This document provides information about an upcoming Project Management Office (PMO) Summit to be held from October 14-16, 2009 in San Diego, CA. The summit will include an optional pre-conference seminar on implementing a PMO, a two-day conference covering various topics related to leveraging a PMO, and an optional post-conference workshop on advanced PMO techniques. Attendees can earn up to 18 professional development units. The document provides an agenda, speaker and session details, logistics and registration information.

1. October 14-16, 2009 The 2009
San Diego, CA
Optional Pre-Conference
Seminar: October 14, 2009
Project Management
Optional Post-Conference
Workshop: October 16, 2009
Office Summit
Earn up to Develop and Implement a PMO to
18 PDUs Maximize Project Efficiency and
Eliminate Waste
You Will Learn How to:
Leverage Your PMO in Tight Economic Times
Position your PMO to cut projects that have spiraled out of control
and increase buisness efficiency
Increase Project Transparency
Ensure that all team members are familiar with the priorites, budget
and status of the project
Identify Projects that need Attention
Learn how to boost IT efficiency, cut costs and improve
project delivery
Align your PMO to Business Needs
Identify how your strategic PMO can provide maximum value to
your organization
In Association with:
Utilize your PMO to focus on pressing projects and resource allocation
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2. Pre-Conference Seminar
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Project Management Office Summit
Pre-Conference Seminars 8:30
Pre-Conference Seminar Registration & Continental Breakfast
are hands-on, interactive
sessions with specially 9:00
designed exercises Pre-Conference Seminar
PMO Implementation: Learn How to Properly Execute a PMO
and projects that have
Building your PMO can be a complicated procedure. There are many options to consider
immediate application. when creating one, and there are so many places where everything can go wrong. Being
With this full day able to learn from the mistakes of others will help increase your chances of success and
have a better understanding of the process. This seminar will address the real-life lessons
application session, you learned from implementing a PMO and how to properly go about executing a PMO in your
will enhance your training office successfully.
experience by establishing Key Learning Objectives:
a reference point of Discover what to do and what not to do in order to create an efficient PMO
Learn how other organizations implement their PMO, which strategies worked and which
knowledge, language and strategies to avoid
methodologies for the rest Identify problematic issues that may arise and learn how to increase business efficiency
of the event. This seminar
will dive deep into PMO 12:00
Lunch Break
Implementation to help
improve your expertise and 1:00
gain knowledge of practical Seminar Continued
tools to implement from
4:00
field experts. Enrollment Seminar Adjourns
space is limited, so register
today to reserve your seat.
Who Should Attend:
Project Managers PMO Directors
Program Managers Team Leaders
Performance Management Staff Project Support Staff
Portfolio Directors Acquisition and Procurement Officials
Program Directors Anyone Involved in Process Improvement
Program Analysts Quality Assurance Personnel
IT Directors
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3. Day One
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Project Management Office Summit
8:30
Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
“It was great
to hear from
9:00
Keynote Address experienced,
Develop a Business Case for PMO Success
Project Management Offices are becoming even more critical during the recession as expert, PMO
they offer important IT governance in making sure all organizational projects are aligned
with corporate goals while also cutting out waste. This keynote address will offer proven professionals.”
cross-industry strategies and case studies to support the PMO business case and measure
PMO effectiveness. Discover not only the benefits of implementing a PMO but also learn Bob Massengill,
to communicate these benefits to senior executives to gain buy-in and successfully drive Wake Forest University
organizational results.
Efficiently manage the human and financial resources of the organization in support of the
business strategy
Identify and reduce organizational projects that have spiraled out of control
Obtain the buy-in and support of functional units by utilizing the technology made available
10:00
Break & Refreshments
10:15
Build a World-Class Project Management Office: Implement Key Techniques to
Align Your PMO to Organizational Goals
Discuss the five maturity levels of a PMO along with each stage’s characteristics
Review each phase’s objectives, activities, outcomes and key deliverables
Extend the PMO’s influence beyond the project lifecycle and into strategy
formulation and execution
11:15
Project Portfolio Management: Learn how to Select the Right Projects
Streamline the PMO and PPM to enhance your organization’s strategic goals
Implement a consistent approach to planning and execution
Understand how to implement your PPM strategy to deliver new products and services
12:15
Lunch Break
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4. Day One, Continued
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Project Management Office Summit
“Presenters 1:15
Successfully Market Your PMO Internally and Achieve Organizational Buy-In
offered practical Ensure that your PMO is integrated with other support and operational priorities
Learn how to utilize existing resources as you deploy your PMO
information that Conduct an organizational assessment to determine readiness for PMO integration
I can apply.” 2:15
Break & Refreshments
Patric Poole,
Omaha Public Power District
2:30
Create an EPMO Today: Add Strategic Focus to your PMO Services
Examine the various PMO structures for enterprise implementation
Review strategies for determining if an EPMO is right for your entire organization
Create an efficient EPMO environment to allow for growth and expansion
3:30
Develop PMO Measures and Metrics for Improved Organizational Success
Determine how to select the appropriate measures and metrics to evaluate
PMO performance
Deliver key factors for shareholder consensus
Build key performance measures for decision support and buy-in
4:15
Day One Adjourns
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5. Day Two
Friday, October 16, 2009
Project Management Office Summit
8:30
Continental Breakfast
“There were
several key
9:00
Keynote Address takeaways and
Lessons from a Mature PMO
Being able to effectively identify various operational challenges before they arise can make some great
the difference in implementing a successful PMO. The team needs to discover how to
expand the role of the PMO over time and understand how to implement a PMO strategic ideas we hope
plan and plan for the future. This keynote address will discuss what barriers you can possibly
expect once your PMO is fully operational and the lessons learned. to incorporate
Discover the dilemmas of PMO success
Improve on existing deliverables continuously and build for the future
at our
Rethink how to engage your stakeholders on thought leadership topics
organization.”
