Free ConfCall2/10"Storytelling about the "Brand Called You" on LinkedIn"(PMJobShop)

What: FREE PMP Job Shop conference call

Topic: "Storytelling about the "Brand Called You" on LinkedIn"

Hosts: Scott Percival and Carl E. Reid

Presenter: Bernadette Martin

When: Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 9 PM (Eastern Standard US) (GMT-5)

Where: Dial-in: (760) 569-7676 Access Code: 142349#
The virtual meeting link is: http://www.freesee.com/meetings/418-251-588

What is your online and offline Story? Is it compelling, captivating, does it message the “Brand Called You” to your target in a compelling way? Why is your LinkedIn profile important and how do you tell your story in the SUMMARY? Bernadette Martin, Author of Storytelling about Your Brand Online & Offline will address these and other questions on the February 10th conference call.


PRESENTATION:
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.

DESCRIPTION
Conference call is Q & A format where Bernadette is interviewed about her book addressing these key questions:

• Why are stories so powerful?
• What is Personal Branding?
• How do you fuse Personal Branding and Storytelling to message your professional brand?
• How does storytelling factor into the personal branding process?
• What is digital or 2.0 storytelling?
• Why is your LinkedIn profile so important?
• What do you say in the SUMMARY area of your LinkedIn profile?
• What are some tips to get the online and offline “story” about our personal brand in front of our target?

For many individuals (maybe you) your LinkedIn profile is your professional “window to the world”. It is key to consider what your target will find when they land there. Ideally, a good story or BIO that messages your brand.The SUMMARY is the place to tell this story. What to say? How to write it? Learn tips on how to craft your BIO and where to use the storied content you develop for a multitude of purposes.

In advance of the webinar discover your digital ID, baseline or another term used….your GQ (Google Quotient). Take a few minutes and fill in some statistics here where you can find out if you are DIGITALLY DISASTROUS, DIGITALLY DISTINCT, DIGITALLLY DISSED or DIGITALLY DABBLING. http://www.onlineidcalculator.com/index.php
Also, identify where your LinkedIn profile appears on your search results.

PRESENTERS BIO:


Bernadette Martin, Founder of Visibility Branding, LLC is a certified Personal Brand Strategist, Speaker and Author. Expertly fusing personal branding with storytelling she helps individuals (executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, consultants, artists, students) to strengthen their brand both online and offline in a compelling way to their target. Following an MBA and a 15-year international career working with Fortune 500 corporate brands in Asia, U.S., and Europe, Bernadette's transition to personal brands was natural. It meshed perfectly with her intuitive nature, entrepreneurial spirit, desire to work virtually and live in the two cities that inspire her most -- Paris and Seattle. Ever enthusiastic about optimizing the power of 2.0 technology to support her "virtualosity," she works with clients around the world, conducting online webinars, interviews and training on career development, personal branding and storytelling. Be ready when, with genuine interest, she asks you..."So, what's your story?".
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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.
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Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

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Free ConfCall 1/20-Leadership Mastery: Building Powerful Teams (PMBestPractices)

TONIGHT'S CONFERENCE CALL IS AT 9pm Eastern
DIALIN IS: (760) 569-7676 Access Code: 142349#

Topic: Leadership Mastery: Building Powerful Teams (PMBestPractices)

PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP

Presenter: Georgia Feiste
Georgia is a strong C-level executive with a business background in the insurance industry, specifically in technology. She is familiar with career transition in both career shifting and organizational change, and has worked on both sides of the downsizing equation. She created an encore career in an entrepreneurial business from the ground up and is strong in business plans, and execution. She is trained by Coach, Inc., Career Coach Institute and the Academy for Coaching Excellence as a professional coach as well as a member of the International Coach Federation.

