CWCC Events

New Members Orientation - Oct 22, 2015

2015-09-18T20:45:30Z

You will have the opportunity to learn about PMI, the designations, your local chapter (Canadian West Coast Chapter). You'll also have the opportunity to give a one-minute introduction of yourself.

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm (event)

7:00pm - 7:30pm (networking)

Location: Vancouver Public Library - Morris J. Wosk Boardroom (7th Floor)

350 West Georgia, Vancouver

Cost: FREE! RSVP is required in order to get a seat due to the limited space.

If you have any questions please contact our Manager, New Members at newmembers@pmi.bc.ca.

"Seeing the Invisible: How Invisible Waste Delays Projects, Destroys Value, and What You Can Do About It"

2015-09-18T04:47:19Z

2 PDUs available - 1 for Technical and 1 for Strategic and Business Management

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Place: Four Seasons Hotel, Pavillion

Web: http://www.fourseasons.com/

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM Plated dinner
6:00 - 8:00 PM Keynote Presentation

About this Session:

When creating new products, why is it you can seemingly do everything right, and yet your projects are still late and over budget? Why is it we just can’t seem to get things done on time? Why is it that it seems our competitors are eating our lunch, always a step ahead of us. Why can’t you see it coming? Sometimes if feels like there are invisible gremlins turning our fine work into waste.

What if we could see the waste that delays our projects, and destroys value. At the heart of the problem are the hidden and unmanaged queues of intermediate work products that develop when running at high levels of resource utilization. In an innovative market place what drives profits is cycle time, how fast can we go from concept to cash. Queues of unfinished work products increase cycle time dramatically.

In this presentation you will learn why high levels of utilization create queues. You will then learn how to make these queues visible regardless of your product development methodology and then how to manage the queues to reduce cycle time and increase profits

Presenter:

ABOUT STEVE ADOLPH:

Steve has been creating and managing software development projects long enough to remember when Fortran and the Intel 8080 where the hot new technologies. His professional career ranges over many exciting projects including designing call processing software for digital telephone exchanges, design and development of leading edge network management systems, railway signaling, and telecom billing. He has diverse experience over many different job roles from developer to chief engineer, to CTO, across many different industries, from telecom, to graphic arts. In his role as an agile Coach, Steve has coached major industrial organizations such as John Deere and GE Energy through their agile transformations.

Academically, Steve holds a doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of British Columbia.

In his downtime, Steve enjoys the usual Canadian west coast lifestyle of skiing, cycling, kayaking, hiking, and cheering on the Canucks as they beat up on the Black Hawks. He occasionally tries to practice karate and is passionate about aviation. There are rumors he also has a secret passion for opera.

CSI Vancouver: Project Management and Criminal Investigation - Wedn, September 16, 2015, Deer Lake Park Burnaby

2015-09-08T02:41:54Z

Date:	Wednesday, September 16th, 2015
Time:	5:00pm – 9:00pm
Location:	Hart House, 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby
Cost:	$40 (Member), $55 (Non-Member), $65 (Late Registration)
PDUs:	1 for Leadership and 1 for Strategic and Business Management
Registration:	Click Here to Register

Project Management has revolutionized criminal investigation and prosecution, providing structure, best practices and case management systems. This presentation will use an international terrorism case as a reference point. Jointly presented by Paul Pelletier, a PMP and former Justice Department lawyer, and Colleen Yee, a senior police officer. Read more.

New Members Orientation - September 16th, 2015

2015-08-28T16:56:27Z

You will have the opportunity to learn about PMI, the designations, your local chapter (Canadian West Coast Chapter). You'll also have the opportunity to give a one-minute introduction of yourself.

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm (event)

7:00pm - 7:30pm (networking)

Location: Vancouver Public Library - Alma Van Dusen Room, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver

Cost: FREE! RSVP is required in order to get a seat due to the limited space.

If you have any questions please contact our Manager, New Members at newmembers@pmi.bc.ca.

CSI Vancouver ; Project Management and Criminal Investigations - Wedn, September 16, 2015 at Hart House

2015-07-26T14:54:17Z

The fictional world of CSI and Sherlock Holmes make police work on major crime scenes look glamorous and exciting. In reality, criminal investigations require meticulous attention to process, detail, and consistent evidentiary and information management. It is driven by precise methodology and painstaking project management techniques. It is fascinating but rarely glamorous - and the mind of the project manager is perfectly suited for this work. Project Management has revolutionized criminal investigation and prosecution, providing structure, best practices and case management systems. Using an international terrorism case as a reference point, this presentation will examine the impact and intersection of project management with major crime police investigations and prosecutions. With both a senior police officer and former Justice Department lawyer (and PMP) presenting, we will examine how major case management works in policing and the legal profession. Topics include evidence organization, risk management, and typical PM constraints. Come and experience CSI Vancouver!

Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders and Turning Destructive Conflict into Constructive Conflict for Project Managers - Thursday, August 20, 2015

2015-07-23T01:28:40Z

Is conflict interfering with work projects, delaying project schedules and generally making the workplace environment unpleasant? Are people arguing, having personality clashes, or are some people just difficult to work with? Are you dealing with overworked project team members, frazzled functional managers and demanding stakeholders? How are you communicating with difficult people and handling conflict? Clear communication can make the difference between a pleasant and a toxic environment, and between disgruntled and productive people. Conflict is contagious and can have a powerful negative impact on productivity and profitability, while difficult people can negatively impact morale, job satisfaction, and relationships with coworkers and clients. As Project Managers, you may be reporting to different bosses, dealing with multiple teams and different functional managers, or even arrogant stakeholders. You may also be responsible for delivering certain results from different groups, yet not have full authority over the people you're working with. That situation is ripe for conflict and people becoming difficult. In this interactive training we will show you what steps to take to defuse conflict before it gets out of hand, how to turn destructive conflict into constructive conflict, and transform difficult project team members into happy team members. We will focus on strengthening relationships and helping people to get along. Takeaways: · Change destructive conflict into constructive conflict by building trust and cooperation · Strengthen project relationships rather than divide people · Implement processes to communicate effectively to transform difficult team members into happy team members · Avert three biggest communication mistakes that lead people to becoming difficult · Transform conditions that lead to difficult encounters and explosive situations

Sunday Brunch Networking Event - July 19

2015-07-17T13:12:44Z

Date:	Sunday, July 19, 2015
Time:	11:00am – 2:00pm
Location:	Chairman's Room, River Rock Casino Buffet Restaur8811 River Road, Richmond
Cost:	$35 - CWCC Member price $40 - Non CWCC Member price
Registration:	Click here

Network and brunch in an exclusive private VIP room. "All you can eat" from 11am to 2pm.

The restaurant is conveniently located next to the Bridgeport Skytrain Station (Canada Line). Free parking is available.

New Members Orientation - July 22, 2015

2015-06-18T18:12:32Z

Come join us for the next New Members Orientation for July!

You will have the opportunity to learn about PMI, the designations, your local chapter (Canadian West Coast Chapter). You'll also have the opportunity to give a one-minute introduction of yourself.

Date:       Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Time:       6:00pm - 7:00pm (event)
                7:00pm - 7:30pm (networking)
Location: Vancouver Public Library - Alma Van Dusen Room, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver
Cost:        FREE! RSVP is required in order to get a seat due to the limited space.

If you have any questions please contact our Manager, New Members at newmembers@pmi.bc.ca.

New Members Orientation - June 18th, 2015

2015-05-29T17:53:43Z

Come join us for the next New Members Orientation for June!

You will have the opportunity to learn about PMI, the designations, your local chapter (Canadian West Coast Chapter). You'll also have the opportunity to give a one-minute introduction of yourself.

Date:       Thursday, June 18, 2015
Time:       6:00pm - 7:00pm (event)
                7:00pm - 7:30pm (networking)
Location: Vancouver Public Library - Alma Van Dusen Room, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver
Cost:        FREE! RSVP is required in order to get a seat due to the limited space.

If you have any questions please contact our Manager, New Members at newmembers@pmi.bc.ca.

River Rock Casino Buffet (Chairman's Room) Networking Event - July 19, 2015

2015-05-26T02:40:07Z

Register Now Click Here

Place: River Rock Casino Buffet Restaurant (Chairman's Room) Networking Event

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2015

Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm

Maximum 40 people

Sundays’ are special, it can be deliciously special when you can network and brunch at the River Rock Casino, Richmond on July 19, 2015, in a private VIP room exclusively reserved for us to network and brunch on ‘all you can eat’ from 11am to 2pm. Only 40 seats, so be the first in that forty. Don’t be disappointed that Alcoholic drinks are not included, you get way more value. Cash bar available.

http://www.riverrock.com/dining/buffet/