Upcoming MPUG Global Chapter Events and WebNLearns!
Sponsored by MSProjectExperts
Featured Event: May 12, 2009 Las Vegas: Scheduling & Truth in Advertising
This premier meeting will feature a presentation on scheduling in advertising, plus a Q&A, professional networking, refreshments, and giveaways. Join us to learn about the great local and online resources available to members of MPUG in the Las Vegas metropolitan area!
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.
May 7, 2009 Northeast Connection WebNLearn: Visual Reports Unleashed!
Are you interested in improving the effectiveness of your communication with project stakeholders? Could you benefit from drawing attention to and justifying focus on project risks, issues, and resources? Project 2007 allows you to effectively communicate and present project information through the new Visual Reports feature. The new Visual Reports feature is a flexible solution that uses Office Excel and Microsoft Office Visio to produce great-looking charts, graphs, and diagrams based on Office Project 2007 data. Please join us for this special WebNLearn on how you can unleash the power of Visual Reports to your advantage.
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.
Jun 3, 2009 Connecticut WebNLearn: Got Project Professional?
During this interactive, live demonstration you’ll experience the advanced functionality that Project Professional – together with Microsoft Office Project Server – has to offer. This promises to be a jam-packed hour of Microsoft Project goodness, so please be sure to prepare your questions in advance. Our presenter will address and demonstrate answers to as many as time permits! Presented by Ken Tanch, VP of Technology for William George Associates.
Jun 19, 2009 WebNLearn: More Tips and Tricks from Gary Chefetz, MVP
Known for his expertise sharing in the Microsoft Communities and for writing numerous books about Microsoft Office Project and Project Server, Gary Chefetz is the CEO and founder of MSProjectExperts and is one of only 29 Microsoft Project MVPs in the world. In addition to his coveted MVP title, he also possesses the MCP certification. In his presentation, he will show you a new set of powerful tips and tricks for effectively using Microsoft Project 2007 and Project Server 2007 in real-world projects.
MPUG Global Chapter Events
May 12, 2009 Chicago: Simple and Effective Project Reporting, Plus, Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management, Which Tools Support Which Processes
First, if you’ve ever seen project data in a pivot table report, you’ll know how powerful this tool can be for analysis, organization, and cool reporting. Consultant Chris Oxtoby, MCP, will demonstrate how to create simple Visual Reports that you can customize and quickly modify without having to regenerate it from within Project 2007. Chris will also demonstrate how to create simple reports using Microsoft Excel and SQL Reporting Services. Next, Rob Hirschmann from Projility will provide insight into the project portfolio management lifecycle, covering how to identify an organization’s core needs. A short demonstration will be provided with insight into the different Microsoft solutions in this area, including Project Professional, Project Server, and a discussion on Project Portfolio Server.
May 12, 2009 Las Vegas: Scheduling & Truth in Advertising
This premier meeting will feature a presentation on scheduling in advertising, plus a Q&A, professional networking, refreshments, and giveaways. Join us to learn about the great local and online resources available to members of MPUG in the Las Vegas metropolitan area!
May 13, 2009 St. Louis: EPM & TFS from a PM Perspective
This breakfast meeting will feature an informative presentation on enterprise project management and Team Foundation Server and how to leverage what may already be in use with developers.
May 15, 2009 Twin Cities LunchNLearn: Managing Programs using Microsoft Project
This lunchtime presentation provides you with the tools to manage a large program schedule, without the large headache that comes along with it. You will learn the benefits and best practices of consolidating projects, master projects, resource pools, and external links. This session is applicable to both Project 2003 and Project 2007. Additional advantages of integration with Project Server will also be demonstrated. Presented by Larry Christofaro, PMP, MCITP, with Digineer.
May 19, 2009 Atlanta: Schedule Quality
As schedule size and complexity increases, it is harder to maintain the quality of the schedule. How can you tell that best practices are being followed? Conversely, are practices that are frowned upon being employed? For example, is your critical path fundamentally sound? How do you systematically inspect how the schedule itself has changed over time? This presentation will delve into the emerging art and science of schedule quality. In addition to discussing best practices, we will demonstrate how Steelray Project Analyzer (a companion product that works with Microsoft Project) can quickly identify potential quality issues with project schedules.
Jun 2, 2009 Phoenix: Networking Event
Attention all Phoenix Valley Project Managers! This will be a free event sponsored by the Phoenix Microsoft Project User Group (MPUG) chapter. Come enjoy an evening with fellow project managers. Interact with a formal networking activity followed by a brief presentation on the value MPUG can provide to you including certifications, free training, and expert advice on project scheduling.