Date of Conference Call: 1/20/2011
Podcast Number: 0112

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:
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:
Powerful teams are built on authenticity and the willingness to listen and be open. A major principle of powerful teams is that they must be a functioning with high integrity. This means that they are not settling for less than what they know they deserve in team relationships. Every person on the team asks for what they want and need from others. Each person speaking their truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. And they behave in ways that are in harmony with their personal values. All decisions and choices are made only after full and complete conversation, and they are made with the knowledge that the best decision has been made for moving forward.
You are craving this kind of teamwork! Working with the kind of team that works together to create a unified, creative group that moves forward “as if they are one entity, connected in trust, common purpose, and results”. Rarely do we find that type of culture, but I’m willing to take on the challenge to change that – how about you?
Here’s what you are going to learn on this revealing and sizzling hot call:
• Discover the one thing that creates the foundation for teams to create phenomenal results.
• The exact strategies necessary for Building Powerful Teams.
• How to make it easy and FUN to be a leader on any team in which you participate.
• The BIG secret to becoming “we” instead of “me”
• And much more…

PRESENTERS BIO:
Georgia Feiste is a personal growth and leadership coach, writer, and workshop facilitator creating a growth environment for women executives and leaders wanting to make significant changes in life by discovering the power of who they are, their purpose and passion.

PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
You may reach Georgia through her website at http://collaborativetransitions.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/collaborativetransitionscoachng
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiafeiste
Twitter: http://twitter.com/feistycoach
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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

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Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

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Free ConfCall 2/3"What Do You Mean, The PMP Exam Is Changing On August 31, 2011?”(PMP Exam Study)

What: FREE PMP Exam Monthly Study Group conference call

Topic: "What Do You Mean, The PMP Exam Is Changing On August 31, 2011?”
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, February 3, 2011 at 9 PM (Eastern Standard US) (GMT-5)

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

"What Do You Mean, The PMP Exam Is Changing On August 31, 2011?”

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’s basis on version 4 of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) will not change until the year 2012. However, on August 31, 2011, the PMP exam will change. How can that be? This month’s PMLL PMP Exam Study Group call focuses on a description of the changes to the PMP Exam brought about by the PMI’s ongoing Role Delineation Study (RDS) processs. This process implements structural changes in the PMP Exam without changing the underlying content. In this session, Dana Safford, PMP, provides an overview of the exam changes that you can expect. So, if you will not be sitting for the exam before August 31, 2011, be sure to join this informative session. Dana Safford, PMP, will provide the insight and guidance you need to know so you can build 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.
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 http://www.pmlessonslearned.com/ page for access instructions.

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PMJOBSHOP call cancelled tonight + schedule of upcoming calls

We're sorry, but our speaker had to reschedule. So, tonight's PMJOBSHOP call is canceled.

We have a speaker scheduled for next week for the PM Best Practice call who will speak on Team Building. Keep looking for that announcement which will come soon.

We also have our 3 calls all scheduled for next month. So, here's the schedule of upcoming calls (which can always be found at:
http://pmlessonslearned.blogspot.com/2007/07/topics-of-upcoming-confcalls-and-how-to.html):

• Jan. 20, 2011 at 9pm Eastern - PM Best Practices confcall with Host Henry Will, PMP - Presenter: Georgia Feiste; Topic: "Team Building" (podcast #112)
• Feb. 3, 2011 at 9pm Eastern - PMP Exam Study group - Topic: TBD, Presenter: Dana Safford, PMP (podcast #113)
• Feb. 10, 2011 at 9PM Eastern - PM Job Shop with Hosts Scott Percival and Carl E. Reid - Presenter: Bernadette Martin (visibilitybranding.com), Topic: "Storytelling About the "Brand Called You" on Linkedin" (podcast #114)
• Feb. 17, 2011 at 9pm Eastern - PM Best Practices confcall with Host Henry Will, PMP - Presenter: TBD; Topic: "TBD" (podcast #115)

PMlessonsLearned.com - Project Managers helping Project Managers make a difference!

