PMLL Episode 0075 Project Closeout Best Practices (PMBestPractices)

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

Topic: Project Closeout Best Practices (PMBestPractices)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: Kevin J.J. Aguanno, PMP

Date of Conference Call: 16Jul2009
Podcast Number: 0075

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PRESENTATION:
All good projects must come to an end, right?! Well, the definition of a project is a temporary endeavor. So, let's join together and learn about the Best Practices in project closeout!

PRESENTERS BIO:
Kevin Aguanno is known in the IT industry for his innovative approaches to solving common problems with a special emphasis on complex application development and systems integration projects. He focuses on two 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 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 and fascinating stories from his own experiences in the trenches.

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

He is accredited by the IPMA (Geneva, Switzerland) as a project management competency assessor, and he performs IPMA Level-B and IPMA Level-C assessments for the ASAPM in the U.S.A.

Kevin Aguanno is the author of over one dozen books and audio books.

PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
Phone: (416) 478-8269
Fax: (905) 316-2535
Cell: (416) 540-8570
Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/aguanno

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Free ConfCall 10/22 "PMLL All Member Call October 22, 2009"

Topic: PMLessonsLearned “All Member” Call

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

Date of Conference Call: October 22, 2009

PRESENTATION:
Given the success of our previous “All Member” call back in May, we are hosting another for current members and others interested in PMLessonsLearned.com


Our agenda will include:

• Vision and Mission of PMLessonslearned.com


• Latest information from our three monthly conference calls




• 1st Thurs: PMP Exam Study Group


• 2nd Thurs: PM JOB SHOP


• 3rd Thurs: PM Lessons Learned - PM Best Practices




• Information on our weekly Virtual PMP Exam study group


• Potential New Programs




• Mentoring Program
• Service Program




• Volunteer Opportunities

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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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. Join the Yahoo Group here:

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In addition, 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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They're located in our Archive (see the link on our website).

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Free ConfCall 10/15 " CMMI vs. Six Sigma – What’s it all about?” (PM Best Practices)

with special guest speakers ------

Marilyn Ginsberg-Finner, Defense Systems, CMMI Support, Northrop Grumman Corporation

AND

Douglas B. Smith, Defense Systems, Lean Six Sigma, Northrop Grumman Corporation

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What: FREE PM Lessons Learned Conference Call

Topic: "CMMI vs. Lean Six Sigma – What’s it all about?”

Hosted by: Richard Kroh, ITIL

When: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

" CMMI vs. Lean Six Sigma – What’s it all about?”

Presentation: The presentation will appear prior to 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:

CMMI vs. Lean Six Sigma – What’s it all about?
• Why’s and What’s of Lean Six Sigma
• NG L6σ Program
• What is 6σ?
• What is “Lean”?
• Differences between CMMI and 6σ

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About the Presenters:

Marilyn Ginsberg-Finner has worked in the telecommunications and defense industries, performing, managing, and consulting on process improvement, SQA, and other topics. She served on 6ó teams and led and contributed to successful CMMI appraisals. Marilyn is currently with Northrop Grumman, as a process consultant for US Army Software Engineering Center at Fort Monmouth. She is a Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE), Senior member American Society for Quality (ASQ), member NJ SPIN, IEEE-CS, and has served as Program Chair Jersey SIGAda, and a member of the IEEE Software Engineering Standards Executive Committee and the ISO US Technical Advisory Group.

Doug Smith has been the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt responsible for Quality Improvement at Northrop Grumman’s IT Sector. In addition to teaching Lean Six Sigma and leading LSS teams, he provides engineering and management expertise to projects and proposals. For more than half of his 28 years in software development and project management, Doug has used continuous improvement techniques and the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Models, with emphasis on metrics, statistical process control, estimation, project management, peer reviews, and model-based assessments. He has led organizations to CMMI Level 5 certification in three different SCAMPI assessments. Doug’s software development background is in service-oriented, object-oriented, and web-based systems, primarily in C, C++, and Java. His functional areas of expertise include document imaging, computer graphics, command and control systems, and military manpower management. Doug has presented at conferences and published in journals on metrics, process improvement, computer graphics, and software engineering, including the 2008 John Wiley/IEEE Computer Society Press book, Practical Support for Lean Six Sigma Software Process Definition, and was a subject matter expert for development of the IEEE Computer Society’s “Certified Software Development Associate” (CSDA) Learning System. Doug has taught at military and civilian schools and colleges, and is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U S Marine Corps Reserve. Doug received a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He is ITIL v3 Foundation certified, and is a member of IEEE and the IEEE Computer Society.

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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Free ConfCall 10/1 "Project Procurement Management, v4" (PM Exam Study)

What: PM Lessons Learned Monthly PMP Study Group Conference Call hosted by Dana Safford, PMP

Topic: "Project Procurement Management”

Who: This month’s presenter is Dana Safford, PMP, MCSE, Complex Problem Manager, Global Solutions Engineering, Hewlett-Packard Company

When: Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"Project Procurement Management”

Presentation: The presentation will appear prior to the call (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 now based on version 4 of the Guide To the Product Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK). This month’s PMP Study call focuses on the Project Procurement Management knowledge area as laid out in Version 4. There are numerous 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:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

PMLL Episode 0074 Confessions of a Job Seeker (PMJobShop)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: Confessions of a Job Seeker (PMJobShop)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
PMlessonsLearned.com PMJobShop hosts: Mike Chrepta and Scott Percival
Presenter: Stephen J Connelly Senior Business Architect | IT Project Manager

