Free ConfCall 11/11 "How to Raise Your Competitive Edge with Personal Brand Marketing" (PMJOBSHOP)

What: FREE PM Lessons Learned – Job Shop conference call

Topic: "How to Raise Your Competitive Edge with Personal Brand Marketing"

Who: presented by Carl E. Reid, CEO and founder of NetTECH Systems Reid & Associates, Inc.

When: Thursday November 11, 2010 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: The *NEW*Conference Dial-in: (760) 569-7676 Access Code: 142349#

FreeSee.com Virtual Meeting link: http://www.freesee.com/meetings/418-251-588 Conference
"How to Raise Your Competitive Edge with Personal Brand Marketing"

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Presentation Materials:
The presentation materials will be available just prior to the call - follow the Files and Presentations link on our website to download it.

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BIO:
With corporate travels from the mail room to the board room, Carl E. Reid knows what it takes to be successful in the business arena. He has over 40 years of business experience, including 28 years as an information technology expert and project manager, along with 17 years as a successful entrepreneur. Carl has been a professional blogger and social media expert since 2004. In addition to being a sought after speaker, he publishes Library of Congress recognized newsletter blogs Savvy Intrapreneur and iTechSpeak . Carl has been published in "Network World" and "Computer Monthly" magazines. He was previously an instructor at "Hudson County Community College" in Jersey City, NJ spearheading the development of a Microsoft Office and Technology continuing education curriculum. Carl had the distinct honor being author of the book "foreword" for Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs by Rod Colon. Carl E. Reid is CEO and founder of NetTECH Systems Reid & Associates, Inc, a New York City area technology consulting company. Carl is also Chief Operations Officer for Empowering Today's Professionals. Mr. Reid has a proven track record in identifying emerging technology business opportunities, before they become trends. He has also helped many people successfully advance their careers and start businesses with 15 years as a Business Career Coach.

Carl is author of the popular article published on over 20,000 web sites, 10 Powerful Networking Tips Using Business Cards - Tel: 201-222-5390 Email: Carl@etpnetwork.com Web: www.CarlEReid.com

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About the Conference Call:
Monthly 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 the evenings.
New Conference Dial-in: (760) 569-7676 Access Code: 142349#

Instructions to call in from Skype can be found at:
http://freeconferencecallhd.com/skypeinstructions.html
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See the live slides in a virtual meeting
PMlessonsLearned.com will also be using a new service that allows us to share slides and screens during the live conference call:
Meeting link: http://www.freesee.com/meetings/418-251-588
(When joining, please enter your full name so we can talk to you by name)
You can use this new service to follow along with the presentation slides during a live call.
Or you can opt to download the presentation materials to your PC similarly to how it was done prior to October 2010. See the "Files and Presentations" link on the left side of the www.PMLessonsLearned.com page for access instructions.


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Free ConfCall 11/4 "Project Cost Management, PMBOK v4”(PMP Exam Study)

What: FREE PMP Exam Monthly Study Group conference call

Topic: "Project Cost Management, PMBOK v4"

Who: Presenter is Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, ITIL Expert, MCSE, Global Solutions Engineering, Hewlett Packard Company

Hosted by: Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP

When: Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 9 PM (Eastern Standard US) (GMT-5)

Where:
The *NEW*Conference Dial-in: (760) 569-7676 Access Code: 142349#
FreeSee.com Virtual Meeting link: http://www.freesee.com/meetings/418-251-588

"Project Cost Management, PMBOK v4”

Presentation: Prior to the call, the presentation will appear on the PM Lessons Learned group in Yahoo Groups (note: it may not be posted until just before the call). The directions to obtain the presentation are at PMlessonsLearned.com - on the left hand side of the webpage follow the link titled "Files and Presentations" to see directions for obtaining the presentation.


Abstract of the presentation:
The PMP examination is based on version 4 of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK). This month’s PMP Study call continues the focus on the Project Cost Management Knowledge Area. On September 3, 2009, David Radkovich covered a major Tool & Technique called Earned Value Management. From a cost and schedule point-of-view, those are all the formulas used to determine where your project stands and the requirements for completion. In the PMLessonsLearned.com file and podcast archives. You will find that September 3, 2009 session slide set and the corresponding podcast. Look for podcast number 79.
In this session, we will cover the rest of the Project Cost Management knowledge area as laid out in PMBOK version 4. There are changes in this area. Dana Safford, PMP, will provide insight and practical examples of everything you need to know to building your critical knowledge mass and pass the PMP exam on the first attempt.