PMLL Episode 0110 - Topic: Beat 'em with a STICK: (PMBestPractices)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonsLearned.com Conference Call:

Topic: Beat 'em with a STICK! (PMBestPractices)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: Steve Blais, founder of Parkson International and PM since 1969

Date of Conference Call: 18Nov2010
Podcast Number: 0110

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:
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:
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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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.
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Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

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PMLL Episode 0109 - How to Raise Your Competitive Edge w/ Personal Brand Mkting (PMJobShop)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonsLearned.com Conference Call:

Topic: How to Raise Your Competitive Edge w/ Personal Brand Marketing (PMJobShop)
PMlessonsLearned.com PMJobShop host: Scott Percival
Presenter: Carl E. Reid is CEO and founder of NetTECH Systems Reid & Associates, Inc, a New York City area technology consulting company

Date of Conference Call: 11Nov2010
Podcast Number: 0109

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:
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.

PRESENTERS 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

PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
Tel: 201-222-5390 Email: Carl . @. etpnetwork.com (remove the periods and spaces) Web: www.CarlEReid.com

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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.
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Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

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PMLL Episode 0108 - Project Cost Management, PMBOK v4 (PMPExamPrep)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonsLearned.com Conference Call:

Topic: Project Cost Management, PMBOK v4 (PMPExamPrep)
PMlessonsLearned.com PMPExamPrep host: Dana Safford PMP
Presenter: Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, ITIL Expert, MCSE, Global Solutions Engineering, Hewlett Packard Company

Date of Conference Call: 04Nov2010
Podcast Number: 0109

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:
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:
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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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.
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Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

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PMLL Episode 0107 - Building a PMO in the Real World (PMBestPractices)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:

Topic: Building a PMO in the Real World (PMBestPractices)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: 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.

Date of Conference Call: 21Oct2010
Podcast Number: 0107

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:
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:
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


PRESENTERS BIO:
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.


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


PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
http://henrywill4.com
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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.
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Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

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PMLL Episode 0106 - Project Human Resource Management, PMBOK v4 (PMPExamPrep)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonsLearned.com Conference Call:

Topic: Project Human Resource Management, PMBOK v4 (PMPExamPrep)
PMlessonsLearned.com PMPExamPrep host: Dana Safford PMP
Presenter: Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, ITIL Expert, MCSE, Global Solutions Engineering, Hewlett Packard Company

Date of Conference Call: 07Oct2010
Podcast Number: 0106

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:
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:
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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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmLessonsLearned

Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

PMLessonsLearned.com - Project Managers helping Project Managers make a difference. Open to all.

PMLL Episode 0105 - Managing in the Face of Ever-Changing Requirements (PMBestPractices)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:

Topic: Managing in the Face of Ever-Changing Requirements (PMBestPractices)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: Kevin Aguanno, PMP - Author, Keynote Speaker, Lecturer, and Workshop Facilitator

Date of Conference Call: 16Sep2010
Podcast Number: 0105

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:
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:
Managing in the Face of Ever-Changing Requirements

1,000% over budget. 2 years late. We've all heard about projects where the original budget and schedule were exceeded by orders of magnitude. How could this happen given competent project management? Whether in government or private industry, project managers face a huge challenge when confronted with continually-changing requirements. How can you plan when the WBS keeps changing? Traditional project management approaches suggest that we take a snapshot of the requirements as a baseline, and then use change control in an attempt to minimize the impact of any shifting requirements. Sometimes, however, these changes are a reality that the project sponsor has to accommodate. The new Agile Project Management methods help deal with these situations.

Participants in this session will learn the founding principles and techniques of Agile Project Management with examples from real-world projects that used these methods to control changing requirements.

PRESENTERS BIO:
With over 20 years of managing complex systems integration and software development projects, Kevin Aguanno is known in the industry for his innova­tive approaches to solving common project management problems. He focuses on two project management specialty areas: agile project management and troubled project recovery.

As a well-known keynote speaker, trainer, and coach in agile management meth­ods, Aguanno has taught thousands of people how to better manage high-change projects by using techniques from Scrum, Extreme Programming, Feature-Driven Development, and other agile methods. He is a frequent presenter at conferences and private corporate events where he delights audiences with practical advice peppered with fascinating stories from his own experiences in the trenches practicing agile project management.

He has taught for several years at the University of Toronto where he won the coveted SCS Excellence in Teaching Award, and is a regular guest lecturer in software engineering and project management classes at several other universities.

