Upcoming Events
Project Management Fundamentals
May-30 - 01, 2012 | Washington, DC
Featuring Project Management Methodology Specifically Designed to Help You:
- Plan and Manage Major Projects
- Define Project Goals and Successfully Complete Project Requirements
- Visualize and Plan Project Activities Using a Work Breakdown Structure
- Monitor and Control Projects with Greater Accuracy
- Enhance Performance and Report Project Data
- Master the Process of Closing and Executing Projects
Earn up to 18 CPE and PDU Credits
To register, call 877-992-9521
Product Strategy & Portfolio Management
June-4 - 05, 2012 | Washington, DC
Develop a Product Roadmap that Aligns with Business and Product Strategy
Prioritize your product objectives to ensure long-term performance
Gain Expert Insight on How to Optimize Your Product Marketing Mix
Identify market, customer, and product performance strengths and weaknesses
Obtain Creative Tips for Developing a Balanced Product Portfolio
Review scoring and analysis models that will better manage product performance
Incorporate Leading Practices for Effectively Monitoring the Product and the Market
Create an ongoing product management process that provides business agility
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits
To register, call 877-992-9522
Root Cause Analysis Training for IT Professionals
June-7 - 08, 2012 | Washington, DC
· Learn how to reduce severity escalations and recurring incidents
· Drastically reduce incident investigation cycle time from days to hours (M-T-T-R)
· Identify and resolve both the true cause (technical reason) for incidents and their root cause(s) (underlying reasons) to permanently prevent re-occurrence
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Strategic Planning and Execution Management
June-11 - 13, 2012 | Washington, DC
Key Topics that will be Analyzed:
• Create a Strategy that Becomes more than Just “Shelfware”
• Learn how to Use Strategy to Differentiate Yourself in the Marketplace - and Win
• Create your own “Blue Ocean” Where you can Dominate the Market
• Use Tools that will Provide Feedback on the Execution of Your Vision
• Release Excitement about the Business Direction throughout the Organization
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Six Sigma for HR Professionals
June-12 - 13, 2012 | Washington, DC
Utilize Strategies that will Lead to Improved Results
Improve quality, reduce cycle time and achieve cost savings through strategic implementation of process improvement
Eliminate Non-Value Added Steps in Your Processes and Decrease Variation to Improve Results
Pinpoint and identify the types of wastes or “Muda” that may exist in your organization
Understand and Implement the DMAIC Process to Evaluate Organizational Process Efficiency
Utilize and integrate the effective and various tools with a comprehensive Six Sigma toolbox for HR professionals
Earn up to 12 CPE and 12 Business Management and Strategy HRCI Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9521
Resilient and Adaptable Leadership for Healthcare Industries
June-14 - 15, 2012 | Washington , DC
Learn How to Become an Effective and Confident Leader
Forge a pathway to confident leadership lined with the qualities of effective leaders
Utilize Adaptive Leadership Skills to Overcome Barriers to Success
Develop the mental agility and acuity to overcome stressful environments and distractions
Minimize Obstacles to Effective Leadership and Management
Understand how to get your mindset into “The Zone” to maximize and capitalize on organizational and personal strengths
Earn up to 18 PDU & CPE Credits
To register, call 877-992-9522
Transforming Your Customer Touchpoints
June-14 - 15, 2012 | Washington, DC
Touchpoints are all of the physical, communication and human interactions your customers experience over the relationship cycle with your organization.
What Happens At these Touchpoints?
…an action or process is performed
…expectations are being set
…emotions are being created
…employees are behaving in a certain way
…additional customer data is being gathered
…performance measures are being taken
…And, if your strategy is set just right, the cash register rings
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
The Government Performance Summit
June-18 - 19, 2012 | Washington, DC
TRACK OVERVIEWS
To register, call 877-992-9522
The Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting Forum - An Interactive User Experience
June-21 - 22, 2012 | Boston, MA
Engage in a Dynamic Learning Environment and Receive Expert Guidance on How to:
Employ Best Practices for Rolling Forecast Design and Implementation
Create the Case for, Communicate, and Manage Transformational change
Set Targets that Effectively Align Company Performance and Compensation
Link strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting for performance optimization
Align Rolling Forecasts to Operating Cycles for More Value-Added Insight and Decisions
Apply Driver-Based Planning Practices for Faster, More Flexible Budgeting & Forecasting
Earn up to 21 CPE or PDU Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Foundations for Management Excellence for New Managers
June-25 - 26, 2012 | Washington, DC
Step into Your New Managerial Role with Confidence and Knowledge|
Motivate through an assertive and strategic management style
Identify Fundamental Managerial Strengths and Development Needs
Develop effective methods of balancing the “people” and “task” roles of a manager
Enhance Productivity by Effectively Leveraging Communications Preferences
Utilize Strategies the build employee engagement, commitment and trust
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits and Take One Step Closer in Becoming a Certified Government Performance Manager.
