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.

Topic: Predictive Project Management - Strategies for Avoiding the OS Phase®

Speaker: Bob Baim

Summary

The OS Phase^TM is quickly becoming a standard phrase to describe failures experienced on projects and even those recently experienced on Wall Street and the global financial markets.  The OS Phase^TM is the point in time where everything appears to be going well but then hits the wall.  The OS Phase^TM is that point in a project where the true project status is revealed and the project team is forced to admit that they are in trouble. 

Bob will discuss several high-profile projects and their experiences of hitting the OS Phase^TM.

About the Speaker

Bob is an internationally recognized executive consultant, trainer, and author. He divides his time between teaching advanced principles of project management and helping major corporations to actually implement efficient project management processes.  He has consulted to numerous Fortune 500 companies in a broad range of industries including process plant design and construction, software and network development, telecommunications, robotics, automotive, and financial management. 

Registration

Online Registration: Click on this link to register

 Date and Time:
August 11, 2010 at 5:30pm

Location

Fountain Blue
2300 South Mannheim Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
               (847) 298-3636         (847) 298-3636

Note:

• Registration is limited. 
• Registration is limited to first 375 people. Once we reach the 375 maximum, registration will be cut off.
• No Walk-in registrations can be accommodated 
• Remember - Registration Deadline is 11:59 p.m. CT on Sunday, August 8, 2010
• Notice: Photographer on Premises: A professional photographer will be on site to document the PMI Chicagoland Chapter program activities. Photographs are the sole property of PMI Chicagoland Chapter.  By registering for and attending these events, attendees understand that PMI Chicagoland may use the likenesses for future promotional purposes.  If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify the photographer and/or videographer on site.