Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future

The PMI^® Professional Development Day 2016 — South Central Wisconsin features a variety of educational tracks and networking opportunities to be held at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wis., including:

• Educational sessions focusing on PMI institutional knowledge, strategic, technical, and leadership project management practices
• Exceptional keynote presentations (see below for Keynote Speakers)
• Interactive learning activities
• Networking events to make connections and build relationships

Jairek Robbins

Morning Keynote Address: Raising your Standards & Breakthrough Limitations
During this session you will create a clear and compelling vision for your life and business. Next, identify any mental or emotional barriers (fears, uncertainties, doubts…etc.) that are preventing you from turning your vision into reality. Finally, Jairek will guide you through a 4-part process to breakthrough anything standing in your way! This Keynote includes a surprise you will remember forever, as the moment you were able to turn your vision into reality!

Gina Schreck

Lunch Keynote Address: Thriving in the New Digital Landscape
Will you be employable in 5 years? Will your business be relevant? What are you doing today to stay connected, learning and ahead of the pack? We have seen a radical shift in how people are using technology tools to connect, learn and stay out front as thought leaders. This shift, or revolution, has caused some to dig their heels in and refuse to embrace the new tools, while others are leading the charge and rising to the top. Leaders must stay relevant and show others how to use the tools of the day to recruit and retain top talent.

NETWORKING EVENT: Come network and discuss the conference with your fellow PMs and vendors! appetizers, drink tickets, and a raffle will be provided. The mixer is between 4 pm – 6 pm at the Monona Terrace.

Find out more and at http://pmi-madison.org/index.php/2016-pdd-overview/pdd-2016-overview

Please join us for “Ashley Furniture Omni-Channel Retailing and E-commerce Growth” a PMI Dinner Event to be held on October 15, 2013, in La Crosse, WI.

Session Description: 

Ashley Furniture of Arcadia, Wis., has grown steadily for the past 50 years to become the world’s largest furniture manufacturer. To compliment the company’s strong retail store sales, the company has embarked on an Omni-channel strategy to position it for future growth.

In early 2013 Wale Elegbede was brought on board to join the Ashley team in managing the company’s first e-commerce website projects.  Join Wale as he walks us through the company’s Omni-channel and ecommerce strategy, project management, partnership with Microsoft, and challenges ahead.

About the Speaker:  Wale Elegbede is an E-Retail IT Project Manager at Ashley Furniture Industries and Co-Founder of Unique Data Solutions. At Ashley, Wale is responsible for managing and coordinating the development and delivery of Ashley Furniture Industries E-retail website projects including requirements gathering and execution of Ashley’s eCommerce, websites, and Omni-Channel online business strategy and objectives. Ashley Furniture Industries is the world’s largest manufacturer of furniture with sales of $3.5 billion. Ashley Furniture HomeStores is the largest furniture retailer in North America and is expanding its presence globally.

At Unique Data Solutions, Wale co-founded the company in 2002 to provide IT consulting and custom development of database software applications. Notable achievements including developing Lumbergear software, which is a lumber business management software for small to large lumber companies. Lumbergear was mentioned in the 2007 edition of Inc.5000 that showcased the fastest growing private companies, as an asset that helped a local lumber company increase company efficiency and increased sales of $30.3 million as they took advantage of increased opportunities in the building industries. Other notable achievements for Unique Data Solutions include developing a production manufacturing system for Miken Sports, a subsidiary of Rawlings Sporting Goods, Jarden Corporation.

Wale graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a degree in Information Systems and a Project Management Certificate.

Schedule:

• Networking: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
• Dinner: 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
• Presentation: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

**PLEASE NOTE: Parking is available in Lot B on the east side of 7th Street (across from the Lunda Center). 

Menu List (List of Items served):

• Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
• Herb Crusted Tilapia
• Chef’s Choice of Side
• Green Beans Almandine
• Chef’s Choice of Dessert
• Garden Salad

Dress Code: The PMI La Crosse – Rochester Chapter does not have a policy for dress code and trusts its attendees to dress appropriately.  Business casual dress is certainly acceptable attire at events and workshops.