To register, call 877-992-9522
Rescuing and Recovering Failing Projects
June-25 - 26, 2012 | Washington, DC
What you will learn:
ANTICIPATE Potential Problems and Weaknesses in Your Project Plans
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and address underlying issues
LEARN Process-Improvement and Problem-Solving Strategies
Develop a process-driven approach to identifying and solving project crises
CREATE a Detailed Action Plan to Address the Issues in Your Failed Projects
Use a project checklist to gauge the health of project success
Earn up to 12 CPE or PDU Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Business Intelligence Training
July-12 - 13, 2012 | Washington, DC
Promote superior yet practical decisions that drive financial performance
Significantly reduce time to decision, time to market, and time to result
Drastically increase the ROI of decisions made
Eliminate the noise, clutter, and mines found within common decision processes and gain buy-in
Monetize the min / max growth and profit opportunities of prospective projects
Understand the Risk / Opportunity of decision options
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training
July-16 - 17, 2012 | Washington, DC
Understand and Implement the DMAIC Process in Project Management
Apply the DMAIC method to solve critical business challenges
Achieve Process Efficiency and Results with a Lean Six Sigma Mindset
Implement measurement tools that will properly evaluate programs and objectives
Utilize Strategies that will Lead to Improved Results
Improve quality, reduce cycle time and achieve cost savings through strategic implementation
Recieve Your Yellow Belt Certification and 12 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Business Driven Project Management Office (PMO) Setup and Management
July-16 - 18, 2012 | Washington, DC
Re-Validate the Purpose of Your PMO and Quantify the Benefits Provided
Obtain techniques for ensuring PMO success as an organizational entity within the business
Learn to Generate Cost Savings and Mitigate Risk via Your PMO
Utilize new tools and resources to ensure better efficiency and continued improvement
Earn up to 18 PDU & CPE Credits
To register, call 877-992-9522
Lean Six Sigma Certification
July-16 - 20, 2012 | Washington , DC
Implement a Proven Process Improvement Methodology to Increase Returns
Integrate Six Sigma into your organizational processes to decrease waste and costs
Understand and Implement the DMAIC Process in Project Management
Apply the DMAIC method to solve critical business challenges such as reducing quality errors and resource waste
Achieve Process Efficiency and Results with a Lean Six Sigma Mindset
Implement measurement tools that will properly evaluate programs and objectives
Utilize Strategies that will Lead to Improved Results
Improve quality, reduce cycle time and achieve cost savings through strategic implementation
Incorporate Project Management Strategies to Create Organizational Transparency
Develop a robust program to parallel initiatives between the project and the organization
Earn your Yellow and Green Belt Certification and up to 30 CPE/PDU Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Six Sigma Green Belt Training
July-18 - 20, 2012 | Washington, DC
Implement a Proven Process Improvement Methodology to Increase Returns
Integrate Six Sigma into your organizational processes to decrease waste and costs
Apply the DMAIC Improvement Process at Your Organization
Reduce quality, delivery errors, and waste during the stages of the Project Lifecycle
Incorporate Project Management Strategies to Create Organizational Transparency
Develop a robust program to parallel initiatives between the project and the organization
Determine Where the Process Fits and Differentiate Control versus Capability
Employ Control Charts and calculate Process Capability to monitor and control the process
Earn up to 18 CPE Credits and take a 50 Question Exam that Follows the Same Knowledge Areas as the ASQ Exame and Become Green Belt Certified!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Advanced Quality Management and Improvement Training
July-18 - 20, 2012 | Washington, DC
Make quality an integral part of business operations, profits, and market leadership
Show how executive leadership can take an active role in making quality come alive throughout the organization
Critically integrate advanced concepts, principles, and techniques into a business framework to include Six Sigma, Performance Excellence criteria, and ISO 9000
Incorporate more business dependent quality perceptions into strategic customer service to find more, keep more, and win more customers
Improve the operational effectiveness of your Quality Division and make quality assurance an enterprise-wide endeavor versus the responsibility of just the quality shop
Build processes designed for high reliability—when mistakes and failures are not an option
Earn up to 18 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Problem Solving and Decision Making for Managers
July-23 - 24, 2012 | Washington, DC
Assess Problem Situations Accurately and Comprehensively
Identify and prioritize issues with essential critical thinking skills and tools
Solve Problems Quickly and Effectively
Eliminate time and resource waste with a systemic approach to problem solving
Create the Best Possible Solution for any Situation
Incorporate information gathering and analysis skills to make quick, effective and informed decisions
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
*The rate reflected on this page is applicable to government and non profit personnel only. For our standard rate, please click here or contact customer service at 877-992-9522.
