June 8th, 2010: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Dinner Meeting - Northeast, WI
Canceled
Event Details:
Registration/Dinner Networking 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:00pm, Presentation 7:00pm, 1 PDU
Presenter: Chris Elliott
Topic: Servant Leadership
Summary:
Servant Leadership is an important concept in all business areas, but is especially important in areas where influence is a key element. As Project Managers it is rare that we have direct authority over those working within the project, yet we have complete authority and responsibility over the project outcomes. We cannot dictate through power to gain authority. We must influence those on the project by first serving the project team, key stakeholders and constituents.
Topic Details:
Servant Leadership is an important concept in all business areas, but is especially important in areas where influence is a key element. As Project Managers it is rare that we have direct authority over those working within the project, yet we have complete authority and responsibility over the project outcomes. We cannot dictate through power to gain authority. We must influence those on the project by first serving the project team, key stakeholders and constituents.
1. Project Managers leave this presentation knowing how to determine the base motivations of their team members.
2. Improved project teams by putting the right people on the right parts of the projects and putting the right teams together.
3. The Project Manager will know how to effectively meet the team's legitimate needs.
Other: How to spend less, but more effective time motivating teams so the Project Manager can focus on cost, schedule, quality, risk and customer
Speaker Bios:
Chris Elliott is the Managing Director of About Me International, which is a servant leadership company providing servant leadership programs and tools. He is certified in General Electric's Change Acceleration Process and has spent the past 10 years implementing projects and managing employees through the change associated with those projects. He is author of the Bucker and will be published November 2010. He has recently created and presented at the Rise Above seminars for those downsized in our community.
Location:
Rock Garden Comfort Suite and Conference Center
1951 Bond Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
March 9, 2010: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Dinner Meeting – Central
Schedule: Social 11:00, Lunch 11:30, Business Meeting 11:45, Main Program 12:00--1:00.
Presenters: Bob Schommer
Topic: Can You Become an Agile Project Manager?
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Summary:
Are the Project Management skills that you have been using to lead traditional software development projects transferrable to agile projects? Absolutely, as long as your leadership style is compatible and your approach is flexible. This presentation will introduce you to different agile "methodologies" and the Scrum framework, one of the more popular agile methods. We will discuss differences and similarities between agile and traditional project management. What tools do you have that will still work? What new tools will you need? Even if your organization is not planning to transition to agile in the near future, you will leave this session with ideas that you will be able to apply to your traditional projects.
Topic Details:
Would you like to Understand various agile approaches and the Scrum framework, Discuss differences and similarities between Agile/Scrum and the PMBOK and Compare and contrast the ScrumMaster and Project Manager roles. Then come join us at our next PMI meeting.
Speaker Bios:
Bob Schommer is a Senior Project Manager and a Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) for Skyline Technologies, Inc., a Green Bay based firm developing specialized IT solutions and services. Bob has over 27 years of IT experience in business analysis, project management, program management and portfolio management. In addition to being a CSP, Bob has been a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2005. During his career Bob has led projects ranging in size from thousands of dollars to over $25 million in industries such as transportation, logistics, energy services, utility, prescription benefits, airline and grocery wholesaling. Bob is committed to advancing the use of Scrum and other Agile approaches and is Vice President of the Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Agile Users Group.
Location:
Saint Clare's Hospital
3400 Ministry Parkway
Weston, WI 54476
March 9, 2010: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Dinner Meeting – Northeast
Event Details: Registration/Dinner Networking 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:00pm, Presentation 7:00pm, 1 PDU
Presenters: Bob Schommer
Topic: Can You Become an Agile Project Manager?
Download Presentation
Summary:
Are the Project Management skills that you have been using to lead traditional software development projects transferrable to agile projects? Absolutely, as long as your leadership style is compatible and your approach is flexible. This presentation will introduce you to different agile "methodologies" and the Scrum framework, one of the more popular agile methods. We will discuss differences and similarities between agile and traditional project management. What tools do you have that will still work? What new tools will you need? Even if your organization is not planning to transition to agile in the near future, you will leave this session with ideas that you will be able to apply to your traditional projects.
Topic Details:
Would you like to Understand various agile approaches and the Scrum framework, Discuss differences and similarities between Agile/Scrum and the PMBOK and Compare and contrast the ScrumMaster and Project Manager roles. Then come join us at our next PMI meeting.
Speaker Bios:
Bob Schommer is a Senior Project Manager and a Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) for Skyline Technologies, Inc., a Green Bay based firm developing specialized IT solutions and services. Bob has over 27 years of IT experience in business analysis, project management, program management and portfolio management. In addition to being a CSP, Bob has been a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2005. During his career Bob has led projects ranging in size from thousands of dollars to over $25 million in industries such as transportation, logistics, energy services, utility, prescription benefits, airline and grocery wholesaling. Bob is committed to advancing the use of Scrum and other Agile approaches and is Vice President of the Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Agile Users Group.
