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Project Management in the Public Sector: How Public Sector Projects Differ from those in the Private Sector

by Nigel Blampied

May 28, 2020 | 62:30 | Views: 2,378 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 3.84 / 5

Did you know that the United States Air Force invented the title “project manager”? In fact, much of the early development of project management was on projects performed for the government. This webinar will discuss project management by the government rather than for the government. If you work in government, or want to know more about project management in government, this is the webinar for you. We shall consider projects in the context of public organizations, how the nature of government affects projects, how the public agency perspective on projects differs from that of the private sector, and challenges faced in the public sector. This an introduction, with more in-depth discussion to follow in future webinars.

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Organizational Agility Conference 2019: Driving Change in the Government of Canada

by John Medcof

September 12, 2019 | 59:08 | Views: 796 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.45 / 5

To keep pace in today’s disruptive world, the Government of Canada is adopting new ways of thinking and working in key areas, including project management. It focuses on nimble processes that allow projects and initiatives to adjust and adapt to evolving needs and technologies and, a workforce that can put them into action. The Canada School of Public Service has a key role to play and is enhancing its project management learning to help meet these needs.

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Powering Up Lusail Ultra Smart City Along With FIFA 2022 World Cup Stadium In Qatar

by Irshad Hussain

July 23, 2019 | 60:36 | Views: 4,192 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.09 / 5

Lusail City extends across an area of 38 square kilometres and includes four exclusive islands and 19 multi-purpose residential, mixed use, entertainment and commercial districts. It is a comprehensive arena with leisure spots, residential buildings, commercial towers, avenues and public ports. Lusail, a true city of the future, will eventually accommodate 450,000 people. City includes 22 hotels with different international star ratings, making it an element of attraction for investment in Qatar.

Project Governance: From Data to Recommendations to Action or Inaction

by Hang Vo, Terry Williams, Richard Kirkham

January 15, 2019 | 61:44 | Views: 33,689 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.30 / 5

Assurance reviews are essential to the overall good governance of major public projects and programs; in this webinar, we explore some of the challenges around framing and implementing assurance review recommendations during the life-cycle. PMI have funded a research study led by The University of Hull, which seeks to uncover how the treatment of assurance review data influences recommendations and the subsequent actions (or inactions) that arise, using a definitive set of data. During the webinar, we will discuss some of the implications arising from the findings of this study, explore suggestions for improving current assurance processes in practice and identify recommendations for future research.

Building Options at Project Front-End Strategizing: The Power of Capital Design for Evolvability

by Nuno Gil

May 25, 2017 | 59:10 | Views: 23,812 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.23 / 5

How do project teams overcome differences to adopt a design plan that strikes a balance between short-term affordability and long-term adaptability? Hear how a formal framework for design flexibility on the front end encourages greater communication among project team members, helps avoid risks and reduce costs, and improves efficiency. While the uncertainties of the future will always be present, capital project teams can manage potential change more effectively by adopting these principals and designing for evolvability.

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Project Management Success in the Public Sector

by Jonathan Weinstein Winnie Liem Tony Van Krieken 

April 17, 2015 | 59:34 | Views: 2,419 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.18 / 5

Achieving project management success in the public sector has its challenges; some different than in the private sector. The presentation is based on the research and experience of the presenter, Jon Weinstein, and is capture in two books he co-authored on the subject. The session will provide attendees with practical lessons from real success stories across all levels of government, different organization types, and across the spectrum of project management processes and practices.

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Performing Under Pressure

by Bill Benjamin

February 18, 2015 | 70:12 | Views: 5,225 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.45 / 5

Let’s face it—Government Leaders face enormous amounts of pressure. Failing to manage pressure is a significant reason why projects fail. This webinar will explore how the brain functions under pressure and will explore ground breaking research on how Project Managers can excel under pressure and drive engagement, innovation, growth and deliver success in their projects!

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Going Full Agile in Government

by Phil Magrogan David Larrimore

January 23, 2015 | 63:12 | Views: 2,162 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 4.16 / 5

This webinar features the GSA (US General Services administration) and its journey in going Full Agile!

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Becoming a Project Management Trailblazer in Government

by Winnie Liem Joseph Fernandes Fred Fanning Dr. William Brantley

December 17, 2014 | 65:19 | Views: 591 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 3.81 / 5

This webinar will speak to best practices in how you can be a “Trailblazer” or a Champion for Project Management in your Government Organization and taking your project management career to the next level.

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Lessons Learned and Guidelines from 9 Programs and Projects

by Ginger Levin

December 08, 2014 | 61:22 | Views: 623 | PDUs: 1.00 | Rating: 3.85 / 5

This presentation will focus on nine Federal Government or quasi-Government programs and projects and will talk about guidelines to best engage stakeholders with specific examples and lessons learned. It will describe project work for a dead stakeholder, a missing stakeholder, negative stakeholders, and positive stakeholders.

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