Kevin Aguanno holds a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario, and a Master’s in Project Management from the School of Business and Public Management at George Washington University.

He is a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and his competency is certified by IBM as a Certified Executive Project Manager and by the International Project Management Association (IPMA) as a Senior Project Man­ager (IPMA Level B).

Aguanno is an active member of the Project Management Institute (U.S.A.) including the Information Systems SIG, the American Society for the Advancement of Project Management (U.S.A.), the Association for Project Management (U.K.), and the Project Management Association of Canada where he is a founding director and the current Vice President.

He is accredited by the International Project Management Association (founded in Switzerland) as a project management competency assessor, and he performs IPMA assessments for the ASAPM in the U.S.A. and the PMAC in Canada.

Kevin Aguanno is the author of over twenty books, audiobooks, and DVDs in addition to a number of articles published in magazines and journals worldwide.


PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
http://www.agilepm.com/

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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.
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Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

PMLessonsLearned.com - Project Managers helping Project Managers make a Difference. Open to all.

PMLL Episode 0104 - How the Job Search Has Changed in the 21st Century (PMJobShop)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:

Topic: How the Job Search Has Changed in the 21st Century (PMJobShop)
PMlessonsLearned.com PMJobShop host: Scott Percival
Presenter: Maggie DaRonco and Kim Shand from Vega Consulting

Date of Conference Call: 09Sep2010
Podcast Number: 0104

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 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.

NOTES FROM THE CALL:
Maggie DaRonco and Kim Shand from Vega Consulting bring a unique perspective on the job search. Join us for our call as Maggie and Kim answer the question "How the Job Search has Changed in the 21st Century?"

PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
http://www.vegaconsulting.com/

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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmLessonsLearned

Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

PMLessonsLearned.com - Project Managers helping Project Managers make a difference. Open to all.

PMLL Episode 0103 - Project Quality Management, PMBOK v4 (PMPExamPrep)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:

Topic: Project Quality Management, PMBOK v4 (PMPExamPrep)
PMlessonsLearned.com PMPExamPrep host: Dana Safford PMP
Presenter: Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP

Date of Conference Call: 26Aug2010
Podcast Number: 0103

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 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.

NOTES FROM THE CALL:
The PMP examination is now 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 Quality 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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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmLessonsLearned

Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

PMLessonsLearned.com - Project Managers helping Project Managers make a difference. Open to all.

PMLL Episode 0102 - Turning Around a Failing Project (PMBestPractices)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:

Topic: Turning Around a Failing Project (PMBestPractices)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: Rick A. Morris, PMP, OPM3 certified, an ITIL Practitioner, consultant, author, mentor, and creator of a non-profit foundation to promote Project Management in charities and other non-profits.

Date of Conference Call: 17Jun2010
Podcast Number: 0102

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:
One of the most sought after topics for project managers is how to deal with failing projects or even how to turn them around. When industry figures show a variation of 60-82% of projects failing, it is easy to see why so many seek this information. In typical Rick Morris style, this session will not be full of theories or textbook options. Instead, it will be an introspective look into actual experiences and a telling of true lessons learned. Rick made a name for himself at Fortune 100 companies for his ability to quickly analyze, understand, and put plans in motion to turn around failing projects. Some of the stories will include:
• Dealing with difficult Sponsors
• Dealing with an unresponsive and unsupportive direct manager
• Turning around software development as well as IT Services projects
• Dealing with ethical/moral issues

Rick also discussed some of his personal failures in trying to bring a project back to life. As in every situation, there are times when a project will simply fail. Rick will discuss some of the difficult lessons that he learned in some of the most trying times of his career.

PRESENTERS BIO:
Rick A. Morris, PMP, OPM3 certified, an ITIL Practitioner, consultant, author, mentor, and creator of a non-profit foundation to promote Project Management in charities and other non-profits.

Rick is currently the Owner/President of R2 Consulting, LLC. Rick is an accomplished project manager and public speaker. His appetite for knowledge and passion for the profession makes him a sought after speaker at PMI chapters, various civic organizations, and a frequent guest lecturer at local universities.

