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JULY 29, 2009

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Back and Expanded by Popular Demand!

Andrea Brockmeier
Why Strategic Projects Fail: How to Avoid Becoming a Statistic
Thursday, August 27, 2009 • 1-3 pm (CDT)
Presented by: Stevie Peterson, PMP
Earn 2 PDUs/CDUs when you attend this webinar!
Price: $89
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You talked—we listened! Join us LIVE, to learn in more depth how to avoid common project management pitfalls. We'll discuss the top five reasons why strategic projects fail. You'll also gain practical insights on how to avoid becoming a statistic, learn strategies for successful projects and much more! The learning continues even when the the webinar ends. Receive valuable take-aways when you register!

“The speaker knew her subject matter and kept my attention throughout the presentation.”
—Nancy M. Campbell, PMP, Prince2; Gavilan Consulting, Inc.

 
Project Management Tip

Andrea Brockmeier

Setting Ground Rules

Ground rules can be a life saver in a meeting that's getting out of control. In this tip, you'll get the skinny on how and when to use ground rules to ensure your next meeting remains productive and positive.

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Roberta Hoffman

Choosing the Right Training

In a challenging economic climate, skill development has never been more important to advancing your career. But, what classes do you take? What skills will both benefit you and the company that you work for? Determining the best training path depends on your answers to critical questions.

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MS-Project Q&A

Thank you to ProjectBrief reader, Joyce Engman, PMP for submitting this MS Project question:

Q: Is it worth seeking advanced Microsoft Certification in managing projects using MS Project 2007, even if your company (or its clients) doesn't currently use Project Server?

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Business Analysis Fundamentals
August 24-26 (Rosemont, IL)

Business Process Modeling
August 19-20 (Minneapolis, MN)

NEW! CBAP® Certification Preparation - ver. 2.0
August 18-20 (Minneapolis, MN)

Consulting Skills to Solve Business Problems
August 24-25 (Minneapolis, MN)

Eliciting Business Requirements: Whose Project Is It Anyway?
August 17-18 (Minneapolis, MN)

Influencing Without Authority
August 5-6 (Minneapolis, MN)

Project Management Fundamentals
August 10-12 (Minneapolis, MN)

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Project Management Bibliography
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We've compiled a comprehensive list of Project Management resources to complement your training covering a wide variety of hot topics. Check it out!

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“The Influencing class was jam packed with great information and tools for relationship building and assessing your stakeholders. For me, this class is similar to when I took classes AFTER I had developed a new purchasing department and been in purchasing for many years. Last week I received the: 'so that is how it's supposed to work,' education and hope to implement it in my projects. Thanks very much.”
—SM, Large Energy Industry Company

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