Track A:
Core Competencies

Challenge Tradition: Innovative Techniques for Gaining Project Management Buy-In

Getting Buy-in for Project Management often requires some creativity and almost always requires flexibility. This session will describe how to use those elements to make a project management initiative successful.

Janet Burns, PMP, Director of Project Management, VIACOM

OPEN SESSION

If you would like to speak during this session please contact Lisa Deutsch, Business Development Manager at 212-661-3500 x 3104 or ldeutsch@iirusa.com

Meeting Stakeholder Expectations, Proper Project Communications, Controlling a Project to Set Realistic Goals

The objective of this presentation is to make sure there are clear objectives and expectations defined for all projects and how does one properly set and obtain these expectations. In many cases the objectives of a project are not clearly defined or understood between all parties involved.We will explain this idea and set forth some real project examples of properly setting expectations, achieving those goals and restrain oneself from over promising on projects.

Paul Zimmermann, Manager of Major Project Development, ENTERGY OPERATIONS SERVICES, INC.
Robert Martin, Director of Business Development, QUANTA SERVICES, INC.

Project Management Leadership: Leaving a Legacy Beyond the 15th Minute

You manage things. You lead people. Two sentences. Just six words. These seemingly simple statements are actually quite profound when you consider the distinction between the two. Hold to only the first sentence and, as a project manager, you can deliver a successful project. Embrace both and you can deliver that same successful project PLUS leave behind a group of people that have been positively impacted and positioned for future success.

Wesley Cole, Manager, Infrastructure Project Management, PROGRESS ENERGY SERVICE COMPANY

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Day One Track Sessions

Track A:
Core Competencies

Track 1:
Core Competencies for a BA - The IIBA Body Of Knowledge

Track B:
Advancements in Project Management

Track C:
People Side & Leadership

Track 2:
The BA role within the Enterprise

Track D:
Techniques, Tools and Trends

Track 3:
Advancements, Techniques & Trends This Track will be Chaired by IRISE

Track E:
Enterprise

The Big Picture, Tying the Technical Side
and the Business Side Together