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Project management professionals in the healthcare and technology industries know the importance of staying informed and up-to-date with changing realities and challenges. That’s why we’re offering a slew of educational sessions to help you keep abreast of new trends and techniques in the field.
SESSIONS
Join Louis Chen of Nokia Solution and Networks for “Global Project Management Organization Setup Saved a New Combined Company from the Verge of Destruction” on Sunday, October 11. Attend this session and be introduced to the fundamental enterprise environment changes of the telecom industry; you’ll also learn the strategic business management skills proven to synergize an acquired company and the existing company, and the final project organization structure building up.
Join Salina Sandra Alie and Trina Alexson of Cisco Systems for “The #1 Critical Success Factor: Strong ‘PPM Governance.’ What is the Secret to a Cloud-Based Social Collaboration Site that Embeds Best Practice Governance Up / Down / Across Multiple Portfolios?” on Monday, October 12. This session will emphasize the need for a strong project and portfolio governance and why it is pivotal to a project’s success.
Join Nikki Lynn Meyer of HCA Healthcare for “Building a PM Pipeline for Your Organization” on Tuesday, October 13. Attend this session to learn why a PM pipeline is valuable to a project organization and how it can help set up for success in the future.
Join Bob Tarne of IBM for “Why Agile May Not Be the Silver Bulllet You’re Looking For” on Tuesday, October 13. Attend this session to learn agile techniques to use for more complex projects and how to take agile beyond just the project level.
SPEAKERS
We’ll also introduce you to healthcare and technology professionals who have risen through the ranks to become experts in their field. Check out the Meet the Expert kiosks in the Solutions Center (new this year!) to meet:
Dan Furlong – PMO, The Medical University of South Carolina
Beth Spriggs – VP of Technology, Leadership for Education
Mike Adams – Business Analyst, Los Alamos County
Priya Patra – Senior Project Manager, IGATE Global Solutions
Be sure to sign up on-site at the PMI community area to speak 1:1 with a topic expert during exhibit hall hours. Limited time slots are available; we encourage you to sign up during the Solutions Center opening reception on Sunday, October 11 from 4:15 – 6:30 PM. For more information, visit the Solutions Center tab on the PMI Global Congress - North America homepage
SPONSORS
The Solutions Center is also home to our sponsor booths. Be sure to find Global Knowledge and International Institute for Learning!
Global Knowledge is the world’s leading learning services and professional development solutions provider. Their solutions help customers adapt to key business transformations and technological advancements, close skill gaps and foster an environment of continuous talent development. Visit them at booth #3206 in the Solutions Center!
International Institute for Learning is a global leader in training, consulting, coaching and customized course development for PPPM, Business Analysis, Learn Six Sigma and more. Find them in the Solutions Center at booth #403.



