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| Adv. Topic 1
January 25, 2012 at 8am, PST
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Managing Stakeholder Expectations
What does it really mean to manage expectations? Stakeholders are demanding people and many times don’t always have the same objectives. How do you identify their needs and build communication mechanisms within project insight for increased communication? In this webinar we will identify ways for you to identify the expectations of each stakeholder and provide tools for you to manage differing expectations between stakeholders.
Objectives:
- Identify key stakeholders
- Develop a power and interest matrix to analyze stakeholders
- Use techniques to set expectations with stakeholders
- Respond to stakeholders during project execution
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Adv. Topic 2
February 22, 2012 at 8am, PST
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Agile Project Management—What it is and what it isn't (NEW)
The Project Management Institute now has a new professional certification the ACP (Agile Certified Professional) In this webinar you’ll learn the basics of the Agile concepts and how it relates to the other professional certifications of PMI.
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- Understand what agile is and where it came from
- Cross reference Agile concepts to standard project management practices
- Compare PMBOK® Guide project phases with the waterfall method and the Agile release
- Understand the Agile Lifecycle
- Link PMBOK® Guide Processes to Agile development
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| Adv. Topic 3
March 28, 2012 at 8am, PDT
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Creating Use Cases
You’ve heard the term before and may even have used them in your office. However, do we really understand how to create them so that the BUSINESS users can understand them? Review the pros and cons of using use-cases within your organization or within your department. Evaluate good and bad examples of use-cases and when certain approaches work better than others.
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- Define a Use Case
- Identify the value of Use Cases
- Articulate the pros and cons of using Use Cases within your organization or department
- Evaluate good and bad examples of Use Cases
- Determine when certain approaches work better than others
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| Adv. Topic 4
April 25, 2012 at 8am, PDT
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Validating Requirements
Waiting until the project is delivered to the customer is not the time to confirm, or not confirm, that objectives of the project are met. Project managers and business analysts must understand how to analyze the various risks of the project objectives and develop ways to intermittently validate the attainment of those objectives. Learn the roles and responsibilities of the project manager, business analyst and quality assurance teams in successful project delivery.
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- Define what Validation means as it relates to project delivery
- Define team roles and responsibilities as it relates to validation
- Identify the types of validation necessary for your project
- Develop action plans to validate key components of the project
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| Adv. Topic 5
May 23, 2012 at 8am, PDT
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Collaborating within the Politics (NEW)
Most of us encounter politics in situations every day. Understanding and being able to collaborate with others and create alliances within the politics of any organization is a key success skill we must all master. This session is designed to provide you with strategies to creating alliances, identifying and understanding potential allies and developing our interpersonal influence effectiveness. You will leave the workshop with an action plan to use specific tools and techniques to handle a politically-charged successfully. Collaborating Within The Politics is a six-hour program to hone your influencing skills.
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- The three types of influence
- The components necessary to be politically savvy
- Building an alliance mindset
- Identifying and understanding your potential allies
- Developing a success strategy for a real, politically-charged situation
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| Adv. Topic 6
June 27, 2012 at 8am, PDT
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Asking the 4 Questions Many Leaders Overlook (NEW)
Do you have questions? Ever wish you knew what made others "tick"?
Is it as though you are not hearing the answers that you are seeking?
If so, you may only be missing a few key questions... Leaders ask a lot of questions. Leaders offer a lot of insight. Often many of the inquiries and offerings are terrific for guidance and growth. Somehow, some, if not many, leaders neglect 4 simple questions. These questions will provide insight to the motivators of their team members, ways to assess changes, ideas for improvements or things to keep the same, and a closeness/understanding of their team members like no other set of questions when asked and assessed in the right fashion with the intent of development and appreciation. It is not only the 4 questions that leaders enjoy learning to ask, but how to ask them, when to ask them, and what to do with the results that makes Asking the 4 Questions Many Leaders Overlook a winner for leaders at any point in their career who want to be cutting edge in discipline and approach and connected fully with their team!
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- Consider the respondent prior to asking questions
- Think through timing and approach before asking questions
- Temper tone and delivery when asking questions
- Have at least four questions to ask to learn about family, colleagues and team members
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| Adv. Topic 7
July 25, 2012 at 8am, PDT
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Creating Test Plans
Projects are not successful unless they can pass the testing by the ultimate consumer of the product—the client. Many organizations create test plans in a hap-hazard way without thoroughly understanding the scope of the project. These kinds of test plans lead to scope creep and unsuccessful projects. Learn the importance of creating test plans and a practical way in which to deliver them that enables the project team to gain acceptance by the client.
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- Describe the difference between test plans and test cases
- Articulate the benefits of using test plans within your organization or department
- Describe best practices in creating and using test plans
- Evaluate good and bad examples of test plans
- Determine when certain approaches work better than others
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Adv. Topic 8
August 22, 2012 at 8am, PDT
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The Art of Negotiating (NEW)
To accomplish our jobs we need to influence others. We can influence using positive approaches or negative strategies. In this session, participants will assess and identify the influence and negotiation strategies they tend to use most. A model for influence planning will be introduced and participants will use it to prepare for an upcoming situation where they need to influence someone. Participants will leave the workshop with a tool kit of strategies for influencing as well as a plan of action for becoming a better influencer and negotiator.
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- Define power and influence
- Examine the styles and behaviors associated with influencing
- Use a strategies self-assessment instrument
- Define the stages of negotiation
- Create a personal action plan to become more effective at negotiating and influencing
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| Adv. Topic 9
September 26, 2012 at 8am, PDT
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More Agile News (ACP® Professional Panel) (NEW)
Interested in being PMI Certified as an Agile Certified Professional? Learn what it takes to qualify for the exam and PASS on the first try! Join already ACP professionals and review the basic knowledge needs. End 2012 with a new credential in your possession and make yourself more marketable in 2013.
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- Understand the benefits of PMI’s ACP® Certification
- Identify the qualifications necessary to apply to sit for the ACP® exam
- Practice your knowledge with PMI Certified professionals
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| Adv. Topic 10
October 24, 2012 at 8am, PDT
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Meeting Effectiveness (NEW)
You really can make the most of your meetings! Are you one of those people that feel like the meetings you attend or conduct is wasted time? Recent data suggests that 25-50% of meeting time is ‘wasted’, per the attendees view. Learn to conduct and/or be an effective contributor to meetings. The focus is on learning the correct elements of meeting anatomy, how to go about planning a good meeting, how to facilitate and win during meetings, and lastly, how to determine your approach to executing meeting to value time, get results, and have effective meeting follow-up and assigned action items get the attention they deserve!
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- Identify the necessary roles at a meeting
- Set an agenda that determines topics for the meeting
- Identify the necessary participants
- Determine the set-up of the meeting environment
- Handle questions, negative reactions, and distractions
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| Adv. Topic 11
November 28, 2012 at 8am, PST
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Mastering Business Networking (NEW)
Networking is one of the most powerful tools in business. It’s a critical skill for anyone who wants to have a successful career. Yet many of us don’t network as well or as consistently as we need to. A key to effective networking is building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships. So, how do you do that? This four-hour session will provide tips and techniques as well as practice in a number of networking skills. Participants will leave the workshop with a plan for expanding their network.
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- The value of networking
- Powerful introductions
- Preparing for networking
- Expanding your current network
- Articulating your unique value; what makes you different?
- Your networking action plan
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