nA 7 I BEE aol cloy ohn EMEA Congress PaO A Onsite Programme De saa CL ae, ae Pecauecs ? m Username: Your email address used to register for Congress LSS Tea ele 72 (CF eee Ae Penn zaPMI* EMEA CONGRESS 2017 ee ee Sa) | applaud you for making the commitment to refine and expand your skills. As a project manager, | know how difficult itis to find the time for ongoing professional development. Even after more than 30 years of experience in managing and leading global teams, | believe that there is always something new | can learn. Professional development is an ongoing process, as well as a critical one in an age dominated by turbulence and change. What you learn at this Congress will help you better navigate the challenges you face today and in the near future. Over the next few days, you will hear from experts in leadership as well as business and strategy management. You will also have the opportunity to lean about new tools and processes that enhance the fundamentals of what we do. But Congress is about more than the presentations you attend. It is also about the networking activities, opportunities and new connections you will make. It is about finding new opportunities and forging new friendships ‘As Chair of the PMI 2017 Board of Directors, and on behalf of the board and PMI staff, I welcome you to EMEA Congress Mark Dickson, PMP Chair, PMI 2017 Board of Directors1-3 MAY | ROME, ITALY PMI Central Italy Chapter welcomes you to our beautiful city of Roma! More than two thousand years of history are waiting to give you a wonderful experience Our chapter represents all central Italy regions and together with the other Italian chapters, more than 3,800 members work together as volunteers to advance the practice of project management in Italy. As the host chapter, we are excited to welcome you and we'll be at your disposal to make this experience unforgettable ih | ‘CENTRAL ITALY CHAPTER. aslo” are repterec mack of Project Management hectue, ne Fora complete tof marks pease contact he PHI Leg Department BRA-104-2017 (17)MONDAY Ours Day 1 Theme: Regional Perspectives and their Impact on the Global Marketplace 0730-1730 0730 08.00-08.45, 9.00-10.30 10.30-11.00 11,.00-12.00 12.00-12,30 12.00-13.00 13.00-13.30 13,30-14.45 14.45-1515 15.15-16.30 1630-1730 1730-20.00 1730 Registration Open and Badge Pick Up PMi Bookstore Open Garden Lobby Provider Kiosks and Morning Coffee Garden Lobby First-Time Attendee — Congress Orientation Fllisse ‘Opening General Session and Keynote Speaker - Gabor George Burt Salone Cavalieri 3/4 Refreshment Break in Provider Kiosk Area Garden Lobby PMI Salon - Turbulence and Uncertainty: How Organisations Are Addressing Global Challenge Salone Cavalieri 3/4 Keynote Book Signing: Gabor George Burt PM/ Bookstore Buffet Luncheon Networking Event: “Meeting Colleagues From Your Region” *Signage wil be available detailing seating arrangements. Michaelangelo/Pietro Dessert and Coffee in Provider Kiosks Area Garden Lobby Simultaneous Educational Sessions” Refreshment Break in Provider Kiosk Area Garden Lobby Simultaneous Educational Sessions ” Welcome Reception Networking Event: “Cocktails & Conversation with James R. Snyder, PMP; one of the PMI Founders” PMI Bookstore Optional Networking Tours" Meet at Garden Lobby Doors at 17.15 End of Congress Day 1 “Interested in joining a networking tour? Visit Registration in the Garden Lobby forspace availability “Pre-registration for sessions s not required. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.TUESDAY PAOLA Day 2 Theme: Navigating Boundaries to Drive Innovation 08.00-18.00 _ Registration Open and Badge Pick Up PMI Bookstore Open Garden Lobby 08.00 Provider Kiosks and Morning Coffee Garden Lobby 0815-08.45 y #201 Product Theatre: learn about The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Award for Innovation in Project Management, 3 categories 6 awards with prizes pool of $550,000 Ellisse 09.00-10.15 ‘Simultaneous Educational Sessions 1015-10.45 Refreshment Break in Provider Kiosk Area Garden Lobby 10.45-12.00 imultaneous Educational Sessions“ 1200-1300 Buffet Luncheon Networking Event: “Learn Italian without Talking’ Michaelangelo/Pietro 12.45-13:15 é #213B Vodafone Shared Services Romania Product Theatre: Passion for PA.N.CA.K.ES Terrazza Monte Mario 13.00-13.30 Dessert and Coffee in Provider Kiosks Area Garden Lobby 13,30-14.45 Simultaneous Educational Sessions “ 14.45-1515, Refreshment Break in Provider Kiosk Area Garden Lobby 1515-1630 wultaneous Educational Sessions 16.30-18.00 Networking Event: “Sip, Savour and Salute — An talian Wine-Tasting Event” Garden Lobby 18.00 End of Congress Day 2WEDNESDAY 3 May 2017 Day 3 Theme: Human Connectivity and the Future of Work 08.00-16.00 _ Registration Open and Badge Pick Up PMI Bookstore Open Garden Lobby 08.00 Provider Kiosks and Morning Coffee Garden Lobby 08.30-09.45 Simultaneous Educational Sessions” 09.45-10.15 Refreshment Break in Provider Kiosk Area Garden Lobby 1015-1130 Simultaneous Educational Sessions” 1130-1230 Buffet Luncheon Networking Event: "Network with Attendees From Your Industry” “Signage wil be available detailing eating arrangements. Michaelangelo/Pietro 1230-13.45 Simultaneous Educational Sessions” 1345-1400 Transition Break 14.00-1530 Closing Keynote: Magnus Lindkvist Salone Cavalieri 3/4 15.30-16.00 Keynote Book Signing: Magnus Lindkvist PMI Bookstore 16.00 Close of PMI EMEA Congress 2017 SeminarsWorld Thursday, 4 May - Friday, 5 May See page 43 for details. Pre-registration is required, Visit the registration desk to check on availabilty and pricing1-3 MAY | ROME, ITALY ——— GENERAL INFORMATION ' Accessing Presentations Registered attendees can visit the My Congress page of the EMEA Congress event website to access presentations (excluding keynote presentations). PDFs of presentations will be available until Friday, 3 November 2017 = Business Center Located on the Garden Lobby Level for your business needs, f you are hotel guest at the Rome Cavalier, ‘you may apply business center charges to your guest room and pay upon check out. = Dress Code Dress code is business casual. The hotel may be chilly, so a sweater or jacket will be useful. © Evaluation Session evaluations will be available through the event app. In order to gain access to these evaluations, Congress