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Upcoming Webinars
A Pragmatic Journey to Project Portfolio Metrics for a CIO – 18 May 2012
Healthcare Community of Practice
Learn how one healthcare organization successfully implemented a project portfolio management solution to collect data and create valuable financial information for management decision-making. Register at the Healthcare Community of Practice today.
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Inclusive Leadership Behaviors for Project Managers – 23 May 2012
Global Diversity Community of Practice
Learn inclusive behaviors to becoming a more effective leader of diverse teams. Diversity ranges from cultures, to work styles, to communication styles and more. Move beyond the philosophies and theories of diversity to the behaviors needed from a project manager in order to fully engage his or her team. Sign up at the Global Diversity Community of Practice.
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Project Management Leadership Challenges – 24 May 2012
Consulting Community of Practice
A project manager’s leadership skills are important for knowing how to balance the human aspects of a project with management processes for increased productivity. Leadership is one of the key ingredients for successful advancement of business in complex environments. Register for this webinar at the Consulting Community of Practice.
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The Human Factor in Project Management – 24 May 2012
Ethics in Project Management Community of Practice
One of the biggest challenges to successful project implementation is the evolution of the project team. Join the experts at the Ethics in Project Management Community of Practice to discuss some of the pitfalls and potential solutions to creating highly functioning teams. Do not miss this webinar, sign up today.
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Implementing Agile Project Management Techniques – 25 May 2012
Aerospace and Defense Community of Practice
Agile project management techniques may be the best approaches to developing products in an environment of high uncertainty, yet agile acquisition imposes specific constraints that run counter to the tenets of agile development. Learn how agile project management techniques can be applied in an agile acquisition environment to deliver better products. Register now at the Aerospace and Defense Community of Practice.
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How OCM Impacts Project Scheduling – 30 May 2012
Human Resource Project Management Community of Practice
Do not miss the final webinar in this series about Organizational Change Management (OCM) hosted by the Human Resource Project Management Community of Practice. Learn tips and techniques that you can directly implement to become a master of your project schedule. Sign up for this webinar and check out the recordings of past webinars in this series.
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Pillars of Leadership and Professional Development – 8 June 2012
Learning, Education and Development Community of Practice
Join the experts from the Learning, Education and Development Community of Practice to discuss several different leadership topics and how to embrace leadership as part of your professional development plan. Go to the community website to sign up for this webinar.
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Human Communications for Multi-Location Projects – 14 June 2012
Consulting Community of Practice
Multi-location projects using a virtual working approach are commonplace, as technology emerges to support this working environment. Although the technology is necessary, human communication is and will remain fundamental to project implementation. This webinar, hosted by the Consulting Community of Practice, explores the different working methods arising from the consultancy experience. Register at the community website now.
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Tap the Hidden Power in Organizations – 19 June 2012
PMI Innovation and New Product Development Community of Practice
Organizations traditionally rely on an organization chart to describe their structure. Discover the importance of “the hidden organization chart” at this webinar. Learn how to find talent, critical influencers and teams that outperform. Register now at the Innovation and New Product Development Community of Practice.
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Affordability in U.S Defense – 22 June 2012
Aerospace and Defense Community of Practice
During the past ten years, the U.S. defense budget has experienced unprecedented growth. Now that trajectory has turned, and the Department of Defense stands at a crossroads in deciding how to tackle its budget challenges. This is the first part of a webinar series hosted by the Aerospace and Defense Community of Practice. Visit the community to register for all webinars in this series.
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Basics of Scheduling: Part Two – 26 June 2012
PMI Scheduling Community of Practice
Following-up from its popular Basics of Scheduling webinar, the experts from the Scheduling Community of Practice are hosting part two of this webinar to cover even more topics. Gain an understanding of how to make the CPM schedule model work for you. Visit the community to register and to check out the recording from part one.
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Getting to We: Forming a Partnering Culture – 26 June 2012
PMI Global Diversity Community of Practice
Partnerships are critical for many organizations to succeed. Yet, some companies overlook important compatibility factors. Find out the three important compatibility factors to consider when finding a partner and how best to work toward one common goal. Sign up at the Global Diversity Community of Practice.
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Surviving Your Serengeti – 27 June 2012
Pharmaceutical Community of Practice
Which animal are you? Join the Pharmaceutical Community of Practice on an adventure in the safari of self discovery. Learn the seven skills to master in business and in life. Discover the parallels between our concrete jungle and the real jungle. Take the three-minute quiz to find out what animal you are and register for this engaging webinar.
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Big Agile: It’s Not Just for Small Projects Anymore – 29 June 2012
Information Technology and Telecommunications Community of Practice
There is a common understanding that agile methods are best suited for small projects, yet more organizations are using agile project management for large projects and programs. Join the Information Technology and Telecommunications Community of Practice to learn from an agile expert on the recent trends, tips and techniques for growing out of small agile into big agile. Register now.
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