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12/17/2008The Project and Portfolio Management Lifecycle

12/16/2008Zero to EPM Project Server in 3 Weeks

12/11/2008Zero to EPM Portfolio Server in 5 Weeks

12/10/200812/2 WEBCAST RECORDING

12/2/2008WEBCAST RECORDING: Strategic Resource Planning & Demand Management

12/2/2008Strategic Resource Planning & Demand Mgmt

11/18/2008Zero to EPM Portfolio Server in 5 Weeks

11/17/2008IIR Portfolio MGMT & Project World

11/12/2008Seven Steps to Build a Successful Project Plan

10/31/2008Learning Series Event - SoWest California

10/19/2008PMI Global Congress - Denver

10/15/2008Project Conference - Reston

10/15/2008World Workplace '08

10/8/2008Project Conference - Malvern

9/17/2008PDMA International Conference Executive Workshop

7/29/2008Exploring VirtualePM: On-Demand Project & Portfolio Server Solution

7/17/2008Strategic Resource Management

6/26/2008Strategic Portfolio Management

6/5/2008Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop

5/30/2008Microsoft Office Project Training Workshop

5/22/2008The Value of Integrating MOSS and Project Server

5/13/2008Zero to EPM Project Server in 3 Weeks

5/2/2008Cox Communications Presentation

4/29/2008The Value of Project Portfolio Management

4/24/2008Microsoft Project Learning Series

4/15/2008Microsoft Project Learning Series

4/10/2008Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop

4/10/2008Microsoft Project Learning Series

4/8/2008Microsoft Project Learning Series

3/18/2008VirtualePM for Portfolios

3/13/2008Microsoft Project Learning Series

3/12/2008Microsoft Project Learning Series

2/28/2008Microsoft Project Learning Series

2/28/2008The Value of Integrating MOSS and Project Server

2/27/2008Microsoft Project Learning Series

2/21/2008Microsoft Project Learning Series

2/20/2008Microsoft Project Learning Series

2/18/2008Leveraging MOSS for True EPM

2/18/2008Leveraging MOSS for True EPM

2/5/2008VirtualePM for Projects

12/20/2007Webcast: Increasing Profits, Market Share and Operational Throughput with the Efficient Frontier

12/11/2007Webcast: Best Practices for Optimizing the Usage of Project Standard and Professional

11/29/2007Migration to Project and Project Server 2007

11/27/2007Webcast: Increasing Profits, Market Share and Operational Throughput with the Efficient Frontier

11/13/2007Webcast: Accelerating Product Development with EPM

11/8/2007Webcast: Best Practices for Optimizing the Usage of Project Standard and Professional

10/6/2007Webcast: Increasing Profits, Market Share and Operational Throughput with the Efficient Frontier

10/4/2007Webcast: Best Practices for Optimizing the Usage of Project Standard and Professional

9/27/2007Webcast: Increasing Profits, Market Share and Operational Throughput with the Efficient Frontier

9/21/2007Webcast: Increasing Profits, Market Share and Operational Throughput with the Efficient Frontier

9/20/2007Webcast: Accelerating Product Development with EPM

9/4/2007Webcast: Best Practices for Optimizing the Usage of Project Standard and Professional

8/21/2007Webcast: Increasing Profits, Market Share and Operational Throughput with the Efficient Frontier

8/9/2007Webcast: Best Practices for Optimizing the Usage of Project Standard and Professional

6/21/2007Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle: Project Portfolio Server

6/7/2007Resource & Project Management Workshop

6/5/2007Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle: Project Server 2007

5/15/2007Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle: Project Portfolio Server

5/3/2007Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle: Project Server 2007

4/17/2007Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle: Project Portfolio Server

4/5/2007Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle: Project Server 2007

3/22/2007Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle: Project Portfolio Server

3/6/2007Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle: Project Server 2007

2/20/2007Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle: Project Portfolio Server

2/8/2007Project Portfolio Management Life Cycle Webcast: Project Server 2007

12/19/2006Project Portfolio Management Webcast

12/12/2006Microsoft Project Server 2007 Webcast

11/21/2006Project Portfolio Management Webcast

11/14/2006Microsoft Project Server 2007 Webcast

11/6/2006Project World & the World Congress for Business Analysts

10/24/2006Project Portfolio Management Webcast

10/21/20062006 PMI Global Congress

10/17/2006Microsoft Project Server 2007 Webcast

9/27/2006Greater Rhode Island MPA Chapter Meeting

9/26/2006Project Portfolio Management Webcast

9/19/2006Microsoft Project Server 2007 Webcast

9/14/2006Rhode Island OceanState PMI Chapter Meeting

8/31/2006Microsoft Project Server 2007 Webcast

8/24/2006Project Portfolio Management Webcast

7/25/2006Project Portfolio Management Webcast

7/14/2006Project Portfolio Management Seminar

6/30/2006Avoiding the Risks of Risk Management Webcast

6/27/2006Project Portfolio Management

6/23/2006Executive Briefing on PPM

6/21/2006Project Portfolio Management Seminar

6/14/2006Project Portfolio Management Seminar

6/6/2006Project Portfolio Management Seminar

5/23/2006The Art & Science of Applied Project Management

5/10/2006MPA Chapter Meeting

5/10/2006Webcast: The Business Value of Enterprise Project Management

 
The Project and Portfolio Management Lifecycle
Location: Webcast
Date and Time: 12/17/2008 | 1pm Eastern



Zero to EPM Project Server in 3 Weeks
Location: Webcast
Date and Time: 12/16/2008 | 2PM Eastern



Zero to EPM Portfolio Server in 5 Weeks
Location: Webcast
Date and Time: 12/11/2008 | 2PM Eastern

VirtualePM for Portfolios

A Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system is an essential tool for collecting project requests, building business cases, managing approvals and prioritizing your companys strategic initiatives.  But PPM systems can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and take months to implement.  Project Solutions Group has teamed with Microsoft to develop a Software as a Service (SaaS) approach to PPM that drastically lowers the cost of ownership and gives management the information they need to effectively align project investments with corporate strategy.   

