We seem to have filled up every available line on the conference call this evening
A Free Recording is not available of tonights "Sold-out" Call on "Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks; A Primer on Change" by noted Author, Consultant, and Speaker Peter De Jager
The recording is available at (641) 715-3441 Access Code: 767 616#
We will be posting the podcast soon; keep your eyes on this space
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The online presentation is located here:
http://www.technobility.com
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Free Recording available of tonights "Sold-out" Call on "Change" by Peter De Jager
Friday, June 20, 2008
Free Confcall: Peter De Jager on "Change" Thurs. 6/26/08
What: PM Lessons Learned PM Best Practice conference call
Topic: "Teaching old dogs to do new tricks? A primer on Change"
Who: Author and Speaker Peter De Jager
When: Thursday Jun. 26, 2008 at 9pm Eastern Daylight Savings time
Where: NEW Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#
Do you want to know how to CHANGE your environment in some way?
Do you have a team that could use to change the way they do things?
Do you have an organization that doesn't believe in Project Management?
Do you wish your environment at work would be more in tune with PM?
Do you want to Change the organization you work in to be more PM minded?
Then, this call is for you!
Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#
Conference call participation is free and questions are encouraged. Long distance charges may apply depending on your carrier - some cell phone companies allow free long distance after certain times in evenings.
The online presentation is located here:
http://www.technobility.com
Presented by Peter de Jager. Peter is a Keynote Speaker, writer and consultant focusing on issues relating to Change Management and the Future. His primary focus is on how we manage
change, technology and the future. His presentations use humor to challenge the myths surrounding our understanding of the Change process and the benefits of technology. In addition to speaking at conferences worldwide, he has also written monthly columns for Globe & Mail online, CIO Magazine, and Computing Canada. His goal is always to question what we think is so, and in so doing perhaps open up new opportunities. You can more information at his website:
www.technobility.com
Friday, June 13, 2008
PM Best Practices Call Thurs 6/19/08: "Project Management of Virtual Teams"
This call is now available for replay by phone at (641) 715-3441 Access Code: 767 616#
We will soon be making the MP3 recording available on our "Archives" page. It will also be available with our other podcasts (on itunes).
What: PM Lessons Learned PM Best Practice conference call
Topic: "Project Management of Virtual Teams"
Who: Kevin R. Wegryn, PMP, CPM Senior Project Manager and Vice-President at Bank of NY Mellon
When: Thursday June 19, 2008 9pm Eastern Daylight Savings time
Where: NEW Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#
“How to be an effective Virtual Project Manager?”
A Project Manager needs to understand many aspects of project management to be effective, but three key elements are e-mail, conference calls and phone calls.
The Project Manager needs strong skills using all three of these communication methods to be an effective Virtual Project Manager.
The e-mail send to your team should be short and specific items/questions sent to your virtual team member. The e-mail should not contain complex wording or be confusing for the reader. A Project Manager must remember that a virtual team member reading e-mail will not have opportunity to ask questions or listen to the emphasis of the request as a person would give working in the same office would.
Another strong communication skill needed by the Virtual Project Manager is the ability to lead conference calls. This is a skill learned by much practice and much listening on the part of the virtual Project Manager. It is important to remember that the purpose of the conference call is not for the team to hear the Project Manager’s voice talk over and over about the project topics, but to get the teams input in key areas/topics that need to be covered in a group forum.
Finally, phone calls to the virtual team members must be kept short and to the point. Again, the virtual team members have a day full of meetings and tasks and a half-hour call from the virtual Project Manager two or three times a day, will make the team member ineffective.
In summary, the Virtual Project Manager needs to have many skills to be effective to manage his/her team. Key communication skills needed by these Virtual Project Managers are strong skills with e-mail, conference calls and individual phone calls. Only with a strong understanding of these communication skills can a project manager be an effective Virtual Project Manager.
Speaker's Bio:
Kevin R. Wegryn is a bottom-line improvements specialist and problem solver, driven by measurable goals and strong communication skills. Kevin’s unique background has enabled him to successfully manage projects that demand business development, expense management, strategic positioning, and program management.
Kevin is currently a Vice-President, Senior Project Manager, for Bank of New York Mellon. He is a seasoned Senior Project Manager and has managed complex projects, budgeted up to $73 million, and led teams of project managers. Kevin’s ability to quickly analyze business conditions, determined a course of action to motivate personnel, implement programs and strategies that improve sales, processes and individual performance.Kevin has a Master’s Degree (MA) in Business Economics.
