Top Callout: Manage the “Triple Constraint:” Project Scope, Time and CostDay 1: Monday January 31, 20118:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 Introduction to Project Management: The Latest Methodologies in Project Management According to the PMBOK® •Describe the differences between operations, projects and programs •Define roles, review the necessary skills of project managers and identify possible competency...

Monday, January 31, 2011 8:30 Continental Breakfast and Registration 9:00 Understand the Employee Performance Management Process •Discover why traditional planning processes often fall short of delivering results •Identify the characteristics and requirements of a successful employee performance plan •Review planning processes and helpful techniques for execution •Assess the differences between manager and employee performa...

January 25, 20118:30 Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 Keynote Address: The Changing World of Immigration and Border ControlThe US has always been concerned with securing our nation’s borders and implementing sound immigration legislation. Today, Immigration and Border Control Managers have access to 600 million dollars for the improvement of their programs, higher new officers, and incorporate new technology into the...

Module 1: Defining the Program Learning Objectives; Domains from the Exam Spec Key Definitions; Key Points About the Definitions What is Program Management; Managing Multiple Projects as a Program Portfolio, Program, and Project Interactions; Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches; Program Management and Project Management; Program Management and Portfolio Management The Program Management Office Projects, Programs, Portfolios Program Manager Knowl...

Monday, January 10, 2011: Career Development Top Callout: Learn How to Take Control of Your Career8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 Perform a Self-Assessment and Self Analysis •Identify your professional strengths and weaknesses •Develop a list of current position responsibilities and those you would like to take on in the futureUtilize Your Personality Test Results •Understand other personality types to better ma...

Course One: Strategic Planning Monday, January 10, 20118:30 Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 Step 1: Connect Strategic Planning and Organizational Results •Discover why traditional strategic planning processes often fall short of delivering results •Identify the characteristics and requirements of successful strategic plans, planning processes and implementation •Receive updates on the latest government perf...

Management Skills for New Government Managers Step into Your New Career Role with Confidence and Knowledge Motivate your team by asserting your own management style Explore Communication Strategies that Better Relate to Your Employees Needs Examine which vehicles of communications work within your team culture Develop your Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution Skills Resolve difficult situation with the right set of solutions Learn how to Co...

Day One: Strategic Planning and Performance Management Updates Monday, December 13, 20108:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 Discuss the Recent OMB Performance Memo and High-Priority Goals• Review the key initiatives that OMB has outlined for performance management• Understand the importance of organizing regular meetings to monitor the progress of your high-priority goals• Learn how to create better networks in and o...

Course One: Navigate the Budget Process Monday, December 6, 2010 8:30 Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast9:00 Analyze the New Challenges Facing Budget Managers during Times of Budgetary Constraints •Explore the ramifications that may arise due to the recent congressional elections •Discuss the status of the 2010 budget •Identify the most pressing challenges budget analysts must overcome to obtain accurate projectio...

DAY ONE: Monday December 6, 20108:30 Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast9:00 Discover the Power of Leadership in Projects• Learn the characteristics and skills of the best project leaders and discover your own potential• Recognize the impact the leader has on the project • Identify the difference between a leader and a manager 10:15 Break & Refreshments10:15 Learn Strategic Team Building• Understand the...