How Does it Work?

Over 15 Custom Reports & Views
A Custom Portfolio Portal Site
3 Pre-Configured Workflows with Standard Industry Tollgates
Customized Email Alerts
Business Case Templates

VirtualePM (VePM) for Portfolio Management utilizes Microsoft Project Portfolio Server; an industry leading enterprise portfolio management tool ranked by Gartner as a leader in the PPM application space.   We took this powerful enterprise platform and pre-configured it with best- practice based reports, screens, views and workflow so your team can start managing its project portfolio with VePM in as little as one week.

12/2 WEBCAST RECORDING
Location:
Date and Time: 12/10/2008 |

For those who attended our Strategic Resource Planning and Demand Management webcast on December 2nd, please click the links below to view either the PowerPoint presentation or the LiveMeeting recorded broadcast:

Click here to view PowerPoint in PDF

Click here to view LiveMeeting Recording

WEBCAST RECORDING: Strategic Resource Planning & Demand Management
Location:
Date and Time: 12/2/2008 |

Webcast recording now available for "Strategic Resource Planning and Demand Management"

http://www.psgus.com/data/files/Strategic_Resource_Planning_&_Demand_Mgmt_12-2-08.zip


Strategic Resource Planning & Demand Mgmt
Location: Webcast
Date and Time: 12/2/2008 | 2PM Eastern



Zero to EPM Portfolio Server in 5 Weeks
Location: Webcast
Date and Time: 11/18/2008 | 2PM Eastern



IIR Portfolio MGMT & Project World
Location: Contemporary Resort, Orlando, FL
Date and Time: 11/17/2008 |

The role of the information technology professional has changedFrom the project level to portfolio and eventually across the entire enterprise spanning all departments, seniority levels and maturity levels. No longer is the IT department merely a support function, detached from the business and the goals of the organization. Rather, IT has grown into a true partner. A culture of collaboration is critical now and to thrive in the future. Achieving this requires the alignment of IT portfolios around business objectives from the start and throughout the process to demand and deliver value.
Presenting IIRs 9th Annual ITPM Event created to focus on the importance of IT as a strategic business partner. We all know it is crucial to establish effective project prioritization, resource allocation, and development processes. Now, more than ever, with tightened resources, this grows ever more difficult to deliver. The ITPM Event provides the IT toolbox necessary to demonstrate and maximize the business value of each IT investment. Why is the IT Portfolio Management Event different than other IT events? Its the only unbiased, cross-industry perspective. We have crafted a unique and interactive program that addresses your key frustrations through roundtable discussion groups, in depth workshops, and real-life stories from corporate practitioners in the trenches. Plus, hear fresh c-level perspectives from award winning CIOs including Michael Israel, SVP, CIO, Six Flags Theme Parks, and Andres Carvallo, CIO, Austin Energy. Whether you are looking to formalize IT governance, incorporate an agile framework, conduct risk assessments, channel IT spending, or improve resource allocation, youll find answers. The age of IT as simply a service provider is overa complete fusion of IT and business is on the horizon. Will you be ready? Be ready. Join us in November.


Seven Steps to Build a Successful Project Plan
Location: Webcast
Date and Time: 11/12/2008 | 2PM Eastern



Learning Series Event - SoWest California
Location: Microsoft Office, Irvine, California
Date and Time: 10/31/2008 | October 23rd, 2008

For those who attended our Project Learning Series Event at the Microsoft Office in Irvine, California, the presentation slides are now available.  Please use the following links to retrieve those files:

Strategic Resource Management

Project 2007 Tips and Tricks

The Benefit of Integrating MOSS and Project Server

Thank you for your attendance and please contact us for any questions you have!


PMI Global Congress - Denver
Location: Denver, CO
Date and Time: 10/19/2008 | Oct. 19th - 21st

PMI Global Congress 2008North America is the major project management educational and networking event of the year. This three-day event gives you the chance to gather the know-how and inspiration you need to consolidate and put into practice those key project management guidelines that make the difference in terms of project success. The global congress is also a meeting point for experts to discuss the most challenging project management trends.  Meet Project Solutions Group at this year's Global Conference in Denver!


Project Conference - Reston
Location: Reston, VA
Date and Time: 10/15/2008 | 8am - 3:30pm

Microsoft and our partner community are joining forces to launch a full-day Microsoft Project Conference in Reston, VA on October 15th. The purpose of the conference is to share turn-key solutions and best practices with local companies who have an interest in Enterprise Project Management solutions and making the most of their Microsoft investments.  Youll hear from our partners and your peers in other organizations who have transformed their businesses using Microsoft Project, Project Server, Portfolio Server and SharePoint.