Date of Conference Call: 09Jul2009
Podcast Number: 0074

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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:
Confessions of a Job Seeker:
We have all been there. In transition and wondering what the next steps are. How do I market myself? Stephen like others has worked through the stages of the Job search.
He is an experienced networker, has participated and organized groups like PSG-Dover and PSG-Sommerville.
Come join us for tonights call where Stephen will share his own path on working the job search

PRESENTERS BIO:
Stephen J Connelly is a SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST / IT PROJECT MANAGER with a proven record of success. Creative & persistent problem solver who thrives on challenges, is cool under pressure and gets the job done. Bright, enthusiastic and resourceful team builder who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Quietly assertive/hands-on leader and catalyst, systematic/thorough planner and persuasive negotiator dealing effectively with all levels of management. Accustomed to a fast pace and multiple projects, understands competing agendas and meets deadlines while consistently achieving high levels of user satisfaction yet maintains an intense business focus.
Specialties: Financial Services, Banking, Utilities; Project Management, Business Architect; Business Analysis, Facilitation.

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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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PMLL Episode 0073 The PMP Exam Now Has A New PMBOK Version Base. What Do I Do? (PMPExamPrep)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: The PMP Exam Now Has A New PMBOK Version Base. What Do I Do? (PMPExamPrep)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
PMlessonsLearned.com PMPExamPrep host: David Radkovich PMP
Presenter: Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, MCSE, Global Solutions Manager, Hewlett Packard Company

Date of Conference Call: 02Jul2009
Podcast Number: 0073

MP3 / Podcast: 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:
Well, the clock ran out on 30 JUN 09. The PMP examination is now based on version 4 of the Product Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK). Don’t despair!! This month’s PMP Study call focuses what you need to be aware of so you can continue building your critical knowledge mass and still pass the exam on the first attempt. Dana Safford, PMP, will provide you with what you need to know to finish the trek you started a few months ago, but ran out of time.

The presentation is located on the website. Follow the ""Presentations and Files"" link on the left hand side of the pmlessonslearned.com website

PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
dana.safford
@
hp.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. Open to all.

PMLL Episode 0072 R.A.C.I. Roles and Responsiblities (PMBestPractices)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: R.A.C.I., Roles and Responsiblities (PMBestPractices)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: Henry Will IV, PMP

Date of Conference Call: 18Jun2009
Podcast Number: 0072

MP3 / Podcast: 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:
Henry Will, PMlessonsLearned.com presents on this Racy topic of R.A.C.I., Roles and Responsibilites. In this session, we will cover:
What is RACI?
Why should we do RACIs?
Definitions of R.A.C.I. Terms
Steps of the RACI Process
RACI Validation Check


The presentation is located on the website. Follow the "Presentations and Files" link on the left hand side of the pmlessonslearned.com website

PRESENTERS BIO:
Henry Will is the Leader and founder of PMlessonsLearned.com, a volunteer organization with more than 1500 Project Managers from around the globe. The organization is made up of Project Managers helping Project Managers and those studying for their PMP. The group strives to help Project Managers with their careers and their application of PM processes.

Henry's credentials include a PMP [Project Management Professional] Certification. He currently is employed by a large global IT company as a Senior Program Manager.

Henry is a public speaker who has spoken on many varied technical and professional topics, including several presentations on Project Management.

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.

PMLessonsLearned.com - Project Managers helping Project Managers. Open to all.

PMLL Episode 0071 Emotional Stages of a Job Loss (PMJobShop)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: Emotional Stages of a Job Loss (PMJobShop)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
PMlessonsLearned.com PMJobShop hosts: Mike Chrepta and Scott Percival
Presenter: Cynthia Clark, Career Coach

Date of Conference Call: 11Jun2009
Podcast Number: 0071

MP3 / Podcast: 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:
On this call you will learn tips for constructively dealing with a job loss so that you can focus on your future and successfully re-launch your career. By recognizing the different stages, you are able to move through them quickly, rather than languish in them for weeks. Yes, you still face the arduous task of conducting a tough job search with all its inherent frustrations. Through persistence and hard work, you will land a great new job. It will not be easy, and the job search will be tough but, in the end you will land new opportunity.” On this PmJobShop call Cynthia Clark will help us understand the stages of loss as related to the job search and help us to ""Let go and Move on""

The presentation is located on the website. Follow the ""Presentations and Files"" link on the left hand side of the pmlessonslearned.com website

PRESENTERS BIO:
Cynthia Clark is a Career Coach with more than twenty-five years of experience in Executive and Career Coaching, Recruiting, and Training. Prior to establishing her own consultancy, Ms. Clark held management positions at Deloitte Touche and served as a Vice President of JP Morgan Chase. In her last role at Chase, Ms. Clark served as the Head Coach for the Metropolitan New York retail branches, overseeing the business activities of 150 senior bank officers.

Ms. Clark’s clients have included the 14th Street-Union Square Local Development Corporation, Medco Health Solutions, Bank Leumi USA, Buck Consultants, Avon Products, and the New York State Office of Mental Health, as well as numerous individual coaching clients at both the managerial and executive levels.

Ms. Clark serves as an adjunct professor of Management at Baruch College, City University of New York, providing both undergraduate and graduate instruction in Human Resources and Employee Training topics. Ms. Clark is a summa cum laude graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ, and holds her MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Ms. Clark is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), is a member of ASTD, and the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, as well as the International Coach Federation.

Cynthia Clark, Career Quest Coaching, Inc., cpclark@worldnet.att.net, 201.819.6584.


PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
Career Quest Coaching, Inc.,cpclark @ worldnet.att.net, 201.819.6584

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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 0070 Building Critical Knowledge Mass and Testing Techniques (PMPExamPrep)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: Building Critical Knowledge Mass and Testing Techniques (PMPExamPrep)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
PMlessonsLearned.com PMPExamPrep host: David Radkovich PMP
Presenter: Dana Safford, PMP, MCSE

Date of Conference Call: 04Jun2009
Podcast Number: 0070

MP3 / Podcast: 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:
While we created this podcast for an earlier version of the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK), the concepts and all of the content are still valid for the PMBOK fifth edition.
This month’s PMP Study call focuses on the last few weeks of building your critical knowledge mass and provides a few test taking techniques to increase your potential to pass. Dana Safford, PMP, will provide techniques to help you maximize your score.

The presentation is located on the website. Follow the "Presentations and Files" link on the left hand side of the pmlessonslearned.com website

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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. Open to all.

PMLL Episode 0069 All Member Call 28May2009

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: All Member Call
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter:

Date of Conference Call: 28May2009
Podcast Number: 0069

MP3 / Podcast: MP3 or Listen on Internet Archive or Listen on OurMedia or subscribe to our podcast on itunesIf 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:
This is the very first call for all of our members and people interested in PMlessonsLearned.com We covered: input from members, some new ideas we're looking into, volunteer opportunities, accomplishments, and looked for input from members.

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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. Open to all.

PMLL Episode 0068 Team Building and Influencing Skills for leaders (PMBestPractices)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: Team Building and Influencing Skills for leaders (PMBestPractices)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: Frank Saladis, PMP and President of Project Engineers Inc.

Date of Conference Call: 21May2009
Podcast Number: 0068

MP3 / Podcast: 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:
Identify the factors that influence you and how you influence others; identify key skills for developing effective project teams, describe techniques that will improve your effectiveness when influencing people and attempting to obtain commitment, describe techniques that will improve communication skills for more effective teamwork

The presentation is located on the website. Follow the ""Presentations and Files"" link on the left hand side of the pmlessonslearned.com website


PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
saladispmp@msn.com
www.projectimaginers.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. Open to all."

PMLL Episode 0067 Uncovering the Hidden Job Market (PMJobShop)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: Uncovering the Hidden Job Market (PMJobShop)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
PMlessonsLearned.com PMJobShop hosts: Mike Chrepta and Scott Percival
Presenter: Jon Hadley, Career Search Counselor, John Hadley Associates, LLC


Date of Conference Call: 14May2009
Podcast Number: 0067

MP3 / Podcast: MP3 or Listen on Internet Archive or Listen on OurMedia or subscribe to our podcast on itunesIf 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:
Are you told ""no thanks"" when you send out your resume, if you get a response at all?

Do you have trouble getting interviews?

If you get an interview, is it for the position you want?

If you do get an interview for the position you want, does the offer never materialize?

Join us on this free interactive conference call with or guest speaker John Hadley. On this call John will share his experience and thoughts on the job search. John Hadley teaches job seekers strategies and skills that enable them to tap into the 'hidden' job market and find the best jobs now. He also works with professionals struggling to achieve the visibility that leads to great new opportunities at work or in the market.



The presentation is located on the website. Follow the ""Presentations and Files"" link on the left hand side of the pmlessonslearned.com website

PRESENTERS BIO:
John Hadley teaches job seekers internationally strategies and skills that enable them to tap into the 'hidden' job market and find the best jobs now. He also works with professionals struggling to achieve the visibility that leads to great new opportunities at work or in the market.

John continues to be active in the community and the corporate sector. He has served on many community and industry initiatives, is a sought-after speaker on career and marketing issues, contributes regularly to a variety of publications as well as his own Career Tips newsletter, read by over 6,000 professionals internationally. He conducts a wide variety of tele-classes, webcasts, and seminars. He has a BS in Mathematics from Stanford University, where he also satisfied the requirements for an Economics major.



PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
www.jhacareers.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. Open to all."

PMLL Episode 0066 Brain Dump Method for the PMP Exam (PMPExamPrep)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: Brain Dump Method for the PMP Exam (PMPExamPrep)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
PMlessonsLearned.com PMPExamPrep host: David Radkovich PMP
Presenter: Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, MCSE, Global Solutions Manager, Hewlett Packard Company


Date of Conference Call: 07May2009
Podcast Number: 0066

MP3 / Podcast: MP3 or Listen on Internet Archive or Listen on OurMedia or subscribe to our podcast on itunesIf 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:
While we created this podcast for an earlier version of the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK), the concepts and all of the content are still valid for the PMBOK fifth edition. A Fifth Edition Brain Dump can be found by following the PMLL "Presentations & Files" link.  (3 JUN 2014)

This month’s PMP Study call focuses on the recreation of a “Brain Dump”. A brain dump is what you recreate on one of your pieces of blank paper in the fifteen minutes just prior to hitting the start button. Dana Safford, PMP, will take you through a sample brain dump and provide techniques for to write down the difficult things before the test starts.

The presentation is located on the website. Follow the "Presentations and Files" link on the left hand side of the pmlessonslearned.com website


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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. Open to all."

Free ConfCall 9/17 "The Future of Project Management” (PM Best Practices)

"The Future of Project Management”

with special guest speakers ------

Tom Mattus, President and Founder of Successful Strategies International, Inc
AND
Frank Saladis, President of Project Imaginers Inc.

What: FREE PM Lessons Learned Conference Call

Topic: "The Future of Project Management”

Who: presented by Tom Mattus, President and Founder of Successful Strategies International, Inc and Frank Saladis, President of Project Imaginers Inc.

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

When: Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"The Future of Project Management”


Presentation: If a presentation is available, it will appear prior to the call (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:
In this thought provoking presentation Frank and Tom will highlight where we have been as Project Managers and where we have to go in order to thrive and survive. Insights into dealing with teams and stakeholders in other hemispheres as well as how you can personally handle these turbulent times will be addressed.

