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- 1. October 14-16, 2009 The 2009 San Diego, CA Optional Pre-Conference Seminar: October 14, 2009 Project Management Optional Post-Conference Workshop: October 16, 2009 Office Summit Earn up to Develop and Implement a PMO to 18 PDUs Maximize Project Efficiency and Eliminate Waste You Will Learn How to: Leverage Your PMO in Tight Economic Times Position your PMO to cut projects that have spiraled out of control and increase buisness efficiency Increase Project Transparency Ensure that all team members are familiar with the priorites, budget and status of the project Identify Projects that need Attention Learn how to boost IT efficiency, cut costs and improve project delivery Align your PMO to Business Needs Identify how your strategic PMO can provide maximum value to your organization In Association with: Utilize your PMO to focus on pressing projects and resource allocation www.ASMIweb.com/PMO
- 2. Pre-Conference Seminar Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Project Management Office Summit Pre-Conference Seminars 8:30 Pre-Conference Seminar Registration & Continental Breakfast are hands-on, interactive sessions with specially 9:00 designed exercises Pre-Conference Seminar PMO Implementation: Learn How to Properly Execute a PMO and projects that have Building your PMO can be a complicated procedure. There are many options to consider immediate application. when creating one, and there are so many places where everything can go wrong. Being With this full day able to learn from the mistakes of others will help increase your chances of success and have a better understanding of the process. This seminar will address the real-life lessons application session, you learned from implementing a PMO and how to properly go about executing a PMO in your will enhance your training office successfully. experience by establishing Key Learning Objectives: a reference point of Discover what to do and what not to do in order to create an efficient PMO Learn how other organizations implement their PMO, which strategies worked and which knowledge, language and strategies to avoid methodologies for the rest Identify problematic issues that may arise and learn how to increase business efficiency of the event. This seminar will dive deep into PMO 12:00 Lunch Break Implementation to help improve your expertise and 1:00 gain knowledge of practical Seminar Continued tools to implement from 4:00 field experts. Enrollment Seminar Adjourns space is limited, so register today to reserve your seat. Who Should Attend: Project Managers PMO Directors Program Managers Team Leaders Performance Management Staff Project Support Staff Portfolio Directors Acquisition and Procurement Officials Program Directors Anyone Involved in Process Improvement Program Analysts Quality Assurance Personnel IT Directors ASMIweb.com/PMO Page 2
- 3. Day One Thursday, October 15, 2009 Project Management Office Summit 8:30 Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast “It was great to hear from 9:00 Keynote Address experienced, Develop a Business Case for PMO Success Project Management Offices are becoming even more critical during the recession as expert, PMO they offer important IT governance in making sure all organizational projects are aligned with corporate goals while also cutting out waste. This keynote address will offer proven professionals.” cross-industry strategies and case studies to support the PMO business case and measure PMO effectiveness. Discover not only the benefits of implementing a PMO but also learn Bob Massengill, to communicate these benefits to senior executives to gain buy-in and successfully drive Wake Forest University organizational results. Efficiently manage the human and financial resources of the organization in support of the business strategy Identify and reduce organizational projects that have spiraled out of control Obtain the buy-in and support of functional units by utilizing the technology made available 10:00 Break & Refreshments 10:15 Build a World-Class Project Management Office: Implement Key Techniques to Align Your PMO to Organizational Goals Discuss the five maturity levels of a PMO along with each stage’s characteristics Review each phase’s objectives, activities, outcomes and key deliverables Extend the PMO’s influence beyond the project lifecycle and into strategy formulation and execution 11:15 Project Portfolio Management: Learn how to Select the Right Projects Streamline the PMO and PPM to enhance your organization’s strategic goals Implement a consistent approach to planning and execution Understand how to implement your PPM strategy to deliver new products and services 12:15 Lunch Break ASMIweb.com/PMO Page 3
- 4. Day One, Continued Thursday, October 15, 2009 Project Management Office Summit “Presenters 1:15 Successfully Market Your PMO Internally and Achieve Organizational Buy-In offered practical Ensure that your PMO is integrated with other support and operational priorities Learn how to utilize existing resources as you deploy your PMO information that Conduct an organizational assessment to determine readiness for PMO integration I can apply.” 2:15 Break & Refreshments Patric Poole, Omaha Public Power District 2:30 Create an EPMO Today: Add Strategic Focus to your PMO Services Examine the various PMO structures for enterprise implementation Review strategies for determining if an EPMO is right for your entire organization Create an efficient EPMO environment to allow for growth and expansion 3:30 Develop PMO Measures and Metrics for Improved Organizational Success Determine how to select the appropriate measures and metrics to evaluate PMO performance Deliver key factors for shareholder consensus Build key performance measures for decision support and buy-in 4:15 Day One Adjourns ASMIweb.com/PMO Page 4
- 5. Day Two Friday, October 16, 2009 Project Management Office Summit 8:30 Continental Breakfast “There were several key 9:00 Keynote Address takeaways and Lessons from a Mature PMO Being able to effectively identify various operational challenges before they arise can make some great the difference in implementing a successful PMO. The team needs to discover how to expand the role of the PMO over time and understand how to implement a PMO strategic ideas we hope plan and plan for the future. This keynote address will discuss what barriers you can possibly expect once your PMO is fully operational and the lessons learned. to incorporate Discover the dilemmas of PMO success Improve on existing deliverables continuously and build for the future at our Rethink how to engage your stakeholders on thought leadership topics organization.” Laurie Menner, 10:00 CDI Talent Management Break & Refreshments 10:15 Utilize Your Project Management Office to Mitigate Risk Discover how to best manage risk awareness, contingency planning, impact analysis and issue management Create risk management templates and determine which projects are required to have risk plans Understand how a viable PMO can mitigate overall project risk 11:15 Establish an Effective Virtual Project Management Office Develop a business case to see if/why you may actually need to create a Virtual PMO Understand the advantages and challenges of a Virtual PMO Learn how to correctly apply the 3 levels of engagement, governance and enabling technology 12:15 Conference Adjourns ASMIweb.com/PMO Page 5