World Workplace '08
Location: Dallas, TX
Date and Time: 10/15/2008 |

The annual conference and exposition of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), World Workplace encompasses the vast educational and networking opportunities available through the Association year-round. IFMAs knowledge and resources are consolidated into a three-day, world-class gathering of facility professionals, educators, students and companies for the continued advancement of the profession.

IFMA designed World Workplace as a collaborative forum for facility managers and those in related fields to discuss, evaluate, share and grow, both personally and professionally. The World Workplace experience includes a conference focused entirely on education and a unique tradeshow that incorporates product demonstration and instruction.

World Workplace draws attendees from all over the world and from a variety of workplace-related industries, including technology, engineering, architecture, design, security, real estate and facility management. Attendees are able to experience the best of what IFMA has to offer in one location.

The enduring success of this event is based both on IFMA's reputation as the ultimate resource for facility management and the variety of industries represented in the educational sessions and on the Expo floor. IFMA partners with other highly respected organizations in order to bring attendees the most well-rounded educational experience available.



Project Conference - Malvern
Location: Malvern, PA
Date and Time: 10/8/2008 | 8am - 3:30pm

Microsoft and our partner community are joining forces to launch a full-day Microsoft Project Conference in Malvern, PA on October 8th. The purpose of the conference is to share turn-key solutions and best practices with local companies who have an interest in Enterprise Project Management solutions and making the most of their Microsoft investments.  Youll hear from our partners and your peers in other organizations who have transformed their businesses using Microsoft Project, Project Server, Portfolio Server and SharePoint.


PDMA International Conference Executive Workshop
Location: Walt Disney World Contemporary Resort - Orlando, FL
Date and Time: 9/17/2008 | All Day

Join PSG at PDMA Conference in September!

Take advantage of this opportunity to see Anisha Mason, Managing Partner at PSG, and her co-facilitator, Dr. June Gidman, Senior Technology Advisor at Chevron Corp.  Join us September 17 at an exclusive full-day workshop geared towards Executives and Senior Managers who are actively involved in new product selection, planning, budgeting process and/or setting corporate strategy and goals.  Register by May 30 to receive early bird pricing use code SP08IC to receive a 20% discount. 

Project Portolfio Management - Increasing New Product ROI through Strategic Project Selection and Execution

According to the American Productivity and Quality Center 44% of new product projects fail to meet their profit objectives and 49% are launched late to market. While many companies do some level of Strategic Portfolio Management, few perceive it as a best practice to help reduce cycle times, product development costs and to ensure a certain level of return on new product investment.

This workshop will discuss the benefits of implementing a strategic portfolio management (SPM) program and will include content on:

  •          Utilizing PPM to strategically select product investments and reduce development costs
  •          Framework for developing a strategic portfolio management roadmap
  •          Dynamic Planning
  •          Sharpening Corporate Focus
  •          Executing the Portfolio
  •          Statistics & Market Trends from Gartner, Forrester, etc.



Exploring VirtualePM: On-Demand Project & Portfolio Server Solution
Location: Webcast
Date and Time: 7/29/2008 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm

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VirtualePM

A fast, affordable, on-demand solution built on Microsoft Project and Portfolio Server 2007.

 

No hardware and software to purchase, no lengthy consulting engagements no long-term commitments.  Microsoft and PSG have co-developed VirtualePM as the industries only on-demand solution for Office Project and Portfolio Server 2007.  VirtualePM customers leverage a preconfigured server environment - built on industry best-practice - to get project teams up faster and to manage the entire project portfolio from project request through execution and benefits tracking.  

Please join us for an hour-long overview and demonstration of this unique, hosted solution.



Strategic Resource Management
Location: Webcast
Date and Time: 7/17/2008 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern Time

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Ever wonder what your resources are doing, when theyll become available and why projects arent getting done faster?

Join us for this one hour webinar where well discuss how the worlds best run companies manage resource capacity, optimize resource utilization and accurately forecast resource demand.   

In this webinar you will learn:

  The secrets to effective demand vs. capacity planning

  Strategies for resource time tracking and reporting compliance

  Technology dashboards that provide detailed resource visibility

   Getting off Excel Managing enterprise resources with enterprise tools

  Reducing costs and optimizing resource utilization through resource leveling

  Resource constraint-based project portfolio planning

  And much much more



Strategic Portfolio Management
Location: Webcast
Date and Time: 6/26/2008 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern Time

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For decades organizations have been focused on doing projects right, but how do we know were doing the right projects? PPM is a set of business practices and technology that allow organizations to manage projects as a strategic portfolio; ensuring your project investments are aligned with the strategic goals of your organization.

 

The hammering project management takes for bad estimates and project failure often begins in the executive suite with unrealistic targets, deadlines, and budgets. PPM aligns what an organization wants to do with the resourcesthe money, hours, people, time, and equipment required to get it done.

 

In this webinar, we will discuss how your organization can take advantage of one or more of the following benefits:

  Determining appropriate project selection criteria

  Connecting your business strategy to the project selection criteria

  Preventing problem projects from making it into the opportunity pipeline

  Identifying & terminating non-strategic projects

  Using technology to optimize your portfolio and gain real-time visibility

  Determine ROI on current and future projects

  Properly staging projects for the highest ROI



Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop
Location: webcast
Date and Time: 6/5/2008 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm (ET)

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Are you using Microsoft Project to its fullest potential?  Are there features you wish you knew better?  Do your Project Managers get frustrated using the advanced features of Microsoft Project?
 

In this session, our Microsoft Project instructor will share the application best practices and give you hands-on advice for getting the most out of your project standard or professional investment.

