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Speaker
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Topic
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Keynote Speakers
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| Andy Crowe,
PMP |
Kaizen: Sustaining Improvement |
| Kathleen A.
Hedges |
Establishing and Maintaining
a Sustainable Project Management and Controls Organization |
| Panelists: John
E. Franc, PMP, Lyman Moquin, PMP, Dena Mottola, Allen Shaheen |
Discussion: Perspectives on
Sustainability and Project Management |
| Track Speakers |
| Donna
Fitzgerald |
Sustainable Project Management:
A Systems Thinking Approach |
| Patti
Harter, PMP |
Why a Program Management Credential? |
| Gary
Heerkens PMP, CPM, CBM, PE |
Construct and Sustain a Complete
PM Culture |
| Adam
Josephs |
Sustainable Extreme Risk |
| Joseph
A. Lukas, PMP, PE, CCE |
Is Your Schedule Sustainable?
Common Mistakes to Avoid |
| Dr.
Brenda Marshall |
Harnessing Your EQ/HQ to Sustain
Motivation in the workplace |
| George
Pitagorsky, PMP |
Open-minded Mindfulness: Key
to Sustainable PM |
| Dennis
Stauffer |
Thinking Clockwise Tools for
Sustainable Project Leadership |
| Ronald
J. Wilkinson PE, LEED AP |
Commissioning for the Sustainable
Building Project |
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Andy Crowe, PMP |
Topic: Kaizen: Sustaining
Improvement
Abstract:
In today’s rapidly-changing project environment
with astronomical rates of project failure, most organizations are far
away from true sustainability. This talk focuses on ABCs of sustainable
project management: Alignment, Balance, and Continuous Improvement.
This presentation is also interwoven with case studies and previously unpublished
information from the 2006 Alpha Study of 860 project managers.
Bio:
Andy Crowe is the CEO of Velociteach,
as well as the author of The Alpha Project Managers: What the Top 2% Know
that Everyone Else Does Not, The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try,
and The CAPM Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try. As an expert on project
management, he served on the Project Management Institute's team for the
2004 edition of the PMBOK Guide. Prior to Velociteach, Crowe taught C++
for Microsoft University, founded and built two successful consulting practices.
He was appointed to serve on Microsoft's DNA and .NET Advisory Committees
as one of 21 individuals worldwide, representing technology-enabled countries
from six continents. Andy is a Project Management Professional and
a Six Sigma (Quality) Black Belt, specializing in methodology and information
technology and holds a degree in Business Management from Kennesaw State
University.
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Kathleen A. Hedges |
Topic: Establishing and Maintaining
a Sustainable Project Management and Controls Organization
Abstract:
Hedges shares observations, how-to guidance,
and tips on establishing sustainable project management infrastructure
for the future. She describes what it took to establish a world-class project
management and controls infrastructure at SAIC, pulling from 13 years of
results, observations, lessons learned, and hands-on experience using PMI
project management principles and skills in setting up and trouble-shooting
troubled programs and establishing a career path, mentoring programs, and
training curricula.
Hedges also utilizes recent SOx process
implementation and improvement challenges faced at SAIC together with proven
assessment, planning, tracking, and marketing techniques that can help
leaders forge a way forward in their own organizations.
Bio:
Hedges is an expert in project management
and controls, with over 26 years of experience in the areas of nuclear
weapons targeting, alternative energy systems, information technology,
aerospace, proton accelerator medical treatment, range systems, and transportation.
Hedges serves as the SAIC Director of Corporate Project Management and
Controls. She has provided significant value to SAIC through the
development and maintenance of the project management and control
community, providing visionary leadership resulting in SAIC’s Earned Value
Management System (EVMS) credentials, developing SOx implementation procedures,
promoting involvement in PMI and other professional organizations, and
providing leadership to industry and community organizations. Prior to
joining SAIC in 1980, Hedges was on the research staff at the Rand Corporation
in Santa Monica, CA. Hedges is also active in several professional
and government organizations, including the Project Management Institute
College of Performance Management (PMI-CPM), the Joint Government/Industry
Earned Value Management (EVM) Working Group, and the National Defense Industrial
Association (NDIA) Program Management Systems Committee (PMSC). In October
2006, PM Network, the premier publication of the Project Management Institute
(PMI), featured Hedges, who was selected as one of 25 women from around
the world to profile as "Influential Women in Project Management."
In 1997, Hedges received the YMCA Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN) award.
Kathy has committed her knowledge and skills to several key events in the
San Diego area, including serving as the project manager for the 1996 Republican
National Convention, the 1998 Super Bowl XXXII, and the San Diego 2000
millennial celebration, “Balboa Park Exposition 2000.” In 2005 to 2006,
Hedges served a one-year term as a President of the UCSD Athena Board of
Directors. Hedges holds a BA from Pepperdine University, where she
was class valedictorian, and an MBA from George Mason University.