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About the Presenters:

Tom Mattus: Tom is the president and founder of Successful Strategies International, Inc. (SSI) (http://www.ssi-learn.com/). For over ten years, SSI has been a successful training, leadership and mentoring organization that specializes in Project Management and Leadership Development.As a corporate officer of SSI, American Express and other training companies, Tom has worked with such Fortune 1000 companies as Johnson & Johnson Worldwide, L-3 Communications, American Electric Power, Ingram Micro, Baker Hughes, Pearson PLC, New York Power Authority, Federal Express, Standard Charter Bank, Marriott International, Cablevision, Motorola University, Dendrite, and many others to help resolve their project management and leadership needs, thus improving quality and performance. As an instructor, Tom has facilitated courses on such topics as Project Management, Supervisory and Sales Management. Tom has published several articles in PMI publications, websites and has released his new book, Boss Talk in the 21st Century, A Leadership Guide.Tom has his undergraduate degree from Widener University and his MBA from Lehigh University.

Frank Saladis: Frank is President of Project Imaginers Inc., a PM consulting firm. He is an author and national speaker on the subject of project management (having spoken at numerous PMI events and chapters). In 2006, The Project Management Institute (PMI, website is pmi.org) awarded Frank with the Linn Stuckenbruck Person of the Year Award! He is the originator of the International Project Management Day and past president of the New York City chapter of PMI. His numerous credentials also include his being co-publisher of the internationally distributed newsletter for allPM.com, a contributor to the allPM.com website, and a masters certificate in Commercial Project Management from George Washington University.

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

Free ConfCall 9/10 "What we can learn from networking groups (PM Job Shop)

What: FREE PM Job Shop Conference Call

Topic: " What we can learn from networking groups "

PMlessonsLearned.com PMJobShop host: Scott Percival

When: Thursday September 10th, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"What we can learn from networking groups" Open Discussion

Presentation: None available for this call

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Abstract of the presentation:
We all participate in many networking groups.The current labor statistics are undoubtedly daunting for job seekers. However, for those who are smart, savvy, and willing to take the extra steps to get noticed, there are still jobs to be found. The following strategies are a must for anyone wanting to jumpstart their search and find that next opportunity.Tonight's call will be an open discussion of what we have learned from networking groups. Please be prepared to share some of your favorite network group tips and tidbits.If you are new to networking groups please listen in and chime in with your helpful job search tips and techniques.

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

Free Confcall 9/3 "Project Cost Management: Earned Value Management" (PMP Exam Study)

What: FREE PMP Exam Study Group conference call

Topic: "Project Cost Management: Earned Value Management”

Who: Presenter is David Radkovich, PMP, EVP, Earned Value Analyst, Subsystems Technologies – Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey

Hosted by: Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, MCSE, Global Solutions Manager, Hewlett Packard Company

When: Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"Project Cost Management: Earned Value Management”

Presentation: The presentation will appear prior to the call (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 now based on version 4 of the Guide To the Product Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK). This month’s PMP Study call focuses on the Earned Value Management tool that is part of the Project Cost Management knowledge area as laid out in Version 4. David Radkovich, PMP, EVP 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:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

The Most Listened to recording!

We just had a panel discussion on Non-IT Project Management on Aug. 20, 2009. This call has the distinction of being the most highly attended live call ever.

If you missed it, as with all of our calls, you can still listen to the recording via telephone until our next recorded call.

The number to dial to listen to the last recorded call changes from time to time and is always posted on the left side of our website at PMlessonsLearned.com Currently, the phone number is:

Listen to last confcall recording: (269) 320-8399 Access Code: 767 616#

You can also listen to past calls using your computer or MP3 player by clicking on the "Archive of Past Call Audio" link on the left side of the www.pmlessonslearned.com website (or by using the link to subscribe via itunes). Our volunteer team is still getting caught up on posting the recordings (we experienced some set backs), but we should be close to catching up in a few weeks.

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

Best Regards,
Henry

Free confcall 8/20 “Non-IT Project Management” (PM Best Practices)

FREE PM Lessons Learned Conference Call from PMlessonslearned.com

PM Lessons learned Conference Call hosted by: Henry Will, PMP

Topic: “Non-IT Project Management”

Presenter: Open Discussion

When: Thursday Aug. 20, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

Presentation: No presentation will be posted.

This call is open to all. Everyone who wants to join the call this Thursday to discuss Non-IT Project Managers, please show up on the call

If anyone wants us to read their bio at the beginning of the call, please send it to us using the "contact us" link on the website pmlessonslearned.com

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Abstract of the presentation:

Here are the questions we plan to discuss on the call. Join in and ask your own questions!

* We're sure you've had an ear full of IT Project management. How is your type of project management different from IT Project Management?

* How is your type of project management similar to IT Project Management?

* Does your industry subscribe to the PMI PMBOK description of Project Management or are there other standards

* Do executives in your industry support PMP certification or not? Why? What is their reasoning?

* Do you feel that the PMBOK applies to your industry?

* Can you explain the most important aspects of PM to your industry?

* What are the PM methodologies applied in your industry?

* Why do you think that PMI seems to be overrun by IT people? -- It did not start out that way.

* Do non-IT project managers get the same disrespect from executives as the IT project managers?

* Are Non-IT Project managers usually asked to do other jobs/roles besides just the PM role?

* Are non-IT PMs usually told that PM practices are not valuable (as is often the case in IT Project Management)?

* Do you know of any executives in your industry that rose to their current positions via a Project Management career path?

* What is the career path for PMs in your industry? I.e. how do they get to be PMs and what careers are there after being PMs?

