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Improve Effi ciency, Eliminate Waste and Promote Transparency

Do More With Less and Increase Project Success Rates in Today’s Economywww.ASMIweb.com/Excellence

Effectively Manage Projects On Time and Within Budget under Obama Administration Guidelines

Gain Organizational Transparency to Identify and Solve Problems Early

Implement the Latest Methodologies in Project Management

Measure and Master the Skills Needed for Project Success

Improve Processes to Keep up With Aggressive Government Timetables

August 5-7, 2009Washington, DC

In Association with:

You Will Learn How to:

The 2009 Summit on

Earn up to 17 PDUs

Agenda at-a-Glance

Day 1: August 5, 20098:30 Pre-Conference Preparation Registration

9:00 Workshop A: Project Management in Government: Develop and Execute an Effective Project Plan

Workshop B: Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certifi cation

12:00 Lunch Break

1:00 Workshop A Continued Workshop B Continued

4:00 Pre-Conference Adjourns

Day 2: August 6, 20098:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 Keynote Address: Transform your Department by using Project Management and Process Improvement Methodologies

10:00 Break & Refreshments

10:15 Align Process and Project Improvement Initiatives to Improve and Transform Organizational Services

11:15 Learn How to Manage Multiple Projects with Fewer Resources

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 Earned Value Management (EVM) Comes Alive


2:30 Implement Effective Project Selection Strategies for Process Improvement Initiatives

3:15 Utilize Key Performance Measures to Manage your Projects

4:00 Day 1 Adjourns

Who Should Attend:Project Managers

Program Managers

PMPs

Portfolio Directors

Program Directors

IT Directors

PMO Directors

Team leaders

Project Support Staff

Acquisition and Procurement Offi cials

Anyone involved in Process Improvement

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Day 3: August 7, 20098:30 Continental Breakfast

9:00 Keynote Address: Create a Process Improvement and Project Management Culture in Your Offi ce Today


10:15 Improve Leadership and Interpersonal Skills to Reduce Project Risk

11:15 Manage Geographically Dispersed Teams

12:15 Lunch Break

1:15 Drive Process Improvement through Effective Project Portfolio Management Planning


2:30 Implement Process Improvement and Innovative Strategies to Increase Effi ciency

3:15 Closing Keynote Address: Effectively Defi ne Accurate Metrics to Measure Project Results

4:00 Day 2 Adjourns


Develop Techniques for Effective Project Planning



Pre-Conference Workshops

are practical, supplementary

application sessions which

incorporate and review

tools, techniques and

methods presented during

the event. Participants

will obtain a further

understanding of how to

use newly acquired tools

and cutting-edge strategies

to improve project

management and process

improvement. Through

group exercises and

scenario-based learning,

you’ll walk away with the

expertise and resources

needed for immediate

and practical application.

Enrollment space is limited,

so registered today to

reserve your place.

8:30 Continental Breakfast & Pre-Conference Certifi cation Registration

9:00 Workshop AProject Management in Government: Develop and Execute an Effective Project PlanProject Management is a systematic process and must be understood before one can effec-tively lead a project team. Technical competence and good intentions are not enough to fi n-ish a project on time, within budget and satisfying customer requirements. Projects need to be well defi ned, systematically planned, diligently managed during execution and effectively closed out to ensure customer satisfaction and build on our existing knowledge base.

This workshop will help set the stage for the conference content you will be hearing for the following two days. In addition to providing an overview of the step-by-step process for defi ning and planning a project, it will also identify numerous enterprise challenges which are resolved by detailed bottoms-up planning.

