Online Webinar Presented by: NetObjectives (REP 3045)
Duration: 1 HourCredits: 1 PDU Category C- Free PDU
Given 12:00pm-1:00pm PST. Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Note: Although the NetObjectives is an REP this opportunity may not have a course number Contact them for further information.

The webinar is catered for top management either in preparation for transitioning their organization to Lean-Agile methods or just to learn more about Lean Software Development. It reviews the basics of Lean Software Development by presenting an integration of several different Lean viewpoints. It covers principles of Lean Software Development principles and a brief overview of Agile methods.

What does LEAN mean to you?
Lean-thinking is the combination of applying known software development principles with lean-management and lean-learning work in order to speed time-to-market while improving quality and lowering costs. It provides insights from project initiation through development, deployment and consumption by the customer (internal in IT and external in product companies). Lean focuses on helping people improve the environment and systems in which they work.

NOTE: In order to view the NetObjectives presentation you must register and sign in to the NetObjectives website.

Presenter: Alan Shalloway (Linkedin Profile & @alshalloway) is the founder and CEO of Net Objectives. With 40 years experience, Alan is a thought leader in Lean, Kanban, PPM, Scrum and agile design. He helps companies transition to Lean and Agile methods enterprise-wide. Alan is a popular speaker at prestigious conferences worldwide and author of Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design, Lean-Agile Pocket Guide for Scrum Teams, Lean-Agile Software Development: Achieving Enterprise Agility, and Essential Skills for the Agile Developer: A Guide to Better Programming and Design. Alan is o a co-founder and board member for the Lean Software and Systems Consortium.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning Executing

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 6 – Time

• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 6.5 Develop Schedule

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 to register/login and view Lean-Agile For Executives: LSSC11

Online Webinar Presented by: NetObjectives (REP 3045)
Duration: 45 Min Credits: 0.75 PDU Category C- Free PDU
Given 12:00pm-1:00pm PST. Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Note: Although the NetObjectives is an REP this opportunity may not have a course number Contact them for further information.

What does LEAN mean to you?

Lean-thinking is the combination of applying known software development principles with lean-management and lean-learning work in order to speed time-to-market while improving quality and lowering costs. It provides insights from project initiation through development, deployment and consumption by the customer (internal in IT and external in product companies). Lean focuses on helping people improve the environment and systems in which they work.

Introduction to Kanban:

Kanban has been called a set of tools by many people. Kanban, however, is much more than that. Kanban is more a mindset and approach than the tools it is known for such as limiting WIP, explicit policies and including management. This webinar is a brief introduction to the lean-thinking behind the Kanban practices.

Kanban is the next generation of Agile methods, built on a lean foundation. This method is now applied to knowledge work such as software development — domains in which “inventory” isn’t visible but its effect is still felt. If your organization struggles with the inventory of unfinished work, bugs and other quality issues, while you are under pressure to deliver faster and more frequently, you may benefit from applying the Kanban method.

Kanban is based on Lean Product Development flow and provides insights into how to solve many software development challenges while being inclusive of management. It can be implemented at a pace of the development organization’s choosing. making it much more flexible than other agile systems. Kanban is meant to be adapted to the particular needs of each organization.

For more information visit Janice’s website Kanban 101 It is a compedium of her own quest to learn about Kanban in order to assist people in getting started.

NOTE: In order to view the NetObjectives presentation you must register and sign in to the NetObjectives website.

Presenter: Janice Linden-Reed (LinkedIn & @JLindenReed twitter) has been in the computer software industry for 20-years, co-founding and acting as VP of Content for a Computer Gaming company, becoming Director of Creative Development for an online video website, serving as a ScrumMaster for product development teams, as a liaison to sales and marketing, and becoming a Process Guru for Agile Development using Kanban and Lean methods. At Net Objectives she manages projects involving websites, marketing materials, and other collateral and events to grow the market for Lean-Kanban initiatives, and to improve efficiency in operations to allow fast company growth.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning Executing

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

• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 5.2 Define Scope
• 6.5 Develop Schedule
• 9.4 Manage Project Team

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 to register/login and view Introduction to Kanban: LSSC11

Online Webinar – International Project Management Day 2011
Presented by: Ms. Nancy Tighe MBA, PMP – Senior Trainer, IIL (LinkedIn profile)
This session Duration 15 Min Credits: 0.25 PDU Category A
IPM Day 2011 Sponsored by: IIL and Partners (Rep# 1003)

The On-Demand Viewing Period Has Begun!
The free viewing period extends through:
5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, February 3, 2012.

The lack of project prioritization is an epidemic in the global environment today.