Please Note: Due to the costs associated with catering events and workshops and to allow for quicker registration at the door, please allow us to ask for payment in advance while registering for the event.

Click the PayPal button when registering and note that PayPal is utilized for the registration process in order to process credit card information.  You are not required to have a PayPal account to complete the transaction.

Session Description:

In today’s increasingly complex and competitive global marketplace, technical skills are simply not enough.  Employers need project practitioners with leadership and business intelligence skills to support long-range strategic objectives. The ideal skill set — the PMI Talent Triangle — is a combination of technical, leadership, and strategic and business management expertise.

In this session, you will learn about each of the components of the “Talent Triangle”, the competencies that project managers today need to master, and the correlation of these to reporting PDU’s and ways to elevate your value in your organizations success.

About The Speaker:

Teresa A. Knudson, Director of the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO)

Teresa (Terri) is the Director of the EPMO at the Mayo Clinic.  This office provides integrated, structured, and standardized approaches to managing the enterprise project portfolio.

Terri has worked in various departments throughout Mayo Clinic including Strategic Planning Services, Finance, Information Technology, Internal Audit Services, Patient Financial Services, and Operations Administration.  During these assignments she held the role of program/project manager for some of the largest projects conducted at Mayo Clinic.

Terri has a diverse educational background with Bachelors Degrees in Accounting and Computer Science, a Masters of Business Administration, is a Certified Public Accountant, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a certified Program Management Professional (PgMP), and a Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP).

Terri is currently an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Executive Council, is a columnist on Portfolio Management for the PM Network and other magazines, teaches and speaks nationally and internationally on the topic of PPM and Strategic Execution

Schedule of Events

• 11:00 a.m – 11:15 a.m – Networking
• 11:15 a.m – 11:45 p.m – Lunch and Announcements from PMI Chapter President
• 11:45 a.m – 1:00 p.m  – Presentation

Menu List:  Mexican Fiesta, Layered Dip with Chips and Salsa, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Build-Your-Own Tortilla Masterpiece with Beefy Taco Meat, Grilled Fajita Chicken Strips, Black Beans, Pinto Beans, Grilled Peppers and Onions and all the toppings such as Guacamole, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes and Sour Cream.  Buffet includes Cilantro Lime Rice and Mexican Chocolate Sheet Cake for dessert.

Dress Code:  The PMI La Crosse – Rochester Chapter does not have a policy for dress code and trusts its attendees to dress appropriately.  Business casual dress is certainly acceptable attire at events and workshops.

Please Note: Due to the costs associated with catering events and workshops and to allow for quicker registration at the door, please allow us to ask for payment in advance while registering for the event.

Click the PayPal button when registering and note that PayPal is utilized for the registration process in order to process credit card information.  You are not required to have a PayPal account to complete the transaction.

Join your peers for a day of learning and networking as you build your skills at the 2016 Project Management Conference and earn 6 PDUs.

The 2016 Project Conference: Do Big Things will focus on three tracks: Business Analysis, Technical Project Management Skills, and Business Acumen.  This conference will offer motivating keynotes and excellent breakout sessions. This day is designed to reenergize you while providing an opportunity to network and learn from others!

Highlighted conference speakers:

• Kent Crawford (keynote opening speaker): Founder and CEO of Project Management Solutions, Inc. (PM Solutions) and PM College
• Mark Hehl, Senior Consultant with Solutions4Business: Hehl’s career spans over 40 years and includes leadership roles in international operations, technology transfer, quality, reliability, cost reduction, supply chain improvement, and lead time reduction in many industries.
• Caroline Moors: Passionate about executive coaching and team, leadership & employee development.
• Janel Anderson: Expert in workplace communication and employee engagement. Janel combines her research background with many years in the corporate sector to provide engaging, motivating programs that are research-based and realistic and practical.

How to Register:

Registration Form

Credit Card Payment:

1. Complete the registration form (link above)
2. Email to workforceeducation@rctc.edu
3. Check box noting credit card.  RCTC will contact you to pay via phone.

