1. Workshops Case Study Panel Discussion – Ask the Expert Whether you are a new to project management or a seasoned veteran of the Project Management wars, there are always times when you can use some advice on tackling the issues that you are currently facing. This workshop will provide you the opportunity to ask a panel of highly experienced Project Management professionals for their insight into the project related question that “YOU” want answered. Clarity Product Demo Federal Reserve – Economic Outlook A session that will address an overall future economic outlook from a Federal Reserve perspective Get ready, get set, go! Were you “on the Mark”? - Barb Tebbe A project retro active / interactive discussion / building a generic checklist. To create a generic checklist form for a diverse group of PM's that may be able to re-use when performing lessons learned or a project retro - Were you on the Mark - requirements based.

2. Workshops How to Integrate Accounting and Scheduling - Steve Mueller, PMP (presented at two different times) If you are going to put actual cost in your project schedule, an interface with the accounting system can automate the monthly or weekly update process. This workshop demonstrates a MS Access database that extracts accounting data, normalizes the data, summarizes the data and exports a batch file for import to the schedule. How to Simplify CPM Logic Outputs - Steve Mueller, PMP (presented at two different times) To improve functionality of the project schedule as a communication tool -How to define activity ID's, How to define and use Activity codes, How to use filters, How to segregate multiple logic paths, How to use views and layouts - Eliminate spaghetti logic reports, improve communications. Leverage Your Budget – How to Make the Most of Your Time and Talent – Beth Hemphill (presented at two different times) Are you spinning your wheels in a tight budget, limited human resources and a short deadline? Visit with staffing industry experts to discuss employment trends and the various ways to meet your goals by using creative staffing solutions. Learn ways to build a client/personnel profile to acquire the right employee, the first time.

3. Workshops MS Portfolio Server 2007 Demo - Jeff Almloff, PMP & Jim Miller In an interactive demonstration, learn how to use Project Server 2007 to make resource allocation decisions. MS Project 2007 - Custom fields, views and reports - Jeff Almloff, PMP & Jim Miller See the new features of Project 2007 in a live demo environment. Learn best practices on setting up projects and building a dynamic schedule. MS Project 2007 – New Features and Best Practices - Jeff Almloff, PMP & Jim Miller Learn about using custom fields to create visual dashboard indicators that tie directly to your project cost and schedule health. We will also explore the new Visual Reports capability of Project and create reports in Excel and Vision using the new reporting cubes. This workshop will be conducted using Project Server 2007, but the Reporting and Custom field capabilities are also applicable to the standalone versions Project 2007.

4. Workshops MS Project Server 2007 Demo - Jeff Almloff, PMP & Jim Miller See an interactive demo of Portfolio Server 2007. Learn how to tie your projects to business strategy and optimize your project portfolio based on value delivered. MS Project Server Resource Planning – More in depth with forecasts, calendars, etc. - Jeff Almloff, PMP & Jim Miller Demo - Hands on working sessions

5. Workshops Noah’s Ark Had Only One Restroom - Mike Turner The presentation will focus on the importance of making the right decision when the right decision is not obvious. This presentation will explore the ways decisions are made, the impact they can have and its relationship to Project Management. 1. Where do you get help in making decisions? 2. Do you take into account the number of people who will affected by your decisions. 3. Right vs. wrong decisions are easy, how to you determine right vs. right decisions. PMP Certification Process – JCCC - James Blair This workshop will cover: What does it mean to be a PMP®? What is PMI® all about? Becoming a PMP® PMBOK® Framework Overview Examination Preparation Study Planning

6. Workshops Politics Today and Tomorrow - Jill Richards, PMP More in depth examination of project politics following Jill’s keynote presentation. Public Relations and the Project Manager - Sally Wilson – Pfeffer (presented at two different times) Perception enhancement. Learn about managing all aspects of a successful public relations, client development and retention, sales, marketing, public relations and writing/editing. Sharpen your organization and execute large-scale corporate event and social events. Another aspect of maintaining your existing client base and cultivate new business through aggressive networking. Six Sigma Light for the PM - Denise Moe Great tools to know and utilize in managing projects – 1. A better understanding of what Six Sigma is 2. What is Lean Six Sigma 3. New tools for your toolbox 4. Practice using the tools

7. Workshops So you think you are a PMP? - Steve Gorman / Janie Tesch (presented at two different times) Interactive – Play the Jeopardy game SOA & the Project Manager - Mike Thiessen (presented at two different times) Service Oriented Architecture - Overview. SOA is a critical strategy for most enterprises going forward. PMs with a solid foundation of SOA concepts and fundamentals will be much more marketable. Basic Concepts and Fundamentals of SOA 2. Impacts to project management What About Risk: The WAR Room Concept - Barb Tebbe A hands on with peers in the PM profession concentration on RISK assessments - one approach. With game pieces prepared ahead of time - the audience will experience a hands on retro - generic in form - but focused on how important this step is in the overall project management profession.