- 6. Post-Conference Workshop Friday, October 16, 2009 Project Management Office Summit Post-Conference 1:15 Post-Conference Workshop: Advanced PMO Techniques and Best Practices Workshops are practical, There are numerous barriers one must overcome in order to successfully create and supplementary application implement a fully functional PMO. It is no secret that the building process is the most sessions which incorporate challenging and time consuming procedure regarding the creation of a PMO. However once a framework has been laid out and it has become fully functional things can still go and review tools, wrong and for a variety of reasons. This post-conference workshop is designed for advanced techniques and methods PMOs. Discuss not only the long term problems that tend to arise over time but also how to further advance your PMO and allow for it to grow. presented during the event. Key Learning Objectives: Participants will obtain a Create a PMO communications plan to increase collaboration further understanding of Customize standards for project management methodologies, processes and procedures how to use newly acquired Provide ongoing project management support through coaching and educational training tools and cutting-edge strategies to improve your 4:15 PMO today. Through group Workshop Adjourns exercises and scenario- based learning, you’ll walk away with the expertise and resources needed for immediate and practical application. Enrollment space is limited, so register today to reserve your seat. Sponsorship Opportunities As a conference and training provider, The American Strategic Management Institute is an expert in bringing together leaders to share and discuss best practices and innovations. We connect decision-makers with respected solution providers. ASMI offers four different pre-designed sponsorship packages: Event Co-Sponsor, Session Sponsor, Luncheon Sponsor, Exhibit Booth Sponsor For more information on sponsorships or to get started, contact Blake Humble at 858-866-9352 or Humble@ManagementWeb.org ASMIweb.com/PMO Page 6
- 7. In-House Training Project Management Office Summit One of the more popular vehicles for accessing the Institute’s educational offerings is the delivery of on-site trainings and management facilitations. Bringing a training or facilitation in-house gives you the opportunity to customize a program that addresses your exact challenges and provides a more personal learning experience, while virtually eliminating travel expenses. Whether you require training for your department or for an organization-wide initiative, the advanced learning methods employed by the American Strategic Management Institute will create an intimate training atmosphere that maximizes knowledge transfer to enhance the talent within your organization. Customization We realize that not all obstacles can be overcome by applying an “off-the-shelf solution”. While many training providers will offer you some variation of their standard training, the American Strategic Management Institute’s subject matter experts will work with you and your team to examine your programs and determine your exact areas of need. The identification of real life examples will create a learning atmosphere that resonates with participants while at the same time providing immediate return on your training investment. Using interactive exercises that employ actual projects or scenarios from your organization, instructors can address specific challenges and align the curriculum of each session to your objectives. While the majority of on-site trainings are focused on smaller groups, the American Strategic Management Institute also has the ability to accommodate organizational-wide training initiatives. Utilizing multiple instructors, The Institute has the capacity to deliver courses to groups of up to 300 participants per day. Areas of Expertise On-site delivery of single courses, certification programs and entire packages of specialized courses are available in the following areas: Strategic Planning Contracting Performance Measurement Performance Reporting Project Management Program Evaluation Lean Six Sigma Administrative Management Workforce Management Change Management Budgeting and Forecasting Balanced Scorecard For more information about in-house training options available to you, please contact Jennifer Mueller at 703-894-0920 x 217 or email her at Mueller@PerformanceWeb.org. ASMIweb.com/PMO Page 7
- 8. Logistics & Registration Project Management Office Summit Venue and Hotel: The Project Management Office Summit will be held at Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Diego, CA. Complimentary breakfast, lunch Registration Form and refreshments will be provided each day. To Register, call 703-894-0920, Fax this Form to: 703-894-0482 or A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Crowne Visit www.ASMIweb.com/PMO Plaza San Diego at the prevailing rate of $137.00 a night until September 14th, 2009. Please call the hotel directly and reference code “The Project Management Office Summit” Yes! Register me for the Project Management Office Summit when making reservations to get the discounted rate. This Add Pre-Conference Seminar rate is based on the Government Per Diem and is subject Add Post-Conference Workshop to change. Please call me. I am interested in a special Group Discount for my team Crowne Plaza San Diego 2270 Hotel Circle North Delegate Information San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: 619-297-1101 Fax: 619-297-6049 Hotel and travel costs not included in conference tuition. Name Title Tuition & Group Discounts: Early Bird* Regular Organization Dept. Conference Only $1599 $1699 Pre-Conference Seminar - $499 Address Post-Conference Workshop - $199 Conference, Seminar and $2299 $2399 Workshop City *For the Early Bird Rate, Register by August 14th, 2009 For more information on group discounts for the 2009 Project Management Office Summit please contact David Yerks at 858- State Zip 866-9381 or email him at Yerks@ManagementWeb.org. PDUs Telephone Fax PMI Registered Education Provider Earn Up to 18 PDUs (9 for Conference, 6 for Pre-Conference ® Seminar, 3 for Post-Conference Workshop) Email The American Strategic Management 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 American Strategic Management has agreed to abide by PMI Payment Information established quality assurance criteria. “PMI” and the PMI logo are service and trademarks registered in the United States and other nations; “PMP” Check Purchase Order / Training Form Credit Card 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 American Strategic Management. Credit Card Number Exp. Date Verification no. 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