Friday, November 30, 2007

Peter de Jager speaks on PMLessonsLearned.com call in January

Yes, those great rumors are true.

THE well known speaker and author Peter de Jager has agreed to speak on the PMlessonsLearned.com call in January. Note: our conference call line is restricted to only 99 callers, so call in early (you don't have to call in now, but calling in a few minutes early would be a good idea).

Here are the details:

When: Thursday Jan. 17, 2008 at 9pm Eastern time
What: PM Lessons Learned confcall with Host Henry Will, PMP
Topic: "Teaching old dogs to do new tricks? A primer on Change"
Presenter: Peter de Jager
How: Conference Dial-in: (641) 715-3200 Access Code: 675 748#
Where: wherever you are

Details: A podcast will be provided after the call on both the PMlessonsLearned.com website and the www.technobility.com website. It will also be available via itunes (subscribe to our podcast via itunes).

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

There are many great articles available for download at his site. A presentation will not be necessary for this conference call.

PMlessonsLearned.com - it's all about Project Managers helping Project Managers.

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

  • Increase PM Knowledge
  • Build Business Relationships
  • Increase your effectiveness
  • Increase your marketability
  • Gain Professional Support
We have 4 Free Confcalls a month:
  • 1st Thurs: PMP Exam Study Group
  • 2nd Thurs: PM JOB SHOP
  • 3rd Thurs: PM Lessons Learned - PM Best Practices
  • 4th Thurs: PM JOB SHOP

Thursday, November 15, 2007

JOB SHOP call moved to this coming Monday 11/19

Are you looking for a Project Management (PM) job?
Do you know of any PM Job openings?
Are you a recruiter with a PM job opening(s)?

If so, then this FREE conference call is for YOU!

Subject: Free JOB SHOP teleconf MONDAY 11/19/07 "The Killer Marketing Message"

Join the FREE PMLessonsLearned.com Interactive JobShop teleconference this Monday!

Topic: "The Killer Marketing Message"

11/19/2007 Monday 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm ET. We have a new night for this week only because of Thanksgiving.

PLEASE NOTE NEW DIAL IN NUMBER AND ACCESS CODE
Dial-in: (641) 715-3200 Access Code: 675748# (Note: Long distance charges may apply per your service arrangement.)

Our moderator is John Hadley (John@JHACareers.com) and (http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwesthadley); Your "Elevator Pitch" is key to creating the visibility and influence that make great opportunities seek YOU out. Join us on Monday, November 19 as John Hadley shows us what separates marketing messages that fall flat from
those that engage your audience.

John helps job seekers frustrated with their search, teaching them how to tap into the hidden job market to get the Best Job Now!

John worked in the financial services industry for 25 years, ultimately as Chief Actuary of his company. He then opened a systems consulting practice that generated over $1 million in revenues. He now works with professionals internationally, coaching them on market techniques to ensure that great new opportunities find them. Visit www.JHACareers.com for his free Career Tips newsletter, valuable articles, and upcoming events.


For more details, join the yahoo group via our homepage at PMLessonsLearned.com

PMLessonsLearned.com is FREE and open to everyone interested in the PM Profession.

PMLessonsLearned.com - it's about Project Managers helping Project Managers.

PMLL Episode 0025 Client Management Lessons Learned from the Dog Whisperer

The MP3 Podcast of the PMLessonLearned.com "Lessons Learned and PM Best Practices" conference call from 15Nov2007 is now available.

Topic: Client Relationship Management Lessons from the Dog Whisperer
Presented by John Jones, MBA, PMP and IBM Executive Certified Project Manager

Download or Listen to the MP3 of PMLessonsLearned.com Episode 0025
(if your computer doesn't support that link, then this Internet Archive link or this OurMedia link may work)

Please contact us with feedback, suggestions, comments, and questions via our "Contact Us" link on the PMLessonsLearned.com homepage.

