Introduction to Project Management

Event Date: May 31, 2012

May 31, 2012
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Central Library
Stevenson & Hunt Room

Everyone understands the cost – dollars, people and customer satisfaction – of projects that are delayed, not completed or changed mid-stream.  Often we shy away from implementing project management techniques because we believe that it will add another layer of work to an already overflowing work queue.  In truth, appropriately selected and applied project management techniques will decrease workload and improve productivity.  And without realizing it, many are using project management techniques and tools in their daily lives – both at work and at home.

At the end of this 3-hour session, attendees will
- Know that Project Management does not mean adding to administrative work load
- Understand the basic components of project management and how to use them selectively
- Have some simple tools to use
- Access templates and references provided by the presenter and other attendees

Level:  Beginner-Intermediate

Target Audience:  Anyone involved or interested in project planning

Investment:
Pillar members - $55
Non-members - $70

To register: Click here

About the facilitators:
Mona Brennan-Coles, VP, Professional Development with PMI South Western Ontario Chapter, is a certified Project Management Professional who has worked in Information Communication Technology (ICT) for more than twenty years at The University of Western Ontario – as an analyst/programmer supporting the Telecom department.  After many years of leading successful projects, Mona earned the PMP designation in June 2009.  Mona teaches Project Management in Fanshawe College’s Emergency Management Program and in workshops.

Christine Romard, Manager of Finance for Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area is a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and the local chapter (PMI®SWOC).  Her previous professional experience included a successful career at a major Canadian bank in several senior operational roles.  This included positions accountable for streamlining workflows among various functional teams, developing and managing business plans, and spearheading project teams for a wide variety of initiatives.  Her volunteer activities include active participation in the Project Management community, school outreach program for ONERUN, served as board chair of the Northwest London Resource Centre in London and the 2001 Canada Summer Games.