Upcoming MPUG Global Chapter Events and WebNLearns!
Sponsored by Microsoft Project for Workgroups
Featured Event: Jun 4, 2009 Montreal: Program Management: Mission Possible!
This session, presented by Eric Uyttewaal with ProjectPro Corp., will show you how to make better decisions with regards to centralizing or decentralizing the scheduling in large programs, stay aware of all the alternatives available to you to manage the dependencies between the subprojects, and monitor and manage cross-project handoffs. Plus, Pcubed's Adam Roberts presents "Effective Reporting with Project and Visio."
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.
Jun 4, 2009 Managing Programs in Tough Economic Times
Microsoft Project and Project Server provide the foundation for a system and processes that enable project managers to best manage a project while providing important, real-time data to the business’ decision makers. This presentation will examine the capabilities of the program level reports within Project Server to help guide the program manager through the most challenging of times. Presented by Pcubed's Mark Davis.
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.
Jun 26, 2009 Fully Enabled Project Portfolio Management (PPM) to Drive World-Class Performance
This online event will discuss how high performing companies are transforming to address complex program and portfolio management (PPM). Best practices and enabling technologies will be addressed along with a demonstration of a fully enabled PPM governance and control platform.
Jul 24, 2009 Using Graphical Indicators and Gantt Chart Views to Create Executive Level Reporting in Microsoft Project
This session focuses on the development of dashboard views using graphical indicators and customizing Gantt Chart views in Microsoft Project. Through this session you'll learn how to: gather requirements to meet executive level reporting needs; apply logic to create formulas to support requirements for schedule and cost management; create stoplight indicators; and customize Gantt Chart Views with Indicators, filters/groupings, and bar styles. Presented by Chris Mauck with Jacobs Technology.
MPUG Global Chapter Events
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 4, 2009 Boston: Building Collaborative Teams with Decision Edge and Microsoft Project
Collaboration is when one team can move synergistically together towards one common vision. It’s a place where communication flows and creativity flourishes. Join Kimberly Joyce, with DecisionEdge, as she shows how a strong collaborative team can improve project performance. Plus, ask the experts! Bring your Project questions!
Jun 4, 2009 Montreal: Program Management: Mission Possible!
This session, presented by Eric Uyttewaal with ProjectPro Corp., will show you how to make better decisions with regards to centralizing or decentralizing the scheduling in large programs, stay aware of all the alternatives available to you to manage the dependencies between the subprojects, and monitor and manage cross-project handoffs. Plus, Pcubed's Adam Roberts presents "Effective Reporting with Project and Visio."
Jun 5, 2009 Twin Cities: Ask the Experts
It’s time again for one of our all-time favorite sessions, called “Ask the Experts." If you have a Microsoft Project or Project Server question that keeps you awake at night, then bring it to our panel of experts and regain your good night’s sleep.
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 12, 2009 Paris: Chapter Meeting
Réussir la mise en oeuvre de la gestion des coûts au sein de l’entreprise, présenté par M7. Le Delivery Hub, plateforme de communication d’informations projets par Olivier Schmitt, de PCubed France. La délégation et l’échange de tâches avec Exchange Manager par JY Brun, de Teamsquare.
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 23, 2009 Melbourne: Project Management 101
Get an overview of the basics in a presentation titled "Project Management 101." Plus, learn about enterprise project management in "EPM Product Overview."
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!
Jun 24, 2009 Toronto: Chapter Meeting
Details to come.
Jul 30, 2009 South Africa: Basic Principles of EVM and How to Implement Them in Microsoft Project
Earned Value Management (EVM) gives a project manager the tools and techniques to report project progress against the baseline in a consistent and repeatable way. EVM further allows you to make forecasts about the estimated completion time and cost of your project. This presentation covers the basic principles of EVM and how EVM can be integrated into your project. Presented by Werner Meyer, ProjectLink Consulting.
Aug 4, 2009 Phoenix: Networking Event and Microsoft Project Certifications
Enjoy informal networking followed by a presentation on Microsoft Project certifications, which can help promote your scheduling skills! Pizza and door prizes provided!
Sponsored Events
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!
These chapters are looking for volunteers who want to prove their leadership skills: Boise, Calgary, Columbus, Houston, and Nashville. 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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