Sometimes it's a challenge for Project Managers to find balance in their professional lives. Presented by Tracy Sterling M.Ed. of Sterling Performance Solutions, this session is especially for non-project managers who still have to manage projects in addition to their “real” job.
Most people who manage projects do not have the title of Project Manager and have had no training in project management. This session will share with them some tools that project managers use.
The Topics, The Scope, The Work, and The Deadline, are aligned with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) -- 2008, 4th Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2008. By the end of this session, you will know how to:
- Set scope boundaries to establish what is to be included in a project and what is not
- Prevent project scope creep (and therefore budget and timeline creep) by using an effective change control process
- Divide the work of the project and create personal accountability using a Work Breakdown Structure
- Manage project customer expectations by validating the project deadline prior to starting work on the project, and resetting the deadline if necessary
- Use contingency time to protect critical path deliverables and avoid missed deadlines
Are you an HR professional? This meeting has been approved for 1 (general) credit hour toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute!
(Note: The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of this program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.)
About Tracy Sterling
Tracy is the President of Sterling Performance Solutions, a Cincinnati-based consulting firm specializing in human process improvement, project management, and training and development.
She has over 25 years of experience in the workplace learning and performance field; including technical documentation, instructional design, instructor-led training, project management, team development, leadership development, and knowledge management.
She is also the former Director of Training for Martin Training Associates, LLC, a global training and consulting firm specializing in project management as a core competency. During her 5 ½ years of service, she developed and delivered PMBOK® Guide-aligned, team-based project management courses, managed the trainer certification program, and oversaw trainer recruitment, quality assurance, and support. Additionally, she served on the Board of Directors for the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of ASTD for five years, including the position of President in 2005.
