Date: Thursday, April 9 - Friday, April 10, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Georgia Club, 100 Cobb Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339

Earn 16 PDUs!

Description:

Conclusive research findings inform us that many PMOs are disbanded in two years. Yet; we repeat the same mistakes in our PMO implementations – wasting money, resources and time. In this practical two day workshop we focus on the value driven PMO as an integrator, enabler, differentiator, and change agent in business, development and the organization in general. We analyze the essential model for PMO value enablement which answers:

  • What does it mean to be an Agile PMO – see more below;
  • How to ensure effective streamlined delivery – hint: abolish waste;
  • How to effectively select and prioritize opportunities;
  • How to manage resource allocation from a top down approach in an effective manner – hint: target critical resources

We discuss theory, learn in teams and pairs, explore a case study, and work through a challenging hands-on simulation to understand resource complexities, 

Key take away – a PMO must deliver value constantly. Value isn’t template, tools and processes rather it is the ability to finish the right projects faster.

The term Agile PMO refers to two concepts:

  • A PMO that is inherently agile, adaptive and value driven – committed to creating value in all its activities.
  • A PMO that interfaces between Agile product delivery and the traditional Waterfall organization.

In the workshop we discuss both concepts, paving the way for a PMO that is lean both in itself and as a transformation entity.

 

Course objectives:
  • To learn how to avoid common pitfalls of PMO implementations;
  • To identify key points of increasing value delivery through a lean value driven PMO;
  • To recognize new opportunities for PMO and Agile project management;
  • To discover better ways of leading and sustaining change through a strategic PMO.
Who should attend:
  • PMO teams, managers and leaders wishing to increase their effectiveness, embarking on the value driven journey as well as learning how to become more Agile;
  • Project management community stakeholders interested in learning how a PMO contributes value to an organization and how to integrate between Linear and Agile project management approaches;
  • Senior managers who want to know why Agile teams are experiencing difficulties with the traditional environment and how to solve these difficulties

Instructor: Michael Nir

Instructor Biography: 

Michael Nir - President of Sapir Consulting LLC - PMP, Scaled Agile Consultant - has been helping clients overcome business challenges and achieve their potential for over 16 years. He is passionate about Gestalt theory and practice, which complements his civil and industrial engineering background (M.Sc. and B.Sc.) and contributes to his understanding of individual and team dynamics in business. Michael authored bestsellers on Influencing, Agile, Teams, and Leadership. His experience includes significant know-how in the telecoms, hi-tech, banking, R&D environments and petrochemical & infrastructure industries. He develops creative and innovative solutions in Agile project and product management, process improvement, leadership, and team building.

Date: Thursday, April 9 - Friday, April 10, 2015
Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Georgia Club, 100 Cobb Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339

RSVP: Tuesday, April 9, 2015 

Registration Fee:

$ 590 --- PMI Atlanta Chapter Member (standard rate)
$ 790 --- Non-member (standard rate)

Please note that walk-ins on the same day as class are not allowed. Registration must be completed on-line in advance of RSVP date provided in course description. 

* For information on the event, please email Certification & Education Class Chair or call 770-913-6329.