Session Topics Covered:

Leveling Resources
Calculating Project Costs & Budget Information
Understanding How Microsoft Project Calculates Work, Duration & Units
Baselining/Re-baselining the Project
Measuring Project Status
Generating Custom Reports
Linking Multiple Projects
New features in MS Project 2007




Microsoft Office Project Training Workshop
Location: Waltham, MA
Date and Time: 5/30/2008 | 8:00am - 4:00pm

Don't miss this opportunity to get the most out of your investment!Register today for a comprehensive all-day workshop on Microsoft Office Project with two bonus sessions.  Join industry experts for 7 hours of Project training as well as sessions on Project 2007 New Features andBenefits of Microsoft Project Server 2007.


Microsoft Project 2007 New Features
8:00am - 8:30am

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the latest and most powerful version of Project.  There are several benefits to the new technology.  In this session, we’ll discuss the new features and benefits of Microsoft Project Standard 2007.
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Microsoft Project Professional 2007 for Project Managers
8:30am - 3:30pm

This workshop will walk students through the project planning management processes using Microsoft Project 2007.  You'll learn the steps needed to develop a complete project plan, including work breakdown structure, cost estimates, schedule, resource requirements and risk assessment.  You'll also learn how to manage, track and report on your projects using Microsoft Project 2007.

*Earn 7 PDUs
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Benefits of Microsoft Project Server 2007
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Are you still using "Master Projects" on the desktop to manage enterprise resources and schedules?  Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is built on top of Microsoft's SharePoint Technology.  The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project driven organizations.

Topics Included Are:
  -  Using Project Web Access - customized user views
  -  The Project Center - early warning indicators for budget, schedule and risk
  -  The Resource Center - resource availability and allocations across all projects
  -  Data Analysis - detailed ad-hoc reporting across the enterprise
  -  Issues, Risks & Documents - enterprise collaboration


The Value of Integrating MOSS and Project Server
Location: webcast
Date and Time: 5/22/2008 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm (ET)

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Microsoft Project Server 2007 is built on the SharePoint Server (MOSS) platform. The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project-driven organizations.

In this session, we’ll discuss the benefits of integrating MOSS with Project Server and how customers are leveraging the integrated platform for enhanced project reporting, visibility, collaboration and workflow.

Session Topics Include:               

  • How can enterprise search capabilities help me avoid risks and issues and become better at estimating my projects?
  • How can MOSS workflow enhance and automate the project management lifecycle?
  • How can project teams combine line of business information and project information for comprehensive dashboard views?
  • How can project teams utilize Excel Services to share critical data with project teams and management
  • How can project teams leverage Forms Services to automate the collection of critical project data for reporting purposes
  • Which customers are leveraging this functionality and what has their experience been?


Zero to EPM Project Server in 3 Weeks
Location: Webcast
Date and Time: 5/13/2008 | 2pm EST

Are you still managing Enterprise projects and resources with a desktop tool?

VirtualePM (VePM) gives you and your team the Power of Microsoft Office Project and Portfolio Server in just days without extensive consulting engagements or IT infrastructure costs. VePM is a hosted SaaS (Software as a Service) solution, built on the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management platform.

VePM Decreases:
Excessive Upfront Costs
Deployment Times
Training Costs
Risks
Time to Value

VePM Increases:
Project & Portfolio Visibility
Team Collaboration
Adoption Rates
Usability
Consistency

Preconfigured with over 50 views & reports, VePM gives you the visibility you need to manage and report on enterprise projects, resources, schedules and budgets.  VePMs configuration leverages over two hundred Microsoft Project Server implementations.

 



Cox Communications Presentation
Location: Cox
Date and Time: 5/2/2008 | All Day

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The Value of Project Portfolio Management
Location: webcast
Date and Time: 4/29/2008 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm (ET)

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In this session, Project Solutions Group will discuss the value of aligning corporate strategy with project investments and how Project Portfolio Server 2007 can facilitate the Project Portfolio Lifecycle.  

An Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution capitalizes on your people, processes, and technology to generate the change needed to keep your organization current and competitive.

Session Topics Include:

• An overview of the Portfolio Management process
• Determining appropriate project selection criteria
• Connecting business strategies to the project selection criteria
• Preventing “problem projects” from entering the opportunity pipeline
• Executing selected projects, tracking schedules and optimizing resource allocations
• How to determine when to terminate an existing project
• Using technology to optimize your portfolio & gain visibility
 



Microsoft Project Learning Series
Location: San Francisco, CA
Date and Time: 4/24/2008 | 10:00am - 3:00pm

Get the most out of your Microsoft Project Investment! Join industry experts as they deliver three cutting edge seminars:

The Benefit of Integrating Microsoft Project Server with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server , Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices, and Optimizing the Use of Project Desktop 2007.

Pick and choose which sessions interest you, or feel free to stay all day and get the most out of all our sessions.

Morning Session:

The Value of Integrating MOSS and Project Server
10:00am - 11:30am

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 (MOPS) is built on the SharePoint Server (MOSS) platform. The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project driven organizations.

In this session, we'll discuss the benefits of integrating MOSS with Project Server and how customers are leveraging the integrated platform for enhanced project reporting, visibility, collaboration and workflow.
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Lunch:
11:30pm - 12:30pm
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Afternoon Sessions:

Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices
12:30pm -1:30pm

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the latest and most powerful version of Project Desktop and Project Server. There are several benefits to the new technology and just as many considerations to make when planning your migration.

