Presentation Title

How to Train Your Project Sponsor

Presentation Speaker

Yogi Schulz, ISP - Author of 'A Sponsor's Warp-Speed Guide'

Presentation Abstract

Sometimes, project managers see their project sponsor as an untrained dragon. The project sponsor may be new or uncertain in the role, reluctant to fulfill the position, or quick to assign blame, particularly to the project manager. In this presentation, Yogi Schulz will describe successful techniques for strengthening the critical relationship between the proejct manager and project sponsor to ensure that the project sponsor ceases to behave like an untrained dragon and begins to add value and strengthen the relationship with the project manager.

Learning Outcomes include:
• How to orient the project sponsor to their project role
• How to keep the project sponsor actively and visibly engaged throughout the project
• How to influence the project sponsor to make the most effective project decisions
• How to respect the project sponsor’s role and their importance to the success of the project

Speaker Bio

Yogi Schulz founded Corvelle Consulting, a firm specializing in project management and information technology-related management consulting in the Upstream Oil & Gas industry. He has 40+ years of Information Systems experience, 35 of whcih have been spent as a consultant. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from The University of Calgary, is a member PMI and CIPS and holds its Information Systems ProfessionaI (ISP) designation.

Yogi has presented at many Oil & Gas and other industry  conferences, has written monthly columns for PM World, Computing Canada and The Calgary Herald , and writes a regular column for IT World Canada and Engineering.com. He has written for Microsoft.com and the Calgary Herald. His writing focuses on project management and IT developments of interest to management. 

Yogi served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Professional Petroleum Data Management (PPDM) Association, as well as advising many organiizations on the use of data analytics for business value. His new book, 'A Project Sponsor’s Warp-Speed Guide: Improving Project Performance', is co-authored by Jocelyn Schulz Lapointe, and is centered on a new, more effective ways of maximizing the project manager/project sponsor relationship.. To learn more about Yogi, please visit his LinkedIn page.

Agenda

6:00 PM - Chapter Announcements
6:20 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:30 PM - Speaker Presentation
7:30 PM - Q & A and Raffle
7:45 PM - Closing & Wrap-up
8:00 PM - Adjourn

$10.00 for Members
$15.00 for Non-Members

2.0 Ways of Working PDUs

We hope to see you there!

The PMICIE Chapter is Inviting You to a Live In-Person Event: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Pacific Time

The PMICIE Chapter conducts New Membership Orientation events designed to welcome you, show you what our chapter is all about, and the many benefits of chapter membership. This event is for all new and existing members. Bring your appetite because we will be serving appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks. There will also be a random drawing from all of the attendees for a $25.00 Amazon e-Card.

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Presentation Title

From Zero to Launch: A Guide to Nailing Down a New Project

Presentation Speaker

Betsy Stockdale, PMI-PBA, CSM - Strategic Product Manager

Presentation Abstract

The first steps of a new project can set the tone for its success. This presentation will teach unforgettable techniques to help attendees better define business objectives, create a motivating vision statement, and specify critical features and how to prioritize them. These techniques are valuable for projects in all sectors and across all development methodologies. Attendees will leave with a roadmap to project success and the confidence to launch with clarity. Learning Objectives include:
• Identify how and why to define clear business objectives
• Illustrate how to craft a focused vision statement
• Identify features to craft a Feature Tree
• Use the Business Objectives to prioritize the features identified on the feature tree

Speaker Bio

As a Senior Enterprise Systems Analyst, Betsy Stockdale defines project requirements, optimizes project scope, and ensures her team delivers successful projects. She is particularly fond of working on projects and requirements coaching, as her primary goal is to help others master the art of requirements elicitation and analysis.

Betsy brings more than 30 years of experience to her role, including experience working with The Walt Disney Company, Dell, and NASA JPL. As a result of this background, her approach is rooted in real-world experience, and she brings a high level of insight and energy to her work. Fun fact: She obtained her PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® certification as part of the pilot program for PMI! If you would like to learn more about Betsy, please visit her LinkedIn page.

Agenda

6:00 PM - Chapter Announcements
6:20 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:30 PM - Speaker Presentation
7:30 PM - Q & A and Raffle
7:45 PM - Closing & Wrap-up
8:00 PM - Adjourn

You will get 2.0 Ways of Working PDUs for attending, so I hope to see you there!

Presentation Title

Influencing Without Authority: Obtaining Results Through Trust and Respect

Presentation Speaker

Dr. Chris DiBella, MBA, PhD -  Instigator of Change, Speaker, & Author

Presentation Abstract

Chris DiBella believes the ability to influence without authority is an essential skill needed by project managers and other professionals in today’s workplace. This is especially true when dealing with change management. It requires expertise, resources, fostering relationships, and the right attitude. In this interactive presentation, he will review various methods of developing the skills necessary to influence change in an ever-changing environment. Learning Outcomes include:

• Implementing enterprise-wide change
• Influencing personal team member performance
• Developing employee engagement skills
• Improving leader/employee engagement using interpersonal skills

Speaker Bio

Chris DiBella is a passionate Leadership and development Coach and a driving force for process improvement and helps companies create organizational change from an influential and behavioral perspective. He has an MBA in Project Management and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership. He also believes in teaching aspiring leaders the value of influential leadership practices while assessing their efficiencies using project management methodologies to help streamline processes and maximize their potential.

Chris is the Founder and President of the Institute of Leadership Coaching and Development, which provides leadership training programs and coaching certifications and focuses on aspects related to behavioral, influential, and strengths-based leadership styles. If you would like to learn more about Chris, please visit his LinkedIn page.

There will also be a raffle for a free one-hour coaching session with Chris.

Agenda

6:00 PM - Chapter Announcements
6:20 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:30 PM - Speaker Presentation
7:30 PM - Q & A and Raffle
7:45 PM - Closing & Wrap-up
8:00 PM - Adjourn