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About the Conference Call:
Monthly 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 the evenings.
New Conference Dial-in: (760) 569-7676 Access Code: 142349#

Instructions to call in from skype can be found at:
http://freeconferencecallhd.com/skypeinstructions.html
Instructions for other providers can be found near the bottom of the home screen:
http://freeconferencecallhd.com/

See the live slides in a virtual meeting
PMlessonsLearned.com will also be using a new service that allows us to share slides and screens during the live conference call:
Meeting link: http://www.freesee.com/meetings/418-251-588
(When joining, please enter your full name so we can talk to you by name)
You can use this new service to follow along with the presentation slides during a live call.
Or you can opt to download the presentation materials to your PC similarly to how it was done prior to October 2010. See the "Files and Presentations" link on the left side of the www.PMLessonsLearned.com page for access instructions.


PMlessonsLearned.com: Project Managers helping Project Managers to make a difference!

Free ConfCall 10/21"Building a Project Management Organization (PMO) in the Real World: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" (PM Best Practices)

What: FREE PM Lessons Learned PM Best Practice conference call

Topic: "Building a Project Management Organization (PMO) in the Real World: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"

Subtitle: "Jumping on the Train While it's Already Moving"

Who: presented by Henry Will, PMP; Founder and Leader of PMlessonsLearned.com

When: Thursday October 21, 2010 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (760) 569-7676Access Code: 142 349#

"Building a Project Management Organization (PMO) in the Real World: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
subtitle: "Jumping on the Train While it's Already Moving"


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Presentation Materials:
The presentation materials will be available just prior to the call - follow the Files and Presentations link on our website to download it.

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Abstract of the Presentation:
This presentation will take you through a real story of building a PMO when projects are already running. In an ideal situation, it would be great to build a PMO "by the book." In an ideal world it would be best to start from scratch and follow the best practices to build a PMO on a solid foundation.

But, in the real world, situations are less than ideal. Perhaps, just like this story, you're building (or about to build) a PMO in an environment where everything is already running full steam ahead. It's like jumping on to a moving train! Things are already in motion. You've got to build a solid foundation while things are moving.

It's like taking control of a war that's already happening. The fighter jets are already scrambling, the tanks are already rolling, sirens are sounding, bullets are flying, and all of the generals have higher priorities in their own battles. What's a new commander to do?

This presentation will be helpful to people trying to raise the effectiveness of a PMO, people considering starting a PMO, and those desiring to better understand PMOs

BIO:
Henry Will, is a PMI certified Project Manager Professional (PMP). He is the founder and host of the popular PMLessonsLearned.com Project Management group that is made up of "Project Managers helping Project Managers to make a difference." The group is FREE and open to all.

Henry specializes in PMO and Agile project methodologies managing Web enabled Software Application development projects in accounting and underwriting processes of Mortages, Insurance and Pension funds. He is a public speaker and a volunteer with several organizations in leadership roles, teaching and mentoring. Mr. Will is is also involved in professional networking. http://henrywill4.com/

Unique things Mr. Will has done:
* He has three patents on a Blood Chemistry Analyzer
* He has worked on the AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet and F/A 18 Fighter
* He has worked on Video Games
* Is a Public Speaker, having spoken on various topics to groups from 5 people to a few thousand

Free ConfCall 10/7"Project Human Resource Management, PMBOK v4”(PMP Study)

What: FREE PMP Exam Monthly Study Group conference call

Topic: "Project Human Resource Management, PMBOK v4"

Who: Presenter is Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, ITIL Expert, MCSE, Global Solutions Engineering, Hewlett Packard Company

Hosted by: Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP

When: Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 9 PM (Eastern Daylight US) (GMT-5)

Where:
The *NEW*Conference Dial-in: (760) 569-7676 Access Code: 142349#
FreeSee.com Virtual Meeting link: http://www.freesee.com/meetings/418-251-588

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Presentation:
Prior to the call, the presentation will appear on the PM Lessons Learned group in Yahoo Groups (note: it may not be posted until just before the call). The directions to obtain the presentation are at PMlessonsLearned.com - on the left hand side of the webpage follow the link titled "Files and Presentations" to see directions for obtaining the presentation.