Check Payment:

1. Mail registration and check payment to:
2. Complete the registration form to: RCTC c/o Business & Workforce Education, 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN  55904

Menu List:

• Light breakfast provided.
• Lunch catered by the Canadian Honker.

Additional information/registration link

Session Description: 

Planning is a part of almost everything we do, even making cheap wine, but effectively managing projects requires decisive preparation. In this presentation, Kim Adam will share how she implemented project plans utilizing the PMI® guidelines to effectively manage DITA conversion projects. Applying these standards, norms, methods, processes, and practices has built a consistent management plan, demonstrated that approaching project management proactively rather than re-actively saves time, costs, and rework, and has created an environment of trust among all stakeholders involved in the project.

About the Speaker:

Kimberlee is the DITA Systems Manager for Kaplan Professional Education, a premier provider of licensing exam prep and continuing education for businesses and individuals in a variety of financial and professional business sectors.

As an experienced project manager and professional educator, Kimberlee is passionate about building high-performing partnerships with cross-functional groups and leading complex change initiatives that can ultimately help Kaplan students better achieve their education goals.

Schedule of Events:

• 5:30 p.m – 5:45 p.m – Networking
• 5:45 p.m – 6:15 p.m – Dinner and Announcements from PMI Chapter President
• 6:15 p.m – 7:30 p.m – Presentation

Menu List: 

• BBQ Pork
• Carolina Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Breast
• Cheddar Mac
• Vegetarian Calico Baked Beans
• Cole Slaw
• Corn Bread
• Condiments
• Cookies
• Water and Iced Tea

Dress Code:

The PMI La Crosse – Rochester Chapter does not have a policy for dress code and trusts its attendees to dress appropriately.  Business casual dress is certainly acceptable attire at events and workshops.

Please Note: Due to the costs associated with catering events and workshops and to allow for quicker registration at the door, please allow us to ask for payment in advance while registering for the event.

Click the PayPal button when registering and note that PayPal is utilized for the registration process in order to process credit card information.  You are not required to have a PayPal account to complete the transaction.

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Additional information/registration link

Description:
These events are a great start to the holiday season, and your opportunity to network with fellow chapter members in both Rochester, MN and La Crosse, WI

Learning objectives:
Meet new people, fellow chapter members, network and have fun!

Schedule of Events:
5:00 p.m – 8 :00 p.m

Menu List: Assortment of appetizers throughout the networking happy hour. The attendees will be responsible for their beverages.

Dress Code: The PMI La Crosse – Rochester Chapter does not have a policy for dress code and trusts its attendees to dress appropriately. Business casual dress is certainly acceptable attire at events and workshops.

Session Description:
Have you noticed some projects that appear to be bigger than just a project? Is it a program? What is the difference? How do you set one up? This presentation will share the experiences from one program manager’s perspective on what appeared to work well to get the programs set up for success.

Learning objectives:
•Differences between a project and a program
•Processes / focus areas necessary to establish a program for success
•Challenges you will likely face and ways to address
•Tools & techniques that can be helpful in program management

About the Speaker:
Andrew C. Galbus, PMP has twenty-seven years of experience in healthcare and information technology. His recent sixteen years have been leading programs, projects, and a portfolio for Nursing Informatics. He managed complex multi-million dollar diverse projects and programs with teams ranging from 8 to over 100 working with budgets across multiple cost centers, complex scope, schedule, risks, issues, organizational change management, and multiple stakeholders (including vendors and external partners). Eleven years prior to the sixteen were in IT systems analysis, design, development, and support. Education highlights include a B.S. in Computer Science and Business Administration-Marketing, an MBA and certifications in project management, ITIL, and ISO20000.

Schedule of Events:
•5:30 p.m – 5:45 p.m – Networking
•5:45 p.m – 6:15 p.m – Dinner
•5:45 p.m – 6:15 p.m – Announcements from PMI Chapter President
•6:15 p.m – 7:30 p.m – Presentation

Menu List: A boneless chicken breast marinated for 24 hours in herbs, garlic, and olive oil, char-grilled and served on fresh baked bun, chips, pickle spears, cookies, home-style potato salad, soft drinks.