International Project Management Day falls on November 6, 2008 this year.
http://www.internationalpmday.org
Take a look around the site to find out more and see the various events and proclamations about this special day!
IPM Day was established by Frank Saladis, PMP who was a speaker in our podcast #17. See our Archive of past calls and podcasts for more information on that conference call podcast.
Friday, October 31, 2008
International PM Day: November 6, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
UPDATED New phone number to playback the last conference call
We just found out that there was a mistake in the notification of the new playback number, so we fixed the information on the website and we are sending this updated message:
Please remember that anyone can call a special phone number (posted on the top left of our website) to playback our last conference call.
The number has now changed.
The playback number is now (269) 320-8399.
The conference dial in number and access code remain the same.
Also note that this capability of listening to the last call by phone is in addition to our archive of past calls and the podcasts on itunes. Information about both of these is available on the left side of our website.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
PMLL Episode 0049 Don't Just Capture Lessons Learned – Set them FREE!!! (PM Best Practices)
These are the notes from the PMlessonsLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: PM Lessons Learned
Presentation Topic: "Don't Just Capture Lessons Learned – Set them FREE!!!!"
Host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: Speaker and Author: Barbara Fuller, President and founder of Process and Project Solutions, Inc [PPS] www.processandprojectsolutions.com
Date: 16Oct2008
Podcast number: 0049
MP3 / Podcast: Download MP3 or Listen on Internet Archive or Listen on OurMedia or Join our podcast on itunes
Notes from the call:
Barbara said she would send a presentation at a later time. When we receive it, it will be located in the file section of our Yahoo Group. You must first register for the free yahoo group (link on left side of pmlessonslearned.com). Then, use the link on the left of the left side of the pmlessonslearned.com website to get to the files section of the yahoo group. You will find the presentation there (perhaps in the subdirectory) for this call.
Outline:
* PMBOK says…..
* What is your Lessons Learned process?
* A Typical Lessons Learned Process
* One thing I forgot to tell you
* A 'Better' Lessons Learned Process
Project Management Lessons learned Links:
Here's the article that Barbara mentioned that I sent to her:
Lessons Not Learned Blaize Reich (October 9, 2008)
http://www.projectsatwork.com/content/Articles/245186.cfm
You may also like to listen to the earlier conference call on Lessons Learned:
PMLL 0019 How to DO Lessons Learned on your Project - Lessons Learned conference call from 16Aug2007
http://pmlessonslearned.blogspot.com/2007/08/pmll-episode-0019-how-to-do-lessons.html
Software Program Managers Network: SPMN Focus Team Lessons Learned
http://www.spmn.com/lessons.html
100 Lessons Learned for Project Managers by Jerry Madden Goddard Space Flight Center (Retired)
http://appl.nasa.gov/ask/issues/14/practices/ask14_lessons_madden.html
Template:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC011443191033.aspx?CategoryID=CT101043361033
Post-Project Reviews: Lessons Never Learned by Dick Billows, PMP, GCA
http://www.4pm.com/articles/Project_lessons_learned.pdf
A presentation on Lessons Learned:
http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2004cmmi/CMMIT2Tue/LessonsLearnedtc3.pdf
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Bio:
About Our speaker, Barbara Fuller is the President and founder of Process and Project Solutions, Inc [PPS], a management-consulting firm that specializes in the disciplines of Process and Project Management. Her experience spans more than twenty years in the field of Information Technology and the discipline of Project Management.
Her credentials include a PMP [Project Management Professional] Certification. She earned her Master’s Certificate in Project Management from the Stevens Institute of Technology and Process Management Certification from Rutgers University. Her education includes a B.S. in Information Technology and a MBA in the Systems Approach to Management from Baldwin Wallace College.
She is also a speaker and writer. She has presented many topics including; ‘Successfully Transforming your Organization’, Don’t just Capture Lessons Learned, Set them Free’, Take Charge! For further info: www.processandprojectsolutions.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. Also, you may freely use the information in our Archives of past calls.
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. Open to all.
New phone number to playback the last conference call
Please remember that anyone can call a special phone number (posted on the top left of our website) to playback our last conference call.
The number is changing as of tonight.
The playback number will be changing to (269) 320-8399. The new playback number (269- 320-8399) will be effective on October 16, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The conference dial in number and access code will remain the same.
Also note that this capability of listening to the last call by phone is in addition to our archive of past calls and the podcasts on itunes. Information about both of these is available on the left side of our website.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
10/16/08 Free Conference Call: Don't Just Capture Lessons Learned, Set Them Free
What: FREE PM Lessons Learned PM Best Practice conference call
Topic: "Don't Just Capture Lessons Learned, Set Them Free"
Who: presented by Barbara Fuller, president of Process and Project Solutions and one of the charter members and co-founders of PMLL
When: Thursday Oct. 16, 2008 at 9pm Eastern Daylight Savings time
Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#
"Don't Just Capture Lessons Learned, Set Them Free"
In this session, we will cover:
- Ways to capture Lessons Learned
- Ways to use Lessons Learned
- Does your company have a “Lessons Learned" process?
- If yes,What are the high level steps?
- Is it used? If no, why not?
- Is it effective?
- If no, why?
- If yes, Why?
http://processandprojectsolutions.com
Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#
Bio:
Barbara Fuller is the President and founder of Process and Project Solutions, Inc [PPS], a management-consulting firm that specializes in the disciplines of Process and Project Management. Her experience spans more than twenty years in the field of Information Technology and the discipline of Project Management.
Her credentials include a PMP [Project Management Professional] Certification. She earned her Master’s Certificate in Project Management from the Stevens Institute of Technology and Process Management Certification from Rutgers University. Her education includes a B.S. in Information Technology and a MBA in the Systems Approach to Management from Baldwin Wallace College.
