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March 2016 Chapter Meeting - Pursuing Project Excellence

March 2016 Chapter Meeting - Pursuing Project Excellence

The Dayton/Miami Valley Chapter of the Project Management Institute is pleased to welcome

Bob Jewell

Presenting

Pursuing Project Excellence

Thursday, March 24, 2016

5:30p - 8:00p

Abstract: Pursuing Project Excellence

Over the past 35 years, I’ve had the opportunity to manage projects, teach others how to manage projects, and consult with companies as to how to improve the management of their projects. As a result, I’ve been able to observe project management from three unique perspectives. One of the conclusions I’ve drawn from these perspectives is that many organizations have lost touch with the basics and made the project management process way too complex. No matter your profession, it’s always good to go back to the basics every now and then. Pro athletes call it “spring training”. The plateau of excellence can’t be achieved until everyone speaks a common language with regards to the basics of initiating, planning, and executing a project. Truer words could not have been spoken then “complexity is the enemy of execution”. In this presentation, I’ll outline what I believe to be the basics of excellent project management and dispel a few myths along the way.

About the Speaker   

Bob Jewell is the Chief Excellence Officer of the Omega Leadership Group in West Chester, Ohio. In 2000, Bob left his corporate career behind and founded the Omega Leadership Group in order to commit the second half of his life to teaching and inspiring a passion for excellence. His work has earned the respect of clients such as General Electric, Toyota, Sherwin-Williams, Federal Express, Dayton Children’s Hospital, and LexisNexis. He is also a popular presenter with the executive education programs at the University of Dayton, Miami University, and Kent State University. His extensive real-world experience combined with his humor and communication skills creates a dynamic learning environment. Bob is the author of the soon-to-be published book titled “Pursuing Project Excellence: Six Ideas to Improve Your Projects.”

Bob earned a degree in welding engineering from The Ohio State University in 1980 and received his certification as a Project Management Professional in June 2005.

Location:

Sinclair Community College
301 West Fourth Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402-1460

Building 12
1st FLOOR
Room 131

Doors Open/Cash Bar/Networking:  5:30p

Dinner:  6:00p - 7:00p

Presentation:  7:00p - 8:00p

Professional Development Units:   All attendees will earn one Professional Development Unit (PDU) for use towards the Project Management Professional (PMP) recertification.

Dinner:   The menu is a Dinner Buffet featuring salad, two hot entrees, potatoes, fresh vegetables, bread and dessert. Beverage is your choice of iced tea or coffee.

Cost:

Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Walk-ins: $25

Parking included. You will receive a parking pass at registration.

Register:

Please note that the registration deadline for the following event is Monday, 3/31/2016 at 12.00 PM (Noon).

If you are a chapter member, please be sure to login before registering to receive the member discount!

Register Here!