Avoiding the OS Phase ®

PMI Buffalo Chapter is hosting its Fall Professional Development Day introducing Keynote Speaker
Dr. Stephen Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Taking it to the Next Level PMI BUffalo Fall Professional Day 2010
Monday, September 13th, 2010
Buffalo Convention Center

The Project Management Institute (PMI) Buffalo Chapter is celebrating its 15th anniversary as a chapter by providing an action packed day of events for business professionals. Led by keynote speaker Dr. Stephen Covey, PMI Buffalo offers a series of sessions exploring project management topics related to this year’s theme “Taking it to the Next Level.”

In addition to Dr. Stephen Covey, Professional Development Day Fall 2010 will offer:
Different break-out sessions on a range of topics aimed to improve your project management technical skills, interpersonal techniques, and management capabilities. Presentations include:
Microsoft on Microsoft Project 2010
Franklin Covey on 4D Video,
Vitalwork Inc. on Crucial Conversations,
Predictive Strategies for Avoiding the OS Phase® by Bob Baim
… and more.
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Rapid changes in the economy and global marketplace require project managers to think and adapt quickly. This year’s sessions, speakers and workshops will help you meet these challenges –whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional.
Please join us for a fun-filled educational experience where Certified PMP’s will earn 7 PDUs. For more information, or to register today, click here. Lunch and a continental breakfast are included with your registration.

Planned schedule:

7:00 AM - Registration Begins
7:30 to 8:45 AM - Executive Outreach Breakfast with Dr. Stephen R. Covey Sr.- Room A
9:00 to 11:30 AM - Dr. Stephen R. Covey Presents - Ballroom
11:30 AM to 12 PM - Project of the Year Presentation - Ballroom
12:00 to 1:15 PM - Lunch - Room 106
1:15 - 2:30 PM - Session 1A Elizabeth Alo (Fredericks) - Crucial Conversations - Room B
1:15 - 2:30 PM - Session 2A Bob Baim - Avoiding Your Project Hitting the OS Phase - Room C
1:15 - 2:30 PM - Session 3A Andy LaGarde - Microsoft 2010 Review - Room D
1:15 - 2:30 PM - Session 4A Franklin Covey 4D - Room E
1:15 - 2:30 PM - Session 5A “Stop Playing Games” by Rick Morris - Room F
1:15 - 2:30 PM - Session 6A “Activity-Based Management for Financial Institutions” by Brent Bahnub - Room G.
2:45 to 4:00 PM - Session 1B Elizabeth Alo (Fredericks) - Crucial Conversations - Room B.
2:45 to 4:00 PM - Session 2B Bob Baim - Avoiding Your Project Hitting the OS Phase - Room C.
2:45 to 4:00 PM - Session 3B Andy LaGarde - Microsoft 2010 Review - Room D.
2:45 to 4:00 PM - Session 4B Franklin Covey 4D - Room E.
2:45 to 4:00 PM - Session 5B “Stop Playing Games” by Rick Morris - Room F.
2:45 to 4:00 PM - Session 6B “Activity-Based Management for Financial Institutions” by Brent Bahnub - Room G.
4:00 to 5:00 PM Tea and Crumpets at the Membership Table in the Lobby.