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May 2008 5/30 11:00 am    to 12:00 pm EDT BABOK v.2 Update - Out with the Old, In with the New Online seminar Speaker: Bruce Chadbourne Catch up on the latest developments in the release of the Business Analysis Book Of Knowledge (BABOK) Version 2.0. Changes and improvements are coming to the six knowledge areas, tools and techniques. Finally, definition of those missing portions. What does it mean for you? When will the update hit the streets? Is it time to get started on that CBAP certification? This webinar features Bruce Chadbourne - a 30+ year veteran of defense systems and IT software engineering, spanning service as a U.S. Naval Officer (Nuclear Propulsion), followed by Engineering Project Management with GE, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy. His experience ranges from Systems/ Software development to Integration & Test for military systems, commercial networks, and consumer software products. He has held technical certifications prior to working directly in project management. Bruce has established company Project Management/Support Offices and developed integrated management processes in concert with capability maturity models (CMM-I). His final accomplishments have been in the areas of cost account management, business planning and financial analysis, for programs in excess of $70M. In addition to independent consulting, Bruce has served as a professional instructor of Project Management and Business Analysis certificate programs for over 8 years for numerous industry clients. His expertise in risk management initiatives has been recognized throughout the Lockheed Martin Corporation and BAE SYSTEMS. Bruce is a member of the New Hampshire chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and is a charter member and former Director of the PMI Risk Management SIG. He speaks and writes periodically for PMI, IIBA, and other international organizations. He recently co-authored the book “The Professional’s Guide to Risk Assessment (2004)” with Paula K. Martin. Register   . Top of Page   June 2008 6/13 11:00 am    to 12:00 pm EDT What? Me! Communicate? I’m a PM! Online seminar Speaker: Chance Reichel This webinar will introduce you to the concepts of Project Communications Management and why this one of the most important project management topics. Know the key five questions to plan for that will facilitate project communications to all project stakeholders. Review common issues and how to avoid communication mistakes. You will learn the fundamental tools and techniques for communicating project performance and how to convey this information to management and clients alike. Who Should Attend Program managers and project managers who are responsible for managing project communications. The class is intended for managers and team members who need insight into how to effectively communicate in a project environment. A basic understanding of project management is essential. What You Will Learn #Communications in the PMBOK® Framework - how the processes of Project Communications Management interact with each other and with other knowledge area processes #Communications Requirements Analysis - how to plan for project communications by identifying internal and external project stakeholders and their information needs #Project Communications Plan - how to develop a project communications plan, with special emphasis on planning for communicating in a multi-stakeholder environment #Information Distribution - how to plan and manage your communication channels, and monitor their effectiveness #Performance Reporting - how to effectively keep stakeholders informed of project progress #Managing Stakeholders - how to manage project communications to satisfy the needs of, and resolve issues with, project stakeholders This webinar features Chance Reichel a Project Management Consultant and Adjunct Professor for Boston University. Mr. Reichel has more than twenty years of project management experience, most notably for large consulting firms that specialize in project management field operations for numerous types of clients. Mr. Reichel has provided project management expertise to more than sixty-five Fortune 500 clients as well as to several branches of the U.S. Government. Mr. Reichel has served in The US Navy, working Intelligence and Operations projects. Chance also has shared his expertise with the US Department of Energy, serving as department manager in Environmental, Safety & Health and Waste Transportation departments for a major decommissioning project. He has also visited many of the DOE field sites to provide project management training and instruction expertise. Commercially, Mr. Reichel has worked with many Defense and Energy Department contractors, providing them with project management expertise. Register   6/24 11:00 am    to 12:00 pm EDT Can you afford not to? Measuring ROI on Training and Business Improvement Initiatives Online seminar Speaker: Gina Westcott-Abudi Description: This one hour webinar will provide you with information on the Phillips Business Impact/ROI Analysis process used by the CorpEdGroup and the benefits to the organization and you, personally, when you show the monetary value of your training & development programs. Who Should Attend: HR Manager, Training & Development Professional, or other Managers with an interest in showing the value of the training programs you bring to the organization. What You Will Learn: #Why organizations are turning to business impact and ROI analysis #The types of data generated to measure business impact and ROI #The criteria for selecting programs for business impact and ROI analysis #The 4 major steps in the process #The value-add to the organization and you personally #How the CorpEdGroup’s consulting services can support you in this effort This webinar features Gina M. Westcott-Abudi, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, for the Corporate Education Group. In her role as Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Gina leads the Corporate Ed Group’s consulting practice. In her position, Gina is responsible for building the Corporate Ed Group’s client base through increased services and programs. Prior to joining BUCEC Gina had her own consulting company, concentrating on project management and training development strategic planning and consulting. Prior to that, she worked at McKinsey & Company, Inc. in various management roles. Gina was honored as one of the Power 50 from PMI® - one of the 50 most influential executives in project management, working to move the profession forward. Gina represents BUCEC on PMI®’s Global Corporate Council and serves on the PM Summit/BA World Advisory Board. Additionally, Gina is an active Board Member on the Simmons School of Management Alumnae Association Board. Register

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