PDT-BusPM-35 - 2022 UNH Project Management Conference

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Course Description

Keeping up with the latest tools, trends, and strategies is essential for project management professionals to lead effectively and efficiently. Continue to develop the critical technical skills you need to succeed in today's workplace at the 4th Annual UNH Project Management Conference.

Whether you are new to a project or a veteran project leader, this conference will provide value to any manager, stakeholder or team member, regardless of industry or area of expertise. Consisting of multiple presentations from industry experts, this event will give you the confidence and energy to perform better in your role on any project team.

"UNH has curated an exceptionally practical Project Management Certification program for working professionals. Join us face to face at this conference to energize your practice of project management and return to work with newfound insights!" -John Tansey, Conference Speaker and Consultant, PM Partnership LLC

2022 Conference Speakers & Presentations Include:

The Iron Project
Larry Gagnon, PMP
The UNH Project Management Conference is all about learning how to get things done – right? Well, many align this thinking with the things we do in our business lives, but what happens in our personal lives when we want to get things done? Are there PM practices that can help us achieve our goals and dreams? The “Iron Project” is a presentation about applying project and program management experiences to help achieve any dream. It is a motivational life story of mixing one’s “business” life with their personal life.
Project Manager as Change Manager: 4 Steps to Successful Change
Gina Abudi, MBA, PMP | President | Abudi Consulting Group
Every project in the organization is, effectively a change project. This means that every project manager must also be a change manager. Learn the effects of change on individuals as well as on the organization, and how to engage stakeholders in change management. This session will discuss best practices for managing change projects including: A four-step process that enables for more effectively leading complex change projects; a variety of ways to manage expectations of change throughout the project lifecycle while keeping in mind the complexity of the project; and engaging stakeholders early on, identifying those who support change and those who resist it and communicating in ways that work for all.
Agile Transformations: Doing Agile Right
Lalig Musserian, PMP, CSM, PSM | Principal | Musserian Consulting Group
Agile is no longer reserved for software projects - the myth about Agile suitability for software companies only has been completely dispelled. Agile adoption practices and structures is accelerating faster than ever yet it would be naive to believe Agile is the magic pill for all your project pains.
Lean and Project Management: The Same or Different
Larry Gagnon, PMP
Learn from a seasoned project manager on the relationship between Lean and Project Management. Session takeaways will include becoming knowledgeable on the difference between Lean and Project Management; being able to relate your experiences to Lean and apply them going forward; and a gained awareness of how to apply Lean within Project Management, and vice versa.
The Hybrid Project - Utilizing Agile Techniques in Your Waterfall Environment
Jim Stewart, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM | Principal | JP Stewart Associates
Some organizations are not ready to go Agile, some may never be. Still, Agile has some best practices that can benefit any project. And adopting them could either make your waterfall projects more productive or help make your organization's eventual transformation to Agile less painful.
Leading with Gratitude: Solutions to Boost Engagement and Innovation
Star Dargin, PCC, CPCC | CEO | Star Leadership
21st Century Solutions to Boost Engagement and Innovation is presented here for leaders, aspiring leaders, and those who coach leaders and managers. Using gratitude to create a sustainable foundation, one can experience key benefits such as healthier and goal-oriented leaders, motivated teams, and teams that are able to handle difficult and complex situations while learning and changing as needed. Some of the most successful CEO’s create a culture of gratitude. This session is packed with practical tools and tips. You will explore the benefits along with learning how to shift quickly to gratitude when facing a difficult situation. This is a useful workshop for those seeking to improve their leadership skills and obtain better outcomes in their personal and professional lives.
Policies and Procedures for Project Management in 2022
John P. Tansey, MBA, PMP | Principal | PM Partnership
Managing your project may feel chaotic at times. Continuous chaos, project after project, is totally preventable, but some organizations are blind to this opportunity. The opportunity lies in building a culture of accountability and standardizing the project management process. The goal is for different projects, lead by different managers, to have the same look & feel to the team members and steering committee.

Your 2022 UNH Project Management Conference registration includes full access to the conference including:

Admission to 7 general session presentations
Complimentary breakfast and lunch
Free on-site parking
All conference materials

Register by Sept 10 and Save! $299 if registered by September 10, $349 after September 10

Thanks to all those who attended the 2019 UNH Project Management Conference!

Course Outline

Whether you are new to a project or a veteran project leader, this conference will provide value to any manager, stakeholder or team member, regardless of industry or area of expertise. Consisting of multiple presentations from industry experts, this event will give you the confidence and energy to perform better in your role on any project team.

2022 Conference Speakers & Presentations Include:

Project Manager as Change Manager | Gina Abudi, MBA, PMP | Abudi Consulting Group
Leading with Gratitude | Star Dargin, PCC, CPCC | Star Leadership
The Iron Project | Larry Gagnon, PMP
Lean and Project Management: The Same of Different? | Larry Gagnon, PMP
Agile Transformations: Doing Agile Right | Lalig Musserian, PMP, CSM, PSM | Musserian Consulting Group
Utilizing Agile Techniques in Your Waterfall Environment | Jim Stewart, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM | JP Stewart Associates
Policies and Procedures for Project Management | John P. Tansey, MBA, PMP | PM Partnership