Key Learning Objectives:

Defi ne and plan major government projects

Track and manage projects with greater accuracy

Defi ne project goals and successfully complete project requirements

Remain within project scope

Manage and report project data and enhance performance

WorkshopsWednesday, August 5, 2009



“ This course

provided

excellent

information

on project

management.”Sherita Mance, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Workshops, ContinuedWednesday, August 5, 2009

9:00 Workshop BLean Six Sigma Pre-Conference White Belt Certifi cationOur one day intensive White Belt Certifi cation program is a basic course allowing corporate executives to understand the underlying concepts, methods and tools needed for Lean Six Sigma deployment. These individuals will gain a solid understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodology and how it can be applied to various projects. Attendees will learn how to utilize the key tools and techniques needed for a Lean Six Sigma deployment. Each attendee will be required to take a 30 minute examination at the conclusion of the course to make sure they have a working knowledge of the information provided. After completion of the course, they will receive their Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certifi cation.

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the history and background of Lean Six Sigma

Evaluate the core concepts of Lean and Six Sigma

Maximize your understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodology (focus on DMAIC – Defi ne, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)

Hear how to develop a project charter

Learn how to identify non-value added steps in your processes

Develop the skills needed to manage the culture change

Understand how to use data property to effectively measures, analyze, improve and control performance

Evaluate Voice of the Customer (VOC) techniques

Examine the Cost of Poor Quality (CPQ)

Learn key data collection strategies

Receive basic statistics, graphical analysis and Statistical Process Control (SPC) training

Charis GrossmanSix Sigma Black Belt,Process Improvement LLC

12:00 Lunch Break

1:00 Workshop A & B Continue

4:00 Pre-Conference Workshops Adjourns



Day OneThursday, August 6, 2009

8:30 Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 Keynote AddressTransform your Department by using Project Management and Process Improvement MethodologiesIn diffi cult economic times, organizations need to fi gure out how to do more with less. Gov-ernment agencies are facing decreasing budgets but they are still being asked to produce more and increase quality. With increased funding on the way from the Recovery Act, in order to meet agency goals some organizations have used various process improvement tech-niques and successful project management practices and have experienced dramatic results. During this keynote address you will learn how to successfully begin putting into practice these various tool sets.

Dr. Frank AnbariSix Sigma Master Black Belt, PMP®

George Washington University


10:15 Align Process and Project Improvement Initiatives to Improve and Transform Organizational Services

Integrate Process Improvement Initiatives into your overarching strategic plan

Develop strategies and objectives for a successful deployment

Make your process improvement initiative a critical part of you long-term strategic plan

Dr. Frank AnbariSix Sigma Master Black Belt, PMP®

George Washington University

11:15 Learn How to Manage Multiple Projects with Fewer Resources

Effectively manage multiple projects with decreasing resources

Discover when to end failing projects long before they drain your budget

Design solutions to save failing projects in your agency

12:15 Lunch Break

“I would

recommend this

conference to a

colleague because

the subject

matter was very

informative.Patricia Poole,

Centers for Disease Control

”



Day One, ContinuedJune 26, 2009

1:15 Earned Value Management (EVM) Comes Alive

Learn basic earned value concepts and strategies

Understand how EVM provides powerful information about your project.

Strategically apply performance metrics to predict end outcomes.

Johanna Cathleen MyersEVM Director,Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

2:15 Break and Refreshments

2:30Implement Effective Project Selection Strategies for Process Improvement Initiatives

Understand the methods and techniques you will need for effective project selection

Evaluate potential failure points and learn how to prevent them from becoming a reality

Walk through the entire project identifi cation and selection process

Kelly RobertsIRS

3:15 Closing Keynote AddressUtilize Key Performance Measures to Manage your ProjectsIn light of the recent economic downturn, all employees have to do more work with less. That includes lower budgets, reduced staff and less time to handle an increasing work load. There are performance measures that can be used to effectively manage your projects during these diffi culty conditions and increase project success. During this closing keynote you will learn how to make the most of performance measures in order to enhance agency results and streamline production processes.

4:00 Day 1 Adjourns

“ This was a

really good

conference with

great speakers

and practical

information.”Cecilia Fletcher, National Aeronautics and Space Administration



Day TwoFriday, August 7, 2009

8:30 Continental Breakfast

9:00 Keynote AddressCreate a Process Improvement and Project Management Culture in Your Offi ce TodayDeveloping commitment and buy-in to the project and process improvement mentality within your offi ce workforce is imperative to promoting, encouraging and sustaining successful projects. Learning effective methods for dealing with change resistant colleagues and senior leadership will help keep your agency on the right path towards success. During this keynote you will learn how to craft various strategies for creating and executing change initiatives within your department.