Location:
Liberty Hall Banquet & Center
800 Eisenhower Dr
Kimberly, WI 54136
April 13, 2010: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Dinner Meeting – Northeast
Event Details: Registration/Dinner Networking 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:00pm, Presentation 7:00pm, 1 PDU
Presenters: Leigh Ann Larson
Topic: MBTI ® and Project Management
Summary: An effective project team has all personality types and traits. However common challenges of managing a project is identify and utilizing those personalities to the best of their abilities. Come join us for a 1 hour session on how to Understand basic concepts of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Identify a project team's type, without MBTI aggregate data Apply knowledge to a project team.
Topic Details:
The main goal of fostering a relationship between Psychological Type and Project Management is simple – Better project outcomes. By doing so, a project manager can assess a project team's strengths, as well as identify its possible challenges. With this awareness, a project manager can work to fill gaps in the project team and keep the team pointed in the right direction for success. The MBTI ® and Project Management session will cover:
-A brief description of the MBTI
-The relationship between Psychological Type and Project Management
-How you can identify the project team type
-Practical exercise in developing actions steps for the project team through review of a case study
Speaker Bios:
Leigh Ann Larson has dedicated more than 13 years to the fields of education and training in academic and corporate settings. She has extensive consulting and training experience in the areas of leadership and professional development. Leigh Ann's commitment to her clients lies in directing them to understand their personality preferences through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) ®. Since becoming an MBTI ® Certified Practitioner in 2003, Leigh Ann has worked with diverse audiences including CEOs, Vice Presidents, all levels of management, as well as staff level employees, in the fields of healthcare, insurance, and business. Leigh Ann is highly skilled in applying the MBTI ® to address specific client needs including team building, communication development, problem solving, interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, stress management, leading change, and leadership development. Leigh Ann earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in Education with an emphasis in Speech Communications and English
Location:
Liberty Hall Banquet & Center
800 Eisenhower Dr
Kimberly, WI 54136
April 14, 2010: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Lunch Meeting – Central
Schedule: Social 11:00, Lunch 11:30, Business Meeting 11:45, Main Program 12:00--1:00.
Presenters: Leigh Ann Larson
Topic: MBTI ® and Project Management
Summary: An effective project team has all personality types and traits. However common challenges of managing a project is identify and utilizing those personalities to the best of their abilities. Come join us for a 1 hour session on how to Understand basic concepts of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Identify a project team's type, without MBTI aggregate data Apply knowledge to a project team.
Topic Details:
The main goal of fostering a relationship between Psychological Type and Project Management is simple – Better project outcomes. By doing so, a project manager can assess a project team's strengths, as well as identify its possible challenges. With this awareness, a project manager can work to fill gaps in the project team and keep the team pointed in the right direction for success. The MBTI ® and Project Management session will cover:
-A brief description of the MBTI
-The relationship between Psychological Type and Project Management
-How you can identify the project team type
-Practical exercise in developing actions steps for the project team through review of a case study
Speaker Bios:
Leigh Ann Larson has dedicated more than 13 years to the fields of education and training in academic and corporate settings. She has extensive consulting and training experience in the areas of leadership and professional development. Leigh Ann's commitment to her clients lies in directing them to understand their personality preferences through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) ®. Since becoming an MBTI ® Certified Practitioner in 2003, Leigh Ann has worked with diverse audiences including CEOs, Vice Presidents, all levels of management, as well as staff level employees, in the fields of healthcare, insurance, and business. Leigh Ann is highly skilled in applying the MBTI ® to address specific client needs including team building, communication development, problem solving, interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, stress management, leading change, and leadership development. Leigh Ann earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in Education with an emphasis in Speech Communications and English
Loacation:
Wausau Financial Systems
Corporate Office, Solutions Center
Suite 130
888 Hwy 153
Mosinee, WI 54455
January 12th, 2010: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Dinner Meeting
Event Type: Chapter Dinner Meeting
Event Agenda: Social 5:30, Dinner 6:00, Business Meeting 6:45, Main Program 7:00 – 8:00
Presenters: Tom Sather
Topic: Value and How To's of Networking
Summary: In today's economy who you know weighs as equally as what you know. Come join us in a facilitated discussion on the value and techniques of effective Networking. Social networking sites, networking meetings to professional group meetings such as ours are all great tools. Learn how to open your network beyond the first contacts.
Speaker Bios:
Tom Sather, Career Works founder has been developing people throughout his career. He has assisted hundreds of individuals and organizations struggling with transition management issues. Tom began his career at Dayton Hudson, Corp. moved to the food service distribution business as a General Manager and then to the Mergers and Acquisition arena. Tom later served for a number of years as the CEO of the public transit system in the Twin Cities, a group that employs 2,600 and operated over 1,000 busses daily. Along the way, Tom has started and sold three other businesses where the development of people was instrumental in the companies' success.
Location:
Liberty Hall Banquet and Conference Center
800 Eisenhower Dr
Kimberly, WI 54316
January 12th, 2010: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Dinner Meeting
Event Type: Chapter Dinner Meeting
Event Agenda: Social 5:30, Dinner 6:00, Business Meeting 6:45, Main Program 7:00 – 8:00
Presenters: TBD
Topic: Value and How To's of Networking
Summary: In today's economy who you know weighs as equally as what you know. Come join us in a facilitated discussion on the value and techniques of effective Networking. Social networking sites, networking meetings to professional group meetings such as ours are all great tools. Learn how to open your network beyond the first contacts.