Jun 3, 2009 Connecticut: Got Project Professional?
This informal presentation will introduce members to the magic of Microsoft Project Professional. Come for professional networking and refreshments, the chance to ask your Project questions, and a PDU credit!
Jun 8, 2009 Atlanta: Enterprise Project Management Best Practices
This session emphasizes enterprise project management (EPM) best practices for each phase of the PMI five process groups (Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor/Control, and Close) when deploying Microsoft’s project management tools, such as Portfolio Server 2007, Project Server 2007, and SharePoint Server v3.0. The presenter will give real world examples of when to leverage these tools based on the existence of the organization’s overall project management processes and its readiness to adopt the required rigor leading to its likelihood of success. Come hear practical advice on matching the capabilities of these tools to your organization’s needs and abilities to successfully leverage these powerful tools.
Jun 9, 2009 Baltimore-Washington, D.C. Effective and Simple Reporting with Microsoft Office Project and Project Server
If you’ve ever seen project data in a pivot table report, you’ll know how powerful this tool can be for analysis, organization, and cool reporting. Projility's Rob Hirschmann will demonstrate how to create simple Visual Reports that you can customize and quickly modify without having to regenerate it from within Microsoft Office Project 2007. Rob will also demonstrate how to access and create useful reports using Microsoft’s Project and Portfolio Web Access, as well as using SQL Reporting Services, viewable in Excel and other Office applications. Amaze yourself, amaze your friends and your management with these great and accessible reporting tools combined with Project!
Jun 10, 2009 St. Louis: Resource Utilization - Tips & Tricks in Project Server
Gain a toolbox full of tips and tricks that you can use in working with Project Server in this morning session. Plus, join in on professional networking and our roundtable discussion.
Jun 16, 2009 Fairfield, CT: Got Project Professional?
During this interactive, live demonstration you’ll experience the advanced functionality that Project Professional – together with Microsoft Office Project Server – has to offer. This promises to be a jam-packed hour of Microsoft Project goodness, so please be sure to prepare your questions in advance. Our presenter will address and demonstrate answers to as many as time permits! Presented by Ken Tanch, VP of Technology for William George Associates.
Jun 18, 2009 New York City: Blending People, Process and MS Project
to Maximize Effectiveness
This presentation explores the intersection between the tool suite and the project management process to highlight ways to maximize effectiveness. We'll focus on the way the tool supports project communications and knowledge management -- areas that go beyond the more typical project scheduling and tracking to address behavioral issues that are critical to success. Participants will learn how Project assists in the implementation of an effective PM process, identify features to support project communications, and identify features to support PM knowledge management and consistency across multiple projects. Presented by George Pitagorsky, PMP, author of The Zen Approach to Project Management and Project Management Basics and head of Pitagorsky Consulting.
Jun 24, 2009 SE Michigan: Effective and simple reporting with Microsoft Office Project and Project Server (Really!)
If you’ve ever seen project data in a pivot table report, you’ll know how powerful this tool can be for analysis, organization, and cool reporting. Pcubed's Chris Oxtoby will demonstrate how to create simple Visual Reports that you can customize and quickly modify without having to regenerate it from within Microsoft Office Project 2007. Chris will also demo how to create simple reports using Microsoft Excel and SQL Reporting Services. Amaze yourself, amaze your friends and your management with these great and accessible reporting tools combined with MS Project!
Sponsored Events
May 27 Webinar: Custom Toolbars and Screens
Learn the details of creating and customizing toolbars and screens within your Microsoft Project plan. In this one hour webinar, you'll learn how to add new toolbars that can save you or your organization time. Also learn how to change the layout of the screen or graphical view such as the Gantt chart. Presented by Spencer Lamoreaux, Intel IT MS Project Server Product Manager.
Sep 14, 2009 Microsoft Project Conference 2009
Project Conference 2009 is the global event to attend. It’s sure to be one of the most exciting and valuable Project conferences yet with high-impact keynotes, 75-plus in-depth breakout sessions, hands on labs, demonstrations, and many opportunities to connect and collaborate with your peers, industry practitioners, certified partners and the Microsoft Project team. In the current economic climate, it’s vital to keep both your individual skills and organizational capabilities moving forward -– don’t miss the opportunity!
Note to Members!
Don't miss out on this month's two book giveaways! Read Eric Uyttewaal's excellent article, "How Gantt Chart Literate Are You," for his puzzler. And read informative "Develop Your Project Management Skills: Scenes in the Negotiation Play" for the other. Both contests end on May 12.
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