friends with all the latest approaches the Office 365 technology now is offering.

Presenter:  Tim Runcie – (LinkedIn profile @Advisicon) MVP in Project Server, President of Advisicon Tim has over 25 years of experience in information systems and 12 years of construction project management experience and is an established author, having written over 20 books Including:

• Making Effective Business Decisions Using Microsoft Project – This presentation focuses on some of the great information from this valuable book!
  
• Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2010 & Project Server (Best Practices in Managing Projects with Microsoft Project)
• Microsoft Access in a SharePoint World
• Microsoft Business Intelligence: Executive Dashboards and Reporting with Microsoft Tools

As President ofAdvisicon, he has guided organizations & corporations in successfully managing competing initiatives using scarce resources, fixed budgets and interconnected schedules. Tim is particularly adept at establishing project methodologies that are adopted into the project management culture of organizations and creating custom tools to expedite and automate the project management process.

If you are NOT ALREADY a member JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT… You can take one of the MPUG Certificated Masterclass (Usually 6 Category A PDUs) Or over 30 other Category A PDUs for free each year.  The $129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value!

MPUG Membership includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

Click to register for:
Leveraging The Latest Office 365 Project Tools & Tool Capabilities

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