Speaker Bios:
Tom Sather, Career Works founder has been developing people throughout his career. He has assisted hundreds of individuals and organizations struggling with transition management issues. Tom began his career at Dayton Hudson, Corp. moved to the food service distribution business as a General Manager and then to the Mergers and Acquisition arena. Tom later served for a number of years as the CEO of the public transit system in the Twin Cities, a group that employs 2,600 and operated over 1,000 busses daily. Along the way, Tom has started and sold three other businesses where the development of people was instrumental in the companies' success.
Location:
Lodge at Cedar Creek
805 Creske Ave
Rothschild, WI 54455
November 10th, 2009: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Dinner Meeting
Event Details: Registration/Social 5:15, Dinner 5:45, Business Meeting 6:15, Main Program 6:30 - 8:30, 2 PDUs Please note earlier dinner time!!
Presenters: Tony Wickham
Topic: Conflict Management
Summary:
Participants will receive an overview on ways to communicate and address conflict with peers, managers and direct reports.
Topic Details:
Every day, team effectiveness and business results are impacted by time spent refereeing disagreements and conflict, and from individual stress when problems and conflicts are ignored or avoided. Participants will receive an overview on ways to communicate and address conflict with peers, managers and direct reports. Topic overview and brief exercises offered include: communication roadblocks, effective message delivery, active listening, and conflict resolution / solution.
Speaker Bio:Tony Wickham has spent 30 years serving in consumer and business-to-business companies in individual contributor and leadership positions in engineering, manufacturing and HR. His focus is in helping organizations assess result gaps and develop and implement practical and actionable solutions. Skills in Organizational, Team, and Human Performance enable him to work with customers to identify the real needs to be solved and to implement plans that sustain results.
Location: Kimberly
November 11th, 2009: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Dinner Meeting
Event Details: Registration/Social 5:15, Dinner 5:45, Business Meeting 6:15, Main Program 6:30 - 8:30, 2 PDUs Please note earlier dinner time!!
Presenters: Tony Wickham
Topic: Conflict Management
Summary:
Participants will receive an overview on ways to communicate and address conflict with peers, managers and direct reports.
Topic Details:
Every day, team effectiveness and business results are impacted by time spent refereeing disagreements and conflict, and from individual stress when problems and conflicts are ignored or avoided. Participants will receive an overview on ways to communicate and address conflict with peers, managers and direct reports. Topic overview and brief exercises offered include: communication roadblocks, effective message delivery, active listening, and conflict resolution / solution.
Speaker Bio:Tony Wickham has spent 30 years serving in consumer and business-to-business companies in individual contributor and leadership positions in engineering, manufacturing and HR. His focus is in helping organizations assess result gaps and develop and implement practical and actionable solutions. Skills in Organizational, Team, and Human Performance enable him to work with customers to identify the real needs to be solved and to implement plans that sustain results.
Location: Stevens Point
October 13th, 2009: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Dinner Meeting
Event Details:
Registration/Dinner Networking 5:30pm, Dinner at 6:00pm, Presentation 7:00pm, 1 PDU
Presenters:
Panel Discussion
Topic:
Senior Management's View of Project Management
Summary:
Senior Managers from local companies answers questions on Project Management Maturity, Value and Characteristics of a Project Manager that are valued in their organizations.
Topic Details:
Come join us to hear Senior Managers from local companies answers questions on Project Management Maturity, Value and Characteristics of a Project Manager that are valued in their organizations. Panel discussion will be moderated with predetermined questions and live discussion.
Speaker Bios:
Jeff Aiken
Director of Aerial Engineering
Pierce Manufacturing
Rebecca Nash
Senior Vice President
Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
Location:
Rock Garden Comfort Suite and Conference Center
1951 Bond Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
October 13th, 2009: PMI-NEW Wisconsin Chapter Lunch Meeting
Event Details:
Registration/Lunch 11:30, Main Program 12:00, 1 PDU
Presenters:
Panel Discussion
Topic:
Senior Management's View of Project Management
Summary:
Senior Managers from local companies answers questions on Project Management Maturity, Value and Characteristics of a Project Manager that are valued in their organizations.
Topic Details:
Come join us to hear Senior Managers from local companies answers questions on Project Management Maturity, Value and Characteristics of a Project Manager that are valued in their organizations. Panel discussion will be moderated with predetermined questions and live discussion.
Speaker Bios:
Tom Ster, PMP
VP - Professional Services
WAUSAU Financial Systems
Steven Schiedemeyer
Vice President of Engineering
ESE, Inc.
Karen Sullivan
VP of Consumer Products Systems
Sentry Insurance
Location:
Wausau
October 29th PMI Event: Innovative Leadership Workshop
Subject:
Innovative Leadership, A Clockwise® Approach to Successful Execution in Challenging Times (7 PDUs)
Presenter:
Dennis Stauffer
Location:
Liberty Hall Banquet & Center, Kimberly
Cost:
$250 if you register by 10/15, $299 after 10/15
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