Author: Jacques Goupil
Jacques Goupil, PMP, MCP, MCTS, is the Business Development Managing Director at PPM Works, Inc., a consultancy focused on delivering project, portfolio, and business management solutions. He has been implementing Microsoft Project solutions since 1998 and has over 15 years of professional experience in project management software design, implementation, and development. Coming from a Program Management background, Jacques has successfully implemented PMOs at many Top 50 firms and he shares his experience and knowledge as a guest speaker and panelist at several industry conferences (including the Microsoft Project Conference, PMI Conferences, and the Project Summit). He was selected by Microsoft as the Lead SME for the Microsoft Certification Exam, Managing Projects and is a Certification Instructor Microsoft Project Users Group. He is currently on the Board of Directors at the Boston YMCA and two Microsoft Project Users Group Chapters. Jacques motto is 'Health and Family first' and he shares his passion as a community volunteer and family advocate. He is currently training for the 2014 Boston Marathon (his 14th Boston). Most recently Jacques delivered a full credit Professional Development Day for PMI and presented at Project Summit 2013 on topics including Project Server 2013, Project Online, as well as PMO Development. Connect to his professional network or send him an e-mail at: Jacques.Goupil@ppmworks.com.
Tips and Tricks Refresher – We All Can Benefit From These Time Saving Tips
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Technical category of the Talent Triangle. Event Description: Project, probably more than any other tool from Microsoft, is a software product with not only a large set of features (and growing) but also many pleasant surprises for users to discover. The longer you work with the product, the more of these you will find – though not always right when you want them. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? This Tips and Tricks refresher will highlight best practices and time savers, including: · Making the Most of Microsoft Project · PPM Works Most Frequently Trained Tips · New Tricks with Project 2016! Presenters: Jacques Goupil, PMP, MCP, MCTS, is the Business Development Managing Director at PPM Works, Inc., a consultancy focused on delivering project, portfolio, and business management solutions. He has been implementing Microsoft Project solutions since 1998 and has over 15 years of professional experience in project management software design, implementation, and development. Coming from a Program Management background, Jacques has successfully implemented PMOs at many Top 50 firms and he shares his experience and knowledge as a guest speaker and panelist at several industry conferences (including the Microsoft Project Conference, PMI Conferences, and the Project Summit). He was selected by Microsoft as the Lead SME for the Microsoft Certification Exam, Managing Projects and is a Certification Instructor Microsoft Project Users Group. He is currently on the Board of Directors at the Boston YMCA and two Microsoft Project Users Group Chapters. Jacques motto is ‘Health and Family first’ and he shares his passion as a community volunteer and family advocate. He is currently training for the 2014 Boston Marathon (his 14th Boston). Most recently Jacques delivered a full credit Professional Development Day for PMI and presented at Project Summit 2013 on topics including Project Server 2013, Project Online, as well as PMO Development. Scott Clausen has been helping client customers with Microsoft based Project and Portfolio Management solutions for over 13 years. Scott is presently Managing Director, Delivery at PPM Works, Inc. (a full service Microsoft Silver PPM Partner). Scott is an expert at envisioning and delivering solutions that leverage full capabilities of Project Server, SharePoint and SQL Server Business Intelligence platforms. Scott has worked in numerous industries with customers of all sizes. Having launched 40+ Project Server environments, Scott is well versed at architecture design, upgrade planning, requirements gathering, configuration best practices, test plans, training, workflows, PSI, C#, SharePoint solutions, SQL reports and troubleshooting issues. Scott holds a MBA from UC Berkeley and is an active PMP and MCP with 19 exam certifications. Have you watched this webinar recording? Tell MPUG viewers what you think! [WPCR_INSERT]
Creating Your Own Portfolio or Project Dashboard
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Technical category of the Talent Triangle. Event Description: Have you been struggling to create a simple Project or Portfolio Dashboard? Do you want to see how to create your very own Project or Portfolio Dashboard in an hour? Yes, that is right – now you can create your own by taking advantage of some (very easy to use) Microsoft tools and Project Online dashboards. In this session, you will learn how to set up a free Power BI trial, attach directly to your data, and leverage the Project Online dashboards to create dashboards that even the most non-tech savvy user can use and understand. You can ask your dashboard a question and it will display the data you seek. Sound pretty cool – well it is very cool. Join this session and you will leave with the knowledge to create your own Project or Portfolio Dashboards. Presenter Info: Jacques Goupil, PMP, MCP, MCTS, is the Business Development Managing Director at PPM Works, Inc., a consultancy focused on delivering project, portfolio, and