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

Free confcall 8/13 "Job Search in the 21st Century” (PMJOBSHOP)

What: FREE PM Job Shop Conference Call

Topic: "Job Search in the 21st Century”PMlessonsLearned.com

PMJobShop host: Scott Percival

Presenter: Rod Colón, ETP Founder and CEO

When: Thursday August 13th, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"Job Search in the 21st Century"

Presentation: No presentation materials are available for this call

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Abstract of the presentation:

Do you spend a lot of time waiting for the phone to ring and surfing the job boards?

On this PM JOB SHOP CALL Rod Colon will help us navigate the job search process in the 21st century.

The discussion will include:

- What networking is and what it isn't. With whom, when and how.
- How to reach out beyond your comfort zone to meet people and market yourself.
- Mental toughness and maintaining a positive attitude.
- The value or lack of value regarding job boards and how to locate the hidden Job Market

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About the presenter:

ETP Network Founder and CEO Rod Colón has a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in today's global economy. Rod shares his 24 years of experience as a corporate HR management insider, outside agency recruiter, professional networker and career coach through an unusual yet common sense approach to networking and career management. His in-depth knowledge of international staffing, recruiting and networking gives Rod a unique ability to both coach and consult today’s professionals and executives around the world.

Today the ETP Network (1600 members and 12 million LinkedIn professionals) leads the way in the education of networking as a core career management activity through networking events, career coaching programs, conference calls, training seminars, job openings, channel partnering and networking libraries. Rod encourages ETP Network members to share their networking experiences and questions through a Q & A-style conference call and urges each member to become proficient with networking-oriented applications such as LinkedIn, Yahoo Groups, and Facebook.

Rod is currently working on his first book, Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs: Put CEO Power Into Your Job Search and Your Career, which discusses the need for networking and human relationships as a major part of any job search strategy.

Rod Colon www.etpnetwork.com 732.367.5580

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About the Conference Call:

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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

Free confcall 8/6 "Project Integration Management, PMBOK v4 Focused" (PMP Exam Study)

What: FREE PMP Exam Study Group conference call

Topic: "Project Integration Management, PMBOK v4 Focused"

Who: presented by Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, MCSE, Global Solutions Manager, Hewlett Packard Company

When: Thursday August 6, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"Project Integration Management, PMBOK v4 Focused"

Presentation: The presentation is available online - follow the Files and Presentations link on our website for directions to download it.

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Abstract of the presentation:

The PMP examination is now based on version 4 of the Guide To The Product Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK). This month’s PMP Study call focuses on the complete Project Integration Management knowledge area as laid out in Version 4. Dana Safford, PMP, will provide what you need to be aware of so you can continue building your critical knowledge mass and pass the exam on the first attempt.

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About the Conference Call:

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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

Needed: Non IT PMs and questions for a panel discussion

We need NON-IT PMs (and questions) for a Panel Discussion in August

PMlessonsLearned.com is planning a panel discussion of Non-IT PMs.
We need panelists and we need a list of questions!

If you'd like to help, contact us via the contact us link at PMlessonsLearned.com

The schedule to have the call on August 20, 2009 at 9pm Eastern is located here:
http://pmlessonslearned.blogspot.com/2007/07/topics-of-upcoming-confcalls-and-how-to.html

Free confcall 7/16 "Project Closeout Best Practices" (PM Best Practices)

FREE PM Lessons Learned Conference Call from PMlessonslearned.com

PM Lessons learned Conference Call hosted by: Henry Will, PMP

Topic: “Project Closeout Best Practices”

Presenter: Author Kevin J.J. Aguanno, PMP®,

When: Thursday July 16, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

Presentation: The presentation is available online - follow the Files and Presentations link on our website for directions to download it.

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All good projects must come to an end, right?! Well, the definition of a project is a temporary endeavor. So, let's join together and learn about the Best Practices in project closeout!
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About the presenter:
Kevin Aguanno is known in the IT industry for his innovative approaches to solving common problems with a special emphasis on complex application development and systems integration projects. He focuses on two 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 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 and fascinating stories from his own experiences in the trenches.

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

He is accredited by the IPMA (Geneva, Switzerland) as a project management competency assessor, and he performs IPMA Level-B and IPMA Level-C assessments for the ASAPM in the U.S.A.

Kevin Aguanno is the author of over one dozen books and audio books.

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

Free confcall 7/9 "Confessions of a Job Seeker" (PMJOBSHOP)

What: FREE PM Job Shop Conference Call
Topic: "Confessions of a Job Seeker"
PMJobShop host: Scott Percival
Presenter: Stephen J Connelly Senior Business Architect | IT Project Manager
When: Thursday July 09, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time
Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#
Confessions of a Job Seeker

Presentation: No Presentation Materials for tonights call

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Abstract of the presentation:
Confessions of a Job Seeker:
We have all been there. In transition and wondering what the next steps are. How do I market myself? Stephen like others has worked through the stages of the Job search.
He is an experienced networker, has participated and organized groups like PSG-Dover and PSG-Sommerville.

Come join us for tonights call where Stephen will share his own path on working the job search
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About the presenter:
Stephen J Connelly
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST / IT PROJECT MANAGER with a proven record of success. Creative & persistent problem solver who thrives on challenges, is cool under pressure and gets the job done. Bright, enthusiastic and resourceful team builder who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Quietly assertive/hands-on leader and catalyst, systematic/thorough planner and persuasive negotiator dealing effectively with all levels of management. Accustomed to a fast pace and multiple projects, understands competing agendas and meets deadlines while consistently achieving high levels of user satisfaction yet maintains an intense business focus.

Specialties
Financial Services, Banking, Utilities; Project Management, Business Architect; Business Analysis, Facilitation.

