February Community News You Can Use

 

The Art and Science of Stakeholder Management: An online article linked from PM Port explains why project failures could be due to poor stakeholder management. It lists several fundamental steps to managing stakeholders: Identify them, and map their level of interest and influence. Going beyond the steps to incorporate comfort and trust in the stakeholder relationship is key, the article concludes. Visit PM Port for more of what’s happening in the world of project management.

Don’t forget to join us Thursday, March 22^nd for PMXPO 2018! ProjectManagement.com is once again excited to bring you its annual virtual conference and exhibition—the 11th edition of its successful show! We broke our attendance record again last year, and want you to join us as we start our second decade of the largest virtual event in project management! Whether you’re a seasoned PM or new to the field, it's your opportunity to learn, network with thousands of your peers, earn PDUs and a badge, and broaden your perspective on project management—all from the comfort of your home or office. And best of all, it’s all free!

Keynote Presentation—The Simpsons: There's No "I" in "Innovation" (oh wait, there's actually two of them)...Lessons in Innovation from the Most Successful Show in TV History

Joel Cohen, Emmy-Winning Writer and Producer of The Simpsons

Register Now for PMXPO 2018!

PMI® EMEA Congress 2018 will be here before you know it! Register by 14 February and take advantage of Early Bird savings! Bringing together hundreds of project, programme and portfolio managers from around the world, PMI® EMEA Congress provides three days of premier education, knowledge sharing, and networking. Congress empowers participants with the skills needed to positively impact projects and programmes through innovative keynotes, peer-driven content and cutting edge global perspectives into today’s evolving project and business challenges.

Participants can also extend their stay (10 – 11 May) and attend SeminarsWorld courses to continue their professional development and deepen their knowledge on the latest topic areas driving Project Management.

We here in Community Support want to express our sincere appreciation to all of you during the transition from Adobe Connect to WebEx. Change is not always fun, but the more exposure you gain from attending Live Webinars, the less frustrating it will be to grasp the platform.

Please also continue to be patient as we work through the mobile experience glitch, as we know this feature is a great benefit to have while travelling. We are endlessly working to resolve the problem as soon as possible.

Please remember to revisit Tips for Webinar Attendees prior to your live event to ensure that you're ready to participate when you login!

If you have any questions about viewing a live or on-demand webinar, please reach out to us and we'll be happy to help.

Many thanks!