attendees will need to bookmark sessions using the event app. Session evaluations will release 10 minutes prior to the session end time. Additional Congress evaluations will be emailed to you after the conclusion of the event, Your support in providing feedback on your experience at this is event will help the PMI Congress team in making enhancements for PMI EMEA Congress 2078 = First Aid For medical assistance, visit the Registration Desk during programme hours. "= Lost and Found Please visit the Registration Desk for lost or found items. = Name Badge All Congress attendees are required to wear their name badge to access all sessions and events. If you have lost your name badge, please visit the registration desk. = PDUs In order to ensure your professional development units (PDUs) are reported on your behalf, attendees will reed to have their badge scanned upon entry to a session. These claims will be automatically uploaded to the PDU transcripts of participating attendees that hold one or more of the following: PMI-ACP, PMI- PBA, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP, PgMP, PIMP. PDUs will appear on certification holders’ transcripts within 7 business days from completion of the attended session. Attendees may visit cers pmi.org to confirm PDU reporting. Additionally, a PDU tracker is available on page 12 to help keep track of your PDUs. ® Selection of Sessions Seating for sessions is on a first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is filled to capacity. Wi Complimentary access and available throughout the venue. Login: Hhonors Password: ROME2017PMI’ EMEA CONGRESS 2017 MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME AT EMEA CONGRESS! Tips For Staying Connected STAY CONNECTED WITH FELLOW ATTENDEES VIA THE PMI InPERSON EVENTS MOBILE APP. Features include: + In-app activity feed containing posts and updates from fellow attendees * Connect with other attendees virtually and send in-app messages Offensive posts The mobile app isa tool for sharing without filter, If you are offended by a post, you are able to flag the comment which will disable the comment for further review. To do so, select the comment icon and then the flag icon. 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View app for details! NIN Username: Your email address used to register for the event assword: ROMEZO17 Maximise Your Networking Opportunities Visit the Ribbon Center and pick up an industry-specific ribbon and attach to your badge PMI Community Team The PMI Community Team will be onsite to capture the excitement of this year's EMEA Congress. You may be approached to provide comments about ‘your experience or share your thoughts related to the events of the day. Members of this team will be wearing a volunteer button,1-3 MAY | ROME, ITALY Is This Your First Time Attending PMI EMEA Congress? Bring your business cards to network with fellow first timers and learn how to make the most of your PMI EMEA Congress experience. Monday, 1May 800-845 #101 First-Time Attendee — Congress Orientation Elisse Networking Tours Tours are available Monday, 1 May from 1730-20.00. Choose from three tour options below: Tour A: Casual Walk Through Imperial Rome Tour B: Fountains and Squares and Flavours of Rome Tour C: Panoramic Drive of Rome Interested in joining a tour? Visit Registration in the Garden Lobby for space availability. ‘1 May is a nationwide public holiday called La Festa dei Lavoratori or Labour Day. Many Italians use Labour day as a day of rest or spend the day attending concerts in the city of Rome, visiting friends and family or participating in demonstrations to improve workers’ rights and conditions. Many organisations and businesses will be closed and transportation services such as rail services and taxis willbe limited. Congress attendees are advised to check with their hotel regarding transportation services available. Additionally, attendees can visit the PMI Rome Chapter kiosk and chat with local volunteers for tips and tricks while visting Rome.PMI° EMEA CONGRESS 2017 ee PROGRAMME KEY PMI EMEA Congress 2017 features 55+ educational sessions across three days. ‘THE PMITALENT TRIANGLE® GUIDE Each session is aligned to the PMI Talent Triangle® skill area. The primary skill area designates the available PDUs. Technical PDUs apply only to the PMI Certification listed, while Leadership and Strategic PDUs apply to all PMI certifications. The Talent Triangle skill and designated PDUs are listed underneath each session description. = LEARNING LEVEL (LL) GUIDE Each session has been designated a learning level by the Congress presenter and is indicated by one of the following definitions. Learning levels are listed before the session title. © Core: Focus on awareness and factual recall: appropriate for those interested in further development of core skill 1 Applied: Focus on understanding existing knowledge: appropriate for those interested in using content in practical applications to master concepts. '@ Progressive: Focus on project implementation of highly technical or detailed deliverables to support organisational strategy. '= SELECTION OF SESSIONS Seating for sessions is on a first-come, first served basis, Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is filled to capacity. = LEARNING OBJECTIVES, Learning objectives are available for each session. To view, visit the event mobile app DISCLAIMER: Uniess otherwise disclosed, PMI acknowledges thatthe statements made by presenters are their own opinion and not necessarily that ofthe organisation they represent, or that ofthe PMI. Presenters, agenda and PDU information are subject to change without notice, Recording ofany PMI educational material in any typeof medias prohibited without prior etten consent from PMI 10Regional Perspectives and their Impact on the Global Marketplace How do you achieve benefits realisation by applying the right advanced methodologies, at the right time amidst global market changes?1-3 MAY | ROME, ITALY The information that was made available to PM! as of 29 Marchi included inthe following agenda, Visit http://congresses pmi.org/emea2017/Pragramme/sessions for the most up-to-date information, Monday, 1 May 0730-1730 Registration Open, Badge Pick up and PMI Bookstore Open Garden Lobby 07:30 Provider Kiosks and Morning Coffee Garden Lobby 08.00-8.45 #101 First -Time Attendee Congress Orientation Ellisse Is this your first time attending PMI EMEA Congress? Bring your business cards to network with fellow first timers and learn how to make the most of your PMI EMEA Congress experience. 