PMI South Africa Gauteng Branch - July Members Meeting - 18 July 2013 - 17:45 to 19:15

PMI South Africa Gauteng Branch - July Members Meeting - 18 July 2013 - 17:45 to 19:15.

Topic: The Human Being Hiding in Your Project Team. Venue: First Rand Bank
Speaker: Brenda Taylor




Synopsis:
A team that feels appreciated will perform.

A conversation I once overheard between project managers one of whom, on paper, should have been the best PM in the world went something like this:

Paper PM: “I want your project task list because tasks are how you get projects done.”
Other PM: “I don’t agree. People are how you get projects done.”

Sometimes as project managers, we are so focused on getting the tasks done, that we forget about the human beings who have to do those tasks.

Those human beings who, like us, are sometimes inclined to be demoralized or demotivated.

So what makes someone want to come to work and want to deliver on their tasks on a daily basis?

A great leader will inspire a team to perform cohesively to achieve project objectives.


About the Presenter:
Brenda is a Project Manager, Programme Manager and Lecturer in PMP and Scheduling Professional Certification Exam Preparation for Davis & Dean.

She has 14 years Programme and Project Management experience in various sectors including: banking, insurance, entertainment, education, medical aid, retail, manufacturing, supply chain, IT, hospitality, logistics and telecommunications industries as well as experience with local and international government organisations.

Brenda has been a key role player in the implementation of governance policies and procedures in the form of project offices as well as change and communications management.

She enjoys being part of a team and is a true team player.

Brenda is passionate about people and about the potential that lies within each person. She builds strong teams, committed to delivering quality first.

Brenda has contributed a piece on Earned Value Management to a reputable Project Management text book: Information Technology Project Management, Schwalbe, Kathy; Thomson Learning.

Brenda is a PMP and a PMI-SP.


Date:
20 June 2013

Times:
17h45 – 18h00 : Registration
18h00 – 19h15 : Presentations, Q&A
19h15 : Networking and Refreshments


Venue:
First Rand Bank
Corner Fredman Drive & Rivonia Road
Sandton
South Africa


Google Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/Wg5De

Parking Arrangements
Please use parking facility which can be accessed via Fredman Drive.
Parking ticket will be issued, parking is free.
Please ensure parking ticket is stamped at security.


1 PDU can be earned - ensure your details are on the Register.
(don't forget to collect your code at the event)

RSVP: gpevent@pmi.org.za

Website: http://www.pmi.org.za