August Monthly Chapter Meeting

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PMISSC August VIRTUAL Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | 7:00 – 9:00pm

Agenda
7:00-7:30 pm: Chapter Meeting and Announcements
7:30-8:30 pm: Main Presentation
8:30-8:45 pm: Question and Answer Session (Q&A) 

Topic: Introduction to Earned Value: A Case Study

Joseph D. Launi

Launi

Joseph (Joe) D. Launi, PMP, is the President of Project Management Experts which specializes in providing progressive technical project management, leadership, and strategic and business management training to support PMI’s Talent Triangle. Mr. Launi has taught PMP Prep. to over 1000 PMP candidates. His experience encompasses over 30 years managing projects, leading project management offices, conducting project management training, and improving project management processes. Mr. Launi has also conducted and published research in the areas of team member motivation, software implementation, and project planning.

 

 

Topic Summary:

Earned value is an approach to track the value of a project’s product as it relates to planned and actual spending. This session will introduce the audience to basic earned value concepts and how to use these concepts to forecast and report project costs. The material presented follows the foundation provided in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) established by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). We will follow a case study to demonstrate the concepts, challenge the audience, and forecast estimate at completion (EAC).

Once you register, you will receive a URL to attend the event.  Please register in advance and you will receive a unique link to participate in the meeting. Be sure your email address is up to date. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of creating a good cost baseline.
  • Understand the value of tracking deliverable completion.
  • Understand how to communicate budget and schedule status.
  • Understand how to calculate Estimate at Completion.

Learning Methods and Materials:

No handouts will be presented. The presentation will consist of a Powerpoint deck.

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PDU Category:

1 PDU: Technical

The total PDU count for this event is 1.5.


Registration Information: Regular Price: $10

Online registration closes at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 (a few hours before the event begins)

 Cancellation Policy:

If you contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by the Sunday before registration closes, you can receive a full refund. If you contact Programs after Sunday and before registration closes on Wednesday, you can request a transfer to another dinner meeting. There are no transfers or refunds for no-shows.


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Event Properties

Event Date 08-12-2020 7:00 pm
Event End Date 08-12-2020 9:00 pm
Cut Off Date 08-12-2020 12:00 pm
Individual Price $10 for all
Location Online
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