Project and Program Management for Pharmaceuticals
September-6 - 07, 2012 | Washington, DC
Discover the Importance of Project, Program and Portfolio Management in the Drug Development Process
Understand the Impact of Regulations on Project, Program and Portfolio Management within the Pharmaceutical Realm
Track and Manage Pharmaceutical Projects with Greater Accuracy
Define and Plan Major Organizational Projects
Master the Process of Closing and Executing Projects during Changes of Project Scope
Minimize costs and eliminate resource waste during a project lifecycle
Earn up to 12 CPE or PDU Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Fundamentals of Enterprise Risk Management Training
September-6 - 07, 2012 | Washington, DC
Understand the Requirements Necessary to Design and Implement a Risk Management Strategy and System
Acquire the keys to success by establishing overarching themes for a tailored ERM program
Improve your Risk Identification Skills to Effectively Assess and Mitigate Risk
Raise the probability of business success by planning for and identifying barriers to strategy execution
Learn how to Optimize Risk to Effectively Account for Risk Appetite
Ensure that the risk appetite is apportioned appropriately to maintain an acceptable level of risk
Integrate Risk Management within the Business and Corporate Strategies
Utilize corporate and business strategies to design an integrated ERM program
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits
To register, call 877-992-9522
Costing & Profitability Analytics
September-12 - 14, 2012 | Washington, DC
Experience a Highly-Engaging and Comprehensive Analytics Training That Will Help You:
Improve Profitability through Advanced Decision Making on Pricing and Positioning
Integrate Cost and Profitability Measures into Driver-Based Plans and Forecasts
Design Channel Optimization, Customer Profitability and Segmentation Strategies
Reward Profitability Improvement within Your Lines of Business Leaders and Sales Resources
Create Operational Performance Measures and Identify Areas for Cost Improvement
Earn up to 15 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
HR Strategy & Metrics Workshop II
September-17 - 18, 2012 | Washington, DC
Verify and Validate your HR Data with Effective Data “Cleansing” Practices
Alleviate “analysis paralysis” by streamlining data collection and verification
Create HR Scorecards that Matter for Improved Communication and Visualization
Utilize and maximize your HR Data with your available resources through scorecard creation
Use Predictive Modeling to Improve HR-Driven Practices and Programs
Ask the right questions and understand your stakeholder’s needs to better predict program success
Cultivate a Productive Work Atmosphere
Cascade proficiency with HR metrics within your organization to gain leadership support for your department
Earn up to 17 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Administrative Management Training
September-17 - 18, 2012 | Washington, DC
Build a Professional Development Plan to Advance Your Career
Identify future opportunities and take ownership of your goals
Utilize Leadership and Team Building Techniques
Establish yourself as an indispensable asset and team player in your organization
Understand How to Effectively Manage Conflict and Negotiation
Discover an innovative approach to interacting and communicating with difficult people and situations
Conquer Time and Stress Management Issues
Implement techniques to prioritize your workload and time in a chaotic environment
Earn up to 12 CPE or HRCI Credits
To register, call 877-992-9522
Project Management Fundamentals
September-20 - 14, 2012 | Washington, DC
Featuring Project Management Methodology Specifically Designed to Help You:
- Plan and Manage Major Projects
- Define Project Goals and Successfully Complete Project Requirements
- Visualize and Plan Project Activities Using a Work Breakdown Structure
- Monitor and Control Projects with Greater Accuracy
- Enhance Performance and Report Project Data
- Master the Process of Closing and Executing Projects
Earn up to 18 CPE and PDU Credits
To register, call 877-992-9521
Transforming Your Customer Touchpoints
September-20 - 21, 2012 | Washington, DC
Touchpoints are all of the physical, communication and human interactions your customers experience over the relationship cycle with your organization.
What Happens At these Touchpoints?