Laurie Menner,
10:00
CDI Talent Management
Break & Refreshments
10:15
Utilize Your Project Management Office to Mitigate Risk
Discover how to best manage risk awareness, contingency planning, impact analysis and
issue management
Create risk management templates and determine which projects are required to have risk plans
Understand how a viable PMO can mitigate overall project risk
11:15
Establish an Effective Virtual Project Management Office
Develop a business case to see if/why you may actually need to create a Virtual PMO
Understand the advantages and challenges of a Virtual PMO
Learn how to correctly apply the 3 levels of engagement, governance and
enabling technology
12:15
Conference Adjourns
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6. Post-Conference Workshop
Friday, October 16, 2009
Project Management Office Summit
Post-Conference 1:15
Post-Conference Workshop: Advanced PMO Techniques and Best Practices
Workshops are practical,
There are numerous barriers one must overcome in order to successfully create and
supplementary application implement a fully functional PMO. It is no secret that the building process is the most
sessions which incorporate challenging and time consuming procedure regarding the creation of a PMO. However
once a framework has been laid out and it has become fully functional things can still go
and review tools, wrong and for a variety of reasons. This post-conference workshop is designed for advanced
techniques and methods PMOs. Discuss not only the long term problems that tend to arise over time but also how to
further advance your PMO and allow for it to grow.
presented during the event.
Key Learning Objectives:
Participants will obtain a
Create a PMO communications plan to increase collaboration
further understanding of Customize standards for project management methodologies, processes and procedures
how to use newly acquired Provide ongoing project management support through coaching and educational training
tools and cutting-edge
strategies to improve your 4:15
PMO today. Through group Workshop Adjourns
exercises and scenario-
based learning, you’ll walk
away with the expertise
and resources needed for
immediate and practical
application. Enrollment
space is limited, so register
today to reserve your seat.
Sponsorship Opportunities
As a conference and training provider, The American Strategic Management Institute is an
expert in bringing together leaders to share and discuss best practices and innovations. We
connect decision-makers with respected solution providers.
ASMI offers four different pre-designed sponsorship packages:
Event Co-Sponsor, Session Sponsor, Luncheon Sponsor, Exhibit Booth Sponsor
For more information on sponsorships or to get started, contact Blake Humble at
858-866-9352 or Humble@ManagementWeb.org
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7. In-House Training
Project Management Office Summit
One of the more popular vehicles for accessing the Institute’s educational offerings is the delivery
of on-site trainings and management facilitations. Bringing a training or facilitation in-house gives
you the opportunity to customize a program that addresses your exact challenges and provides a
more personal learning experience, while virtually eliminating travel expenses. Whether you require
training for your department or for an organization-wide initiative, the advanced learning methods
employed by the American Strategic Management Institute will create an intimate training
atmosphere that maximizes knowledge transfer to enhance the talent within your organization.
Customization
We realize that not all obstacles can be overcome by applying an “off-the-shelf solution”. While
many training providers will offer you some variation of their standard training, the American
Strategic Management Institute’s subject matter experts will work with you and your team to
examine your programs and determine your exact areas of need. The identification of real life
examples will create a learning atmosphere that resonates with participants while at the same time
providing immediate return on your training investment. Using interactive exercises that employ
actual projects or scenarios from your organization, instructors can address specific challenges and
align the curriculum of each session to your objectives. While the majority of on-site trainings are
focused on smaller groups, the American Strategic Management Institute also has the ability to
accommodate organizational-wide training initiatives. Utilizing multiple instructors, The Institute
has the capacity to deliver courses to groups of up to 300 participants per day.
Areas of Expertise
On-site delivery of single courses, certification programs and entire packages of specialized
courses are available in the following areas:
Strategic Planning Contracting
Performance Measurement Performance Reporting
Project Management Program Evaluation
Lean Six Sigma Administrative Management
Workforce Management Change Management
Budgeting and Forecasting Balanced Scorecard
For more information about in-house training options available to you, please contact
Jennifer Mueller at 703-894-0920 x 217 or email her at Mueller@PerformanceWeb.org.
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8. Logistics & Registration
Project Management Office Summit
Venue and Hotel:
The Project Management Office Summit will be held at Crowne
Plaza Hotel in San Diego, CA. Complimentary breakfast, lunch
Registration Form
and refreshments will be provided each day. To Register, call 703-894-0920, Fax this Form to: 703-894-0482 or
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Crowne Visit www.ASMIweb.com/PMO
Plaza San Diego at the prevailing rate of $137.00 a night until
September 14th, 2009. Please call the hotel directly and
reference code “The Project Management Office Summit” Yes! Register me for the Project Management Office Summit
when making reservations to get the discounted rate. This Add Pre-Conference Seminar
rate is based on the Government Per Diem and is subject Add Post-Conference Workshop
to change. Please call me. I am interested in a special Group Discount for my team
Crowne Plaza San Diego
2270 Hotel Circle North Delegate Information
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 619-297-1101
Fax: 619-297-6049
Hotel and travel costs not included in conference tuition. Name Title
Tuition & Group Discounts:
Early Bird* Regular Organization Dept.
Conference Only $1599 $1699
Pre-Conference Seminar - $499 Address
Post-Conference Workshop - $199
Conference, Seminar and $2299 $2399
Workshop City
*For the Early Bird Rate, Register by August 14th, 2009
For more information on group discounts for the 2009 Project
Management Office Summit please contact David Yerks at 858- State Zip
866-9381 or email him at Yerks@ManagementWeb.org.
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Earn Up to 18 PDUs
(9 for Conference, 6 for Pre-Conference
®
Seminar, 3 for Post-Conference Workshop) Email
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