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

Free confcall 7/2 Darn it! The PMP Exam Now Has A New PMBOK Version Base; What Do I Do Now? (PMP Exam Study)

What: FREE PMP Exam Study Group conference call

Topic: "Darn it! The PMP Exam Now Has A New PMBOK Version Base What Do I Do Now?"

Who: presented by Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, MCSE, Global Solutions Manager, Hewlett Packard Company

When: Thursday July 2, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time

Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"Darn it! The PMP Exam Now Has A New PMBOK Version Base What Do I Do Now?"

Presentation: The presentation is available online - follow the Files and Presentations link on our website for directions to download it.

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Abstract of the presentation:

Well, the clock ran out on 30 JUN 09. The PMP examination is now based on version 4 of the Product Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK). Don’t despair!! This month’s PMP Study call focuses what you need to be aware of so you can continue building your critical knowledge mass and still pass the exam on the first attempt. Dana Safford, PMP, will provide you with what you need to know to finish the trek you started a few months ago, but ran out of time.

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

PMLL Episode 0065 Successfully Manage Your Project Risks (PM Best Practices)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: Successfully Manage Your Project Risks (PMBestPractices)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
Presenter: Joseph A. Lukas, PMP, PE, CCE

Date of Conference Call: 16Apr2009
Podcast Number: 0065

MP3 / Podcast: 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:
Most project teams do not consider the potential risks that may impact their project. This talk will cover the fundamentals of the risk management process that project teams should follow on every project. Topics covered will include risk identification techniques, risk analysis methods and risk response planning. Actual project examples will be used to highlight various risk management tools that can be applied to your project.


PRESENTERS BIO:
Joe Lukas has been involved in project management for over 30 years. His jobs span engineering, manufacturing, construction, project controls, estimating, contracting and both Program and Project Management. His projects experience includes information systems, product development, capital construction and manufacturing. Joe joined PMI in 1986 and has held many Chapter Board positions in Rochester, NY including two terms as President. He is a registered Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional and Certified Cost Engineer.
Joe is Vice-President for PMCentersUSA, a PMI Global Registered Education Provider and the 2006 PMI Professional Development Provider of the Year. Joe teaches and consults for PMCentersUSA clients and has written over 30 articles on project management topics.


PRESENTERS CONTACT INFO:
http://pmcentersusa.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.

Free confcall 6/18 R.A.C.I., Roles and Responsiblities (PM Best Practices)

What: FREE PM Lessons Learned PM Best Practice conference call
Topic: "R.A.C.I., Roles and Responsiblities"
Who: presented by Henry Will, PMP; Founder and Leader of PMlessonsLearned.com
When: Thursday June 18, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time
Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"R.A.C.I., Roles and Responsiblities"

Henry Will, PMlessonsLearned.com presents on this Racy topic of R.A.C.I., Roles and Responsibilites

In this session, we will cover:

• What is RACI?
• Why should we do RACIs?
• Definitions of R.A.C.I. Terms
• Steps of the RACI Process
• RACI Validation Check

Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

Bio:
Henry Will is the Leader and founder of PMlessonsLearned.com, a volunteer organization with more than 1500 Project Managers from around the globe. The organization is made up of Project Managers helping Project Managers and those studying for their PMP. The group strives to help Project Managers with their careers and their application of PM processes.

Henry's credentials include a PMP [Project Management Professional] Certification. He currently is employed by a large global IT company as a Senior Program Manager.

Henry is a public speaker who has spoken on many varied technical and professional topics, including several presentations on Project Management.

Contact Henry via his blog at http://henrywill4.com

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About the Conference Call:
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.

PMlessonsLearned.com is all about Project Managers helping Project Managers and open to all.

PMLL Episode 0064 The Job Market and You (PMJOBSHOP Subgroup)

Notes and Podcast info from the PMlessonLearned.com Conference Call:
Topic: The Job Market and You (PMJobShop)
PMlessonsLearned.com founder and PM Best Practices host: Henry Will, PMP
PMlessonsLearned.com PMJobShop hosts: Mike Chrepta and Scott Percival
Presenter: Charlene Watler

Date of Conference Call: 09Apr2009
Podcast Number: 0064

MP3 / Podcast: 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:
Charlene Watler has held senior positions in Human Resources for over twenty years.
Formerly, the Director of Human Resources at Dow Jones & Company, Charlene aided executives in sales, news, IT and finance at their flagship publication, The Wall Street Journal. Her areas of expertise include: strategic planning, talent management, leadership development, conflict resolution and training program assessment. Earlier assignments at the Company included Director or Training & Development and HR Business Unit Consultant.
Before joining Dow Jones, Charlene held positions in sales at IBM, and claims operations and HR management at Allstate Insurance. She earned a BA in Psychology from Newton College of the Sacred Heart. She obtained SPHR, Senior Professional Human Resource certification in 2003.
With an extensive background in HR Charlene began consulting in 2007. She works with private companies and enjoys working with local colleges.


PRESENTER'S BIO:
Charlene Watler has held senior positions in Human Resources for over twenty years.
Formerly, the Director of Human Resources at Dow Jones & Company, Charlene aided executives in sales, news, IT and finance at their flagship publication, The Wall Street Journal. Her areas of expertise include: strategic planning, talent management, leadership development, conflict resolution and training program assessment. Earlier assignments at the Company included Director or Training & Development and HR Business Unit Consultant.
Before joining Dow Jones, Charlene held positions in sales at IBM, and claims operations and HR management at Allstate Insurance. She earned a BA in Psychology from Newton College of the Sacred Heart. She obtained SPHR, Senior Professional Human Resource certification in 2003.
With an extensive background in HR Charlene began consulting in 2007. She works with private companies and enjoys working with local colleges.