I’m talking about real project prioritization across an enterprise and not these half-hearted attempts I’ve been hearing from project resources for over ten years. Project prioritization within a group, team or organization is a good start, but it’s not enough. -Nancy Tighe

The result of limited project prioritization is over-allocated project resources leading to low morale, suffering quality and rework. Resources are being squeezed every which way and they are hurting. Why are companies choosing limited project prioritization and not enterprise-wide project prioritization? Don’t they know it’s hurting their team and having an impact on project success? Do they not see it?

These topics will be presented as well as several successful techniques for project prioritization. Lastly, ways to convince management that enterprise-wide project prioritization is an absolute necessity and not a choice will be discussed.

Attend the virtual conference organized by IIL and its partners for International Project Management Day.

To Register the PDUs with PMI® ENSURE YOU RECORD the date you began viewing the webinars. You will need the start date & end date of your attendance to these presentations.

It is also a good idea to keep information on the dates that you watched each of the different presentations in your PMI® audit folder. For more information see our article on Building a PDU Plan – Running your re-certification as a documented process.

Registration for IIL’s Virtual Event gives you a chance to explore IIL’s virtual conference center, visit sponsor booths, view presentations and download collateral. Enjoy 21 different speakers’ programs and earn up to 12 free Category A PDUs for your participation until Feb 3rd 2011. For more information see our full article about the conference. The DVD of the conference is also available for sale for $375.00 USD.

Note: In order to view the webinars you must register with an account. Sign in on the left hand side or if you need to register with an account the Event Registration Link is located at the bottom of the middle column after the descriptive copy.

Click to enter the IPM Day 2011 site to view Squeeze Until it Hurts – Project Prioritization . Once you have signed in Choose the “Video Presentations” sign then Click on the word Presentations on the left hand side. You will now be able to choose your presentation.

To purchase your copy of the DVD send an email to learning@iil.com.

Online Webinar Presented by: NetObjectives (REP 3045)
Duration: 1 HourCredits: 1 PDU Category C- Free PDU
Presented June 4 2011

Note: This session was presented at the Project Your Future… Plan It Now! PMI Puget Sound Chapter 2011 Conference. Although the NetObjectives is an REP and this was a PMI presentation this opportunity may not have a course number. Contact NetObjectives for further information.

Lean-thinking is the combination of applying known software development principles with lean-management and lean-learning work in order to speed time-to-market while improving quality and lowering costs. It provides insights from project initiation through development, deployment and consumption by the customer (internal in IT and external in product companies). Lean focuses on helping people improve the environment and systems in which they work.

While first generation agile methods have a solid track record at the team level, many agile transformations get stuck trying to expand throughout the organization. With a set of principles that can help improve software development quality and productivity, Lean Thinking provides a method for escaping the trap of local optimization.

NOTE: In order to view the NetObjectives presentation you must register and sign in to the NetObjectives website.

Presenter: Alan Shalloway (Linkedin Profile & @alshalloway) is the founder and CEO of Net Objectives. With 40 years experience, Alan is a thought leader in Lean, Kanban, PPM, Scrum and agile design. He helps companies transition to Lean and Agile methods enterprise-wide. Alan is a popular speaker at prestigious conferences worldwide and author of Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design, Lean-Agile Pocket Guide for Scrum Teams, Lean-Agile Software Development: Achieving Enterprise Agility, and Essential Skills for the Agile Developer: A Guide to Better Programming and Design. Alan is o a co-founder and board member for the Lean Software and Systems Consortium.

Click to view the slides of Applying Lean Software Development Principles Throughout the Organization

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Live Webinar – December 19th, 2011 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Presented by: Conscires Agile Practices
Duration: 1 hour 1 Category C FREE – Free PDU

In this interactive webinar, the participants will get an overview of the fundamental principles and mechanics of Scrum, thereby understanding the benefits of adopting Scrum principles and values in an organization.

As a customer, I want:

• The ability to go to market faster
• Faster return on investment

As a Project Manager, I want:

• To measure the progress of my project in terms of real progress made and product ready to be shipped.

As a team member, I want:

• A sustainable pace
• Satisfaction of quality product delivered

Bachan will be focusing on the following goals and relate it to how Scrum and Agile will help you achieve these goals.

Presenter: Bachan Anand (LinkedIn profile) is an Agile Coach and the founder of Conscires Agile Practices. He brings the vision to support others building successful organizations through the empowerment of people and lightweight processes.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning Executing

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration 6 – Time

• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 4.3 Direct and Manage Project Execution
• 6.5 Develop Schedule

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 to register for Introduction to Scrum-Agile: ”What Is In It For Me?”

November 3rd was the 8th Annual International Project Management (IPM) Day. IPM Day was established as a way of recognizing the extraordinary efforts made by project management professionals everywhere – across industries and geographies.