Notes from the Conference Call:

Agenda:

* Introduction to call - Host Henry Will, PMP (henrywill4.com)
* Introduction of Panelists
* A few announcements (see below)
* Lessons Learned topic - "Client Relationship Management Lessons from the Dog Whisperer" Presented by John Jones, MBA, PMP and IBM Executive Certified Project Manager (see presentation file on our Yahoo site. Details below)
* Q&A
* Open session after stopping recording

John supplied a file for the call. It is located in the conference call folder of the files section of our Yahoo Group and it has the 15Nov2007 date on it.

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/pmlessonslearned/files/Materials%\20for%20Conference%20Calls

John covered:
* The Dog Whisperer
* Clients are Not Friends
* Rehabilitating is Not about Fixing
* Practice Unwavering Leadership

Some points made:
* I am the Owner of my Client Relationship, and I ultimately determine the Success of my Project.
* Basic Truths about clients:
* Clients are not Friends
* Rehabilitating is not about Fixing
* Practice Unwavering Leadership
* Make it clear that you are willing to NEGOTIATE a reduced scope in order to reduce the price, but you will not accept terms that make the deal unprofitable
* Elements of Leadership
1. Education
2. Experience
3. Attitude

John Jones joined IBM in 2000 as a Project Manager after serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy. John managed a variety of projects in the Business Consulting Services branch of IBM for his first 4 years, joining Engineering & Technology Services in November 2003. After 2.5 years managing various hardware design projects, John assumed management responsibilities for the IBM Global Engineering Solutions Components PM team. John is an IBM Executive Certified Project Manager who was awarded the 2006 IBM PM Excellence Award. He received his B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy and MBA from the University of Maryland.

Also mentioned on the call:
How would you like to go on a cruise with PMLessonsLearned.com members?
A bunch of us are going and we're going to have fun!
And, optionally, if you want, you can earn PDUs too!
The cruise is going from the NJ/NY area to Bermuda on May 17th 2008 for 5 nights. The costs are very competitive. We've already put a link on our website (on the left side) to point you to the information.

Please join us for a future conference call. We currently have several calls a month.

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 - It's all about Project Managers helping Project Managers and is open to all.

PMLessonsLearned.com - CRUISE!

PMLessonsLearned.com is going on a cruise!

Last chance to register! Registration closes on April 30, 2008 (registration extended)

How would you like to go on a cruise with other PMLessonsLearned.com members?
A bunch of us are going and we're going to have fun!

You're invited!

And, optionally, if you want, you can earn PDUs too!

The cruise is going from the NJ/NY area to Bermuda on May 17th 2008 for 5 nights. The costs are very competitive.

We're going with the New Jersey PMI Chapter.

You can register and get answers on their website (or use our "Contact Us" link on the left to contact us with questions) at the NJ PMI Chapter website:
http://pminj.org/08-sea/085smp.htm

Come along with us and meet some of the other PMLessonsLearned.com members - let's have fun!

Saturday, November 10, 2007

FREE CONFERENCE CALL: 11/15/07: Client Relationship Lessons Learned from the Dog Whisperer

Don't miss this conference call!

What: PMLessonsLearned.com FREE Conference Call: Client Relationship Lessons Learned from the Dog Whisperer

When: 9PM Eastern time, Thursday Nov. 15, 2007

Where: Conference Dial-in: (641) 715-3200 Access Code: 675 748#
(NOTE: NEW DIAL IN NUMBER - this may be a toll call, consult your carrier)

Who: You and our presenter: John F. Jones, MBA, PMP - IBM Executive Certified Project Manager and Manager, Component Project Managers – East (IBM Rochester, MN)

The presentation file is available at this location:
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/pmlessonslearned/files/Materials%20for%20C\
onference%20Calls/

(You'll need to have free membership in our Yahoo group to access the file - there is a link to do this on our webpage at PMLessonsLearned.com)

PMLessonsLearned.com - it's about Project Managers helping Project Managers. Open to all!

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

PM JOB SHOP CALL-11/8/2007

Are you looking for a Project Management (PM) job?
Do you know of any PM Job openings?
Are you a recruiter with a PM job opening(s)?

If so, then this FREE conference call is for YOU!

