Pre-conference Workshops

Join us on Sunday, November 6, 2011 for an in-depth preconference workshop!  A great way to start the conference and earn 5 PDUs!  Pre-conference workshops are designed to provide hands-on learning and collaboration between attendees and workshop facilitators. 

Please note that an additional $89 registration fee is required for pre-conference workshops.  Seating is limited and is likely to fill quickly.

Creating Good Governance: Linking Strategy with Project-Based Activity

Presentation Description

The purpose of governing any program of work is to establish and implement the governance arrangements for the program. ‘Governance’ as used here means the functions, processes and procedures that define how the program is strategically set up and overseen. Programs can involve a substantial amount of change for individuals, teams, operations, support services and the business environment in which the organization(s) is operating. Governance arrangements need to be established to provide a framework for this upheaval and transformation whilst maintain sight of organizational objectives. Program governance provides the ‘backdrop’ and the alignment for all activities of program management and the achievement of the programs desired outcomes.  

This facilitated session will cover:

The linkage of Programs and Projects with Organizational Governance

Roles & Responsibilities of Governance

Methodologies and Approaches

Benefits Realization

Dynamic Behaviors & Desired Behavior

Components of Successful Project Governance

Exercises and Case Examples

About the Presenter

Iain Fraser is globally recognized for his expertise, experience and in-sights on project-based management approaches. He is Group CEO of Project Plus Limited, a management consulting organization that focuses on the provision of project -based management services across many industry sectors and delivered globally.

Iain is a Past Chair of the PMI Board of Directors and served 6 years on the global board. He holds the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential, and was recently awarded a PMI Fellow status in recognition of his significant contributions to the global project management profession and to PMI. He has over 30 years programme and project experience gained from a variety of sectors and countries. Examples range from giant oil & gas developments, telecommunications infrastructure, power infrastructure, organization change through to government.

Mr. Fraser also sits on a number of 'for-profit' and advisory boards. He is a member of the GlobalScot business network and is listed as a notable person in the International Who's Who of Professionals. He is considered a ‘thought-leader’ by his peers, has featured on live radio, video and podcasts and is frequently quoted in the print media.  

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