In this session, we'll discuss the new features and benefits as well as migration best practices.
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Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Are you using Microsoft Project to its fullest potential? Are there features you wish you knew better? Do your Project Managers get frustrated using the advanced features of Microsoft Project?

In this session, our Microsoft Project instructor will share the
application best practices and give you hands-on advice for getting the most out of your project standard or professional investment.



Microsoft Project Learning Series
Location: Waltham, MA
Date and Time: 4/15/2008 | 9:00am - 4:00pm

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PDU Claim Process
Optimizing Microsoft Project
Project 2007 New Features & Migration Best Practices
Benefits of Integrating MOSS & Project Server

Project Portfolio Server

Get the most out of your Microsoft Project Investment! Join industry experts as they deliver four cutting edge seminars:


Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop
9:00am - 10:00am

Are you using Microsoft Project to its fullest potential?  Are there features you wish you knew better?  Do your Project Managers get frustrated using the advanced features of Microsoft Project?

In this session, our Microsoft Project instructor will share the application best practices and give you hands-on advice for getting the most out of your project standard or professional investment.
Session Topics Covered:
- Leveling Resources
- Calculating Project Costs & Budget Information
- Understanding How Microsoft Project Calculates Work,
   Duration & Units
- Baselining/Re-baselining the Project
- Measuring Project Status
- Generating Custom Reports
- Linking Multiple Projects
- New features in MS Project 2007

*Earn 1 PDU
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The Benefit of Integrating MOSS and Project Server
10:30am - 12:00pm

Microsoft Project Server 2007 is built on the SharePoint Server (MOSS) platform. The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project-driven organizations.

In this session, we’ll discuss the benefits of integrating MOSS with Project Server and how customers are leveraging the integrated platform for enhanced project reporting, visibility, collaboration and workflow.

Session Topics Include:               
- How can enterprise search capabilities help me avoid risks and issues and become better at estimating my projects?
- How can MOSS workflow enhance and automate the project management lifecycle?
- How can project teams combine line of business information and project information for comprehensive dashboard views?
- How can project teams utilize Excel Services to share critical data with project teams and management
- How can project teams leverage Forms Services to automate the collection of critical project data for reporting purposes
- Which customers are leveraging this functionality and what has their experience been?

*Earn 1.5 PDUs
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Lunch Break
12:00pm-1:00pm
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The Value of Project Portfolio Sever
1:00pm - 2:00pm

In this session, Project Solutions Group will discuss the value of aligning corporate strategy with project investments and how Project Server and Project Portfolio Server 2007 can facilitate the Project Portfolio Lifecycle.  

An Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution capitalizes on your people, processes, and technology to generate the change needed to keep your organization current and competitive.

Session Topics Include:
- An overview of the Portfolio Management process
- Determining appropriate project selection criteria
- Connecting business strategies to the project selection criteria
- Preventing “problem projects” from entering the opportunity pipeline
- Executing selected projects, tracking schedules and optimizing resource allocations
- How to determine when to terminate an existing project
- Using technology to optimize your portfolio & gain visibility

*Earn 1 PDU
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Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the latest and most powerful version of Project and Project Server.  There are several benefits to the new technology and just as many considerations to make when planning your migration.  In this webcast, we’ll discuss the new features and benefits as well as migration best practices.

Session Topics Include:
- What are the new features and benefits of the desktop and server-based versions of Office Project 2007?
- How does the new architecture leverage Office SharePoint Services (MOSS) ?
- What are the performance enhancements of 2007 over previous versions?
- How many customers have made the move to 2007 and what has their experience been?
- What do you need to know to prepare for a successful upgrade?
- What are the best practices and essential steps for performing an upgrade to Office Project and Project Server '07?

*Earn 1 PDU


Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop
Location: webcast
Date and Time: 4/10/2008 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm (ET)

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Are you using Microsoft Project to its fullest potential?  Are there features you wish you knew better?  Do your Project Managers get frustrated using the advanced features of Microsoft Project? 

In this session, our Microsoft Project instructor will share the application best practices and give you hands-on advice for getting the most out of your project standard or professional investment.

Session Topics Covered:

• Leveling Resources
• Calculating Project Costs & Budget Information
• Understanding How Microsoft Project Calculates Work, Duration & Units
• Baselining/Re-baselining the Project
• Measuring Project Status
• Generating Custom Reports
• Linking Multiple Projects
• New features in MS Project 2007



Microsoft Project Learning Series
Location: Irvine, CA
Date and Time: 4/10/2008 | 10:00am - 3:00pm

Get the most out of your Microsoft Project Investment! Join industry experts as they deliver three cutting edge seminars:

The Benefit of Integrating Microsoft Project Server with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server , Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices, and Optimizing the Use of Project Desktop 2007.


Morning Session:

The Value of Integrating MOSS and Project Server
10:00am - 11:30pm

Microsoft Project Server 2007 is built on the SharePoint Server (MOSS) platform. The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project-driven organizations.
In this session, we’ll discuss the benefits of integrating MOSS with Project Server and how customers are leveraging the integrated platform for enhanced project reporting, visibility, collaboration and workflow.

Session Topics Include:               
- How can enterprise search capabilities help me avoid risks and issues and become better at estimating my projects?
- How can MOSS workflow enhance and automate the project management lifecycle?
- How can project teams combine line of business information and project information for comprehensive dashboard views?
- How can project teams utilize Excel Services to share critical data with project teams and management
- How can project teams leverage Forms Services to automate the collection of critical project data for reporting purposes
- Which customers are leveraging this functionality and what has their experience been?