Subject: Free teleconf 11/8/07 “Responding to PM requirements from the job boards”

Join the FREE PMLessonsLearned.com
Interactive JobShop teleconference this Thursday!

Topic: “Responding to PM requirements from the job boards”


11/8/2007 Thursday 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm ET.

PLEASE NOTE NEW DIAL IN NUMBER AND ACCESS CODE
Dial-in: (641) 715-3200 Access Code: 675748# (Note: Long distance charges may apply per your service arrangement.)

Our moderator is Sam Velu (sam.velu@fyisolutions.com) and (http://www.linkedin.com/in/svprofile); Sam Velu is a Senior Recruiter who has been recruiting for the past 12 years. He was a programmer and then became a recruiter 12 years ago. Sam is currently working for FYI Solutions, and has been with FYI Solutions for the past two years. He understands the whole recruiting cycle, market trends, onshore-offshore model, Management and strategic direction.


For more details, join the yahoo group via our homepage at
PMLessonsLearned.com
PMLessonsLearned.com is FREE and open to everyone interested in the PM Profession.

PMLessonsLearned.com - it's about Project Managers helping Project Managers.


Friday, November 02, 2007

Great Conference calls coming up

We have 4 conference calls a month (we skip some of these near the holidays in December)

Our next few calls are:

  • Nov 8, 2007 at 9PM Eastern - PM JOBSHOP with Host Linda Wortman
  • Nov 15, 2007 at 9pm Eastern - PMLL Lessons Learned confcall with Host Henry Will, PMP - Topic: "Client Relationship Lessons Learned from the Dog Whisperer" presented by John F. Jones, MBA, PMP - IBM Executive Certified Project Manager and Manager, Component Project Managers – East (IBM Rochester, MN)
    (Podcast Episode 0025)
  • Nov 19, 2007 (note: this is a Monday, not the usual Thursday) at 9PM Eastern - PM JOBSHOP with Host Linda Wortman
  • Dec. 6, 2007 at 9pm Eastern - PMLL PMP Study Group confcall with Host David Radkovich, PMP - Topic: T.B.D. (Podcast Episode 0026)
  • Note: the remainder of December and part of January will have no calls due to end of year holidays
  • Jan. 10, 2008 at 9PM Eastern - PM JOBSHOP with Host Linda Wortman

Thursday, November 01, 2007

PMLL Episode 0024 PMP Exam Study Group - Topic: Time Management

The MP3 Podcast of the PMLessonLearned.com PMP Exam Study Group conference call from 01Nov2007 is now available.

The study topic was "Time Management" - Presented by David Radkovich, PMP (our Host).

Download or Listen to the MP3 of PMLessonsLearned.com Episode 0024
(if your computer doesn't support that link, then this Internet Archive link or this OurMedia link may work)

Notes from the Conference Call:

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL PM DAY! see internationalpmday.org - International PM Day this year occurs on Nov. 1, 2007

David Radkovich, PMP, supplied a presentation file for the call. It is located in the conference call folder of the files section of our Yahoo Group (join the group for free access - details on our website: PMLessonsLearned.com).

Project Management Cruises - vacation and learn at the same time!

New Jersey Chapter - May 2008 - New Jersey to Bermuda on RCL (http://pminj.org/08-sea/085smp.htm)
Southern New England Chapter - Aug. 2008 - New York to Nova Scotia (http://www.snec-pmi.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=10&id=77&Itemid=123)
Texas Chapters - March 2008 - Galveston to Cozumel Mexico (http://www.pmiclg.org/index.phtml?menu=other_page&menu2=111)


The announcement was made that the prize provided by Cornelius Fichtner, PMP of thePMpodcast.com was provided to a selected person. The prize was a subscription to the pmprepcast - a great resource to help you to study for the PMP Exam (more information about the PMprepcast can be found at pmprepcast.com). One prize was awarded on the live call two months ago. Another prize was made available to one of our podcast listeners.

Please join us for a future conference call. We currently have several calls a month.

We highly recommend that you join the free yahoo group in order to get announcements of our calls and other information to further your PM career.

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. Open to all.