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...

Pre-Conference Workshops: Monday, January 10, 2011Pre-Conference Workshops are practical, supplementary application sessions which incorporate and review tools, techniques and methods presented during the event. Participants will obtain a further understanding of how to use newly acquire tools and cutting-edge strategies to improve your PMO today. Through group exercises and scenario-based learning, you’ll walk away with the expertise an...

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...

Stepping up to Leadership Day One: November 15, 2010Change Management 8:30 Continental BreakfastUnderstand the Process of Organizational Change •Identify the frameworks required to manage change in your organization •Develop a strategy to differentiate between change and transition Align Your Change Management Initiatives with Your Growth Strategy •Implement a change management plan to drive organizational results and enhance yo...

Project Budgeting and Estimating During this Interactive Training you will learn how to: Acquire the Skills to Define, Plan and Execute a Project Budget Improve Project Estimates for Enhanced Results Leverage Organizational Resources and Utilize Skills to Remain on Cost and Budget Work with the Cost Breakdown Structure Allocate a Contingency Budget by Prioritizing Risk