Where
UWL Cartwright Center
1741 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Driving Directions
Contact
VP Events - La CrossePMI La Crosse - Rochester Chapter
vpeventslacrosse@pmilacrosse-rochester.org
PMI La Crosse - Rochester Chapter presents
Network, Learn and Make an Impact
May 19, 2016 - La Crosse, WI
Facilitated Networking/ Panel Discussion
Session Description:
Want to make an impact on our chapter? Want to know what you can get from chapter involvement? Come interact with our PMI La Crosse-Rochester board members and other volunteers to learn more about the value of chapter membership, what our roles as chapter leaders entail, and ways you can get engaged and impact our chapter’s direction.
This will be an interactive, facilitated networking event including a panel discussion to get to know the board and an opportunity to network with other project management professionals.
About the Panelists:
- Jackie Rasmusson: Chapter President, Mayo Clinic
- Stephanie Downey: Chapter Vice-President, Kaplan
- Kay Wais: VP of Membership, Successful Projects
- Austin Simonis: Student Liaison, UW – La Crosse
Schedule of Events:
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5:30 p.m - 5:45 p.m - Networking
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5:45 p.m - 6:15 p.m - Dinner and Announcements from PMI Chapter President
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6:15 p.m - 7:30 p.m - Facilitated Networking and Panel Discussion
Menu List:
- Greek Celebration:
- Chicken Souvlaki
- Gyros with Tomato, Onion and Tzatziki Sauce
- Greek Salad
- Pita Bread
- Cookies
- Water and Iced Tea
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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Have you noticed some projects that appear to be bigger than just a project? Is it a program? What is the difference? How do you set one up? This presentation will share the experiences from one program manager’s perspective on what appeared to work well to get the programs set up for success.
Learning objectives:
· Differences between a project and a program
· Processes / focus areas necessary to establish a program for success
· Challenges you will likely face and ways to address
· Tools & techniques that can be helpful in program management
*PDU Earned: 1