Where
Northview Room, 3rd Floor of Charter House211 Second Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
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Contact
VP CommunicationsPMI La Crosse - Rochester Chapter
vpcommunications@pmilacrosse-rochester.org
PMI La Crosse - Rochester Chapter presents
Project Management vs. Program Management
September 16, 2014 - Rochester, MN PMI Dinner Meeting
Session Description: In today's program management environment, a clear understanding of roles, responsibilities, tools, techniques and best practices is absolutely essential for a successful transition from project management to program management. This presentation will focus on program management while exploring the corresponding project/portfolio management essentials and dynamics necessary for collaboration and organizational success.
By attending this session, you’ll learn:
- Are you a project manager and ready for the next level? Then your next step is program management. But what's necessary for a successful transition?
- Are you a program manager? What's necessary to ensure the success of your program? What are the best practices of the top 1% of program managers?
- Are you a portfolio manager? What's your role in program management strategy? Where is your influence absolutely essential? Here's a hint, Governance.
About the Speaker: Ruffin Veal III has been an information technology and management professional for over three decades. His industry related articles can be seen in the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Virtual Library as well as in national and international publications. He is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Ruffin holds a B.S. degree in Computer Science and an M.S. degree in Project Management.
Schedule of Events:
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Networking: 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Dinner: 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
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Announcements from PMI Chapter President: 6:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
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Presentation: 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Menu List: Taste of France Bar - Begin with Fresh Fruit Platter with Crème Fraiche, French Tomato Salad and Asparagus Salad. The main course includes Coq au Vin (Wine Braised Chicken), Cassoulet (Sausage and Pork with Beans), Grilled Nicoise Tuna Steaks, French Country Potatoes, Vegetable Ragout and French bread. Enjoy French Silk Pie and French Apple Pie for dessert.
Dress Code: The PMI La Crosse - Rochester Chapter does not have a policy for dress code and trusts its attendees to dress appropriately. Business casual dress is certainly acceptable attire at events and workshops.
Please Note: Due to the costs associated with catering events and workshops and to allow for quicker registration at the door, please allow us to ask for payment in advance while registering for the event.
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*PDU Earned: 1