Track Leader: Ronnie Thomas – Scrum Master, Werner Enterprises Room Numbers: 208 & 209
The discipline of project management has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Presenters in the Project Management track will explore the latest trends, challenges and best practices of leading and managing IT projects. Attendees of these sessions are eligible to receive professional development units (PDUs). One PDU may be obtained for the one-hour sessions attended in the Project Management track.
Infotec
Project Management
Track Leader: Ronnie Thomas – Scrum Master, Werner Enterprises Room Numbers: 208 & 209
The discipline of project management has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Presenters in the Project Management track will explore the latest trends, challenges and best practices of leading and managing IT projects. Attendees of these sessions are eligible to receive professional development units (PDUs). One PDU may be obtained for the one-hour sessions attended in the Project Management track.
Title:
Transforming to an Agile PMO
Track:
Project Management
Abstract:
Gartner analysts have reported that 80% of all Software Development projects will be moving to Agile methods in the next few years. PMI has also recently launched its PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) SM offering as a response to the increase in Agile adoption. So what does this all mean to your PMO? This session will provide a quick overview of Agile methods, then jump into how you can transition your PMO to support Agile Development and use some new Agile and Lean techniques for Idea Qualification, Project Initiation and Portfolio Management. Whether you are moving to Agile or not, you will definitely learn some real world tips to help you improve your current PMO activities!
Agile and Lean Corporate Transformation - BCBS Panel
Track:
Project Management
Abstract:
Get a glimpse of how Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has transformed to Agile and Lean methods and what they learned through the process. This session will provide an opportunity to ask questions directly to the leaders responsible for making the transformation occur.
This session will present risk management best practices to be used in outsourcing projects. The session starts with a clarification of definitions as best practice, risk, risk management and risk exposure. Then, by using some real examples, the risk management framework of Aubert is shown describing issues and solutions in order to help project managers in effectively managing risks when leading an outsourcing project. Finally, an easy to use process for risk and risk mitigation actions identification will be presented, linking the framework to my experience.