10:15 Improve Leadership and Interpersonal Skills to Reduce Project Risk

Set realistic team expectations, goals and deadlines and even exceed them

Improve performance and reduce risk within the project team

Understand why the role of senior management can sometimes contribute to risk and how to best avoid it

Dave MaurerVice President,Axiom Resource Management, Inc.

11:15 Manage Geographically Dispersed Teams

Identify problems and consequences involved with managing geographically dispersed projects

Set up a virtual plan to keep projects on track

Evaluate the effectiveness of managing projects teams from a remote location

Karen Kopf, PMP®

Operations Director, Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM),General Services Administration

12:15 Lunch Break



1:15 Drive Process Improvement through Effective Project Portfolio Management Planning

Build a comprehensive strategic plan that aligns your agencies efforts, strategies and initiatives

Deliver better information for improved decision making, to increase the speed of new products or services

Evaluate different project portfolio scenarios for the proper prioritization of tasks

Dr. Richard BeckDirector, Planning and Performance Management,U.S. Department of the Interior

2:15 Break and Refreshments

2:30Implement Process Improvement and Innovative Strategies to Increase Effi ciency

Streamline processes with innovative solutions to achieve process improvement in service, offi ce, and government environments

Craft different strategies to reduce costs and increase process effi ciency

Develop process improvement trends within your workplace

3:15 Closing Keynote AddressEffectively Defi ning Accurate Metrics to Measure Project ResultsBeing able to implement the necessary metrics is essential in order to keep your projects on schedule and within budget. Learning to maximize your ROI with structural oversight and quality assurance management for all your project needs will lead to project success which is vital during these fi scally diffi cult times. During this closing keynote you will discover how to implement effective process improvement techniques in your agency.

4:00 Day 2 Adjourns

Day Two, ContinuedFriday, August 7, 2009


One of the more popular vehicles for accessing the Institute’s educational offerings is the delivery of on-site trainings and management facilitations. Bringing a training or facilitation in-house gives you the opportunity to customize a program that addresses your exact challenges and provides a more personal learning experience, while virtually eliminating travel expenses. Whether you require training for your department or for an organization-wide initiative, the advanced learning methods employed by the American Strategic Management Institute will create an intimate training atmosphere that maximizes knowledge transfer to enhance the talent within your organization.

CustomizationWe realize that not all obstacles can be overcome by applying an “off-the-shelf solution”. While many training providers will offer you some variation of their standard training, the American Strategic Management Institute’s subject matter experts will work with you and your team to examine your programs and determine your exact areas of need. The identifi cation of real life examples will create a learning atmosphere that resonates with participants while at the same time providing immediate return on your training investment. Using interactive exercises that employ actual projects or scenarios from your organization, instructors can address specifi c challenges and align the curriculum of each session to your objectives. While the majority of on-site trainings are focused on smaller groups, the American Strategic Management Institute also has the ability to accommodate organizational-wide training initiatives. Utilizing multiple instructors, The Institute has the capacity to deliver courses to groups of up to 300 participants per day.

Areas of ExpertiseOn-site delivery of single courses, certifi cation programs and entire packages of specialized courses are available in the following areas:

Strategic Planning

Performance Measurement

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Workforce Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Contracting

Performance Reporting

Program Evaluation

Administrative Management

Change Management

Balanced Scorecard

For more information about in-house training options available to you, please contact Jennifer Mueller at 202-739-9619 or [email protected].

In-House Training



Logistics & Registration

Venue and Hotel: Project Management Excellence Summit will be hosted at The Performance Institute’s training center 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 of the building for $10/day. Continental breakfast and refreshments will be provided for delegates on each day.