*Earn 1.5 PDUs
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Lunch Break
11:30pm-12:30pm
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Afternoon Sessions:

Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the latest and most powerful version of Project and Project Server.  There are several benefits to the new technology and just as many considerations to make when planning your migration.  In this webcast, we’ll discuss the new features and benefits as well as migration best practices.

In this session, we’ll help you answer the following questions:
- What are the new features and benefits of the desktop and server-based versions of Office Project 2007?
- How does the new architecture leverage Office SharePoint Services (MOSS) ?
- What are the performance enhancements of 2007 over previous versions?
- How many customers have made the move to 2007 and what has their experience been?
- What do you need to know to prepare for a successful upgrade?
- What are the best practices and essential steps for performing an upgrade to Office Project and Project Server '07?

*Earn 1 PDU
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Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop
1:30pm-2:30pm

Are you using Microsoft Project to its fullest potential?  Are there features you wish you knew better?  Do your Project Managers get frustrated using the advanced features of Microsoft Project?
In this session, our Microsoft Project instructor will share the application best practices and give you hands-on advice for getting the most out of your project standard or professional investment.

Session Topics Covered:
- Leveling Resources
- Calculating Project Costs & Budget Information
- Understanding How Microsoft Project Calculates Work,
   Duration & Units
- Baselining/Re-baselining the Project
- Measuring Project Status
- Generating Custom Reports
- Linking Multiple Projects
- New features in MS Project 2007

*Earn 1 PDU


Microsoft Project Learning Series
Location: New York, NY
Date and Time: 4/8/2008 | 10:00am - 3:00pm


Get the most out of your Microsoft Project Investment! Join industry experts as they deliver four cutting edge seminars:
The Benefit of Integrating Microsoft Project Server with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server , Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices, and Optimizing the Use of Project Desktop 2007.

Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop
10:00am - 11:00am

Are you using Microsoft Project to its fullest potential?  Are there features you wish you knew better?  Do your Project Managers get frustrated using the advanced features of Microsoft Project?
In this session, our Microsoft Project instructor will share the application best practices and give you hands-on advice for getting the most out of your project standard or professional investment.
Session Topics Covered:
- Leveling Resources
- Calculating Project Costs & Budget Information
- Understanding How Microsoft Project Calculates Work,
   Duration & Units
- Baselining/Re-baselining the Project
- Measuring Project Status
- Generating Custom Reports
- Linking Multiple Projects
- New features in MS Project 2007

*Earn 1 PDU
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Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices
11:00pm - 12:00pm

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the latest and most powerful version of Project and Project Server.  There are several benefits to the new technology and just as many considerations to make when planning your migration. 
In this session, we’ll discuss the new features and benefits as well as migration best practices.

Session Topics Include:
- What are the new features and benefits of the desktop and server-based versions of Office Project 2007?
- How does the new architecture leverage Office SharePoint Services (MOSS) ?
- What are the performance enhancements of 2007 over previous versions?
- How many customers have made the move to 2007 and what has their experience been?
- What do you need to know to prepare for a successful upgrade?
- What are the best practices and essential steps for performing an upgrade to Office Project and Project Server '07?

*Earn 1 PDU
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Lunch Break
12:00pm-1:00pm
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The Benefit of Integrating MOSS and Project Server
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Microsoft Project Server 2007 is built on the SharePoint Server (MOSS) platform. The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project-driven organizations.
In this session, we’ll discuss the benefits of integrating MOSS with Project Server and how customers are leveraging the integrated platform for enhanced project reporting, visibility, collaboration and workflow.

Session Topics Include:               
- How can enterprise search capabilities help me avoid risks and issues and become better at estimating my projects?
- How can MOSS workflow enhance and automate the project management lifecycle?
- How can project teams combine line of business information and project information for comprehensive dashboard views?
- How can project teams utilize Excel Services to share critical data with project teams and management
- How can project teams leverage Forms Services to automate the collection of critical project data for reporting purposes
- Which customers are leveraging this functionality and what has their experience been?

*Earn 1.5 PDUs


VirtualePM for Portfolios
Location: webcast
Date and Time: 3/18/2008 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm (ET)

A Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system is an essential tool for collecting project requests, building business cases, managing approvals and prioritizing your company’s strategic initiatives.  But PPM systems can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and take months to implement.  Project Solutions Group has teamed with Microsoft to develop a Software as a Service (SaaS) approach to PPM that drastically lowers the cost of ownership and gives management the information they need to effectively align project investments with corporate strategy.  

How Does it Work?
    • Over 15 Custom Reports & Views
    • A Custom Portfolio Portal Site
    • 3 Pre-Configured Workflows with Standard Industry Tollgates
    • Customized Email Alerts
    • Business Case Templates

VirtualePM (VePM) for Portfolio Management utilizes Microsoft Project Portfolio Server; an industry leading enterprise portfolio management tool ranked by Gartner® as a leader in the PPM application space.   We took this powerful enterprise platform and pre-configured it with ‘best- practice’ based reports, screens, views and workflow so your team can start managing its’ project portfolio with VePM in as little as one week.



Microsoft Project Learning Series
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Date and Time: 3/13/2008 | 10:00am - 4:30pm

Get the most out of your Microsoft Project Investment! Join industry experts as they deliver three cutting edge seminars:

The Benefit of Integrating Microsoft Project Server with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server , Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices, and Optimizing the Use of Project Desktop 2007.