…an action or process is performed
…expectations are being set
…emotions are being created
…employees are behaving in a certain way
…additional customer data is being gathered
…performance measures are being taken
…And, if your strategy is set just right, the cash register rings
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Rescuing and Recovering Failing Projects
October-3 - 04, 2012 | Washington, DC
What you will learn:
ANTICIPATE Potential Problems and Weaknesses in Your Project Plans
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and address underlying issues
LEARN Process-Improvement and Problem-Solving Strategies
Develop a process-driven approach to identifying and solving project crises
CREATE a Detailed Action Plan to Address the Issues in Your Failed Projects
Use a project checklist to gauge the health of project success
Earn up to 12 CPE or PDU Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Lean Logistics for Supply Chain Excellence
October-9 - 10, 2012 | Washington, DC
Experience a Highly-Engaging and Comprehensive Lean Logistics Training That Will Help You:
- Optimize supply chain performance by driving lean logistics through your organization
- Reduce total cost through the reduction of inventory, space, and lead time
- Increase profitability through waste reduction and operational efficiency
- Standardize processes to ensure uninterrupted flow of products and information
- Acquire the knowledge necessary to design a high-impact lean logistics strategy
Earn up to 18 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Root Cause Analysis Training for IT Professionals
October-11 - 12, 2012 | Washington, DC
·Learn how to reduce severity escalations and recurring incidents
·Drastically reduce incident investigation cycle time from days to hours (M-T-T-R)
·Identify and resolve both the true cause (technical reason) for incidents and their rootcause(s) (underlying reasons) to permanently prevent re-occurrence
Business War Games: High-Impact Strategy Development
October-22 - 23, 2012 | Washington, DC
How many companies do you know have failed? Do you think any of them planned to fail?
Learn how companies around the world have made or saved billions of dollars with high-impact business war games. These companies have anticipated competitors’ moves, seen the consequences of their own, and made much better strategy decisions. You can too.
To register, call 877-992-9522
Six Sigma for HR Professionals
October-24 - 25, 2012 | Washington, DC
Utilize Strategies that will Lead to Improved Results
Improve quality, reduce cycle time and achieve cost savings through strategic implementation of process improvement
Eliminate Non-Value Added Steps in Your Processes and Decrease Variation to Improve Results
Pinpoint and identify the types of wastes or “Muda” that may exist in your organization
Understand and Implement the DMAIC Process to Evaluate Organizational Process Efficiency
Utilize and integrate the effective and various tools with a comprehensive Six Sigma toolbox for HR professionals
Earn up to 12 CPE and 12 Business Management and Strategy HRCI Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Product Strategy & Portfolio Management
October-25 - 26, 2012 | Washington, DC
Develop a Product Roadmap that Aligns with Business and Product Strategy
Prioritize your product objectives to ensure long-term performance
Gain Expert Insight on How to Optimize Your Product Marketing Mix
Identify market, customer, and product performance strengths and weaknesses
Obtain Creative Tips for Developing a Balanced Product Portfolio
Review scoring and analysis models that will better manage product performance
Incorporate Leading Practices for Effectively Monitoring the Product and the Market
Create an ongoing product management process that provides business agility
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits
To register, call 877-992-9522
Resilient and Adaptable Leadership for Healthcare Industries
October-29 - 30, 2012 | Washington, DC
Learn How to Become an Effective and Confident Leader
Forge a pathway to confident leadership lined with the qualities of effective leaders
Utilize Adaptive Leadership Skills to Overcome Barriers to Success
Develop the mental agility and acuity to overcome stressful environments and distractions
Minimize Obstacles to Effective Leadership and Management
Understand how to get your mindset into “The Zone” to maximize and capitalize on organizational and personal strengths
Earn up to 18 PDU & CPE Credits
To register, call 877-992-9522
Business Intelligence Training
November-26 - 27, 2012 | Washington, DC
Promote superior yet practical decisions that drive financial performance
Significantly reduce time to decision, time to market, and time to result
Drastically increase the ROI of decisions made
Eliminate the noise, clutter, and mines found within common decision processes and gain buy-in
Monetize the min / max growth and profit opportunities of prospective projects
Understand the Risk / Opportunity of decision options
Earn up to 12 CPE Credits!
To register, call 877-992-9522
Administrative Management Training
December-19 - 20, 2012 | Washington, DC
Build a Professional Development Plan to Advance Your Career
Identify future opportunities and take ownership of your goals
Utilize Leadership and Team Building Techniques
Establish yourself as an indispensable asset and team player in your organization
Understand How to Effectively Manage Conflict and Negotiation
Discover an innovative approach to interacting and communicating with difficult people and situations
Conquer Time and Stress Management Issues
Implement techniques to prioritize your workload and time in a chaotic environment
Earn up to 12 CPE or HRCI Credits
To register, call 877-992-9522