09.00-10.30 @ #102: Opening General Session and Keynote Speaker - George Gabor Burt Salone Cavalieri 3/4 Re-Imaging Boundaries: Shaping the Future of Your Organisation Most companies are unable to find Blue Oceans ~ market spacesall to themselves: Yet, as project managers, you are the front-line change agents of your organisation, youare in perfect position to guide it to blue waters. How can you maximise the impact of your critical role? How can you make yourself indispensable to your customers, drive the ongoing relevance of your organisation, and elevate your strategic importance? ‘Opening Keynote Speaker, Gabor George Burt, global mastermind of innovative strategy and architect of the Slingshot Framework, exposes the mindset and critical path of re-imagining the boundaries of project management on three levels simultaneously: + Blue Lake: Optimise and refresh the current value proposition of your projects + Blue Sea: Expand project boundaries to achieve heightened customer relevance + Blue Ocean: Create new value propositions that can shape your organisation's overall strategy PM Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skill Max PDUs 15 Strategic (All Certifications) 10.30-11.00 Refreshment Break in Provider Kiosk Area Garden Lobby 6ig Levels: @ Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus 11.00-12.00 @ #103: PMI Salon: Turbulence and Uncertainty: How Organisations Are Addressing Global Challenges Salone Cavalieri 3/4 Back by popular demand ~The PMI EMEA Congress Salon! Dating back to the 17th century, salons (similar to a panel discussion) provide a unique platform for idea exchange, debate and entertainment. The global economy is being challenged with constant change. Brexit and other economic pressures, evolving workforce demands, and political shifting such asthe rise of nationalism ‘and less cooperation among world powers are intensifying the risk for global conflicts. While the immediate effects re challenging the global community, the aftershocks are leaving many organisations vulnerable and bracing for impact. Practitioners from various industries willoin together to discuss their experiences and provide insights on how they are anticipating change while continuing the advancement of their organisations missions Moderator: Clare Savage Maria Hedwall, PMP Murat Bicak, Head ofChange Govemance, PM Director & Site Senior Vice President coo LeadiIMED, Operations Strategy Chiefof staff Office, Author “Singshot™ Project Management mua Deutsche Bank Astrazeneca PMI Talent Triangle Strategic Business Management Skills Max PDUs Strategic 1.0 (All Certifications) 12.00-12.30 PMI Bookstore - Garden Lobby 12.00-13.00 Buffet Luncheon with Networking Michaelangelo/Pietro Join us during lunch and get to know your fellow Congress attendees from your region. Tables will be arranged by region where you will be able to jump-start your networking by meeting attendees from your country. Ornetwork with individuals from countries of interest! ignage will be available detailing seating arrangements 13.00-13.30 _—Provider Kiosks and Desserts Garden Lobby 16Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. 13,30-14.45 I #104: Strategic Communication: Embracing People, Purpose, and Partnerships for Project Success Bella Arti Communication, used right, can be a strategy to increase your project or programme's efficiency. In this interactive session, participants will have the opportunity to explore hhow emotional intelligence, communicating across generations, and understanding new technologies and communication tools can positively impact a project team. Attendees will have an opportunity to share what tools have worked best for them, and after learning from others, participants will develop an action plan to take back to their workplace. Thomas Mattus, Successful Strategies International, Inc PMITalent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs: 125 Leadership (All Certfcations) I #105: Optimising Stakeholder Engagement by Understanding the Human Side of Complexity Salone Section 2 Inthis session, attendees will gain approaches to optimising stakeholder engagement in avariety of difficult situations. Attendees will also gain self-avrareness through a survey of their personal natural biases, to understand what areas they need the most focus on. Participants will discuss the approaches one can undertake to effectively address different situations. Dave Gunner, PMP, PfMP; Hewlett Packard Enterprise PM Talent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max POUs: 0S Technical (PMP) 0S Technical (PMI- PBA) 0.5 Technical (PgMP) 0.75 Leadership (All Certifications) @ #106: A Project Manager's Guide to Strategic Thinking and Business Value Salone Section 3 This session is designed to help project managers "upgrade" their position by providing ‘suggestions and tips that will help transform the project manager from an implementer toa “business value manager." This presentation addresses the importance of identifying the potential tangible financial benefits and the intangible benefits that actually determine project success and business value. Frank Saladis, PMP; Blue Marble Enterprizes Inc PM Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skill Max PDUs: 125 Strategic (All Certifications) lm #107: Pay Now or Pay Later: Strategies for Assessing Agile Readiness Environments Eillisse This session will provide practical advice on how to engage clients ofall levels of Agile- maturity to successfully bid/contract services which will be delivered using Agile techniques We will also decompose winning (and losing) strategies, based on experience, for engaging the client and making the case for Agile-based delivery Jarred Merkel, PMP, Deloitte Consulting LLP PM Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max POUs 1125 Technical (PMP) 41.25 Technical (PeMP) 1.25 Technical (PMI-ACP) Y© Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus 13.30-14.45 @ #108: Avoiding Project Breakdown: A Tool to Measure Front-End Planning (continued) Salone Section 1 ‘Monitoring and controlling processes in project management can be “preventative” or “detective; controls are most effective when there isa mix ofthe two. This presentation will give attendees involved in construction, engineering, facilities management, or infrastructure projects an understanding ofthe Project Definition Rating Index, a tool that is «preventative control for measuring scope development during planning and design Jay Gur, PMP; Project Auditors LLC, PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs: 125 Technical (PMP) 125 Technical (PgMP) 125 Technical (PMI- PBA) @ #109: Achieve your Strategic Goals and Deliver the Benefits Profitably Every Time Terrazza Monte Mario Don'tyou want to ensure that a strategic dream will not result in an implementation nightmare? A realistic case study is used to explain an innovative, consistent approach for planning and validating all ofthe steps required to make the strategic dream a business- {focused reality. You wll [earn how to model and quantify the roadmap to success from ‘component definition through benefits delivery and deliver the benefit in a profitable, reliable and sustainable manner. Crispin (°Kik”) Piney, PMP, PMP. P/MP; KPB: Fernando Santiago, P3M Solutions, PMI Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skill Max PDUs: 125 Strategic (All Certifications) 14.45-1515 Dessert and Coffee in Provider Kiosks Area Garden Lobby 1515-1630 @ #110: Monte Carlo, Let’s Win!: Don't Leave Your Project Success upto Chance Salone Section 7 ‘Are we ust playing roulette or betting on our project's success? A Monte Carlo analysis provides the answerto the fundamental question: Whats the probability that our project will >be completed within allocated time and budget? By attending this session, you will gaina ‘much greater chance to control the overall outcome and delivera successful project Monte Carlo, Let's Win! ‘Antonio Sturiale, PMP; Thale Alenia Space Italia S p.A PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Skils Max PDUs: 125 Technical (PMP) 125 Technical (PgMP) 125 Technical (PMI RMP) 18Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. I #111: Mindfulness and Multiple Intelligences: Foundation for Optimal Performance Salone Section 2 Formal and informal mindfulness techniques applied correctly can influence positive change in your organisation. This session will help participants optimise performance by identifying and understanding the intelligences that lie atthe foundation of one’s ability tolead. communicate, collaborate, and perform. Given today’s global environment, explore cognitive readiness; Eastern and Western mindfulness; and cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual intelligences in the context of project management. George Pitagorsky, NYC Dept. of Education PM Talent Triangle: Leadership Skils Max PDUs: 1125 Leadership (All Certifications) #112: Difficult Does Not Mean Impossible: A Story of a Scaled Scrum Implementation at Euroclear Salone Section 3 Euroclear underwenta five-year journey to successfully implement and scale scrum practices ina large software development programme with offshore teams. Gain insight by looking back atthe approach, which Euroclear, a large organisation with a controlled environment, took to adopt scrum practices, with an analysis ofits challenges. Aspecfic focus wil be placed on the concrete actions taken to address the constraints resulting from multi-site scrum teams and fixed-price outsourcing, Julien Lemetayer, CAPM; Euroclear, An Decrck Euroclear, Mallikarjuna Alahari,Furoclear PMITalent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs: 4125 Technical (PMP) 1125 Technical (PgMP) 1125 Technical (PMI -ACP) © #113: Lean Organisation, Strategy and Portfolio Management Belle Arti (Our portfolios can be a balancing act, needing to allow for the free flow of ideas butalsoa measurable execution of strategy. By attending this session, you wil be able to reflect on a lean approach to portfolio management, and how different mental approach can make ‘your portfolio more agile, from strategy formulation to execution. Youwill Be able to reflect on and share lean conceptsand how a different mental approach can be applied to portfolio management. Luca Romano, PMP; PMI Central Italy Chapter PM Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skill Max POUs: 0.5 Technical (PMP) 0.5 Technical (PgMP) (0.5 Technical (PFMP) 075 Strategic (All Certifications) 19ig Levels: @ Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus #114: The Art and Science of Project Communication Across the Globe Ellisse Using interactive activities, this session will elaborate communication preferences of global cultures, Attendees wll leave with practical guidelines that can be leveraged in selecting the right communication techniques, which are likely to provide the best outcomesina given cultural setting. The session will also include tips on effective handling of disagreements and behavioural issues ‘MubammadA 8. yas, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP, PgMP;LIFELONG Kuwait, ‘Mohamed Khalifa, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP, PMILSP, PMP, PgMP, PPMP: LUFELONG Kuwait PM Talent Triangle: Leadership Max PDUs 125 Leadership (Al Certifications) ll #115: Uncertain Times: Identifying and Managing Uncertainty in Project Estimates Terraza Monte Mario Does uncertainty lead to inaccuracies in cost and time estimates for your projects? Learn techniques to proactively manage uncertainty n estimates by influencing the psychological and business process root causes instead of just adding more contingency. Bonus: Delegates will receive an estimation checklist, which can be used during any estimation process to ‘check for biases and heuristics. Werner Meyer, PMP: Projectlink Consulting PMI Talent Triangle: Technical skills Max PDUs 4125 Technical (PMP) 125 Technical (PgMP) 1630-1730 Welcome Reception Garden Lobby Networking Event: “Cocktails & Conversation with James R. Snyder, PMP; one of PMI Founders" Enjoy cocktails and take photos with Mr. Snyder at the PMI Bookstore 1730 End of Congress Day 1 Interested in joining a networking tour? Visit Registration in the Garden Lobby for space availability See page 9 fordetails. 