Seminars & Workshops
September 2010 Seminars and Workshops
Powerful Negotiation & Political Savvy: Navigating Office Politics with Shannon Cassidy
September 22 & 23, 2010
http://www.projectmanagementresourcegroup.com
On day one, participants will gain an awareness of negotiation situations, styles and tactics and how to skillfully manage them. Each participant will learn his/her individual style, strengths, and personal motivators and will work through practical exercises to improve their negotiation effectiveness.
The program will specifically highlight:
• The value of preparation for effective negotiations
• Improved performance and interactions as they relate to the bottom line
• Opening lines of communication and enhancing communication skills
• The five styles of negotiating and the five points of negotiating on merits
On day two, participants are provided a safe and stimulating environment to discuss the challenges, pitfalls and strategies of playing the game of office politics. Most people believe that to play the game you must lie, cheat and steal. The truth is that being politically savvy is an essential skill set that requires attention and application of personal values and beliefs. Each participant will learn about his/her individual style (through an individual savvy survey assessment) and gain insights on how to become more effective.
The program will specifically highlight:
• The value of effective political savvy
• Identifying individual strengths and development areas using the savvy survey assessment
• Redefining beliefs about office politics to empower and encourage effective results
• Developing a plan of action for implementation of concepts and strategies
http://www.projectmanagementresourcegroup.com
October 2010 Seminars and Workshops
October/November 2010 PMP® Exam Prep workshop
The Project Management Institute (PMI®) Chicagoland Chapter, in partnership with Becker Professional Education, is pleased to offer a 4 Saturday PMP® Exam Prep workshop designed to meet the needs of those wishing to prepare for the PMP® Exam and earn the PMP® certification.
Workshop Details:
Dates: October 23rd, 30th, November 6th & 13th 2010
Continental Breakfast and Check-in Time: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Workshop Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lunch is provided. Contact Danny Schultz at dschultz@becker.com or (630) 353-1484 if you have any special dietary needs.
Participants in this workshop will earn 35 contact hours. These hours can be used towards the 35 contact hours required for your PMP® application.
Location:
DeVry University - Map of Location
Highland Landmark V
3005 Highland Pkwy, Suite 100
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Cost:
$ 975 for PMI Chicagoland Chapter members
$ 1,100 for non-PMI Chicagoland Chapter members
Number of registrants is limited, so reserve your seat now!
To Register:
Click here to Register online via CVENT Registration.
Summary:
The PMP® Exam Preparation course provides a comprehensive review of the nine Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) areas covered on the Project Management Institute's Project Management Professional (PMP®) exam. It is recommended that participants already have a strong background in project management practice and techniques either through experience or prior education. The course is designed to enable participants to understand the nine PMBOK areas and how they are related, and to successfully pass the PMP® exam.
Registration will remain open until Friday, October 22nd, 2010, at 12:00 p.m. Note that registration may close earlier if the seating capacity is filled.
Cancellation: Refund less $50 for cancellation before October 22nd, 2010. No refund after October 22nd, 2010.
Note: Materials will be handed out to students at the start of class Check-In. Please have your confirmation ready for proof of registration.
Please contact Danny Schultz at dschultz@becker.com or (630) 353-1484 if you have any further questions or concerns regarding this event.
November 2010 Seminars and Workshops
The Four Conversations: Daily Communication That Gets Results with Jeffrey Ford
November 17 & 18, 2010
http://www.projectmanagementresourcegroup.com
Most people think communication is a broad category of interaction that tends to be riddled with problems, gaps, and pitfalls. This generalization does not solve the very real problems of organizational work. Productive communication is made up of four distinct types of conversation, each with a set of necessary ingredients, which can be deployed to solve workplace problems and increase trust, accountability, and teamwork:
Initiative conversations - Creating a future with a positive focus on a worthwhile goal
Understanding conversations - Including and engaging the people who will make the future real and achieve the goal
Performance conversations - Asking for - and promising - on-time and on-budget results
Closure conversations - Acknowledging accomplishments and building accountability
Most people also think that communication problems are caused by "other people". In fact, we all need to take responsibility for improving the accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness of our conversations. Communication is everybody's business.
The Four Conversations program addresses the daily and persistent problems people encounter at work, and the ways they can be resolved through communication. This program also shows people how to use their conversation to accomplish objectives, expand personal effectiveness, and improve workplace relationships. Some modules are also designed to impact organizational patterns of communication and productivity, with ideas on ways to change organizational communication. This program has been tested by practicing managers and includes useful take-home materials to help participants put new ideas to work immediately.
http://www.projectmanagementresourcegroup.com/
2010 Calendar-
Chicago Professional Association Conference, presented by PMI Chicagoland - 09/17/2010
This conference is perfect for those who:
- Are current members of one or more of the Associations and want to explore the benefit of joining other associations.
- Want to learn the benefits of available Certifications
- Want to understand the Certification process from multiple associations
- Want to acquire new knowledge and tools to enhance the effectiveness of current projects
- Want to learn how certification can help in a tight labor market
- Are interested in learning how certification can advance one's career
- Would like to network and make valuable new contacts
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PMO Symposium, presented by PMI PMO Special Interest Group (SIG) - 11/08/2010
The PMOSIG is the producer of the PMO Symposium, the largest international conference specifically focused on the PMO. This dynamic, three day event provides opportunities for PMO practitioners, project managers, organizational leaders, and others with an interest in establishing or growing the value of a PMO to learn from an engaging group of over 30 practitioner-oriented education sessions presented by expert speakers, to ask questions and get answers from both presenters and peers, to network with colleagues and to discuss important issues, share insights, and learn. PMO Symposium is recognized as a leading global event that, in 2009, drew over 275 attendees representing over 225 companies.
PMO Symposium 2010 will be held November 8-10, in Dallas, USA. With early registration at $995, the PMO Symposium offers an incredible value. Use the promotional code PMOSYM before August 15th and save an additional 10%.
Visit the PMO Symposium 2010 website at http://www.pmosymposium.org/ for complete details and to register.
