"The
Six Unspoken Habits of Highly Effective Programme Managers"
A thought-provoking, FREE BREAKFAST SEMINAR
Presented by ESI International
Thursday 22nd May 2008, Simpson’s-in-the-Strand, WC2R OEU, London
Programme Managers are typically responsible for managing large,
strategic engagements and initiatives that often carry a high risk
factor. On these “bet the company” programmes, Programme Managers
manage and coordinate multiple projects, multiple project managers
and a variety of stakeholders that often have competing interest.
Successful Programme Managers not only possess what are considered
to be requisite skills to accomplish certain tasks, they also have
expanded business capabilities. For example, they will have mastered
high-impact team communication, critical thinking and problem solving.
They’ll understand how to effectively use standard financial tools
to assess financial status and to make sound business decisions.
They will be effective mentors and change management agents within
the organisation. Unfortunately, numerous studies have shown that
many programme management professionals lack experience in these
soft-skill areas, which limits their ability to secure and succeed
in the competition for Programme Management positions.
This seminar will address the relevant, practical business skills Programme Managers need to align projects with broader organisational objectives.
8.30 a.m. Coffee and Croissants
8.50 a.m. Welcome Note
8.55 a.m. The six unspoken habits of highly effective Programme
Managers
- Skill-Gap Analysis
- Business skill areas crucial for technical professionals
(as identified by Senior Executives) and identify what attendees
can do to gain knowledge in these areas
- Current or aspiring Programme Managers will better
understand how to see the ‘big picture’ more clearly, their role
in it and how the right skills can make them more effective.
10.25 am - Questions and Answers
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registration form.
About your Speaker
J. LeRoy Ward, an industry veteran with more
than 30 years’ project and programme management experience, is Executive
Vice President responsible for ESI’s worldwide product offerings
and international partnerships. He has authored numerous articles
and publications including Project Management Terms: A Working Glossary;
with Ginger Levin, the PMP® Exam Challenge! and the PMP® Exam Practice
Test and Study Guide; and, with Carl Pritchard, Conversations on
Passing the PMP® Exam, a nine-disc CD audio set. A dynamic and popular
speaker, he presents at industry conferences worldwide.
Mr. Ward holds BS and MS degrees from Southern Connecticut
State University in geography and cartography, and a Master’s of
Science degree in technology management, with distinction, from
The American University. He is a member of numerous professional
associations including the International Project Management Association,
the American Society of Training and Development, and the Project
Management Institute (PMI®). He is certified by PMI® as a Project
Management Professional (PMP®-No. 431) and a Programme Management
Professional (PgMP℠), one of the first to earn the designation.
Places are restricted and to avoid disappointment we would advise
you to confirm your place as soon as possible. To book a place please
call ESI on 020 7017 7366, fax your booking form
on 020 7017 7820 or email: registration@esi-europe.com
Please note, delegates will receive a confirmation of registration
and map for directions approximately ONE WEEK BEFORE the event via
e-mail
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