20Avie ee eT Navigating Boundaries to Drive Innovation How do you ensure project and enterprise success while navigating through physical and virtual complexities?Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. Tuesday, 2 May 08.00-18.00 8.00 08.:15-08.45 09.00-1015 Registration Open, Badge Pick up and PMI Bookstore Open Garden Lobby Provider Kiosks and Morning Coffee Garden Lobby #201A Product Theatre: Learn about The Hamdan Mohammed Award for Innovation in Project Management, 3 categories 6 awards with prizes poolof $550,000 Ellisse Provides platform to discover, encourage, and promote innovation in Project Management, and the adoption of best practice and excellence inthe field. The award targets the international community of project managers and specialists involved in the management of Projects, Programs, or Portfolios where they can participate as Individuals, Teams, or Organisations. Award prizes pool of $550,000. Lalla MT Faridoon, RTA PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs: 5 Leadership (All Certifications) ll #201B: How to Speak the Language Your Project Sponsors Understand: Akey for Project Success Caravaggio To be successful as a project manager, you need to speak the fanguage that your project sponsors understand in order to develop a positive relationship. Through real-life examples, attendees will learn best practices and “words” and behaviours that will resonate with executives to maximise project success Alfonse Bucero, PMP, PfMP; Bucero PM Consulting PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership Skils Max PDUs: 125 Leadership (All Certifications) @ #202: Managing Risky Change Salone Section 1 Change is risky, and change management aims to ensure successful change, But change remains challenging, and often fails to deliver the expected benefits. Discover howaa strong risk-based approach to change management can address both vulnerable process elements and risky people aspects, and maximise the probability of success for your changes. Understand potential failure points inthe standard change management process, recognise the importance of managing people as well as process when change s risky, discover how toidentify key stakeholders at risk of causing change failure, and learn how to use applied emotional iteracyto influence risky stakeholdersand maximise the chances of change success David Hilson, PMP, The Risk Doctor Partnership PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs 41.25 Technical (PMP) 41.25 Technical (PgMP) 41.25 Technical (PMI-RMP) (0.25 Technical (PMI-PBA) nig Levels: @ Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus 09.00-1015 @ #203: Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Next Generation Project Management and (continued) PMO in a Turbulent World Salone Section 2 Are youa ready for project management in a disruptive world? We lve in turbulent times: -many businesses are being disrupted at an increasing pace. Many management practices that we rely on are based on hundred-year-old thinking. What kind of project management is best suited to excel inthis environment? This session will provide actionable insights on how to prepare yourself for the next generation of project management and PMO, or risk being disrupted! Jack Duggal, PMP; Projectize Group PMI Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skil Max PDUs 0.5 Technical (PMP) (05 Technical (PgMP) 075 Strategic (Al Certifications) © #204: Project Failure or Organisation Failure?: Common Causes and Solutions for Project Failure Salone Section 3 Organisations often blame project failure on ineffective project management, leading toa vicious cycle of cause/effect analysis that fails to identify a potential cause: organisational failure. This presentation will examine hidden reasons for project failures on the organisation level and will give you the tools to start difficult conversations with senior executives to achieve the organisation's strategic goal(s) Majeed Hosseiney, PMP; Think t Project, Mike Frenette, PMP; Corvo Project Management PMI Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skills Max PDUs: 0.5 Technical (PMP) 0.5 Technical (PeMP) 0.5 Technical (PFMP) 075 Strategic (All Certifications) | #205: When the Public Sector Goes Agile Ellisse Take part in the adventurous implementation of agile techniques in the public sector! Learn what it takes to leave your certainties behind and embrace a more agile mind-set, with helpful insights of the changing role ofthe project manager in the agile world and the use of agile in fixed-price contracts. After all..ifa public company has done it, you can do it too! Marco Negri, PMP; Anas SpA. PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs: 125 Technical (PMP) 125 Technical (PeMP) 125 Technical (PMI—ACP) 2Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. 10:15-10.45 lH #206: Why Bad Projects Are So Hard to Kill Terraza Monte Mario Understand why bad projects are so hardto kill theirimpact, and what todo about them Key points will be illustrated with stories from history as well as stores from the presenter's limbs of ome of the world's tallest mountains, See how escalation of commitment, group think, sunk cost, and conflicts of interest contribute to keeping death-march projects needlessly alive; and see how they can undercut trust, ethics, and success Michael 'Brochta, PMI-ACP, PMP, Zozer inc. Fabio Rigamonti, PMP PM Talent Triangle: Leadership Skils Max POUs: 125 Leadership (All Certifications) lm #207: Lessons Learned: Creating a New De Belle Arti ion-Making Framework This session will share the decision-making framework from AstraZeneca Research and Development, and the Innovative Medicine (IMED) organisation. You wil be able to reflect back on how you make decisionsin projectsin your organisation, and ask yourself how you go about asking and answering the right questions leading to project delivery. You wil get ideas ‘on how to improve your decision-making framework and process, set up your supporting tools, and embrace the change leading an increased portfolio value and to build success Maria Hedwall, PMP; AstraZeneca PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs: 1125 Technical (PMP) 1125 Technical (PgMP) 05 Technical (PMI-RMP) Refreshment Break in Provider Kiosk Area Garden Lobby 10.45-12.00 @ #208: Can Portfolio Management Strategy Really Stop My Headaches? Salone Section? Inthe last years, project management shifted from being a differentiator toa minimum requirement in project-driven companies or departments; however, upper management continues to seek a holistic and unified view of the business. Take steps towards having a portfolio perspective in today’s complex workplace that includes global projects being {implemented with multicultural blended teams from around the world by learning about the “complete chain’—from idea generation to benefits measurement. Alexandre Rezende, PMP, Hella Corporate Center Gmbt1 PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Max PDUs: 1125 Technical (PMP) 4125 Technical (gM?) 1125 Technical (PMP) 23ig Levels: @ Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus 10.45-12.00 _ @ #209: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (continued) (PMBOK" Guide) — Sixth Edition: Preview of Coming Attractions Terraza Monte Mario A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) is being updated _aswe speak, and the sixth edition will soon be published. This session provides insights into the new edition, including a peek at a new chapter on the role of the project manager. For each Knowledge Area, there are new sections describing key concepts, emerging trends, and tailoring considerations, aswell as updates to ensure the PMBOK® Guide remains relevant to ‘most projects, most of the time, Come and find out what to expect! Cynthia Snyder Dionisio, Cyneray2 PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs 4125 Technical PMP) 125 Technical (22M?) 0.5 Technical (PMI-RMP) 0.5 Technical (PMI-SP) #210: Practical Risk Management For Mega Construction Projects: ACase Study Salone Section 3 Through a case study, this session aims to bridge the gap between a theoretical review of risk ‘management toa practical implementation, Understand how the team of amega- ‘construction project developed a risk management methodology to implementa practical control system, created reliable time and budget estimates, defined the risk critical path, implemented response plan, and developed contingency plans. Hosam Eid Mohammed, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP; Hill International, PMI Talent Triangle- Technical Skills Max PDUs: 125 Technical (PMP) 4125 Technical (PgMP) 125 Technical (PMI-RMP) #211: Optimising Your Environment: Strategies to Achieve More Wherever You Work Belle Arti The successful assessment, integration, and application of environmental factors can improve the probability of projec success. By identifying characteristics of specific organisational environments, attendees wil beable be better equipped to adapt to current realities, identify forces that drive or restrain progress, and recognise what steps contribute to more optimised outcomes. Discussions and Q&A contribute to adopting, adapting, and applying improved skill in various environments ‘Alfonso Bucero, PMP, PfMP, Bucero PM Consulting PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs 125 Leadership (All Certifications) 24Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. 12.00-13.00 12.45-13.15 13.00-13,30 1 #212: The Five Rules of Business Execution: Achieving Immediate and Sustainable Strategy Implementation Fllisse Learn business execution from insights froma study of more than 600 companies, which highlights components of strategic business execution. Explore the current state of strategy implementation, discuss common factors leading to both successes and failures, illustrate a comprehensive framework for planning success n your organisation, and lay groundwork for future sustainable business execution. ‘Te Wu, PMI-RMP, PMP, PgMP, PIMP: PMO Advisory LLC and Montclair State University PM Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skill Max POUs: 125 Strategic (All Certifications) ll #213A: The Project Manager Leadership Dilemma: Candid Versus Creative Communications Salone Section 2 A key responsibilty ofthe project manager isto communicate reality during project execution, Candid communication exhibited with brutal honesty may cause distuption in the team. Alternatively, the project manager as political spn doctor spews creative deceit about project progress and performance. This presentation addresses the communication challenges and ethical leadership dilemmas that confront the project manager, and proposes suggestions for astute project communications and project stakeholder management. William Moylan, PMP; Eastern Michigan University PM Talent Triangle: Leadership Skils Max POUs: 125 Leadership (All Certifications) Buffet Luncheon Michaelangelo/Pietro Enjay your lunch while learning how to communicate in Italian without talking! Choose any table to participate in this fun activity. #213B Vodafone Shared Services Romania Product Theatre: Passion for PA.N.C.A.K.ES Terraza Monte Mario We find ourselves in global organisations with project teams all around the world, being partof diferent cultures, having different lifestyles, time zones. Naturally, we tendto choose technology driven remote communication over person-to-person interaction. But isthere more to this? Let's taste those flavours that could transform communication into ‘meaningful interaction. PA.N.CAK.ES. People, Action, Negotiation, Communication ‘Adoptabilty, Knowledge, Empathy and Structure. Presenters: Marilena Grigore, rina Mateciuc, Dumitru Radoi Barieara, lana Stefan Florescu PaiTalent Tiangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs: ‘5 Leadership (All Certifications) Dessert and Coffee in Provider Kiosks Area Garden Lobby 25ig Levels: @ Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus 13.30-14.45 ll #214: The Seven Pains that Keep Organisations Awake at Night Salone Section 1 This session will help leaders within organisations identify some common pains and problems that might disrupt the proper development and execution of projects, programmes, and portfolios. We will discuss a capacity building approach, borrowing concepts from Jack Welch and frameworks often used by USAID and UNDP. The core concept isto optimise investment, time, and resource allocation by implementing the “no one-size-fits-all’ Training fora Purpose approach Saadi