Morning Session: 10:00am - 11:30pm

The Value of Integrating MOSS and Project Server
Microsoft Project Server 2007 is built on the SharePoint Server (MOSS) platform. The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project-driven organizations.
In this session, we’ll discuss the benefits of integrating MOSS with Project Server and how customers are leveraging the integrated platform for enhanced project reporting, visibility, collaboration and workflow.

Session Topics Include:               
- How can enterprise search capabilities help me avoid risks and issues and become better at estimating my projects?
- How can MOSS workflow enhance and automate the project management lifecycle?
- How can project teams combine line of business information and project information for comprehensive dashboard views?
- How can project teams utilize Excel Services to share critical data with project teams and management
- How can project teams leverage Forms Services to automate the collection of critical project data for reporting purposes
- Which customers are leveraging this functionality and what has their experience been?

*Earn 1.5 PDUs
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Lunch Break - Todd Kiddoo, PMP, Deere & Company will join us to discuss his experience implementing Microsoft Project and Portfolio Enterprise Project Management Solution at his organization. 11:30pm-1:00pm
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Afternoon Sessions: 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the latest and most powerful version of Project and Project Server.  There are several benefits to the new technology and just as many considerations to make when planning your migration.  In this webcast, we’ll discuss the new features and benefits as well as migration best practices.

In this session, we’ll help you answer the following questions:
- What are the new features and benefits of the desktop and server-based versions of Office Project 2007?
- How does the new architecture leverage Office SharePoint Services (MOSS) ?
- What are the performance enhancements of 2007 over previous versions?
- How many customers have made the move to 2007 and what has their experience been?
- What do you need to know to prepare for a successful upgrade?
- What are the best practices and essential steps for performing an upgrade to Office Project and Project Server '07?

*Earn 1.5 PDUs
_____________________________________________________________

Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop

Are you using Microsoft Project to its fullest potential?  Are there features you wish you knew better?  Do your Project Managers get frustrated using the advanced features of Microsoft Project?
In this session, our Microsoft Project instructor will share the application best practices and give you hands-on advice for getting the most out of your project standard or professional investment.

Session Topics Covered:
- Leveling Resources
- Calculating Project Costs & Budget Information
- Understanding How Microsoft Project Calculates Work,
   Duration & Units
- Baselining/Re-baselining the Project
- Measuring Project Status
- Generating Custom Reports
- Linking Multiple Projects
- New features in MS Project 2007

*Earn 2 PDUs


Microsoft Project Learning Series
Location: Waukesha, WI
Date and Time: 3/12/2008 | 10:00am - 4:30pm

Download the Presentation Documents
PDU Claim Process
Optimizing Microsoft Project
Project 2007 New Features & Migration Best Practices
Benefits of Integrating MOSS & Project Server

Get the most out of your Microsoft Project Investment! Join industry experts as they deliver three cutting edge seminars:

The Benefit of Integrating Microsoft Project Server with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server , Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices, and Optimizing the Use of Project Desktop 2007.

Morning Session: 10:00am - 11:30pm

The Value of Integrating MOSS and Project Server

Microsoft Project Server 2007 is built on the SharePoint Server (MOSS) platform. The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project-driven organizations.
In this session, we’ll discuss the benefits of integrating MOSS with Project Server and how customers are leveraging the integrated platform for enhanced project reporting, visibility, collaboration and workflow.

Session Topics Include:               
- How can enterprise search capabilities help me avoid risks and issues and become better at estimating my projects?
- How can MOSS workflow enhance and automate the project management lifecycle?
- How can project teams combine line of business information and project information for comprehensive dashboard views?
- How can project teams utilize Excel Services to share critical data with project teams and management
- How can project teams leverage Forms Services to automate the collection of critical project data for reporting purposes
- Which customers are leveraging this functionality and what has their experience been?

*Earn 1.5 PDUs
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Lunch Break - Jeff Roe, Manager, IT Project Management Office, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will be joining us to discuss his role in creation and formalization of all project processes, lifecycles, forms and reporting on IT projects within JSI.
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Afternoon Sessions: 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the latest and most powerful version of Project and Project Server.  There are several benefits to the new technology and just as many considerations to make when planning your migration.  In this webcast, we’ll discuss the new features and benefits as well as migration best practices.

In this session, we’ll help you answer the following questions:
- What are the new features and benefits of the desktop and server-based versions of Office Project 2007?
- How does the new architecture leverage Office SharePoint Services (MOSS) ?
- What are the performance enhancements of 2007 over previous versions?
- How many customers have made the move to 2007 and what has their experience been?
- What do you need to know to prepare for a successful upgrade?
- What are the best practices and essential steps for performing an upgrade to Office Project and Project Server '07?

*Earn 1.5 PDUs
____________________________________________________________

Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop

Are you using Microsoft Project to its fullest potential?  Are there features you wish you knew better?  Do your Project Managers get frustrated using the advanced features of Microsoft Project?
In this session, our Microsoft Project instructor will share the application best practices and give you hands-on advice for getting the most out of your project standard or professional investment.