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Panelists: John E. Franc, PMP, Lyman Moquin,
PMP, Dena Mottola, Allen Shaheen |
Topic: Discussion: Perspectives
on Sustainability and Project Management
Abstract:
The work of Project Management involves
sustained effort to achieve objectives; in turn, Project Management assures
results that sustain the business. The results of projects
produce lasting outcomes that may also have unintended consequences.
Project managers are obliged to consider the social, environmental and
economic context in which their projects are planned and implemented; assessing
impact to assure that the desired outcome is produced. Project managers
must also sustain themselves and their teams throughout the project life
cycle! The goal of this panel is to demonstrate leadership by providing
a variety of perspectives from executives of leading New Jersey and national
companies and other organizations addressing both project management and
sustainability. Questions for panel speakers include:
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What components of sustainability are significant
for my organization and industry (focus on unique elements)? How are they
being addressed?
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How does project management contribute to
the success of my organization? What is unique about PM in my industry?
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How does my organization sustain project management
excellence? (Training, mentoring, career paths)
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What challenges is my organization or industry
facing relative to project management?
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What is the intersection of PM and sustainability
today and in the future and what steps are needed to make it happen?
Bio's:
John Franc
John Franc is a 20-year veteran of the
pharmaceutical industry and is currently a Director of Corporate Business
Risk Management with Bristol-Myers Squibb. Before his current role,
John occupied various project management leadership positions, establishing
and leading project risk management and building it as a core competency
to enhance drug development execution and decision making. He has
presented at several risk conferences on the benefits of an integrated
and strategic approach to project and business plan management. Prior
to becoming a project manager, John’s career spanned several operational
roles including manufacturing process chemistry, metabolism and pharmacokinetics
and Phase I/II Clinical trials management. In 2003 John was asked to develop
and implement risk management processes supporting manufacturing and specifically
technology transfers. John is a graduate of Carnegie- Mellon University
and an Innovation and Operations management graduate of Syracuse University.
John received his PMP certification in 2004.
Lyman Moquin
Lyman Moquin is the Manager for Network
Customer Experience at Sprint Nextel Communications. He joined Nextel Communications
in August 2004 as the Manager of Delivery Management, a role in which he
managed over a dozen project managers in the Engineering Development organization.
Lyman significantly increased the visibility and effectiveness of these
project managers through training and process improvement initiatives.
Before joining Nextel, Lyman was a Program Manager for Technology Service
Corporation from 1999 to 2004 where his teams provided technical system
engineering and project management services in advanced sensor technology,
specifically in areas of large scale device development and R?D risk management.
Prior to civilian employment, Lyman served over eight years as an active
duty Naval Officer in the field of Cryptology and Information Warfare.
He retains his rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Navy Reserves, and currently
drills in the Washington DC area. Lyman holds a BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, a MS in Administration from Central Michigan University, and
a MS in Information and Telecommunications from Johns Hopkins University.
He is a member of PMI and a certified PMP. He is also a member of
the Phi Iota Mu honor society, the Naval Cryptologic Veteran’s Association,
and the Boardgame Players Association.
Dena Mottola
Dena Mottola is the Executive Director
of Environment New Jersey, NJPIRG’s environmental program. She is a 1993
graduate of Cornell University and worked as a community organizer and
health care consumer advocate prior to joining NJPIRG staff as the Clean
Water Advocate in 2000. Since joining the PIRG advocacy network, Dena has
led the organization to several victories including the landmark passage
of the New Jersey Clean Cars Act, one of the nation’s broadest diesel pollution
clean up programs, adoption of strong new protections for over 300 miles
of New Jersey waterways, and adoption of a state renewable energy standard
that ensures 20% of New Jersey’s energy will come from renewable energy
by 2020. In addition to lobbying and policy advocacy, Dena directs
the organization’s extensive grassroots organizing and fundraising network,
and is involved in state and national efforts to recruit and train young,
new organizers for jobs in the public interest with NJPIRG, Environment
New Jersey and affiliated groups around the country. Dena sits on several
boards including the Work Environment Council (a community/labor coalition
that works on toxics issues), the Sustainable State Institute’s steering
committee, the Governor’s Clean Energy Council, the Tri-State Transportation
Campaign, the Save NJ Coalition working to save New Jersey’s last remaining
open spaces, and co-chaired Governor Corzine’s Energy Policy Transition
Group.