She is also a speaker and writer. She has presented many topics including; ‘Successfully Transforming your Organization’, Don’t just Capture Lessons Learned, Set them Free’, Take Charge! For further info: www.processandprojectsolutions.com
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.
PMlessonsLearned.com is all about Project Managers helping Project Managers and open to all.
PMLL Episode 0048 PMJOBSHOP: Discussion with Sharon Horan of NJ Department of Labor
These are the notes from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: PM JOB SHOP
Presentation Title: Discussion with Sharon Horan of NJ Department of Labor
Leader: Henry Will, PMP
PM Job Shop Group Hosts: Mike Chrepta and Scott Percival
Presenter: Sharon Horan of NJ Department of Labor
Date: 09Oct2008
Podcast number: 0048
MP3 / Podcast: Download MP3 or Listen on Internet Archive or Listen on OurMedia or Join our podcast on itunes
Notes from the call:
- Sometimes we're laid off, not because of us, but because of finances - don't take it personally
- The best attitude of a job seeker
- Mock Interviews
- Networking and networking groups
- Being engaged when seeking a position
- Being upbeat and positive
- Emphasizing your strengths
- Handling the emotions
- Don't go it alone
- Take advantage of the PSG (free) classes
- Dept of Labor offers tuition assistance for career training
- wnjpin.net and the link there to O*Net
- www.ioscar.org/tx/index.asp (self-assessment)
- www.rileyguide.com (general job search techniques; assessment tools)
- www.onetcenter.org (job profiles; skills identification; keywords)
- College websites are helpful, even general sites (such as about.com) have job search information and guidance
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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
PMLessonsLearned.com - Project Managers helping Project Managers. Open to all.
PMLL Episode 0047 Earned Value Managment (PMP Exam Study Subgroup)
Notes and Podcast from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: PMP Exam Study Group
Presentation Title: Earned Value Management
PM Lessons Learned Leader: Henry Will, PMP
PMP Exam Study Subgroup Host: David Radkovich, PMP
Date: 02Oct2008
Podcast number: 0047
MP3 / Podcast: Download MP3 or Listen on Internet Archive or Listen on OurMedia or Join our podcast on itunes
Notes from the call:
In this conference call hosted by David Radkovich, PMP, EVP we discuss chapter 7 of the PMBOK. Topics discussed include:
• Basic introduction to EVM
• Terms and examples
• The "GOLD CARD"
• Helpful hints and Websites
• Progress Reporting Slides
Visit our Web site at: http://www.pmlessonslearned.com/
Note: Presentation material for this call and past topics are available in the files section of the PMLL yahoo group. The links to join the yahoo group and the link to the files section (you must first login to the yahoo group) are located on the left side of our website.
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. Open to all.
PMJOBSHOP call Thursday 10/9 Guest Speaker from Department of Labor
What: FREE PM Lessons Learned PM Job Shop conference call
Hosts: Mike Chrepta and Scott Percival
Guest Speaker: Sharon Horan-Dumont, NJ Department of Labor
When: Thursday October 9, 2008 9:00 P.M. - 10:15 P.M. (EST)
Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#
Sharon will provide a synopsis of what self management means, ways to
identify skill sets, relationship between skills, resumes, and
interviewing.
See you on the call!
Monday, October 06, 2008
PMLL Episode 0046 Virtual Parties and Effective Ways to Recognize Virtual Teams
These are the notes from the PMlessonsLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: PM Lessons Learned
Presentation Topic: "Virtual Parties – Effective Ways to Recognize Virtual Teams"
Host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: Elyse Anchell, Certified Executive Project Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Workstream Leader, IBM Center for Learning and Development
Date: 18Sep2008
Podcast number: 0046
MP3 / Podcast: Download MP3 or Listen on Internet Archive or Listen on OurMedia or Join our podcast on itunes
Notes from the call:
The online presentation is located in the file section of our Yahoo Group. You must first register for the free yahoo group (link on left side of pmlessonslearned.com). Then, use the link on the left of the left side of the pmlessonslearned.com website to get to the files section of the yahoo group. You will find the presentation there (perhaps in the subdirectory) for this call.
Outline
- Ways to reward a virtual team
- Party Preparation: Favors/Gift/Trinket, Food, Music, games
- A game that can be played with a virtual team (the presentation has the template that can be used to construct your own game)
- Q&A on the subject
Bio:
About Our speaker, Elyse Anchell:
Elyse is a IBM Certified Executive Project Manager and and Integrated Infrastructure Workstream Leader for the IBM Center for Learning and Development
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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. Also, you may freely use the information in our Archives of past calls.
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. Open to all.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Free PMP Exam Study Conference call 10/2/08 on Cost / Earned Value Management
Free PMP Study Group Conference Call
Cost / Earned Value Management
The goal of this call is to empower Project Managers, and people studying for the PMP test.
Thursday, Oct 2nd 2008 9:00 P.M. – 10:15 P.M. (EST)
Conference Call Telephone Number: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767616#
Please Note: New Phone Number
Topic: Earned Value Management
Hosted by David Radkovich, PMP, EVP
Join us on this free interactive conference call hosted by David Radkovich, PMP, EVP. On this call we will discuss chapter 7 of the PMBOK. You can provide your experience, tips or ask questions. Our goal is to make this as interactive as possible so your participation is very important. Some of the topics to be discussed include:
• Basic introduction to EVM
• Terms and examples
• The "GOLD CARD"
• Helpful hints and Websites
• Progress Reporting Slides
Additional topics will be presented on the 1st Thursday of each month. The topic for our November 6th, 2008 call is TBD. 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: Presentation material for this call and past topics are available in the files section of the PMLL yahoo group. Please download prior to the call.
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