Presented by: Project Management for Results March 31 - April 3, 2009 Las Vegas, NV Project Management for Results Learn How to Finish Your Project on Time, on Budget and within Scope You Will Learn How To: Describe the Difference Between Operations, Projects and Programs Understand the Project Life Cycle Implement Strategies to Remain within Project Scope Master the Process of Closing and Executing Projects Identify Key Project Stakeholders and Create the Project Team Describe the Organizational Influences that May Affect Your Project Understand and Use EVM Tools and Techniques In Association with: 1 Receive 35 PDUs and 30 CPE Credits www.performanceweb.org www.performanceweb.org 1
Who Should Attend: Project Mangers PMP s Project Support Staff Acquisition and Procurement Officials IT Managers Program Managers CAPMs What You Will Learn: 1. New Project Management Measurement Techniques 2. Develop Effective Techniques for Effective Project Planning 3. Use Hands-On Activities and Exercises to Successfully Bring a Project from Initiation to Execution 4. Utilize Best-Practice Strategies for Breaking Project Work Down into Meaningful Tasks 5. Acquire the Necessary Units to sit for the PMP Examination 6. Techniques for Solving Project Problems Day 1: March 31, 2009 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 Introduction to Project Management: The Latest Methodologies in Project Management According to the PMBOK Describe the differences between operations, projects and programs Defi ne roles, review the necessary skills of project managers and identify possible competency gaps 10:00 Review the Terminology: Understand Key Concepts and Terms for Enhanced Project Performance Review key project management terminology as it relates to the PMBOK and project management methodology Distinguish between the various roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders 11:00 Develop Project Management Skills for Success Utilize various methods to enhance project team building Understand the key organizational infl uences that affect a project 12:00 Lunch Break 1:00 Project Initiation Phase Learn key stakeholder techniques for the fi rst customer/sponsor meeting Identify and describe project requirements in clear and understandable terms Keep Your Projects on Target to Achieve Cost, Schedule and Performance Goals 7. The Latest Methodologies in Project Management 2 www.performanceweb.org 2
Day 1, Continued: March 31, 2009 The training offered good practical guidance that can readily be applied. Barbara Fleming, Dept. of the Treasury 2:00 Project Organization Phase Align project team requirements with current organizational structure and government standards Defi ne roles and develop necessary skills to effectively deliver planned objectives 3:00 Creating the Project Charter Review criteria to determine what is needed in the project charter documents Develop best-in-class techniques for executing a project charter with full sponsor approval 4:00 Key Techniques to Defining a Project Understand and identify the components of a project description document Create and describe the purpose of a project priority matrixl 5:00 Day One Adjourns Master Project Planning and Recover Failing Projects Using this Step by Step Proven Methodology 3 www.performanceweb.org 3
Day 2: April 1, 2009 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 Plan the Project Infrastructure Find out and determine the purpose of defi ning the project infrastructure Determine quality standards based on project goals and contract requirements 10:00 Break Down Project Activities Using a Work Breakdown Structure Describe the purpose of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Understand and use two techniques for creating a WBS 11:00 Use the Work Breakdown Structure for Effective Estimating Understand the difference between cost estimating and cost budgeting Develop an expected value process to create a defensible contingency reserve 2:00 Construct the Network Diagram Monitor project timing and resources and manage the links between them Minimize and establish realistic project duration while maintaining overall cost and design requirements 3:00 Define Project Estimates Discover the difference between a contingency reserve and a management reserve Develop techniques to use for your work breakdown structure to provide a more accurate project estimate 4:00 Analyze the Network Diagram Obtain information to resolve project and program problems and make decisions Minimize project duration while maintaining overall cost requirementste 5:00 Day Two Adjourns 12:00 Lunch Break 1:00 Develop a Preliminary Schedule Create a network diagram and identify the critical path Identify early and late schedules and produce a preliminary Gantt Chart using this information Manage Project Risk and Recover Failing Projects Using this Step by Step Methodology 4 www.performanceweb.org 4
Day 3: April 2, 2009 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 Manage Project Progress: Integrating the Gantt Chart Graphically document, manage and monitor project progress to effectively minimize setbacks Maintain project scope and take remedial action to get projects back on course 10:00 Utilize and Load Organizational Resources Maintain and assign people, facility and equipment resources accordingly Learn to actively adjust loads and variable expenses and understand the difference between generic and specifi c level resources 11:00 Create the Project Budget Identify your costs and develop your own project budgeting process Create a baseline used to determine whether the project is on track and help chart project progress 2:00 Identify Risks Gain valuable techniques for identifying and evaluating project risk Determine specifi c risks by project and by work package or activity 3:00 Utilize Risk Analysis Techniques Identify strategies for determining how risk management will be executed, who will be involved and the precise techniques to use Learn how to subjectively analyze the probability and impact of each possible risk 4:00 Make a Risk Management Plan Practice creating a risk management plan to ensure successful project execution Develop techniques for analyzing, controlling, and mitigating risks using this effective tool 5:00 Day Three Adjourns 12:00 Lunch Break 1:00 Optimize the Project Plan Develop key strategies for creating and optimizing the project plan Learn to manage project status and anticipate problems that could hurt project progress 5 www.performanceweb.org 5