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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. Open to all.

Free confcall 6/11 Emotional Stages of a Job Loss (PMJOBSHOP)

What: FREE PM Job Shop Conference Call
Topic: "Emotional Stages of a Job Loss"
PMJobShop host: Scott Percival
Presenter: Cynthia Clark, Career Coach, Career Quest Coaching, Inc
When: Thursday June 11, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time
Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"Emotional Stages of a Job Loss"

Presentation: The presentation is available online - follow the Files and Presentations link on our website for directions to download it.

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Abstract of the presentation:
DENIAL, DISBELIEF, OUTWARD ANGER, INNER SELF-CRITICISM, WITHDRAWAL, REFLECTION, ACCEPTANCE

On this call you will learn tips for constructively dealing with a job loss so that you can focus on your future and successfully re-launch your career. By recognizing the different stages, you are able to move through them quickly, rather than languish in them for weeks. Yes, you still face the arduous task of conducting a tough job search with all its inherent frustrations. Through persistence and hard work, you will land a great new job. It will not be easy, and the job search will be tough but, in the end you will land new opportunity." On this PMJobShop call Cynthia Clark will help us understand the stages of loss as related to the job search and help us to "Let go and Move on"
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About the presenter:
Cynthia Clark is a Career Coach with more than twenty-five years of experience in Executive and Career Coaching, Recruiting, and Training. Prior to establishing her own consultancy, Ms. Clark held management positions at Deloitte Touche and served as a Vice President of JP Morgan Chase. In her last role at Chase, Ms. Clark served as the Head Coach for the Metropolitan New York retail branches, overseeing the business activities of 150 senior bank officers.

Ms. Clark's clients have included the 14th Street-Union Square Local Development Corporation, Medco Health Solutions, Bank Leumi USA, Buck Consultants, Avon Products, and the New York State Office of Mental Health, as well as numerous individual coaching clients at both the managerial and executive levels.

Ms. Clark serves as an adjunct professor of Management at Baruch College, City University of New York, providing both undergraduate and graduate instruction in Human Resources and Employee Training topics. Ms. Clark is a summa cum laude graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ, and holds her MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Ms. Clark is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), is a member of ASTD, and the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, as well as the International Coach Federation.

Cynthia Clark, Career Quest Coaching, Inc., cpclark @ w orldnet.att.net (remove spaces), 201.819.6584.
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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

FREE confcall Jun. 4 "Building Critical Knowledge Mass and Testing Techniques" (PMP Exam Study Group)

"Building Critical Knowledge Mass and Testing Techniques"

What: FREE PMP Exam Study Group conference call
Topic: "Building Critical Knowledge Mass and Testing Techniques"
Who: presented by Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, MCSE, Global Solutions Manager, Hewlett Packard Company

When: Thursday June 4, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time
Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"Building Critical Knowledge Mass and Testing Techniques"

Presentation: The presentation is available online - follow the Files and Presentations link on our website for directions to download it.

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Abstract of the presentation:

As the clock races toward the PMP examination’s 30 JUN transition to version 4 of the Product Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK), this month’s PMP Study call focuses on the last few weeks of building your critical knowledge mass and provides a few test taking techniques to increase your potential to pass. Dana Safford, PMP, will provide techniques to help you maximize your score.

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

Did you miss the all member call? You can still listen to the recording!

Did you miss the all member call?

This was a very informative call.

You can still listen to the recording by phone!

Listen to last confcall recording: (269) 320-8399
Access Code: 767 616#

We'll be podcasting this in a few weeks as the podcast volunteers get to it.

Some topics covered:

Successes:
1433 people in our yahoo groups, 113 in our PMJOBSHOP Yahoo group.
471 in our linkedin group (98 in the PMJOBSHOP Linkedin group)
80,000+ downloads of our podcasts
323 following our RSS feed/podcast feed

Our first call was May 18, 2006. More than 3years ago.We have members from around the globe (see our testimonial link on the website: pmlessonslearned.com)

We mentioned our vision (it's on the website and has been our vision from the beginning):
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 talked about how you can brand yourself and market yourself as a PM (and gain PM experience) by volunteering with the group.

Scott shared about the PMJOBSHOP group - volunteers needed to network with recruiters.
Barbara Fuller - talked about needing volunteer(s) to get a list of top 10 PM recruiters.
Dana shared about the monthly PMP Exam Study Group - volunteers needed to present
New Virtual PMP Study group: Joe chimed in later on this - volunteers needed to help coordinate and present

2. New ideas:
Thoughts about a PM competition - any interest from members to volunteer to lead this?
Steve Blais shared the vision for a Mentoring program and a LessonsLearned repository - volunteers needed.

3. Volunteer ops:
* We Could use someone to lead the volunteer coordination: recruit, recognize, organize volunteers. Start a list of "micro-tasks" that volunteers could help with.
* We could use someone to work with recruiters and build relationships there
* We could use someone to work with speakers and authors to put "PM Best practices tips" and "PM Career tips" in yahoo emails

We recognized a bunch of our volunteers!

Contact us if you're interested in volunteering (use the contact us link on the website)

FREE confcall May. 28 Open to all members and those interested in PMLL

Free conference call for everyone interested in PMlessonsLearned.com

Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#
Date and time: May 28, 2009 (9PM Eastern)

If you can't make the call, please chime in before the call by contacting us (see our website PMlessonslearned.com for contact info).

Please join us and invite others to join this very first call for all of our members and people interested in PMlessonsLearned.com

We will cover: input from members, some new ideas we're looking into, volunteer opportunities, accomplishments, and look for your input.

Please give us your input, questions, suggestions before the call by contacting us (see our website PMlessonslearned.com for contact info).

