Upcoming MPUG Global Chapter Events and WebNLearns!
Sponsored by Pcubed
Featured Event: 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.
MPUG Global WebNLearns
Registration free to members; $15 for non-members. Registration closes 24 hours before event.
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!
Mar 3: Beyond Macros, Part Three: Creating a Custom Project Initiation Wizard in VBA
Ira Brown, a recognized Microsoft Project expert, continues his popular series on automating Microsoft Project by showing how to create a custom Project Initiation Wizard using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). This fun and informative presentation will show you how to design a VBA form that can be used to create a new project.
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.
Registration closes 24 hours before event.
MPUG Global Chapter Events
Registration free to members; $15 for non-members. Registration closes 24 hours before event.
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 11 Mexico City: Prácticas Avanzadas Project 2007
Presentado por René Alvarez Macotela, MCP, con Advisicon.
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 Twin Cities: Risk Management – Don't Leave Planning Without It
The best way to prevent risk events from causing project failure is to plan. This may be the most important thing a project manager does in the planning process. There are several ways to manage risk. Dave Thomas with consulting firm Argraff Corp. will demonstrate approaches to risk management while planning a project and how he uses Microsoft Project to manage project risk.
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.
Sponsor Training
May 17: BusinessAnalystWorld Toronto 2010
Networking opportunities, workshops, sessions, and an exhibitor showcase make this four-day event an invaluable opportunity to hone your project management skills.
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