Day 4: April 3, 2009 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 Assemble the Project Team Assess project human capital needs and negotiate staff assignments with senior leadership Develop strategies to lead exercise that promote overall team success 10:00 Understand the Project Manager s Role in Team Development Gain critical information on how to overcome the many challenges to being an effective project leader Strengthen your leadership skills by assessing, developing and advancing management capabilities 11:00 Report Project Status Learn different methods for recording and reporting project status Discuss various techniques for ensuring that all data is accurate to give real project status reports 2:00 Adjust the Scope for Schedule Changes Learn how schedule changes can uncontrollably alter the project scope Discover best practices to keep your project within scope and on time 3:00 Execute the Project Closeout Phase Name the three steps to closing out a project and the several choices for project closeout activities Understand the importance of conducting a project closeout review 4:00 Document Lessons Learned Utilize key techniques for documenting project successes and improvements Implement a best practice documenting system to ensure data and metrics for further projects 5:00 Day Four Adjourns 12:00 Lunch Break 1:00 Establish Change Management Control Procedures Utilize project leadership skills to initiate a change management process within your project Enhance project team success through effective change initiatives Create an Effective Work Breakdown Structure 6 www.performanceweb.org 6
Upcoming Events PMP Exam Prep Course May 27-29, 2009 Washington, DC Navigate the Process Groups and Knowledge Areas of the Latest PMBOK Guide Learn Tips and Techniques for Passing the Exam the First Time Project Management Office Summit Project Management On-Site Training One of the more popular vehicles for accessing the Institute s Project Management education programs has been on-site delivery of training. On-site training allows you to select course content that directly relates to your team s needs. More importantly, the Institute s on-site training courses draw from examples from your organization or agency and typically use a case study project that can be used as an actual work product for your team later on. Institute training managers stand ready to help define your needs and craft a customized in-house training program for you and your team. In-House Training Topics Include: Project Management for Results Earned Value Management IT Project Management Managing Project Risk Project Management for Procurement PMP Exam Prep For more information about in-house training options, please contact Mark Bryan at 703-894-0481 x 225 or email him at Bryan@PerformanceWeb.org. June 10 June 12, 2009 Washington, DC Link PMO Performance to Your Organization s Strategic Goals Make the Most out of PMO Measures and Metrics Understand the Project Manager s Role in Team Development 7 www.performanceweb.org 7
Logistics & Registration VENUE & HOTEL Project Management for Results will be held at the Rio Hotel & Casino, where a limited number of rooms have been reserved at the discounted rate of $124 until March 10, 2009. Please contact the hotel at the number provided below to make reservations and be sure to use the group code The Performance Institute to receive The Performance Institute s discounted conference rate. Rio Hotel & Casino 3700 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89103 1-888-746-6955 www.riolasvegas.com REGISTRATION 1. ONLINE at www.performanceweb.org 2. VIA FAX to 703-894-0482 3. VIA PHONE to 703-894-0481 4. VIA MAIL to 1515 N. Courthouse Road, Sixth Floor Arlington, VA 22201 Yes! Register me for Project Management for Results Please call me. I am interested in a special Group Discount for my team Delegate Information TUITION & GROUP DISCOUNTS The tuition rate for attending is: Offering Public Private Project Management for Results Training $2499 $2799 The Performance Institute offers reduced tuition to groups of three or more. For more information please contact David Yerks at 858-866-9381 or Yerks@ManagementWeb.org. CPE CREDIT Name Office Address Title Organization Delivery Method: Group-live Program Level: Beginner Prerequisites: None Advanced Preparation: None CPE Credits: 30 The Performance Institute is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org PDUS PMI Registered Education Provider PDUs: 35 The Performance Institute has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute. As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P), The Performance Institute has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria. PMI and the PMI logo are service and trademarks registered in the United States and other nations; PMP is a certification mark registered in the United States and other nations; PMBOK and CAPM are trademarks registered in the United States and other nations by the Project Management Institute, Inc., which is not affiliated with The Performance Institute. City State Zip Telephone Fax Email Payment Information Training Form/Purchase Order Check (accepted by mail only) Credit Card Credit Card Number Expiration Date Name on Card 3 Digit Card verification # Cancellation Policy For live events: The Performance Institute will provide a full refund less $399 administration fee for cancellations four weeks before the event. If cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to conference start date, no refund will be issued. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the event will be charged the entire registration fee. For webinars: The Performance Institute will provide a full refund less $50 administrative fee for cancellations four weeks before the event. If cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to conference start date, no refund will be issued. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the meeting will be charged the entire registration fee. All the cancellation requests need to be made online Your confirmation email contains links to modify or cancel registrations. Please note that the cancellation is not final until you receive a written confirmation. Payment must be secured prior to the conference. If payment is not received by the conference start date, a method of payment must be presented at the time of registration in order to guarantee your participation at the event. 8 Quality Assurance The Performance Institute strives to provide you with the most productive and effective educational experience possible. If after completing the course you feel there is some way we can improve, please write your comments on the evaluation form provided upon your arrival. Should you feel dissatisfied with your learning experience and wish to request a credit or refund, please submit it in writing no later than 10 business days after the end of the training to: The Performance Institute: Quality Assurance 1515 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22201 Note: As speakers are confirmed six months before the event, some speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program. The Performance Institute is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a comparable speaker is located to participate in the program. If for any reason The Performance Institute decides to cancel this conference, The Performance Institute accepts no responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants, including delegates, sponsors and guests. Billing Zip Code Please make checks payable to: The Performance Institute Priority Code: T343-WEB Discounts All Early Bird Discounts must require payment at time of registration and before the cut-off date in order to receive any discount. Any discounts offered whether by The Performance Institute (including team discounts) must also require payment at the time of registration. All discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer. Discounts cannot be applied retroactively www.performanceweb.org 8