business management solutions. He has been implementing Microsoft Project solutions since 1998 and has over 15 years of professional experience in project management software design, implementation, and development. Coming from a Program Management background, Jacques has successfully implemented PMOs at many Top 50 firms and he shares his experience and knowledge as a guest speaker and panelist at several industry conferences (including the Microsoft Project Conference, PMI Conferences, and the Project Summit). He was selected by Microsoft as the Lead SME for the Microsoft Certification Exam, Managing Projects and is a Certification Instructor Microsoft Project Users Group. He is currently on the Board of Directors at the Boston YMCA and two Microsoft Project Users Group Chapters. Jacques motto is ‘Health and Family first’ and he shares his passion as a community volunteer and family advocate. He is currently training for the 2014 Boston Marathon (his 14th Boston). Most recently Jacques delivered a full credit Professional Development Day for PMI and presented at Project Summit 2013 on topics including Project Server 2013, Project Online, as well as PMO Development. Scott Clausen has been helping client customers with Microsoft based Project and Portfolio Management solutions for over 13 years. Scott is presently Managing Director, Delivery at PPM Works, Inc. (a full service Microsoft Silver PPM Partner). Scott is an expert at envisioning and delivering solutions that leverage full capabilities of Project Server, SharePoint and SQL Server Business Intelligence platforms. Scott has worked in numerous industries with customers of all sizes. Having launched 40+ Project Server environments, Scott is well versed at architecture design, upgrade planning, requirements gathering, configuration best practices, test plans, training, workflows, PSI, C#, SharePoint solutions, SQL reports and troubleshooting issues. Scott holds a MBA from UC Berkeley and is an active PMP and MCP with 19 exam certifications. Have you watched this webinar recording? Tell MPUG viewers what you think! [WPCR_INSERT]
It’s All About Reports!
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Technical Category of the Talent Triangle. Event Description: This power-packing hour covers Project Online reporting, Power BI, Business Intelligence, and more. You have seen many reporting sessions, but this is one that you will not want to miss. Together, Scott and Jacques bring over 50 years reporting experience and will leave you with the understanding of how easy Microsoft has made Project Online reporting. There is not a report that we have seen that we can’t build. Presenter Info: Jacques Goupil, PMP, MCP, MCTS, is the Business Development Managing Director at PPM Works, Inc., a consultancy focused on delivering project, portfolio, and business management solutions. He has been implementing Microsoft Project solutions since 1998 and has over 15 years of professional experience in project management software design, implementation, and development. Coming from a Program Management background, Jacques has successfully implemented PMOs at many Top 50 firms and he shares his experience and knowledge as a guest speaker and panelist at several industry conferences (including the Microsoft Project Conference, PMI Conferences, and the Project Summit). He was selected by Microsoft as the Lead SME for the Microsoft Certification Exam, Managing Projects and is a Certification Instructor Microsoft Project Users Group. He is currently on the Board of Directors at the Boston YMCA and two Microsoft Project Users Group Chapters. Jacques motto is ‘Health and Family first’ and he shares his passion as a community volunteer and family advocate. He is currently training for the 2014 Boston Marathon (his 14th Boston). Most recently Jacques delivered a full credit Professional Development Day for PMI and presented at Project Summit 2013 on topics including Project Server 2013, Project Online, as well as PMO Development. Scott Clausen Scott Clausen has been helping client customers with Microsoft based Project and Portfolio Management solutions for over 13 years. Scott is presently Managing Director, Delivery at PPM Works, Inc. (a full service Microsoft Silver PPM Partner). Scott is an expert at envisioning and delivering solutions that leverage full capabilities of Project Server, SharePoint and SQL Server Business Intelligence platforms. Scott has worked in numerous industries with customers of all sizes. Having launched 40+ Project Server environments, Scott is well versed at architecture design, upgrade planning, requirements gathering, configuration best practices, test plans, training, workflows, PSI, C#, SharePoint solutions, SQL reports and troubleshooting issues. Scott holds a MBA from UC Berkeley and is an active PMP and MCP with 19 exam certifications. Have you watched this webinar recording? Tell MPUG viewers what you think! [WPCR_INSERT]
What Are YOUR Reporting Pains? An Advanced Panel Discussion
