PMI Dayton

The Dayton/Miami Valley Chapter of the PMI Chapter is pleased to welcome

Peter de Jager

presenting

Change in Seven Questions

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

5:30p - 8:00p

Abstract: Change in Seven Questions

What must we do to bring about a Change initiative as smoothly as possible? Communicate! Communicate! Communicate!

How much, and for how long do we do this? Until we get sick and tired of the sound of our own voice – then we take a deep breath and a drink of water and we start all over again. Communication isn't something that stops and starts, it's a constant activity before, during and after any Change initiative.This isn't exactly news. We sort of get this. I can ask any audience to tell me the 'secret' to good Change and they repeat back "Communicate, Communicate and Communicate some more!" as if it's been forcefully injected into their cerebellum. The problem arises when the questioning becomes a bit more detailed, "What exactly should we Communicate?". The response to that question is usually either a blank stare or the reasonable recitation of the reporter's standby; Who, What, Where, When, How and Why. Not a bad start. If you're writing a news article, then these are good solid questions. The Change Management problem requires all of those, and a few others besides. It's not that the reporter's questions are a poor tool, it's just that they don't address the peculiar psychology of the Change challenge.In this presentation, Peter will present a "Pareto Spanning Set" (He'll explain what that is) of questions. These questions will cover the bulk of the key concerns of those facing any Change we're contemplating.

PMI has a reputation for delivering certifications that are flexible and adaptable.  The new PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) certification continues this tradition with a broad view of ‘Agile’ suitable to the ‘Agile’ practitioner in any of the several current ‘Agile’ disciplines working at any size company.  This course delivers the 21 contact hours needed to sit for the exam.  

Where and When

Classes will be taught on three Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST on April 21st, April 28th, and May 5th 2012.   These are live classroom meetings. There is no virtual option.  

Classes are centrally located and will be held at: Town & Country Shopping Center, Community Center, 300 East Stroop Road, Kettering, Ohio 45429.

PRICE:  $698/seat – seats are limited!  Sign up early!

NOTE:  Food and beverage services are available to students at Town & Country – no food or beverage service is provided with the course.  This enables us to keep the course fee more reasonable!

Do you have a story that could inspire others?  Are you passionate about a project management area that you would like to share with your peers?  Then you are in luck.  The communications staff are looking for articles for the next Critical Path newsletter.  Please forward your submittals to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  by April 27th.

Remember, you gain PDUs for writing project management related articles.

Do you need to take the PMP or CAPM certification exam in 2012?  If so, we recommend all PMP/CAPM applicants take advantage of the excellent PMP Exam Prep Course offered by the PMI Dayton/Miami Valley Chapter. If you know someone else who could benefit from this training, please forward this information to them. 

DESCRIPTION:

This hands-on PMP Certification prep course concentrates on exam content from the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK), 4th Edition, plus other sources. The course features 35 hours of accredited class room training taught by certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs). It is supplemented with detailed presentation materials and a wide variety of proven learning tools, study aids, practice tests and a treasure trove of tips and techniques.  The course prepares students to pass the Exam when augmented with additional outside study.  It also helps students become the best Project Manager they can be.

DATES:

The 35 hours of class time will be taught over five Saturdays starting September 15 and ending on October 13, 2012.  Class dates are 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 and 10/13.