Allen Shaheen
Allen Shaheen is the Practice Leader of
Cognizant’s Advanced Solution Group that focuses on delivering complex
systems integration programs. Allen is a seasoned executive having
been a CEO, Board member, and operating executive of US and international
organizations. Allen was a founder, officer, and Executive Vice President
of International Operations for Cambridge Technology Partners (CTP), an
information technology professional services firm. He developed the workshop
methodology that differentiated CTP. Allen was also the CEO of ArsDigita
Corporation until its sales to RedHat (RHAT) Corporation in 2002. He has
also served as a senior advisor to executives of global corporations such
as Fannie Mae, The World Bank Group, and Charles Schwab and Company on
business and strategic technology issues for over 20 years. Allen
has specific experience consulting to the Financial Services, Telecommunications,
and High Technology Industries.
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Donna Fitzgerald |
Topic: Sustainable Project
Management: A Systems Thinking Approach
Abstract:
How can project management be made sustainable?
One possibility would be to retool project management into a process capable
of delivery a steady stream of Value without disrupting the ecosystem of
the company. This talk will give an overview of how to use Systems
Thinking to accomplish this goal.
Bio:
Donna Fitzgerald is long term practitioner
of Nimble Project Management. Over her 25 year career she has specialized
in helping companies improve the five Ps of product, project, program,
process, and people management. She is the co-founder of the NewGrange
Center for Project Management (a worldwide nonprofit web-based organization)
and of the Agile Project Leadership Network. She is a past board member
American Society for the Advancement of Project Management (asapm) and
a frequent speaker at various conferences. She is also the author of over
60 articles on project management and still writes a frequent column for
Cutter Consortium.
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Patti Harter, PMP |
Topic: Why a Program Management
Credential?
Abstract:
Throughout the world, Program Management
is on the rise.
What? - Learn about PMI’s market research
findings, the global definition of Program Management and how that was
developed.
Why? - Learn why this rapid increase in
Program Management is taking place, why PMI is creating a credential for
the role, how that ties to PMI’s standards, and why you and your
organization will benefit.
How? - Learn the process and the eligibility
criteria for obtaining the credential.
When? - Learn the status of the project.
Bio:
Patti Harter is Manager, Career Management
Projects at the PMI reporting directly to the COO. Her focus is internal
project management maturity and high-profile projects including Introduction
of OPM3 and the 2005 PMP update. Patti also has nearly 23 years experience
in several industries including insurance, manufacturing, software, and
association management. She was the 2004 Recipient of PMI Key Contribution
Award which is presented to PMI staff members for excellent performance
throughout the year. Patti has been quoted in PMP Passport, Certification
Magazine, and PMI Executive Guide 2006. Patti has a B.S. in Operations
Management from the University of Tennessee, a Project Management Certificate
from Penn State University.
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Gary Heerkens PMP, CPM, CBM, PE |
Topic: Construct and Sustain
a Complete PM Culture
Abstract:
This presentation proposes a comprehensive,
five-element model that includes all of the components and subcomponents
necessary for an organization to consider themselves as having a total
project management "system“ in place. Also offers some tips and suggestions
on effective implementation.
Bio:
Gary, president of Management Solutions
Group, managed projects for Kodak for 20 years. He’s a long-standing provider
for PMI’s SeminarsWorld program and the Purchasing Management Association
of Canada. A frequent speaker at international PM conferences and contributor
to several newsletters, Heerkens was one of six people selected by PMI
to develop a self-study program based on the 2004 PMBOK. He’s authored
two popular books for McGraw-Hill, “Project Management (The Briefcase Book)”,
and “The Business-Savvy Project Manager”. Heerkens is professionally
certified by PMI, IAPPM, and APBM. He was President of the PMI Rochester
(NY) Chapter from 1998-2001, and 2005-2006. He’s a licensed Professional
Engineer in New York and holds an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
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Adam Josephs |
Topic: Sustainable Extreme
Risk
Abstract:
Project teams must engineer their culture
to ensure the early identification and mitigation of risk. Risk conversations
must cause action on the project to be of value. This talk will present
specific proven structures that can be implemented by any project team
that will greatly increase the success of your projects in the face of
risk.
Bio:
Adam Josephs is a Partner at Celerity
Consulting Group LLC. He has managed engineering projects and product
organizations for over 15 years at Apple Computer, Microsoft and a variety
of Internet startups. He has lectured and coached on product development
strategy and organizational development in technology companies around
the world. Adam teaches the subject at New York University and industry
conferences including PMI, ProjectWorld and Management Roundtable. He is
a graduate of Stanford University and makes his home in New York City where
he enjoys lecturing on wine and Shakespeare. He is also and active
player of his union Rugby team.
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Joseph A. Lukas, PMP, PE, CCE |
Topic: Is Your Schedule Sustainable?
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Abstract:
The presenter has reviewed many project
schedules, and this talk will provide the top ten list of common scheduling
mistakes, how to avoid them, and a procedure for preparing schedules. The
future is now for delivering correct schedules! Improving your scheduling
skills will help make your project management plans sustainable.