Session Topics Covered:
- Leveling Resources
- Calculating Project Costs & Budget Information
- Understanding How Microsoft Project Calculates Work,
   Duration & Units
- Baselining/Re-baselining the Project
- Measuring Project Status
- Generating Custom Reports
- Linking Multiple Projects
- New features in MS Project 2007

*Earn 2 PDUs


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Microsoft Project Learning Series
Location: Houston, TX
Date and Time: 2/28/2008 | 9:30am - 3:00pm (ET)

Please join us February 28th for our all day Microsoft Project Seminar at the Microsoft Office in Houston, TX. These sessions will feature the usage and value of using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Microsoft Office Portfolio Server 2007, and Microsoft Office SharePoint.

Pick and choose which sessions interest you, or feel free to stay all day and get the most out of all our sessions.


Morning Session:

The Benefit of Integrating MOSS and Project Server
10:00am - 11:30pm

Microsoft Project Server 2007 is built on the SharePoint Server (MOSS) platform. The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project-driven organizations.
In this session, we’ll discuss the benefits of integrating MOSS with Project Server and how customers are leveraging the integrated platform for enhanced project reporting, visibility, collaboration and workflow.

Session Topics Include:               
• How can enterprise search capabilities help me avoid risks and issues and become better at estimating my projects?
• How can MOSS workflow enhance and automate the project management lifecycle?
• How can project teams combine line of business information and project information for comprehensive dashboard views?
• How can project teams utilize Excel Services to share critical data with project teams and management
• How can project teams leverage Forms Services to automate the collection of critical project data for reporting purposes
• Which customers are leveraging this functionality and what has their experience been?

Lunch Break
11:30am-12:30pm

Afternoon Sessions:

Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the latest and most powerful version of Project and Project Server.  There are several benefits to the new technology and just as many considerations to make when planning your migration.  In this webcast, we’ll discuss the new features and benefits as well as migration best practices.

In this session, we’ll help you answer the following questions:
• What are the new features and benefits of the desktop and server-based versions of Office Project 2007?
• How does the new architecture leverage Office SharePoint Services (MOSS) ?
• What are the performance enhancements of 2007 over previous versions?
• How many customers have made the move to 2007 and what has their experience been?
• What do you need to know to prepare for a successful upgrade?
• What are the best practices and essential steps for performing an upgrade to Office Project and Project Server '07?

Optimizing the Usage of Project Desktop
1:30pm-2:30pm

Are you using Microsoft Project to its fullest potential?  Are there features you wish you knew better?  Do your Project Managers get frustrated using the advanced features of Microsoft Project?
In this session, our Microsoft Project instructor will share the application best practices and give you hands-on advice for getting the most out of your project standard or professional investment.

Session Topics Covered:
• Leveling Resources
• Calculating Project Costs & Budget Information
• Understanding How Microsoft Project Calculates Work,
   Duration & Units
• Baselining/Re-baselining the Project
• Measuring Project Status
• Generating Custom Reports
• Linking Multiple Projects
• New features in MS Project 2007



The Value of Integrating MOSS and Project Server
Location: webcast
Date and Time: 2/28/2008 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm (ET)

Microsoft Project Server 2007 is built on the SharePoint Server (MOSS) platform. The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project-driven organizations.

In this session, we’ll discuss the benefits of integrating MOSS with Project Server and how customers are leveraging the integrated platform for enhanced project reporting, visibility, collaboration and workflow.

Session Topics Include:               
    • How can enterprise search capabilities help me avoid risks and issues and become better at estimating my projects?
    • How can MOSS workflow enhance and automate the project management lifecycle?
    • How can project teams combine line of business information and project information for comprehensive dashboard views?
    • How can project teams utilize Excel Services to share critical data with project teams and management
    • How can project teams leverage Forms Services to automate the collection of critical project data for reporting purposes
    • Which customers are leveraging this functionality and what has their experience been?



Microsoft Project Learning Series
Location: Dallas, TX
Date and Time: 2/27/2008 | 9:30am - 3:00pm (ET)

Please join us February 27th for our all day Microsoft Project Learning Series at the Microsoft Office in Dallas, TX. These sessions will feature the usage and value of using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Microsoft Office Portfolio Server 2007, and Microsoft Office SharePoint.

Pick and choose which sessions interest you, or feel free to stay all day and get the most out of all our sessions.

Morning Session:

The Benefit of Integrating MOSS and Project Server
10:00am - 11:30pm

Microsoft Project Server 2007 is built on the SharePoint Server (MOSS) platform. The change in the 2007 architecture creates enormous opportunities for project-driven organizations.
In this session, we’ll discuss the benefits of integrating MOSS with Project Server and how customers are leveraging the integrated platform for enhanced project reporting, visibility, collaboration and workflow.

Session Topics Include:               
• How can enterprise search capabilities help me avoid risks and issues and become better at estimating my projects?
• How can MOSS workflow enhance and automate the project management lifecycle?
• How can project teams combine line of business information and project information for comprehensive dashboard views?
• How can project teams utilize Excel Services to share critical data with project teams and management
• How can project teams leverage Forms Services to automate the collection of critical project data for reporting purposes
• Which customers are leveraging this functionality and what has their experience been?

Lunch Break
11:30am-12:30pm

Afternoon Sessions:

Project 2007 New Features and Migration Best Practices:
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the latest and most powerful version of Project and Project Server.  There are several benefits to the new technology and just as many considerations to make when planning your migration.  In this webcast, we’ll discuss the new features and benefits as well as migration best practices.

In this session, we’ll help you answer the following questions:
• What are the new features and benefits of the desktop and server-based versions of Office Project 2007?
• How does the new architecture l