He holds the PMP (Project Management Professional), MPM (Masters of Project Management), OPM3 (Organization Project Management Maturity Model), Six Sigma Green Belt, MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, TQM, ATM-S, ITIL, and ISO certifications. Rick has worked for organizations such as GE, Xerox, and CA and has consulted to numerous clients in a wide variety of industries including financial services, entertainment, construction, non-profit, hospitality, pharmaceutical, retail, and manufacturing. Rick has two books (“The Everything Project Management Book”, 2nd Edition published by Adams Media and “Project Management That Works!” published by AMACOM) that were released in 2008.

An active member of the Project Management Institute and currently the Past President of the Birmingham Chapter, Rick is no stranger to being center stage in front of large groups of people.

At the early age of 11, Rick was a Walt Disney World Performer in their seasonal shows. In high school, he worked at MGM Studios on various projects including the New Mickey Mouse Club.

Taking the experience of his youth and blending it with the knowledge he attained throughout his career, Rick has been able to inspire and mentor many project managers. His blend of real world experience and down to earth delivery style makes his passion for the profession contagious.

PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
Contact: Greg Huffman, VP Sales/Marketing to book Rick at phone (678) 480-9958 or email ghuffman .@. Rsquaredconsulting.com (remove the period before and after the @)

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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop

We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmLessonsLearned

Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

PMLessonsLearned.com - Project Managers helping Project Managers to make a difference. Open to all.

PMLL Episode 0101 - I think I Want To Become A PMP! Now What do I do!? (PMPExamPrep)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:

Topic: I think I Want To Become A PMP! Now What do I do!? (PMPExamPrep)

PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP PMlessonsLearned.com PMPExamPrep
Host: Dana Safford PMP
Presenters:
Tom Bley, PMP, Project Manager at KPMG.
Deepika (Dee) Laroia, PMP, Program Manager at Dun & Bradstreet
Mike Otero, PMP, Project Manager at Novartis
Roger Stone, PMP, Project Manager at John Wiley & Sons Publishing

Date of Conference Call: 03Jun2010
Podcast Number: 0101

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:
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:
Preparing for the 4-hour Project Management Professional (PMP) exam can be a daunting task that is not for the faint of heart. A significant amount of time and effort is required to both submit an application, study for, and actually take the online 200 question exam. So come and hear how four newly minted PMPs took on the challenge and successfully passed the exam. Since each panelist became a PMP in either April or May of 2010, they have fresh information as to their processes, materials, and the content of the exam. Come join this lively discussion with these dedicated panelists that are giving back to the project management profession. Come learn the value of PMP Exam Study Groups and how you can successfully pass the PMP exam on the first attempt.

Questions will include :

• How long did it take you from the time you said “Yes, I’m starting now.”?
• When did you do the application (early in the process, later in the process)?
  
• Were there phases to your study process? (In other words, did you study using a specific method at the beginning, then change to another method at some point.)
• What study methods worked well for you and what did not? Please describe your study routine.
• How important was your participation in a PMP Exam Study Group?
• What did you personally get the most of from the PMP Exam Study Group?
• What (or who's) material did you use?
• What was the hardest part and the easiest part of the studying process?
• How did you use paper and online practice tests?
• Did you write a “brain dump” during the tutorial portion of the exam?
• How much have you spent on the study materials you used?
• Were the questions on the exam anything like the questions in the material you studied?
• Were there lots of formulas or ITTOs on the exam?
• Did you take a break during the test? Did you have active company support?
• How has achieving this milestone helped your ability to do your job?

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Please join us for a future conference call (they're all free and open to all). We currently have several calls a month. See our calendar of future calls via the link on our website.

If you're looking for a PM job, we invite you to join our FREE PM JOB SHOP conference calls.
Join the Yahoo Group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmjobshop
We highly recommend that you join the free PM Lessons Learned Yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pmLessonsLearned
Join our Yahoo group for details, reminders of the calls, and information to help you in your PM Career. Visit the website for details.

PMLessonsLearned.com - Project Managers helping Project Managers make a difference. Open to all.