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May 6-7 , 2004 - The Performance Institute - Arlington, Va.
Day One:May 6, 2004

8:00
Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00
Overview of Project Management Mandates and Methodologies

• Review federal, state and local project management trends
• Update and news on OMB Circulars and emerging mandates

10:00
Step 1: Define Project Goals

• Select the level of staffing, resources and management support required
• Assemble a project team and gain commitment on project objectives

11:00
Step 2: Assess Implementation Obstacles

• Estimate time and costs and present a project plan to team members and stakeholders
• Conduct a thorough risk assessment

1:00
Step 2 Continued: Overcome Implementation Obstacles

• Diagnose employee resistance and create a successful action plan
• Discover critical techniques for anticipating and managing reaction

2:30
Step 3: Determine Project Activities

• Develop project objectives, clarify the scope and develop the project requirements

4:30
Adjourn

Day Two: May 7, 2004

8:00
Continental Breakfast

9:00
Step 4: Define Schedule and Milestones

• Build a network of achievements
• Assign tasks to individuals within the work breakdown structure

10:00
Step 5: Determine Resources for Projects

• Lay out clear assignments for your team and a foundation for tracking actual results
• Win management support and obtain necessary resources

11:00
Step 6: Execute and Manage Projects

• Develop an effective schedule for the project within the availability constraints of your team members
• Monitor, document and report project progress and problems

1:00
Measure and Evaluate Project Performance

• Develop performance measures aligned to program results
• Deal with project uncertainties and handle the risk of performance management

2:00
CASE STUDY: Project Management Techniques

• Learn tips from the trenches for completing a project effectively, on time and within budget

3:00
Effective Communications throughout the Project Life Cycle

• Develop meaningful relationships with stakeholders and management
• Develop practical strategies for integrating technology into your project management plan

4:00
Adjourn



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703-894-0481

Venue 

The Project Management for Government training will be held at the Performance Institute in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse stop on the Orange Line of the D.C. Metro. A public parking garage is located inside the building. Continental breakfast and a catered lunch will be provided for delegates on each day.

The Performance Institute
1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 600,
Arlington, VA 22201
703-894-0481

Hotel
The Performance Institute is located just two blocks from the Quality Courthouse Hotel, where a limited number of rooms have been reserved at a discounted rate of $129. Call the hotel directly to make reservations and be sure to ask for the Performance Institute conference rate.

Quality Courthouse
1200 N Courthouse Rd.
Arlington, VA 22201
703-524-4000

Tuition

The fee to attend Project Management for Government is:

Conference $1,095
Group Discounts
Reduced tuition rates for delegates who attend in groups of three or more are available by calling Blake Zach at 703-894-0481 or by e-mailing him at [email protected].
Administrative Note: A 10% cancellation fee on registration will be charged for cancellations received less than three weeks from the date of the conference. As speakers are confirmed six months before the event, some speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program. The Performance Institute is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a comparable speaker is located to participate in the program.