To mark this day, IIL hosted an exciting program featuring 20 video presentations and the opportunity to earn up to 12 PDUs.

From November 4, 2011 until February 3, 2012, you will have 90 days to view these presentations, the sponsor booths and download materials. To earn the 12 PDUs, attendees have 90 days to do 12 hours’ worth of “work,” which includes viewing presentations, reading white papers, articles and other collateral that you download from the IIL IPM 2011 site.

Viewing these sessions online is valuable – The DVD of these video presentations is being sold for $375 US, but the online view is complimentary.

Click Power of the Profession: IIL International Project Day event for the Event Registration page. Event Registration is located at the bottom of the middle column after the descriptive copy.

Speakers and Presentations

• Understanding the Need for Metrics: Measuring the Ongoing Value of a Project
  • Dr. Harold Kerzner, Senior Executive Director, IIL
• Looking Ahead in Turbulent Times
  • Mark Langley, (LinkedIn profile) President and CEO, Project Management Institute
• The Value-Driven Project Manager
  • Frank P. Saladis, PMP (LinkedIn profile) – Senior Consultant and Trainer, IIL and Founder of IPM Day
• Global Trends in Project Management
  • Dr. Ed Hoffman, (LinkedIn profile) Director NASA Academy of Program, Project & Engineering Leadership
• Project Work-Life Balance: Achieving “Project” Success!
  • Judith W. Umlas, (LinkedIn profile) Senior Vice President, Author and Trainer, IIL
• Lottery, Ouija Board or Dice? An Argument for Adopting Portfolio Management
  • Ardi Ghorashy, (LinkedIn profile) PMP, PgMP, MCP, M.Sc. – Trainer and Consultant
• Synergy, Continuous Improvement and Organizational Learning: the Value-Pack of Program Management
  • Ardi Ghorashy, (LinkedIn profile) PMP, PgMP, MCP, M.Sc. – Trainer and Consultant
• Behind the Frontlines: Building Emotional Intelligence in Kabul
  • Christa Kirby, (LinkedIn profile) MA, LCAT, PMP – Vice President of Global Communications, IIL
• Keeping Score – Behind the Pages
  • Frank Ryle, PMP – (LinkedIn profile) – Author, Trainer and Consultant, IIL
• Leadership – Latest Research on How Best to Influence People
  • Lynne Hambleton, PMP, MBB, CSSBB – (LinkedIn profile) – Practice Director: Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, IIL
• Squeeze Until it Hurts: Project Prioritization
  • Ms. Nancy Tighe, MBA, PMP – (LinkedIn profile) – Senior Trainer and Consultant, IIL
• Think You Can Do Without a Business Analyst? Think Again!
  • George Bridges, PMP – (LinkedIn profile) – Senior Trainer and Consultant, IIL
• GET OUT OF THE BOX – Can a Business Analyst Be Innovative?
  • George Bridges, PMP – (LinkedIn profile) – Senior Trainer and Consultant, IIL
• Program Management for Green or Revitalization Initiatives: Shortcut to the Executive Suite for PMs
  • Storm Cunningham, (LinkedIn profile), CEO, REVITALIZ, LLC
• Lean Six Sigma Concepts Every Manager Should Be Using
  • Anne F. Foley, PMP, MBB, CSSBB – Director of Lean Six Sigma, IIL
• Using SharePoint for Project and Portfolio Management
  • Éamonn McGuinness, CEO, BrightWork
• WHAT IF? Modeling Uncertainty in Microsoft® Project 2010
  • Ed Lively, PMP, MCTS, MCITP, MCSE, MCT – Senior Consultant and Trainer, IIL
• ITIL® and the Business: What the 2011 Edition Brings to the Table
  • Geoff Senson, (LinkedIn profile) – ITIL® V3 Expert, ITIL® V2 Service Manager
• Defining the Right Training, for the Right People, at the Right Time
  • Leon Herszon, PMP, MSc – (LinkedIn profile) – Vice President Global Products & Services, IIL
• A Comparison Between the PMI® and APMG Agile Certifications
  • Nigel Jones, APMG-PRINCE2® and Agile Trainer – Senior Trainer and Consultant, IIL
• Mobile Learning Comes of Age
  • John Winter, (LinkedIn profile) Vice President, Global Learning Solutions, IIL

Click Power of the Profession: IIL International Project Day event for the Event Registration
Event Registration is located at the bottom of the middle column after the descriptive copy.

The DVD of these video presentations is being sold for $375 US.
Details of purchasing the DVD are in the Claiming PDUs tab of the IIL IPM 2011 Power of the Profession Page

Question: Can I purchase a DVD of IPM Day 2011?
Yes! A DVD compiling the presentations is available for sale at USD $375. To order your copy, please email learning@iil.com.