Keynote speaker Brian Abeyta: He is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate. He spent eight years on Air Force active duty in a variety of operational and staff positions as a Communications and Computer Systems Officer where he worked with voice, data, video, and satellite communications. Mr. Abeyta holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. He also is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Rick Morris: Project managers are routinely faced with dilemmas. Dilemmas such as sponsors mandating unreachable dates, teams unable to give reliable estimates, changing priorities and scope, and a myriad of other issues. The reactions to these issues generally range from utter frustration to apathy. The reactions then lead to emotional conversations such as “We can’t possibly do this by then!” or “The Sponsor doesn’t understand!” Finally, there is an approach that is applicable whether you are the leader of a PMO, or just a single project manager trying to do things right! Rick Morris introduces Project Management That Works! If there is only one seminar you can attend this year, this is the one for you! Rick will take his time tested successful approach and break it down for you in manageable pieces so that you can not only learn each concept, but also be able to apply it immediately after the seminar. This will not be the latest fad or psychology, but a simple, time-tested, experience based method to communicate with the entire project team from takeholders to team members. Ricks books will be available for purchase at the event. (“The Everything Project Management Book”, 2nd Edition published by Adams Media and “Project Management That Works!” published by AMACOM) that were released in 2008. An active member of the Project Management Institute and currently the President of the Birmingham Chapter, Rick is no stranger to being center stage in front of large groups of people. At the early age of 11, Rick was a Walt Disney World Performer in their seasonal shows. In high school, he worked at MGM Studios on various projects including the New Mickey Mouse Club. Taking the experience of his youth and blending it with the knowledge he attained throughout his career, Rick has been able to inspire and mentor many project managers. His blend of real world experience and down to earth delivery style makes his passion for the profession contagious. P R E S E N T S Project Management That Works! Rick A. Morris Learning Objectives: • How to Deal With Mandated Dates • How to Improve Team Estimates • How to Avoid the Project Blame Game • A New Twist to Post-Project Negotiations • Real World Advice ********************************** Traci Duez: Magical Leadership Mastering the only thing you truly control in your life Understanding Thought Processing for More Effective Project Management “Discover the magic of Axiology (study of human value) and how you can Improve Your Project Management & Leadership Skills” Traci Duez Certified Coach & Consultant In life and in business, great leaders are not hard to spot. o They are those who have the ability to seize their potential as well as release the potential in those around them. o They bring individuals together to form a cohesive team and align diverse talents and energies in pursuit of a common goal. o They inspire people to give their all to group initiatives, not because they have to, but because they want to. In this presentation you will discover: • How your Brain Works and how you can make it work better for you. • How to identify the thoughts that are supporting you and those that are sabotaging your success. • How Axiology and the 3 Classes of Value affect your productivity, poise, passion and peace of mind as well as your project(s). • A New Way of looking at the thinking and choices that affect you, your team and your stakeholders. • How Axiology can improve your leadership abilities, your critical thinking and your productivity by helping you THINK clearly all the time. "Excellent, Practical” “Excellent information. Traci was able to bring the subject from a pure science to practicality.” A.C., PMI Galveston, Clear Lake, TX "Original Material” "Original material that I had never seen before. Relevant and useful to my profession." R.R., PMI Houston, Houston, TX "Informative & Interesting” “Traci is a true professional. She is a fabulous speaker, and knows how to present information in a manner that is both informative and interesting. A.W., PMI Alamo, San Antonio, TX "Highly Recommended” “Traci's presentation at the Southwest PMI (Houston) meeting was very well done. It hit on several major topics that the audience was interested in and generated substantial follow-on discussion and feedback. This meeting was one of the most heavily attended meetings in 2007. I would highly recommend Traci as a speaker and coach.” R.P., PMI Houston, Sugar Land, TX "Tremendous Insight” "Traci provides a tremendous insight on knowing your thought processes and how they impact your life. She brings awareness of how you can use your strengths and identify challenges in the way you think. Traci introduces an efficient tool and principles to accomplish this. It is a great way to help plan your success.” M.D., VP Programs, PMI Houston, TX "Passion & Guidance” “Traci has a passion and insight for helping you to gain a better understanding of yourself. Through her professional and compassionate guidance, you can see more clearly how to change your thinking about yourself and those around you”. M.G., PMI Houston, Kingwood, TX