Upcoming MPUG Global Chapter Events and WebNLearns!
Sponsored by Pcubed
Featured Event: Apr 1, 2009 Southeast Michigan: Build a Lightweight Project Management Information System
During tough times, project teams need to become more efficient than ever, and one way to streamline project management processes is by making the best use of inexpensive tools. Tony Zink, MCTS, MCITP, and Principal Consultant with MSProjectExperts, will present several interesting ways that SharePoint and Microsoft Project can be used together to build a lightweight project management information system (PMIS), allowing people to streamline how they collaborate and manage their work on projects.
MPUG Global WebNLearns!
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.
Mar 18, 2009 WebNLearn: Microsoft Project for the Beginning User -- Learn from the MVP
Have you been using Excel and email to manage your projects? Or maybe you have Microsoft Project but just don’t know how to start using it? Learn the fundamentals to creating and managing a project plan in Microsoft Project, including: 1) setting up your first project and configuring default settings; 2) adding tasks to a project; 3) adding resources to your project and assigning them to tasks; 4) creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) to link; and 5) updating your project plan. Along the way you'll pick up tips and techniques such as how detailed the project should be, how to use and manage milestones, and how to print your project plan. Presented by Pcubed.
Apr 15, 2009 WebNLearn: Microsoft Project for the Intermediate User -- Learn from the MVP
As a Microsoft Project user do you keep telling yourself, “There must be an easier way to…”? In this session, we'll explore ways to use Microsoft Project to become more efficient at managing your projects. We will also look at some ways to better visualize your projects with reporting. Topics include: shortcuts for updating your project plan; creating calculated fields and indicators to easily find areas for improvement on your plan; creating views and tables that will automate managing your schedule; creating custom fields that let you filter, sort, and group tasks to manage work packages and deliverables; and creating visual reports of your schedule using Excel and Visio. Presented by Pcubed.
Apr 24, 2009 WebNLearn: More Tips and Tricks from eDale, MVP
Please join us for another round of Microsoft Project and project management tips and tricks, presented by lively and engaging trainer Dale “eDale” Howard, MVP.
May 20, 2009 WebNLearn: Microsoft Project for the Advanced User -- Learn from the MVP
If you've been using Microsoft Project for some time and consider yourself an advanced user, it may be time to look at how you can leverage your existing skills and boost collaboration with your team. Microsoft Project Server can allow you to store your projects in a central database, enable a single centralized resource pool, and allow members of your team to view and update their status on a website. The following topics will be covered in this presentation: a brief overview of Project Server; adjustments you will need to make to your project plan before making the leap to Project Server; how to use the Enterprise Resource Pool; requesting -- and receiving -- status updates from your team members; configuring Project Server views so others on your team can see -- and understand -- the Gantt chart; creating visual OLAP Cube reports on PWA that show project and resource progress. Presented by Pcubed.
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MPUG Global Chapter Events
Mar 11, 2009 St. Louis: Create Project Forms/Templates in SharePoint 2003 & 2007
This breakfast meeting will provide a presentation on how to create Microsoft Project forms and templates to be housed in SharePoint 2003 and 2007.
Mar 12, 2009 Rio de Janeiro: Primeiro Encontro MPUG
In this first gathering of the Rio de Janeiro chapter of MPUG, you'll learn what MPUG is and how you can benefit by joining. Then Reinaldo Barros and Ricardo Nobile (Microsoft Brasil) will speak about Project Portfolio Server 2007. Next, Barros will discuss SQL Server Reporting Service 2005 and Project Server 2007. Finally, Carlos Magno will demonstrate manual resource leveling in Microsoft Project.
Mar 12, 2009 Montreal: Best Practices for Creating Project Schedules
Please join us at our Montreal chapter for a stimulating presentation and discussion of best practices in creating project schedules.
Mar 16, 2009 Atlanta: Effective Project Management Using Project 2007: Resource Management Techniques
PM Resource Group will facilitate a deep dive into resource management with Microsoft Project and Project Server. We will learn to effectively build, manage, and analyze a resource team as well as a shared resource pool. Bring your questions, scenarios, and a laptop to get the greatest benefit from this interactive session. Topics include: creating and assigning tasks to work, material and cost resources; setting up and using a shared resource pool; adding resources and attributes to Project Server's enterprise resource pool; and analyzing resource capacity vs. demand using: a master project, shared resource pool, Project Server's Resource Center, Project Details, and Data Analysis views. Presented by Amy Klein, MCT, MCITP, MCTS.
Mar 18, 2009 Toronto: Giving Business What They Want: Is Scheduling the Problem or the Solution?
Organizations invest time and money adopting “mature” scheduling disciplines but soon feel they are not getting the benefit they expected and feel overwhelmed by the administrative overhead. The key lever for driving programs successfully is accurate status and reliable estimation. There is a pragmatic flexible way to do this without having to adopt unwieldy project management processes that interfere with delivery. Presented by Adam Roberts, with PCubed Canada.
Mar 19, 2009 New York City: More Tips and Tricks with Microsoft Project and Project Server
Engaging and interactive speaker Gary Chefetz, Project MVP, will show you a number of powerful tips and tricks for effectively using Microsoft Project 2007 and Project Server 2007 in real-world projects. He will also discuss the Microsoft certifications for users of Microsoft Project 2007 and Project Server 2007, stressing that these certifications will allow you to prove you know what you say you know!
Mar 20, 2009 Twin Cities: Microsoft Visio example solutions for Project Management, Portfolio Management, & Product Lifecycle Management
Daniel Rohwer from Visibility.biz will present a firsthand look at customer solutions that extend Microsoft Visio beyond the box to integrate with Microsoft Project, Project Server, and product lifecycle management applications in order to help organizations better communicate project, portfolio, and PLM status.
Mar 25, 2009 Connecticut: Project Management Process Better Practices
In this networking event, you'll have the chance to meet with other Microsoft Project users throughout the state and learn about great local and online resources available to members of MPUG. Refreshments will be provided. Attendees will earn one PDU (good toward PMP recertification).
Apr 1, 2009 Southeast Michigan: Build a Lightweight Project Management Information System
During tough times, project teams need to become more efficient than ever, and one way to streamline project management processes is by making the best use of inexpensive tools. Tony Zink, MCTS, MCITP, and Principal Consultant with MSProjectExperts, will present several interesting ways that SharePoint and Microsoft Project can be used together to build a lightweight project management information system (PMIS), allowing people to streamline how they collaborate and manage their work on projects.
Apr 8, 2009 St. Louis: Cultural Impact of Implementing MSP
This roundtable breakfast meeting will explore the cultural impact of implementing Microsoft Project in your organization.
Apr 10, 2009 Paris: 3ème réunion du groupe utilisateurs Microsoft Project
Details to come.
Apr 17, 2009 Twin Cities: Leveraging Microsoft Project Baselines and Critical Path
During execution of your project schedule, are you struggling with which tasks you should be focusing on? Are the tasks on the critical path the only important ones for making the project deadlines? In this informative session Tina Mariani from Milestone Consulting Group will present on capturing a baseline and ways to monitor critical path and critical tasks to ensure you are on the correct path of successfully delivering your project scope, on time, and within budget. Lunch will be provided.
Note to Members!
These chapters are looking for volunteers who want to practice leadership skills: Columbus, Houston, Nashville, Southeast Michigan, and Washington, D.C. Chapter officers can also earn 10 PDU credits per year for volunteering. Please contact chapters@mpug.com with any questions or visit the MPUG Chapter Advocates page to learn more.
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