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Here's some of the latest news in our PMLessonsLearned group!

• Our conference call number has changed as of June 1, 2007 - the new dial-in is on the left side of the screen
• You can listen in to the last call if you missed it (see info on the left of the screen)
• We've posted information on our free yahoo group regarding the schedule for future calls
• We also have polls on our yahoo group asking what you'd like for future topics and the best time to have our conference calls - join the yahoo group and vote!

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PMLL Episode 0006 Three Day/Five Day Rule: Conflict Management and Keeping Your Project on Schedule

The MP3 Podcast of the PMLessonLearned.com conference call from 21Sep2006 is now available. The conference call was on the subject of "Stakeholder Management"

Here are the notes from the Conference Call:

Panelists:

• Henry Will, PMP - Host, Inventor, PM
• Barbary Fuller, PMP - president of ProcessandProjectsolutions ( processandprojectsolutions.com)
• Mara Burns - PMO developer
• Steve Blais, PMP - Founder of Parkson International and PM since 1969

Guest Panelist: Jim Blaylock, PMP

Lessons Learned Topic - "Three Day/Five Day Rule: conflict management and keeping your project on schedule"

Also discussed: the value of being a PMP.

Free Book offer: "Project Management Best Practices: A to Z" Authors: Jim Blaylock, PMP and Dr. Rudd McGary, PMP ISBN 0-9719121-0-6
Published by PM Best Practices, Inc, Columbus, Ohio, May 2002
Cover Price: $29.95 The publisher noted above is no longer in business, and author has most, if not all, the available stock of the book.
The cost of the book is $15+ $3.50 Shipping and Handling (S&H) - This is a special price for PM Lessons Learned members (membership is free - signup at yahoogroup via link at pmlessonslearned.com). Jim has graciously decided to give the proceeds to the late co-author's widow. To purchase the book, contact Jim Blaylock at 513-489-1752

Jim mentioned the following webpage on his chapter's website for templates:
http://www.pmi-swohio-chapter.org/best-pract.shtml

Career segment (Rod Colon - etpnetwork.com): Networking Followup: Followup, chart your contacts, one-on-one or phone is prefered over email. Record their Wants, Needs, and Desires (WND) on your chart of contacts (spreadsheet). Update the chart with info from conversations and contact people who you haven't contacted in a while. Set up a plan to contact a certain number of people per week.

Jim Blaylock, PMP Senior Consultant SummitQwest
Project Manager for over 30 years. (Distribution, Materials Handling, Manufacturing, Financial, Operations Control, IT – Both Federal Gov't and Commercial); Commander, USN, Retired; PMI member since 1992 – Southwest Ohio Chapter, PMI –Served as VP Professional Development & Education, Presently Director, Best Practices; PMP since 1993; Presently Senior Consultant for SummitQwest in Dayton, OH; Adjunct Professor at Xavier University, Cincinnati - MBA program. BS Chemistry – University of Texas; MS Computer Systems Management – NPS Monterey

Download or Listen to the MP3 of PMLessonsLearned.com Episode 0006

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PMLessonsLearned.com is all about PMs helping PMs and is open to all. Visit the website for details.

Join our Yahoo group for details and reminders of the call and information to help you in your PM Career. Details at PMLessonsLearned.com

Free PMLessonsLearned.com conference call this Thursday May 17, 2007

Free PMLessonsLearned.com conference call this Thursday May 17, 2007 at 9pm Eastern - "Topic: The Other PM: The real-life story of integrating Process Management with Project Management . Doing More with Less" as presented by Barbara Fuller, PMP

Conference Dial-in: (319) 632-1100 Access Code: 867 116#

We hope you'll join us!

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Episode 0005 Stakeholder Management - From the 21Sep2006 Conference Call

The MP3 Podcast of the PMLessonLearned.com conference call from 21Sep2006 is now available. The conference call was on the subject of "Stakeholder Management"

Here are the notes from the Conference Call:

Panelists:

• Henry Will, PMP - Host, Inventor, PM
• Barbara Fuller, PMP - president of ProcessandProjectsolutions ()
• Mara Burns - PMO developer
• Steve Blais, PMP - Founder of Parkson International and PM since 1969
• Guest Panelist: Debbie Neuscheler-Fritsch, Senior Vice President, Harleysville Insurance

Topic: Stakeholder Management: Ignore at Your Project's Peril!

• Stakeholders: Who are they? Why are they important?
• Stakeholder Analysis: A Tool for Assessing Where Stakeholders Stand
• Turning Analysis into Action: Key to Successful Change

Career Segment: Henry Will, PMP shared practical information about how to network: what to do with business cards from others, what if someone doesn't give you their card, Project Managing your network, What to talk about: F.O.R.M.G. (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Money, Goals). And, the now famous "Salad Bowl Story"

Many PM resources were presented as well.

A more detailed recap of the call can be found on our yahoo group site at:
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/pmlessonslearned/message/31

Download or Listen to the MP3 of PMLessonsLearned Episode 5
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PMLessonsLearned.com is all about PMs helping PMs and is open to all. Visit the website for details.

Join our Yahoo group for details and reminders of the call and other information to help you in your PM Career.

Materials available for PMP Study Group Conference Call tomorrow

The presentation material is now available for the May 3rd call on the pmlessonslearned yahoo group.

If you have not yet joined the group, we recommend you do join and review the presentation before the conference call.

We will be referring to the examples in the presentation a lot during the call. The presentation is located in the files section under the directory "Materials for Conference Calls" . We look forward to hearing you on the call.

PM Lessons Learned

Free PMP Study Group Conference Call

Earned Value Management

The goal of this call is to empower Project Managers, and people studying for the PMP test.

Thursday, May 3rd 2007

9:00 P.M. – 10:15 P.M. (EST)

Conference Call Telephone Number: (319) 632-1100 Access Code: 867 116#

Topic: Earned Value Management & what you need to know for the PMP test

Join us on this free interactive conference call. There will be a 40 minute presentation, followed by an open forum where you can provide your experience, tips or ask questions. Our goal is to make this as interactive as possible so your participation is very important.

• What is Earned Value Management
• Basic calculation examples
• The best approach to studying for the exam
• Great resources to help you Study (Recommended Internet resources - web sites)
• Lessons Learned from a recent test taker who PASSED

Additional topics will be presented on the 1^st Thursday on each month. We would like your input for the June 7th topic.

Visit our Web site at: http://www.pmlessonslearned.com/