- This is a HYBRID event. The LIVE session will be held at the Whippany Ukrainian Cultural Center.
- Walk-in registrations at the UCC will NOT be ACCEPTED.
- This is NOT a 'dinner' meeting. Charges for a dinner meeting would be more than double the current attendee fee if a 'dinner' was provided.
- Sandwiches will be available from Panera. We will also provide non-alcoholic drinks and time for Networking.
- Registration at the UCC will open at 6:00 pm.
- A bar is available on-site.
- Participitation VIRTUALLY is also available. A separate registration is available and you will receive the Zoom link in the receipt confirmation.
Topic: The Future of Project Management – Through the Eyes of the Past. Evolution or Revolution?
Abstract:
The movement to harness the power of project management emerged in the 50s and 60s, driven by government agencies and the airline industry to address project delays and budget overruns. The concept evolved from Cost/Schedule Control System Criteria (C/SCSC) to Earned Value Management System (EVMS), highlighting the importance of effective tools and techniques for cost-effective delivery.
As someone who has been involved in this field for over 55 years, I witnessed the lack of project management skills and processes, especially in complex projects. The 70s and 80s saw a growing focus on project management as a business approach, leading to the emergence of professional organizations and associations worldwide. From basic project scheduling to integrated planning and the Agile revolution, project management has continuously evolved, with AI and disciplines like Supply Chain and Change Management poised to shape its future.
The presentation will explore this journey, discuss what lies ahead, and provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions about the future impact of project management.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about project management history
- Understand current trends and influences on industry
- Discussion on future of PMI, PMP
Speaker:
Lee R. Lambert PMP, PMI Fellow | CEO Lambert Consulting Group has logged 50+ years of project management experience and is considered one of the world’s thought leaders on project management methods and how they can be utilized to create and sustain value added Leadership and Collaboration capabilities. He is one of only 70 in the world to receive the honor of PMI Fellow. Lee is a Past President of the Central Ohio PMI and was one of the Founders of the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. His book, Project Management-The CommonSense Approach, is a best seller in the field.
At 37 years old Lee was named VP of Staff and Organizational Development for one of the world’s largest contract research organizations where he was responsible for creating and implementing a Leadership Development program focused on improved performance for project managers and supporting functional/line managers.
During his decades of platform training Mr. Lambert has provided learning opportunities to more than 50,000 professionals in 23 countries. He is regularly called upon to provide Keynote presentations on Leadership, Communications and other Project Management topics. Before his years as VP, Mr. Lambert was a project management evangelist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and General Electric.
