Live Webinar August 28th, 2011 – 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm EDT
Duration: 75 Minutes webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: Global Diversity CoP (REP #S018)

The heightened pace of global integration, brought about by technological and economical forces, suggests that managers will increasingly have to deal with counterparts from cultures quite unlike their own.

This is particularly true for the project environment, interdisciplinary by vocation, which often presents Project Managers with the constant challenge of learning to operate in diverse cultural settings.

Although very popular in the recent decades, studies in cross­cultural management have not a long history. Many international projects have undoubtedly been carried through without anyone ever noticing that cultural differences may have caused unanticipated problems and unnecessary frustrations or hurdles.

As a consequence quite a number of projects never reached optimal levels of operation, successful turnover to the local authorities or indeed customer satisfaction, because cultural differences have amplified the “normal difficulties” that any project may encounter.

The presentations focus on these aspects: the challenges and the opportunities of project management across cultural boundaries; the lessons learned from a real projects and the models and theories behind the scene of “cross­cultural best practices

Note: You do have to be a PMI® member to register for this opportunity.

Presenter: Giuseppina Meloni

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Live Webinar – August 28th 2012, 9:30 am – 10:30 am EDT
Offered by: Global Knowledge UK (REP 1999)
Duration: 1 hour 1 PDU / 1 CDU Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU

Note: Although Global Knowledge is an REP this opportunity may not have a course number Contact Global Knowledge for further information.

In today’s fast-paced and complex business environment employees are continually asked to achieve more and expected to actively contribute towards business results.

The challenge is that research shows that most employees do not have a clear enough understanding of their company’s goals and priorities to make the right decisions about where to focus their efforts.

In the Developing your Business Knowledge webinar, Michelle Moore (LinkedIn profile) will discuss how to gain the insight you need to maximise your productivity and contribution to organisational success.

The webinar will include the following elements:

• The Need to be Business Relevant
• Understanding your Company’s Business Model
• The Strategic Planning Process
• Interpreting Business Results

Presenter: Michelle Moore (LinkedIn profile) is a learning and development professional with in-depth knowledge and experience in Sales, Leadership and Communication Skills. Michelle facilitates Global Knowledge Leadership and Business workshops on a world-wide basis and is responsible for development and promotion of the Global Knowledge EMEA Leadership and Business Skills portfolio.

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Live Webinar August 28th, 2012 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour 1 PDU / 1 CDU Credits: 1 PDU Category B – Free PDU
Presented by: adaQuest

Deploying a Project Portfolio Management solution can help your project management organization become more effective in prioritizing and managing projects.

In this webcast we will look at common IT challenges and discover how an out-of-the-box solution can be a quick and low-cost way to establish your PMO.

In this complimentary webcast we will discuss:

• 9 IT Challenges
• A Ready-to-go PMO in just two weeks
• The benefits of a hosted solution
• Faster time to Value
• The trifecta of service

This webcast is presented by three companies recognized as leaders in the industry for their successful PMO. Deployments. Join adaQuest to see how you can go from Zero to PMO in under two weeks.

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Live Webinar – August 28th, 2012 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by: Enfocus Solutions
Duration: 1/2 hour 0.5 PDUs Credits: 0.5 Category C PDU- Free PDU

Enfocus Solutions Inc. CEO John Parker (LinkedIn profile) discusses the complexities of agile requirements, sharing lessons learned and best practices specific to this iterative and incremental approach to development.

The webinar covers agile requirements in large enterprises, the role of business analysts, and how user stories can be defined and elaborated using test scenarios, user conversations, and functional and nonfunctional requirements.

The 60-minute presentation is a must-attend for organizations looking to move to agile, and for product owners, scrum masters, and agile teams in organizations already using the method.

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Planning

Knowledge Areas: 4 – Integration

• 4.1 Develop Project Charter
• 4.2 Develop Project Management Plan
• 5.2 Define Scope
• 6.5 Develop Schedule

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

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Live Webinar August 28th, 2012 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category C – Free PDU
Presented by Citrix Online – GoToMeeting Corporate

How do you move people to action? Your influence depends on your ability to build and deliver a thought provoking presentation.

Build persuasive and powerful presentations by embracing the sales side of your business.

Attend this interactive webinar to learn:

• How to make a strong case for your message
• Ways to repurpose your content for new presentations
• The most consistently effective arguments in today’s market and more…

Speakers: Terri Sjodin, (LinkedIn profile) Founder, Sjodin Communications

PDU Category C documentation details:

Process Groups: Executing

Knowledge Areas: 9 – Human Resources 10 – Communications

• 9.4 Manage Project Team
• 10.2 Plan Communications
• 10.5 Report Performance

As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’

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