Event Description: Do you have reporting pains? Then this webinar is just for you! From finqding a unique field or formula, to customized reports and troubleshooting tips for specific errors, this session will address the pains, questions, and issues that YOU are facing with your current projects. Our reporting experts will address the concerns that the MPUG community submitted, as well as take your questions live during the webinar. Come prepared to get the one-on-one help you’ve been looking for! Speakers: Jacques Goupil, PMP, MCP, MCTS, is the Business Development Managing Director at PPM Works, Inc., a consultancy focused on delivering project, portfolio, and business management solutions. He has been implementing Microsoft Project solutions since 1998 and has over 15 years of professional experience in project management software design, implementation, and development. Coming from a Program Management background, Jacques has successfully implemented PMOs at many Top 50 firms and he shares his experience and knowledge as a guest speaker and panelist at several industry conferences (including the Microsoft Project Conference, PMI Conferences, and the Project Summit). He was selected by Microsoft as the Lead SME for the Microsoft Certification Exam, Managing Projects and is a Certification Instructor Microsoft Project Users Group. He is currently on the Board of Directors at the Boston YMCA and two Microsoft Project Users Group Chapters. Jacques motto is ‘Health and Family first’ and he shares his passion as a community volunteer and family advocate. He is currently training for the 2014 Boston Marathon (his 14th Boston). Most recently Jacques delivered a full credit Professional Development Day for PMI and presented at Project Summit 2013 on topics including Project Server 2013, Project Online, as well as PMO Development. Connect to his professional network or send him an e-mail at: Jacques.Goupil@ppmworks.com. Scott Clausen has been helping client customers with Microsoft based Project and Portfolio Management solutions for over 13 years. Scott is presently Managing Director, Delivery at PPM Works, Inc. (a full service Microsoft Silver PPM Partner). Scott is an expert at envisioning and delivering solutions that leverage full capabilities of Project Server, SharePoint and SQL Server Business Intelligence platforms. Scott has worked in numerous industries with customers of all sizes. Having launched 40+ Project Server environments, Scott is well versed at architecture design, upgrade planning, requirements gathering, configuration best practices, test plans, training, workflows, PSI, C#, SharePoint solutions, SQL reports and troubleshooting issues. Scott holds a MBA from UC Berkeley and is an active PMP and MCP with 19 exam certifications. Have you watched this webinar recording? Tell MPUG viewers what you think! [WPCR_INSERT]
Webinar: Portfolio Management Made Easy with Project Online/Project Server 2013
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Technical Project Management talent triangle category. If you are claiming this session, you must submit it to your MPUG Webinar History after it has been completed in its entirety. Event Description: Is your organization running the correct portfolio of projects? What value are your projects producing for your organization? Which projects give you the most value? Come learn the Portfolio Management benefits of Project Online and walk away with a plan to get there. Benefits and Challenges of Portfolio/Demand Management Project Online/Project Server 2013 Overview Understanding project selection Resource utilization and capacity/demand tracking across your organization Scenario based analysis Increased flexibility with Scheduling Gain insight on resolutions to your portfolio management challenges Ask Questions and understand how you can get to Portfolio Excellence Speaker Bio: Jacques Goupil, PMP, MCP, MCTS is the Business Development Managing Director at PPM Works, Inc., a consultancy focused on delivering project, portfolio, and business management solutions. He has been implementing Microsoft Project solutions since 1998 and has over 15 years of professional experience in project management software design, implementation, and development. Coming from a Program Management background, Jacques has successfully implemented PMOs at many Top 50 firms and he shares his experience and knowledge as a guest speaker and panelist at several industry conferences (including the Microsoft Project Conference, PMI Conferences, and the Project Summit). He was selected by Microsoft as the Lead SME for the Microsoft Certification Exam, Managing Projects and is a Certification Instructor Microsoft Project Users Group. He is currently on the Board of Directors at the Boston YMCA and two Microsoft Project Users Group Chapters. Have you watched this webinar recording? Tell MPUG viewers what you think! [WPCR_INSERT]
Certificate Series: Project Online/Server 2013 Workflows – Session 2
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 1.5 PMI® PDU in the Technical Category of the Talent Triangle. Description Learn how to meet your organizations need for automation of business process and enforcement of Project Portfolio Management governance through the powerful new workflow capabilities in Project Online/Server 2013. Scott Clausen and Jacques Goupil of PPM Works, Inc will provide recommendations, demonstrate the steps for designing, building and implementing Project Server workflows for Project Online/Server 2013. Come learn how to unleash the power of workflow with Microsoft’s Enterprise Project solutions. This 3-hr session split across two days, will provide you the knowledge and information to understand, create, and manage Project Server/Online workflows. We will cover the benefits of Microsoft Project workflows, assist you to understand the workflow functionality set within the products (Project Online and Project Server), guide you through the necessary pieces to creating successful workflows, and providing you with a Workflow Checklist, that you can use when you create your own Project