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Abstract of the presentation:
The PMP examination is based on version 4 of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK). This month’s PMP Study call focuses on the Project Human Relations Management knowledge area as laid out in PMBOK version 4. There are changes in this area. Dana Safford, PMP, will provide insight and practical examples of everything you need to know to building your critical knowledge mass and pass the PMP exam on the first attempt.

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About the Conference Call:
Monthly 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 the evenings.
New Conference Dial-in: (760) 569-7676 Access Code: 142349#

Instructions to call in from skype can be found at:http://freeconferencecallhd.com/skypeinstructions.htmlInstructions for other providers can be found near the bottom of the home screen:http://freeconferencecallhd.com/See the live slides in a virtual meetingPMlessonsLearned.com will also be using a new service that allows us to share slides and screens during the live conference call:Meeting link: http://www.freesee.com/meetings/418-251-588(When joining, please enter your full name so we can talk to you by name)You can use this new service to follow along with the presentation slides during a live call.Or you can opt to download the presentation materials to your PC similarly to how it was done prior to October 2010. See the "Files and Presentations" link on the left side of the www.PMLessonsLearned.com page for access instructions.


PMlessonsLearned.com: Project Managers helping Project Managers to make a difference!

PMLL Episode 100 - Mentoring Strategies (PMBestPractices)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonsLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: Mentoring Strategies (PMBestPractices)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: Ron Hadley, Head Talent Management, Novartis Development

Date of Conference Call: 20May2010
Podcast Number: 0100

MP3 / Podcast:Download MP3 or Listen on Internet Archive or Listen on OurMedia or subscribe to our podcast on itunes

If you're studying for the PMP Exam, you may want to listen to the MP3s of past PMP Exam Study Group conference calls. They're located in our Archive (see the link on our website).

PRESENTATION:
Prior to the call, the presentation materials will be made available (note: it may not be posted until just before the call). The directions to obtain the presentation are at PMlessonsLearned.com - on the left hand side of the webpage follow the link titled ""Files and Presentations"" to see directions for obtaining the presentation.

NOTES FROM THE CALL:

• With Mentoring, go slow before you go fast
• Many people concentrate on ""Who"" to be mentored by before they concentrate on ""What"" to be mentored about. Take the time to plan the ""What"" first. Start with the goal in mind.
• Mentoring is a way to develop, so what are you trying to develop?
• Discuss strategies that are outside your comfort zone to be put into practice before the next meeting. This will push you to grow.
• An important value of mentoring: Mentoring builds relationships which works at the need to build ""purpose at work"" which builds retention of your best people.
• Start with a one year commitment, you can always keep going if it works well. This will set a goal and it isn't too long to commit to.
• Ron suggests that it's best to find someone in your company/organization but from another department. This will help you to learn to navigate your organization.
• Ron recommends that you make an agreement at the start of the mentoring.
• Types of mentoring: one on one or group mentoring. Group mentoring is starting to grow in use. The group presents and issue, brainstorms solutions and then at the meeting the following month they discuss how they handled it.
• It is best to have written goals for mentoring
• What should your mentoring work on? Try to get a 360 degree assessment. If you can't get one at work, then ask people what you should work on.
• Ron said one of the best lessons he learned from his mentor was that he was always bringing his lunch and eating alone, but the mentor told him he should never eat lunch alone. (note: I (Henry) suggest the book ""Never Eat Alone"" by Keith Ferrazzi)
• When asked what the best format is for a meeting with your mentor, Ron suggested: Review the progress of the last meeting's action items and discuss what needs to be done to move forward (discuss next steps and action items) for the next meeting. Ron suggests that mentoring meetings should be once a month and should last about 1 to 1.5 hours.
• Where to find a mentor? Ask at work (ask your manager first), church, and/or other organizations you belong to (PMlessonsLearned.com or your local PMI Chapter for example)

PRESENTERS BIO:
Ron Hadley is Head Talent Management, Novartis Development in East Hanover, NJ and has broad HR experience in Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, and Business Partnering. Prior positions include Executive Director of Talent Management at Wyeth and Head of US Staffing at BASF Corp.

Ron serves on the Board of Directions for Beyond the Wall, a non-profit serving the needs of the poor in the developing world. He has also provided leadership consulting for a variety of non-profits and taught at Caldwell College.

Ron received his BA in Psychology from the University of Connecticut. In addition, he has an MA in Education from Michigan State University and an MA in HR Management from the University of New Haven.


PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ronald-hadley/1/590/a2b



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