Upcoming MPUG Global Chapter Events and WebNLearns!
Sponsored by Versatile
Featured Event: Feb 3 Boston
Planning the Easy Way using Work Breakdown Structures
Just because the Patriots are out of the Super Bowl doesn't mean you can't party! This interactive session will provide an overview of three simple tools for project planning and help attendees to understand the benefits of using the Work Breakdown Structure as a project planning tool. Following a brief presentation on WBS development techniques, attendees will practice building a WBS in small interactive groups. We'll then use Critical Tools' WBS Chart Pro software to create and manage a WBS and link into a Microsoft Project plan for scheduling and delivering our party! Facilitated by Jan Wells and PM Providers' John Riopel and Matt Davis.
Sponsored by ProjectNation
MPUG Global WebNLearns
Registration free to members; $15 for non-members.
Finding it hard to attend meetings in person right now? Hone your Microsoft Office Project skills and stay up with professional networking through MPUG WebNLearns -- delivered via LiveMeeting on your computer and an Internet connection.
Feb 11: Get a Shot of Microsoft Project
The New York City MPUG Chapter gives you a chance to get your Project questions answered by an expert. Presented by Jacques Goupil, this online session will share techniques that can fill in the gaps in your Project training, including coverage of Project 2007 enhancements, Project 2003 Resource Pools, the Portfolio View, and other topics that you, the viewers, want to cover. Submit your questions today!
Feb 25: Chicken Tips for Project Soup
This unique tips and tricks session has been developed to give you the courage and inspiration to successfully navigate Microsoft Project 2007. This session will fast-fire dozens of individual tips and "golden nuggets" of information to Microsoft Project users of all experience levels. We'll cover toolbars, views, shortcut keys, mouse clicks, and multiple little known features that will make a difference on how you use Project going forward. This session will include both Project and Project Server 2007 tips. We’re sure you’ll be impressed with the ROI you gain from this experience!
MPUG Certificate Program
Would you like to be more effective using Microsoft Project 2007 today? This certificate course is for users of Microsoft Project who need to plan, track and communicate effectively, even if your title doesn't include the words "project manager." Each session of the series is taught by an MPUG expert presenter as ranked by our community members. The series will begin by answering the question, "What is project management?" and then explain how Microsoft Project fits in the framework of project management theory. The series will then delve into the practical aspects of planning, communicating, and effectively tracking your projects. Sessions offered at 10:30 a.m. Eastern and 9 p.m. Eastern.
  The MPUG Certificate Program will be presented by two well-known Project instructors: Bill Raymond, VP for Pcubed Products & Services, and Sam Huffman, training and education expert with the Versatile Company. Bill Raymond, a Microsoft Project MVP, has served the project management industry for nearly 20 years with project experience ranging from managing commercial software releases to implementing ERP systems and developing business processes to build corporate governance policies and standards. Sam Huffman, MCITP and MCT, has been delivering training for The Versatile Company since 1996. Prior to that he worked at Microsoft as a member of the Project development and support team. Sam is a frequent content contributor to MPUG and speaks to large groups often about Microsoft Project and the discipline of project management as a foundation for success. Learn more about Bill and Sam here.
MPUG Global Chapter Events
Registration free to members; $15 for non-members.
Jan 22 Twin Cities: Building SharePoint Dashboards
This non-technical session gives project managers tools to turn SharePoint data into a straightforward, accessible dashboard using out-of-the-box capabilities. Presented by Digineer's Larry Christofaro.
Jan 22 Cologne, Germany: Project Professional/Server 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010
Innovations in Project Professional 2010 and Project Server 2010; Plus, new features of SharePoint Server 2010 and Office 2010. Presented by consultants Mike Wübbold and Arne Zwirner.
Feb 3 Boston: Planning the Easy Way using Work Breakdown Structures
Just because the Patriots are out of the Super Bowl doesn't mean you can't party! This interactive session will provide an overview of three simple tools for project planning and help attendees to understand the benefits of using the Work Breakdown Structure as a project planning tool. Following a brief presentation on WBS development techniques, attendees will practice building a WBS in small interactive groups. We'll then use Critical Tools' WBS Chart Pro software to create and manage a WBS and link into a Microsoft Project plan for scheduling and delivering our party! Facilitated by Jan Wells and PM Providers' John Riopel and Matt Davis.
Feb 4 Melbourne: Are You Ready for Project 2010?
EPM Specialists Darren Deason and Alex Burton will take you on a journey around the new enhanced features of the Microsoft Project 2010 product line-up, including the Project Timeline and Resource Planner, integrated portfolio management, user delegation, enterprise project templates, and improved timesheets.
Feb 9 Phoenix: Managing a Large Scale Microsoft Project Server Deployment
in the Outsourcing Business
Jim Marhoefer shares the lessons learned from an enterprise project management deployment with 2,500-plus projects, 15,000-plus resource names, and 350-plus SharePoint Sites.
Feb 10 St. Louis: Project Management Reporting
In this informative session Frank Records, Director at Oakwood, will discuss reporting tools, then Harry Smith with the Federal Reserve will lead a roundtable discussion. Note the change in meeting time and venue!
Feb 16 Puget Sound: Project Add-on Blast-off!
First, David Ducolon with Adaquest.com will demonstrate Project Catalyst, an add-on that expands the functionality of Microsoft Project into the areas of document management, work breakdown structure, and methodology and governance while extending support for tasks and resources. Then Scott Button with Spherical Angle will share The Looking Glass's cc-Pulse, which provides critical chain features for Project.
Feb 19 Tampa: Introducing Microsoft Project 2010
Microsoft's Larry Mead shares what's cool in the next generation of Microsoft Project. Come prepared to win a door prize!
Mar 1 Delaware Valley, PA: Integration SAP Data with Project Server
In search of in-depth analysis to manage its resource utilization, Bentley Systems required the ability to extract actual resource time data from SAP and make it visible through Microsoft Project Server reporting. TPG America provided a solution through its PSLink application that provides bi-lateral replication of data between Microsoft Project Server and SAP. This session shares the details of implementation.
Mar 9 Phoenix: Leveraging Visual Basic and Basic Macros in MS Project
This session shares some great techniques to speed up Microsoft Project for day to day tasks. Learn how to track changes, generate vacation reports, automate complex views, and many other slick features all with the push of a button. Presented by Intel's Spencer Lamoreaux.
Note to Members: Book Giveaway!
Do you have a work-related resolution for the New Year? Share it at editor@mpug.com by January 31 and be entered into a drawing for one of seven project management books, including The Project Success Method by Clinton Padgett and Cheetah Project Management by Michelle LaBrosse.
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