Server/Online Workflows. We will also cover advanced workflow topics and capturing Ideation within your organization. Outline These two sessions will cover the following topics, active participation and questions are strongly encouraged. Introduction / About PPM Works Agenda Benefits of Workflows (Ideation to Portfolio Analysis) Workflow Capabilities for Project Online/Server 2013 Workflow Building Blocks PWA: Understanding all the components (Enterprise Fields, Workflow Phases / Stages, Business Drivers, and Enterprise Project Types Leveraging SharePoint Designer: Actions, Activities, and Stages Recommended Workflow Checklist from Business Process Mapping Template to Workflow Testing and Error Correction Advanced Workflow Actions (Portfolio Approval and Modifying Project Fields) Ideation from SharePoint Lists (if time permits) Have you watched this webinar recording? Tell MPUG viewers what you think! [WPCR_INSERT]
Certificate Series: Project Online/Server 2013 Workflows – Session 1
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 1.5 PMI® PDU in the Technical Category of the Talent Triangle. Watch session 2 Description Learn how to meet your organizations need for automation of business process and enforcement of Project Portfolio Management governance through the powerful new workflow capabilities in Project Online/Server 2013. Scott Clausen and Jacques Goupil of PPM Works, Inc will provide recommendations, demonstrate the steps for designing, building and implementing Project Server workflows for Project Online/Server 2013. Come learn how to unleash the power of workflow with Microsoft’s Enterprise Project solutions. This 3-hr session split across two days, will provide you the knowledge and information to understand, create, and manage Project Server/Online workflows. We will cover the benefits of Microsoft Project workflows, assist you to understand the workflow functionality set within the products (Project Online and Project Server), guide you through the necessary pieces to creating successful workflows, and providing you with a Workflow Checklist, that you can use when you create your own Project Server/Online Workflows. We will also cover advanced workflow topics and capturing Ideation within your organization. Outline These two sessions will cover the following topics, active participation and questions are strongly encouraged. Introduction / About PPM Works Agenda Benefits of Workflows (Ideation to Portfolio Analysis) Workflow Capabilities for Project Online/Server 2013 Workflow Building Blocks PWA: Understanding all the components (Enterprise Fields, Workflow Phases / Stages, Business Drivers, and Enterprise Project Types Leveraging SharePoint Designer: Actions, Activities, and Stages Recommended Workflow Checklist from Business Process Mapping Template to Workflow Testing and Error Correction Advanced Workflow Actions (Portfolio Approval and Modifying Project Fields) Ideation from SharePoint Lists (if time permits) Have you watched this webinar recording? Tell MPUG viewers what you think! [WPCR_INSERT]
Webinar: Project Server 2013 and 2010 Comparison: What You Need to Know
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Technical Category of the Talent Triangle. Event Description: Do you know all the differences between Microsoft Project 2013 and Project 2010? Do you have one single source that lists out all the benefits, questions needed to ask, and do you have a Microsoft Project Comparison Toolkit? In this impactful hour, PPM Works will guide you through benefits and differences between Microsoft Project 2013 and Project 2010 (including Project Server). You will receive a valuable Microsoft Project Comparison Toolkit, including several helpful resources. You will have an opportunity to get all your questions answers from the go-to Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management partner. Come this MPUG webinar and get ready to be informed. Have a list of question you want answered, submit them to info@ppmworks.com to be sure we cover them all during the session. Learning Objectives: During this event, students will learn the benefits and differences between Microsoft Project 2013 and 2013 including Project Server. Speaker Bio: Mr. Goupil is the Managing Director at PPM Works, a Microsoft Silver PPM and SharePoint partner. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Services, is certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® as a Project Manager Professional (PMP), and certified by Microsoft in Project Server 2003, 2007, 2010, and 2013. He was the Lead SME for the MCTS Exam 70-178. In addition, Jacques is a board member of the Boston and South Florida Chapters of the Microsoft Project User Group. He has over 15 years of professional experience with very strong background in project management, specializing in developing and improving Project Management processes for clients, and training. He has considerable experience in creating and delivering instructor-led, PMI® aligned, Project Management training in both the commercial and public arenas – including several speaking engagements, training sessions, webcasts, and sessions for both PMI and MPUG. Recognized by MSFT for his blogs covering Microsoft Project. He is also an MPUG Project 2010 and 2013 Certification Instructor. Additionally, he is a community leader serving on the Board for the Greater Boston YMCA. He lives for spending time with his family, staying active, and giving back the community. Have you watched this webinar recording? Tell MPUG viewers what you think! [WPCR_INSERT]