Bio:
Joe, a Project Manager for the PMK Group,
has over 30 years experience in project management. He is a Professional
Engineer, Project Management Professional and Certified Cost Engineer.
Joe has worked in engineering, manufacturing, construction, project controls,
estimating and contracting, and has been a Program and Project Manager
supporting projects world-wide. His project management experience spans
product development, manufacturing, capital and information systems projects.
Joe is a consultant and instructor on project management topics for clients
across the country, has written over 30 articles on project management
and is a frequent guest speaker on project management topics.
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Dr. Brenda Marshall |
Topic: Harnessing Your EQ/HQ
to Sustain Motivation in the workplace
Abstract:
Strategic management plans are as diverse
as the projects they hope to accomplish. Research demonstrates that management
strategies that can place people first (EQ), provide personal satisfaction
(HQ) and teach effective methods to accomplish goals (modeling) foster
community commitment, job satisfaction and increased self-efficacy.
This presentation provides theory, evidence and skills to accomplish effective
project management.
Bio:
Brenda Marshall, the Director for Learn
2 Choose Inc. Center for Social/Emotional Learning, a consulting/educational
business has been developing, evaluating and disseminating science-based
models of behavior change, health promotion and program management for
the past two decades. A professor at Montclair State University (MSU),
Dr. Marshall has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on psycho-pharmacology
of drug use, behavior change, and administration and management of health
and prevention programs. She holds Masters and Doctorate degrees
in Behavior Science/ Health Education from Columbia University, and a Masters
degree in program management and administration from New York University.
She is presently the director of the Montclair State University Social
Norms Project to Reduce Student Alcohol Use Behaviors. In 2006, she
was awarded the U.S. Department of Education Model Program on College Campus
award for $173,000.00
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George Pitagorsky, PMP |
Topic: Open-minded Mindfulness:
Key to Sustainable PM
Abstract:
This presentation explores the application
of mindfulness practice and open-mindedness to managing projects.
Mindfulness improves concentration and provides a foundation for clearly
seeing things as they are. Seeing things as they are brings the compassion
and objectivity that enables healthy, sustainable relationships.
These are the foundation for sustainable project management.
Bio:
George Pitagorsky, PMP, Senior Enterprise
Solutions Advisor for International Institute for Learning (IIL) advising
global enterprises on implementation and improvement of project management
practices. His expertise spans project, quality and organizational
change management creating methodologies to assess process performance
and implementation of process improvement. He authored IIL’s PM Basics
and IT Project Management System, among other courses, articles and products
in conflict resolution, problem solving and organizational change. He led
the team to develop Unified Project Management Methodology (UPMM) IIL’s
online process and knowledge management tool. Author of the Zen of Project
Management and co-creator of Conscious Living and Working Wisely workshops.
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Dennis Stauffer |
Topic: Thinking Clockwise
Tools for Sustainable Project Leadership
Abstract:
What do scientists, babies, explorers
and successful entrepreneurs all have in common? The patterns they use
to think and act. Bringing out the best in ourselves and others and cultivating
our best ideas means being able to leverage these patterns. Discover a
unique approach to promoting a climate of innovation.
Bio:
Dennis Stauffer is founder of Insight
Fusion a speaking, training and consulting firm that helps individuals,
teams and organizations boost their innovation efforts and build a culture
of innovation. His work includes primary research into the measurable skills
and behaviors that promote innovation. Dennis is an Emmy award-winning
journalist and former Business Editor who pioneered a recurring feature
series focused on solutions rather than problems. His most recent book,
Thinking Clockwise, A Field Guide for the Innovative Leader (Minneapolis,
2005) received a 2006 Fresh Voices book award. Thinking Clockwise is in
its third U.S. printing and is currently available in five languages.
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Ronald J. Wilkinson PE, LEED AP |
Topic: Commissioning for the
Sustainable Building Project
Abstract:
This program reviews the Building Commissioning
quality assurance process that is a requirement for the US Green Building
Council’s Leadership and Environmental Design (LEED) sustainable building
design and construction program. Sustainable buildings provide economical
operation and a healthy indoor environment and those are the goals of commissioning.
Bio:
Ron Wilkinson is an ASHRAE Distinguished
Lecturer and author on building construction quality assurance. He
authored the USGBC LEED commissioning training program and is a regular
speaker at the National Conference on Building Commissioning. A member
of the editorial board of Heating/ Piping/ Air Conditioning Engineering
magazine, he is published in the ASHRAE Journal, HPAC, Energy User News,
Engineered Systems and Engineering News-Record magazines, among others.
He earned his BSMAE from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1971 and
his MPA from the Evergreen State College in 1985. He is currently
head of business development for The Dome-Tech Group of Edison, New Jersey.
Updated: 06Sep08 |
