What is a good project estimate based on? What are the characteristics of a good schedule? Will the design of the Project Management (PM) role in the organization actually affect the type of estimates that add value? What is the path of least resistant allowing the flow of thought leadership from technical domain experts?
About the Meeting:
The meeting intends to generate ideas and learning’s on these and other topics. The presenter will discuss project-planning techniques refined to deal with various organizational structures. Attendees may receive templates designed to deal with various organizational styling. The target audience for this event includes all those concerned with the strategies and tactics (art and science) necessary to deliver quality project estimation.
Fixing the Broken WBS examines the key tool used by project management professionals in scope and work estimation, the work breakdown structure. The approach will offer examples and admonitions bases on case studies in a lighthearted fashion. Participants may expect to receive a great deal of useful reference, templates, and anecdotal evidence.
Professional
Development Units:
All attendees will earn one Professional Development Unit (PDU) for use
towards the Project Management Professional (PMP) recertification.
Dinner:
The menu is a Dinner Buffet featuring salad, two hot entrees, potatoes,
fresh vegetables, bread and dessert. Beverage is your choice of iced
tea or coffee.
Cost:
Members:
$25
Non-Members: $30
Walk-ins: $30
Parking
included. You will receive a parking pass at registration.
RSVP: By
8/18/08, seating is limited
Meetings