Free ConfCall 12/2"Project Basics, PMBOK v4” (PMP Exam Study)

What: FREE PMP Exam Monthly Study Group conference call

Topic: "Project Basics, 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, December 2, 2010 at 9 PM (Eastern Standard US) (GMT-5)

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

"Project Basics, PMBOK v4”

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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 Exam Study call begins the focus on the first three chapters of the PMBOK. This session provides basic project descriptions and the various phase workflow alternatives that project managers can use. Version 4 of the PMBOK changed a few things 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.


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Free Conf Call 11/18 "Beat 'em with a STICK: how to win the game of project management politics" PM Best Practices

What: FREE PM Lessons Learned – Best Practices conference call

Topic: "Beat 'em with a STICK: how to win the game of project management politics"

Who: presented by Steve Blais, founder of Parkson International and PM since 1969

When: Thursday November 18, 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

"Beat 'em with a STICK: how to win the game of project management politics"

The lotteries tell us "you can't win if you don't play" and the same holds true for project politics. You cannot succeed if you think you can avoid or ignore the politics. However, politics does not have to be negative. Politics, the process by which groups of people make collective decisions, ensures that a project has the best chance of success whether it is a traditional PMBOK-managed effort or an agile self-organizing team. We'll explore the game of politics and use the acronym STICK as a guideline to political success.

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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:
Steve Blais, founder of Parkson International and PM since 1969

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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!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL PM DAY TODAY!

Happy International PM Day today!

See information about the day here:
http://www.internationalpmday.org/
shortURL: http://bit.ly/9pXvKt

Reminder:
We have a free PMP Exam Study call tonight:

Topic: "Project Cost Management, PMBOK v4"

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

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

More info here:
http://pmlessonslearned.blogspot.com/2010/10/free-confcall-114-project-cost.html

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