The American Strategic Management Institute Training Center1515 N. Courthouse Rd., Suite 600Arlington, VA 22201

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott at the prevailing rate of $165.00 until July 6, 2009. Please call the hotel directly and reference code “Project Management Excellence Summit” when making reservations to get the discounted rate. The hotel is conveniently located three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station. Please ask the hotel about a complimentary shuttle that is also available for your convenience.

Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott 1533 Clarendon Blvd.Arlington, VA 22209Phone: 703-528-2222www.courtyardarlingtonrosslyn.com

Hotel and travel costs not included in conference tuition.

Tuition & Group Discounts:

Public Private

Two Day Conference $999 $1099

White Belt Certifi cation $599 $699

Project Management Workshop

$499 $599

For information on group discounts please contact Melvin Hall at 202-739-9630 or email him at [email protected]

PDUs PMI Registered Education Pro-viderPDUs: 17

(Eleven for the two day conference, six for the Project Management Workshop)The Performance Institute has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute. As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P), The Performance Institute has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria. “PMI” and the PMI logo are service and trademarks registered in the United States and other nations; “PMP” is a certifi cation mark registered in the United States and other nations; “PMBOK” and “CAPM” are trademarks registered in the United States and other nations by the Project Management Institute, Inc., which is not affi liated with The Performance Institute.

Cancellation Policy

For live events: ASMI will provide a full refund less $399 administration fee for cancellations four weeks before the event. If cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to conference start date, no refund will be issued. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the event will be charged the entire registration fee.

For webinars: ASMI will provide a full refund less $50 administrative fee for cancellations four weeks before the event. If cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to conference start date, no refund will be issued. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the meeting will be charged the entire registration fee.

All the cancellation requests need to be made online. Your confi rmation email contains links to modify or cancel registrations. Please note that the cancellation is not fi nal until you receive a written confi rmation.

Payment must be secured prior to the conference. If payment is not received by the conference start date, a method of payment must be presented at the time of registration in order to guarantee your participa-tion at the event.

Quality Assurance

ASMI strives to provide you with the most productive and effective educational experience possible. If after completing the course you feel

there is some way we can improve, please write your comments on the evaluation form provided upon your arrival. Should you feel dissatisfi ed with your learning experience and wish to request a credit or refund, please submit it in writing no later than 10 business days after the end of the training to: ASMI: Corporate Headquarters; 805 15th Street NW, 3rd Floor; Washington, D.C. 20005

Note: As speakers are confi rmed six months before the event, some speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program. ASMI is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a compa-rable speaker is located to participate in the program.

If for any reason ASMI decides to cancel this conference, ASMI accepts no responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants, including delegates, sponsors and guests.

Discounts

• All ‘Early Bird’ Discounts must require payment at time of registration and before the cut-off date in order to receive any discount.

• Any discounts offered whether by ASMI (including team discounts) must also require payment at the time of registration.

• All discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer.• Discounts cannot be applied retroactively

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Methodology ASMI gathers and disseminates comprehensive methodologiesspecifi cally constructed to address today’s complex managerial realities. Through acollection of industry best practices, input from experts in the fi eld and applicable casestudies, ASMI has the knowledge and specialized methodologies to help both you and yourorganization achieve results.

Conferences ASMI’s national conferences provide forums for networking and information exchange among experts in their fi elds. Choose from a variety of national events addressing the current and pressing challenges in performance management, human capital management, fi nancial management, project management, process improvement and marketing. Each event brings together experts to share best practices, topical scenarios and personal experiences.

Training All of ASMI’s publicly offered courses can be adapted for your offi ce,department or company. In-house training provides a customized, cost-effective vehiclefor educating your staff with a hands-on forum facilitating both team building and projectplanning. Our in-house training programs are focused on performance measurement,strategic communications, process improvement, strategic planning and change management.

Consulting In some cases, personal consultation is more useful and cost-effective than an in-house training session. These consultation projects are designed to maximize the effi ciency and profi tability of a company or department by training a few key executives or directors.

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