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2012 IPMA-USA Project and Program Management Symposium |
asapm's 2012 Project and Program Management Symposium, with the theme of Project Management: Delivering the Promise, will be held in Arlington, Virginia, USA on March 5, 2012.
About The Need To Deliver
Project and Program Managers and our Stakeholders face great challenges over the next 12-24 months. Projects are under fire to deliver more, integrate more effectively, demonstrate ROI earlier, and drive revenue faster than ever. Whether you are in the private sector, public sector or not for profit arena, you face unprecedented challenges in delivering on the promise of project management.
This one day Project and Program Management Symposium will explore tangible methods and tools for maximizing a projects ability to deliver. Bringing together experts from around the world, asapm has deliberately kept this interactive symposium small to ensure that attendees have ample opportunity to participate in the dialogue.
Featured Speakers Include: |
 David Hudson: Program Manager for IPMA’s update to ICB®, the IPMA Competence Baseline, is President of AIPM, Australia Institute of Project Management (IPMA-Australia), and was Chair of the highly-successful 2011 IPMA World Congress, in Brisbane, Australia. David will be our kick-off Keynote Speaker. |
 Donna Fitzgerald: “Making the Right Decision.” Donna is the Nimble PM and a Portfolio Management master. She helps organizations improve their program and portfolio management capabilities. Ms. Fitzgerald uses her experience in setting up PMOs, and in managing programs and project portfolios, to help clients seek the quickest, easiest path to success. |
 Tom Mochal, PgMP, PMP, TSPM is the president of TenStep, Inc. will speak on "Green Project Management." TenStep is a (www.TenStep.com), a methodology development, consulting and training company. He is also the head of The TenStep Group, a network of over 50 offices providing consulting, training and other project management services around the world. |
 Paul Hesselman, IPMA-NL: “Avoiding Adventureland: Making the most of your Steering Committee.” Paul has over 35 years experience in project functions, and was one of the first Dutch project managers certified by IPMA. He is a Program Director with a leading IT company
in The Netherlands. He is a "people person" who knows how to get the best from his team. |
Andrew Bragg: "Practicing What We Preach’." Andrew is the Chief Executive for the Association for Project Management (IPMA-UK). His Chief Executive roles cover the multimedia, print and packaging sectors and involved the project management of significant capital and organisational initiatives. He has worked for publishers, and a European lighting brand. |
 Yvette Burton, VW America. “Colleagues, Cultures, Processes: The Art of Designing Interactions” Yvette has over 20 years of experience in Project Management Offices (PMOs). She is recognized for innovation and creativity in working with technical, creative and non-technical disciplines for the implementation of large complex projects and PMOs. |
 Dr. J. Davidson Frame, Academic Dean of the University of Management and Technology, will speak on the topic, Black Swans or White? Exploring the premises of the unmanageability of high impact, low probability events. His session examines the premises of Black Swan events to see the extent to which they are truly unpredictable and unmanageable. |
 Robert Youker: “Evaluating Project Impact -- Lessons from International Development.” Robert Youker is a PM Trainer and Consultant with over 35 years experience. At World Bank, he developed and presented six week PM training courses for managers of major projects in many different countries, with a focus on Developing countries. |
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 William Duncan: “Defining and Measuring Project Success.” Duncan is the USA Leader for ICB4, Chair of asapm’s Certification Board, architect of the asapm Performance Rated Organization assessment, and contributor to the GAPPS global PM performance standards. Speaker, Trainer and PM Consultant, Duncan was also the primary author of the original PMBOK® Guide. |
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Promise Made
Four key audiences have expectations about the role of Project and Program Management in delivering the promise of efficient, effective, and beneficial change:
- Project and Program Managers
- Project Teams and Stakeholders
- Enterprise Managers and Executives
- Nations and Society.
Who Should Attend:
- Project and Program Managers
- Project Management Office staff
- Executives and Managers in PM-oriented organizations
- Government Officials
- PM Educators
- PM Trainers and Consultants
- Students in PM degree programs
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Promise Kept
Today’s competent Project and Program Managers are Delivering the Promise by providing efficient, effective, and beneficial change through projects. While doing so, they increase their job satisfaction and add new career opportunities.
Project Team Members and Stakeholders are Delivering the Promise with their project efforts and commitment; they receive recognition, a sense of gratification, and measurable business results.
Enterprise Managers and Executives know that Delivering the Promise shouldmean greater transparency into project efforts, and demonstrated return on investment. And they expect that promise to be kept.
Nations and Society hope that Delivering the Promise means we will manage successful change, for a better life for all citizens. |
Event Details
Location/Host: Argosy University, 1550 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209.
Goal: To improve Project and Program Performance in Delivering the Promise.
Speakers: Nine speakers in two tracks.
Highlight: Certification experts from IPMA Member Nations are expected. Come talk to them about their experiences!
Venue: Argosy University, 1550 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209.
Parking: Multiple parking options are available nearby, for a fee.
Hotel: Most participants from out of town and out of country will be staying at the nearby Hyatt Regency.
Transportation: Easy access from Reagan National via the Washington, DC Metro, or from Dulles Airport.
Hours: Registration 8:00AM; sessions 8:30 AM–4:45 PM; coffee breaks and box lunch provided.
Recertification Credits: 8 hours of contact time/8 PDUs.
Cost: $289; asapm and IPMA members enjoy a discount! Register now: http://pmsymposium.eventbrite.com.
See our Registration Fulfillment Letter, with information about Airport transfers, lodging, the venue, and parking.
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