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- 1. Lean Six Sigma for IT The 2010 Earn up to Utilize Your PMO to Focus on Pressing Projects 17 PDUs and Resource Allocation Develop and January 12-13, 2010 | Arlington, VA Optional Pre-Conference Workshops: January 11, 2010 Implement a PMO to You Will Learn To: Maximize Allign your PMO to Business Needs Identify how your strategic PMO can provide maximum value to your organization Project Leverage Your PMO in Tight Economic Times Efficiency Position your PMO to cut projects that have spiraled out of control and increase business efficiency and Eliminate Increase Project Transparency Waste Ensure that all team members are familiar with the priorities, budget and status of the project Identify Projects that need Attention Learn how to boost IT efficiency, cut costs and improve project delivery Optional Advanced PMO Workshop In Association with: Discover best practices and tips for established PMO’s to become more successful www.ASMIweb.com/PMO2010 www.ASMIweb.com/PMO2010 1
- 2. Project Management Office Summit January 11, 2010 pre-conference workshop Pre-Conference Workshops are practical, supplementary application sessions which incorporate and review tools, techniques and methods presented during the event. Participants will obtain a further understanding of how to use newly acquire tools and cutting-edge strategies to improve your PMO today. Through group 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. 8:30 Continental Breakfast & Seminar Registration 9:00 – 4:00 workshop a PMO Implementation: Learn How to Properly Execute a PMO Building your PMO can be a complicated procedure. There are many options to consider when creating one, and there are so many places where everything can go wrong. Being able to learn from the mistakes of others will help increase your chances of success and have a better understanding of the process. This workshop will address the real-life lessons learned from implementing a PMO and how to properly go about executing a PMO in your office. Discover what to do and what not to do in order to create an efficient PMO Lean how other organizations implement their PMO, which strategies worked and which strategies to avoid Identify problematic issues that may arise and learn how to increase business efficiency 9:00 – 4:00 workshop b Advanced PMO Techniques: Best Practices for Established PMO’s There are numerous barriers one must overcome in order to successfully create and implement a fully functional PMO. It is no secret that the building process is the most 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 wrong and for a variety of reasons. The PMO’s success or failure is based on its ability to manage organizational investments. This pre-conference workshop is designed for mapping out activities that are critical to delivery success and can drive delivery improvement to advanced PMO’s. Create a PMO communications plan to increase collaboration Customize standards for project management methodologies, processes and procedures Provide ongoing project management support through coaching and educational training 4:00 Workshops Adjourn Create a Successful PMO on a Tight Budget 2 www.ASMIweb.com/PMO2010
- 3. Project Management Office Summit day one January 12, 2010 8:30 Continental Breakfast & Conference Registration 9:00 keynote address Develop a Business Case for PMO Success Project Management Offices are becoming even more critical during the recession as 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 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 to communicate these benefits to senior executives successfully drive 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 11:15 Break & Refreshments Create a PMO on a Depleted Budget: Meet Your Internal Client Expectations 10:15 Learn how a PMO can be built and thrive during Successfully Market Your PMO Internally times of change and Achieve Organizational Buy-In Establish effective communications that will Establish the communications that will help help achieve organization success achieve organizational buy-in for your Focus on how the PMO will provide value to Determine the right PMO deployment model the organization and prosper during times for your organization of uncertainty Focus on how the PMO will provide value to the organization 12:15 Lunch Break who should attend: CIO IT Specialists CTO Systems Architects IT Directors Business Analysts VP’s Performance Improvement Managers IT Managers System Analysts Assistant Directors Senior Project Managers Information Technology Specialists Deployment Leader / Champion www.ASMIweb.com/PMO2010 3
- 4. day one Project Management Office Summit January 12, 2010 1:15 3:30 Build a World-Class Project Management Create an EPMO Today: Add Strategic Office: Implement Key Techniques to Focus to your PMO Services Align Your PMO to Organizational Goals Examine the various PMO structures for Discuss the five maturity levels of a PMO along enterprise implementation with each stage’s characteristics Review strategies for determining if an EPMO Review each phase’s objectives, activities, is right for your entire organization outcomes and key deliverables Create an efficient EPMO environment to allow Extend the PMO’s influence beyond the for growth and expansion project lifecycle and into strategy formulation Carol Rauh, Ph.D., PMP® and execution Senior PMO Specialist, AARP 2:15 4:15 Break & Refreshments Day One Adjourns 2:30 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 transparency 4 www.ASMIweb.com/PMO2010