Kevin is a PMI certified Project Management Professional (PMP), member of PMI National Organization, 2007, 2008 volunteer for PMI- Professional Awards Member Advisor Group, volunteer for the PMI-PMBOK Guide 2004 Update team, member of panel of judges for PMI-Educational Foundation 2004 Student Scholarship Awards, and is a member of many other professional association activities. He is a Certified Project Manager (CPM) from International Association of Project and Program Management and is a member of International Association of Project and Program Management.
New Conference Call and Record phone numbers
We are now using a new Conference Call line
Conference Dial-in Number: (269) 320-8300
Access Code: 767 616#
*6 to mute / unmute
The Recording of the last call will also be available at the following new number:
Playback Number: (641) 715-3441
Access Code: 767 616#
*1 Rewind 30 seconds
*2 Fast forward 30 seconds
*5 Pause/resume playback
(note: the PM JOB SHOP call recorded on June 12, 2008 is still available on the old playback number: (641) 715-3413 Access Code: 675 748#)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Free PM JOBSHOP Confcall 6/12/08 Getting the Most From your Recruiter
PM Job Shop This Thursday 6/12
Free PM-Job shop Interactive Group Conference Call
The goal is to empower Project Managers
*Increase your PM Knowledge
* Build Business Relationships
* Increase your Marketability
* Gain Professional Support`
Thursday, June 12, 2008
9:00 P.M. – 10:15 P.M. (EST)
Conference Call Telephone Number: (641) 715-3200 Access Code: 675748#
Topic: Getting the most from your Recruiter
Hosted by Mike Chrepta, PMP
On this conference call we will discuss how recruiters are responsible for some of the most confidential, critical, and lucrative staffing situations in the industry. If you have a relationship with a quality recruiter, chances are, you will be one of the first potential candidates called for the unbelievable opportunity. But do you know how to find a good one? Where do you start?
On the call will be Angela Verachi and Allison Maltese both from TekSystems (Parsippany NJ ) Angela is a recruiter for Project Managers and Business Analysts. Allison is a Delivery Manager
· On the call we will discuss categories of recruiters and the differences between the recruiter types.
· Angela and Allison will also discuss the type of recruiter they are and the processes they've found to work best (with an real-life examples and stories of how it worked)
Both Allison and Angela are long term friends of the PMlessonsLearned.com group, having been on our calls sharing information before and have both helped several of our members with their job search.
TekSystems is an international IT Staffing, Recruiting, and Services company with 90 offices in the US, Canada, and Europe dealing in the Communications, Financial Services, Government, and Information Technology industries. A listing of their project management jobs available for all their locations is listed at http://www.teksystems.com
Join us on this free interactive conference call hosted by Mike Chrepta, PMP. Where you can share your experience, tips or ask questions. Our goal is to make this as interactive as possible so your participation is very important:
We would like your input for future topics. If you are interested or know of someone who might be interested in presenting please let us know.
Visit our Web site at: http://www.pmlessonslearned
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Free PMP Study Group Confcall Thur. June 5, Topic: Quick Reference
Free PMP Study Group Conference Call
Quick Reference Material Review
The goal of this call is to empower Project Managers, and people studying for the PMP test.
Thursday, June 5 2008
9:00 P.M. – 10:15 P.M. (EST)
Conference Call Telephone Number: (641) 715-3200 Access Code: 675748#
Topic: Review of Quick Reference Material
Hosted by David Radkovich, PMP
Join us on this free interactive conference call hosted by David Radkovich, PMP. On this call we will review the quick reference material provided by Robert Perrine, PMP, ITIL-SM, MBB, CISA on his web site http://www.robertperrine.biz
¨ WBS Structure
¨ Critical Path method
¨ Earned Value quick reference
¨ Quality quick reference
¨ HR quick reference
¨ Finance quick reference
Additional topics will be presented on the 1st Thursday of each month. There will not be a call on July 3rd due to the 4th of July holiday in the US. We would like your input for future topics. If you are interested in presenting please let us know.
Visit our Web site at: http://www.pmlessonslearned
Note: There is no presentation material for this call as we will be reviewing the material on this web site:
http://www.robertperrine.bizVisit us at http://pmlessonslearned.com
We now have 3 calls per month:
* 1st Thursday@9pm (Eastern): PMP Study call
* 2nd Thursday@9PM (Eastern): PM JOB SHOP call
* 3rd Thursday@9PM (Eastern): PM Lessons Learned Best Practices call
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