[You might also like to chime in on a Controversial PM topic: What's a good ratio of Developers to BAs at henrywill4.com]

Free PM Best Practices Confcall May 21: The Winning Topic is....

And the winner of the “Vote for the Topic” to be presented on the May 21, 2009 PMlessonsLearned.com conference call is:

Team Building and Influencing Skills for Leaders

What: FREE PMLL Lessons Learned Conference Call
Topic: " Team Building and Influencing Skills for Leaders”
PMLL Lessons Learned conference call with host Henry Will, PMP

Presenter: Frank Saladis, PMP and President of Project Engineers Inc.

When: Thursday May 21, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time
Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

Team Building and Influencing Skills for Leaders

Presentation: A presentation is available online - follow the Files and Presentations link on our website for directions to download it.

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About the presenter:

Frank is President of Project Imaginers Inc., a PM consulting firm. He is an author and national speaker on the subject of project management (having spoken at numerous PMI events and chapters). In 2006, The Project Management Institute (PMI, website is pmi.org) awarded Frank with the Linn Stuckenbruck Person of the Year Award! He is the originator of the International Project Management Day and past president of the New York City chapter of PMI. His numerous credentials also include his being co-publisher of the internationally distributed newsletter for allPM.com, a contributor to the allPM.com website, and a masters certificate in Commercial Project Management from George Washington University.

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

FREE confcall May 14: "Uncovering the ‘Hidden’ Job Market" (PMJOBSHOP)

What: FREE PM Job Shop Conference Call
Topic: "Uncovering the ‘Hidden’ Job Market”
PMlessonsLearned.com PMJobShop host: Scott Percival

Presenter: Jon Hadley, Career Search Counselor, John Hadley Associates, LLC

When: Thursday May 14, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time
Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"Uncovering the ‘Hidden’ Job Market"

Presentation: The presentation is available online - follow the Files and Presentations link on our website for directions to download it.

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Abstract of the presentation:
Are you told "no thanks" when you send out your resume, if you get a response at all?

Do you have trouble getting interviews?

If you get an interview, is it for the position you want?

If you do get an interview for the position you want, does the offer never materialize?

Join us on this free interactive conference call with or guest speaker John Hadley. On this call John will share his experience and thoughts on the job search. John Hadley teaches job seekers strategies and skills that enable them to tap into the 'hidden' job market and find the best jobs now. He also works with professionals struggling to achieve the visibility that leads to great new opportunities at work or in the market.

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About the presenter:
John Hadley teaches job seekers internationally strategies and skills that enable them to tap into the 'hidden' job market and find the best jobs now. He also works with professionals struggling to achieve the visibility that leads to great new opportunities at work or in the market.

John continues to be active in the community and the corporate sector. He has served on many community and industry initiatives, is a sought-after speaker on career and marketing issues, contributes regularly to a variety of publications as well as his own Career Tips newsletter, read by over 6,000 professionals internationally. He conducts a wide variety of tele-classes, webcasts, and seminars. He has a BS in Mathematics from Stanford University, where he also satisfied the requirements for an Economics major.

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

Free Confcall May 7 (Thurs) "Brain Dump Method for the PMP Exam" (PMP Study Group)

What: FREE PMP Exam Study Group conference call
Topic: "Brain Dump Method for the PMP Exam"
Who: presented by Dana Safford, Complex Problem Manager, PMP, MCSE, Global Solutions Manager, Hewlett Packard Company

When: Thursday May 7, 2009 at 9pm Eastern time
Where: Conference Dial-in: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

"Brain Dump Method for the PMP Exam"

Presentation: The presentation is available online - follow the Files and Presentations link on our website for directions to download it.

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Abstract of the presentation:

As the clock races toward the PMP examination’s 30 JUN transition to the Product Management Book of Knowledge (PMBoK), this month’s PMP Study call focuses on the recreation of a “Brain Dump”. A brain dump is what you recreate on one of your pieces of blank paper in the twenty minutes just prior to hitting the start button. Dana Safford, PMP, will take you through a sample brain dump and provide techniques for to write down the difficult things before the test starts.

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About the Conference Call:
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: (269) 320-8300 Access Code: 767 616#

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

May Conference calls + Special All Membership Conference call!

We have some great conference calls planned in May for you all!

And a special call is planned near the end of the month for all members (anyone interested in Project Management can become a member, just join our yahoo group using the link on the left of our website).

Here is the lineup for March (color coding added to help distinguish calls):

• May 7, 2009 at 9pm Eastern - PMP Exam Study group - "Brain Dump Method" Presenter: Dana Safford, PMP
• May 14, 2009 at 9pm Eastern - PM Job Shop with Host Scott Percival - Topic: TBD Presenter: John Hadley
• May 21, 2009 at 9pm Eastern - PMLL Lessons Learned confcall with Host Henry Will, PMP - Topic: T.B.D. Presenter: Author Frank Saladis, PMP - Founder of the international PM Day!(Originator of the International PM Day)
• May 28, 2009 at 9pm Eastern - SPECIAL PMLL MEMBERSHIP CALL - OPEN TO ALL - please send your topic suggestions and questions in advance to "questions" at our domain (add @pmlessonslearned.com to the word questions)

The "Membership Call" is a one-time call (we may repeat it every few months if it's popular) to inform our membership of recent developments in our group, mention volunteer opportunities, and to allow folks to voice their opinions and suggestions!

The schedule of upcoming calls is updated as we have new information. You can find it by following the link on the left of our website for "SCHEDULE of Future Conference Calls"

And, I sign off with our new slogan...
PMlessonsLearned.com: Project Managers helping Project Managers to make a difference!