- 5. Project Management Office Summit day two January 13, 2010 8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00 keynote address Lessons from a Mature PMO Being able to effectively identify various operational challenges before they arise can make 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 plan and plan for the future. This keynote address will discuss what barriers you can possibly expect once your PMO if fully operational and the lessons learned. Discover the dilemmas of PMO Success Improve on existing deliverables continuously and build for the future Rethink how to engage your stakeholders on thought leadership topics 10:00 1:15 Break & Refreshments Utilize Your Project Management Office to Mitigate Risk Develop tools to help project teams 10:15 identify risks Why PMO’s Fail: The Ability to Guide and Create risk impact analysis techniques to use Manage Organizational Investments for large and small projects Identify all of the needs of support services in Identify common risk mitigations and order to facilitate outstanding delivery contingencies for PMO Enable a Common Organizational Integration Map that standardizes organizational and capability collaboration 2:15 Maximize the power of organizational Break & Refreshments integration and drive delivery improvement 2:30 11:15 A Road Map for the High Impact PMO Project Portfolio Management: Learn how Learn new, business-driven strategies for to Select the Right Projects managing a high impact PMO Define and lay the foundation for the Understand how to avoid the many work portfolio unintended, negative consequences of project Implement a consistent approach to planning management theories and standards and execution Discover techniques for thinking “outside- Understand how to implement your PPM the-box” of the traditional PM community strategy to deliver new products and services to ensure a business driven and results oriented PMO 12:15 Lunch Break 3:30 Conference Adjourns www.ASMIweb.com/PMO2010 5
- 6. Project Management Office Summit In-House Training In-House Training 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 Workforce Management Program Evaluation Performance Measurement Budgeting and Forecasting Administrative Management Project Management Contracting Change Management Lean Six Sigma Performance Reporting Balanced Scorecard For more information please contact Jennifer Mueller at 202-739-9619 or email Jennifer.Mueller@PerformanceInstitute.org 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 Blake.Humble@ASMIweb.com 6 www.ASMIweb.com/PMO2010
- 7. Project Management Office Summit Logistics & Registration Venue and Hotel: Tuition and Group Discounts Project Management Office Summit will be held at The Offerings Regular Rate Performance Institute Training Center in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse Metro stop on the Conference Only $1499 Orange Line. A public parking garage is located inside Pre-Conference Workshop A $399 of the building. Pre-Conference Workshop B $399 The Performance Institute Training Center * For the Early Bird rate or for more information on 1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 600 group discounts for Project Management Office Arlington, VA 22201 Summit please contact David Yerks at 858-866-9381 877-992-9521 or email him at David.Yerks@ASMIweb.com A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott at the PDUs prevailing rate of $233 until December 11, 2009. Please call the hotel directly for reservations and reference code Project Management Office Summit. The hotel is conveniently located three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station. Please ask the hotel PMI Registered Education Provider about a complimentary shuttle that is also available PDUs: Earn Up to 18 PDUs, for your convenience. 11 for the Training, 6 for the Pre-Conference Workshop The American Strategic Management Institute has been reviewed and approved as Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute. 1533 Clarendon Blvd. As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P), ASMI has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria. “PMI” and the PMI logo are service Arlington, VA 22209 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 Phone: 703-528-2222 / 1-800-321-2211 “CAPM” are trademarks registered in the United States and other nations by the www.courtyardarlingtonrosslyn.com Project Management Institute, Inc., which is not affiliated with ASMI. Cancellation Policy For live events: The American Strategic Management Institute will provide a full The American Strategic Management Institute Corporate Headquarters refund less $399 administration fee for cancellations four weeks before the event. If Quality Assurance cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to conference start date, no refund will 805 15th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20005 be issued. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the event will be charged the entire registration fee. We will evaluate individual complaints in a context of collective comments from the event.Note: As speakers are confirmed six months before the event, some speaker All the cancellation requests need to be made via Cvent or email. Your confirmation changes or topic changes may occur in the program. The American Strategic email contains links to modify or cancel registrations. Please note that the cancellation Management Institute is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a is not final until you receive a written confirmation. comparable speaker is located to participate in the program. 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 If for any reason The American Strategic Management Institute decides to cancel this registration in order to guarantee your participation at the event. conference The American Strategic Management accepts no responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants, including delegates, sponsors and guests. Quality Assurance Discounts The American Strategic Management Institute strives to provide you with the most • All ‘Early Bird’ Discounts must require payment at time of registration and before the productive and effective educational experience possible. If after completing the cut-off date in order to receive any discount. course you feel there is some way we can improve, please write your comments on • Any discounts offered whether by ASMI (including team discounts) must also require the evaluation form provided upon your arrival. Should you feel dissatisfied with your payment at the time of registration. learning experience and wish to request a credit or refund, please submit it in writing • All discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer. no later than 10 business days after the end of the training to: • Discounts cannot be applied retroactively www.ASMIweb.com/PMO2010 7
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