Adra, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP, PgMP, PIMP; Advisors PMI Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skills Max PDUs: 125 Strategic (Al Certifications) #215: Project Outcomes: The Key to Benefits Realisation Salone Section 3 Benefits realisation is one ofthe most popular buzzwords in project and programme ‘management today, and project managers and project teams continue to need strategies tohelp identify and realise benefits and lnk them to project deliverables. This interactive presentation wil provide project managers with tps and techniques to help project teams ‘identify outcomes linked to project deliverables, associate them with strategic benefits and propose measures to enable and monitor benefits realisation, even long after the projects completed. Brad Bigelow, PP, SHAPE (ATO) PM Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skils Max PDUs 1125 Strategic (All Certifications) m #216: Creatinga Ellisse le of Safety for Your Project Team Robert k. Greenleaf coined the phrase “servant leader" in 1970 This timeless theory and the principles that suppor it can be applied in the workplace to create a circle of safety within the project, protecting the team from outside pressure and bringing greater work performance, professional and personal development, anda higher commitment for the project and its objectives. Catalin-Teodor Dogaru, PMP; TSP (smartprojects ro) PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs 125 Leadership (All Certifications) 26Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. 14.45-1515 © #217: Work in Progress: Bridging the PM Competency Gap Belle Arti Project managers must deliver business objectives and rapidly evolving technologies, global business interdependencies, and changes to project management processes and tools demand that project management competencies are continuously improved. This session will describe tactical options for implementing competency development as part of the organisational culture, leveraging virtual, collaborative knowledge sharing, and how to establish a continuous learning environment in your organisation so that project ‘management maturity and competency evolves in step with your business needs. Loredana Abramo, PMP; Rich Maltzman, PMP PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs: 1.25 Leadership (All Certifications) @ #218: PMI's Agile Future Terraza Monte Mario Werk is changing from more industrial, routine work to more knowledge-oriented work that requires more of an ongoing collaborative endeavour to manage change, complexity and uncertainty. Learn how the full project management body of knowledge is evolving to reflect these changes. Understand the implications ofthese changes for current and future project practitioners. Mike Griffiths, PMI-ACP, PMP; Leading Answers & RMCLS PM Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max POUs 4125 Technical (PMP) 1.25 Technical (PgMP) 1.25 Technical (PMI—ACP) © #219: Transforming Megaprojects with a Disruptive Hybrid Approach Salone Section 2 This session will enhance your sills and knowledge a aproject/programme or portfolio ‘manager in three areas: agile-scrum approaches to project management, communication tactics forimplementing disruptive change, and improving the success of megaprojects through a hybrid approach. The attendee will walk avay with tools and tips for implementing an effective PMO control team, implementing dlsruptive change and strategy successfully, and creating a hybrid approach with a Scrum-based execution and robust traditional tools and techniques for implementing project controls Rohit (Roy) Singh, PMP, DC Educators PM Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs: 075 Technical (PMP) 0.75 Technical (PgMP) (075 Technical (PMI~ACP) 0.5 Strategic (All Certifications) Refreshment Break in Provider Kiosk Area Garden Lobby aig Levels: @ Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus 1515-1630 @ #220: Howto Assess the Maturity of your PMO Ellisse Are organisational maturity and PMO maturity similar concepts? Despite the suggestive similarity betwreen these two types of maturity, the answer to that question is no, and this ‘misunderstanding makes many organisations use inadequate models for the purpose of ‘measuring the PO's maturity, By attending this session, the audience will learn about how to.assess PMO maturity, evolving from a primary approach to a best practic. Americo Pinto, PMP, PMO Global Alliance PMI Talent Triangle: Technical skils Max PDUs 125 Technical (PMP) 125 Technical (PgMP) #221: Surviving the Perfect Storm: A Project Manager's Tale Salone Section 1 This session isthe tale ofa project manager's survival through the perfect storm of project chaos. Perhaps you're on this voyage or about to embark? This presentation will focus on the key leadership characteristics and interpersonal skills used to survive at sea, Attendees will {gain a new perspective on howto seize an opportunity to excel in their chosen profession ‘during rough seas, which could be the difference between staying on deck and being tossed overboard. Doug Humbert, PMP; Broward County Government PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs: 125 Leadership (All Certifications) © #222: Complexity in Megaprojects: Applying Lessons from Biology to Management Models Salone Section 2 ‘As highly complex projects become routine, the project management profession has to explore nev collaboration frameworks and strategies that can cope with this new paradigm. As highly complex projects become routine, the project management profession has to explore new collaboration frameworks and strategies that can cope with this new paradigm. But where could project managers look for new ‘flowing stream” strategies to deal with the coming extreme megaproject’s complexity? Attendees will be provided with aset of tools, tips, ideas, and examples extracted from complex organisational models ike “superorganisms and particular human social interactions and shown how strategies could bbe implemented in order to assure efficient and effective project management plans to deal with megaproject complexity. Javier Serrano, PMP, Fusion for Eneray, FAE- European Joint Undertaking for ITER Project and the Development of Fusion Energy PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs 125 Technical (MP) 125 Technical (PgMP) 28Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. © #223: Innovation in the Public Sector: CIO Leadership and Governance Framework Caravaggio This session is suited for practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge of dynamic public-sector projects and factors that influence success, including alignment between project management, IT, and the business strategy. Attendees will become familiar with the context of public-sector projects, the role and competencies of the CIO, and current and proposed governance models and frameworks. Lily Muraiu, Government of Canada, and University of Quebec in Outaouaise Canada PMITalent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skills Max PDUs: 1125 Strategic (Al Certifications) lm #224: Billion Dollar Agile: Applying Scrum Values and Principles Across Industries Bella Arti Many ofthe problems experienced inthe software industry are similar in other industries. This session wil illustrate how to apply solutions from the software industry based in scrum, including roles, artefacts, and events, to your own industry. Itwillalso discuss the role culture and leadership play, and how scrum application can positively impact cost and scheduling. Finally, the session will help attendees avoid common pitfalls encountered when applying ‘Scrum ina project environment and wil provide them with tools and the vocabulary necessary to speak about, plan, and execute projects ina new way, Simon Ortell, PMP; snowdolphin inc PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs: 4125 Technical (PMP) 1125 Technical (gM?) 4125 Technical (PMI—ACP) © #225: Organisational Project Management in a Lean-Agile (LeAgile) Organisation Terraza Monte Mario Ithas been observed that lean and agile, being two parallel streams of development, are both affecting the shape organisations are taking, These two paths intersect at several points, and many researchers have already used them together, at times forthe specific purposes of organisational performance enhancement and continuous improvement. This interactive and discussion-based presentation will explore ways to introduce the natural complimentary fusion of agile and lean and the impact of relating them together Suhail Iqbal, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP, PMP, P{MP; SysComp International Private Limited, Iram Hasan, PMP: SysComp International Private Limited PMI Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skills Max PDUs: 1.25 Strategic (All Certifications) 29ig Levels: @ Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus 16.30-18.00 Networking Event: ‘Sip, Savour and Salute’-an Italian Wine-Tasting Event Garden Lobby Enjoy the flavors of italy while sipping wines from various regions of the country. Join usin this unique wine tasting activity 18.00 End of Congress Day 2 30PMI’ EMEA CONGRESS 2017 WEDNESDAY 3 May Human Connectivity and the Future of Work With technology and process changes increasing exponentially year over year, what proven techniques are used to build high performing teams, delivering exceptional project results?Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. ——— Wednesday, 3 May 08.00-16.00 08.00 0830-945 > Registration Open, Badge Pick up and PMI Bookstore Open Garden Lobby Provider Kiosks and Morning Coffee Garden Lobby #301: Enterprise Agile Transformation: Orga and the Role of the PMO Salone Section 3 jonal Changes Learn how a bank underwent an enterprise-level agile transformation, which became the largest Scrum organisation in Eastern Europe and the Middle East within one year. Understand the motivations underlying the transformation decision research and examples of transformation methods, critical steps fora successful transformation, the business results, and how the organisation is sustaining agility, Burak Uluocak, PMP, Turkiye Finans PM Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skill Max PDUs: Strategic 125 (All Certifications) #302: How to Make Your Strategy Work in a Disruptive Environment Salone Section 1 After this session, you will beable to crafta well-artculated and effective strategy, beable to deal with sudden and disruptive changes ofthe environment and theirimpact on your strategy, define effective measurement criteria to review strategy execution success, refresh main project and programme management concepts fr strategy execution, and apply change management and engagement techniques to ensure successful strategy implementation. Inken Lasar, PMP; Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) PM Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skill Max POUs 1125 Strategic (Al Certifications) #303; Project Complexity Dimensions that Impact Estimates Salone Section 2 Isyour project complex or complicated? Learn about 15 complexity dimensions and their impact on the cost estimation process according to the literature, case studies, survey, and interviews with practitioners, In this interactive presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to compare their practical experiences dealing with complexity with that of the research This presentation will explore if traditional cost estimation processes are appropriate to deal with complexity and will propose a model that provides awareness about complexity dimensions and supports the cost estimation process. Leon Herszon, PMP; International Institute for Learning, In. PMITalent Triangle: Technica Skills Max PDUs: 1125 Techical (PMP) 125 Technical (PgMP) Fa© Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus 08.30-9.45 Ml _ #304: Don't Let Biases Doom Your Project: Strategies for Identifying (continued) and Transforming Cognitive Biases Belle Arti Have you ever wondered why some doomed projects are so hard to cancel? This session will offera new tool for enabling the recognition of cognitive biases that can contribute to project failure. These biases impact the way we behave, act, and make decisions, having @ direct impact on your projects. You will leave with strategies to stop these biases from negatively influencing your team and also gain ways to use them when they can positively influence your team. Luis Seabra Coelho, PMP; MDados PMITalent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs: 125 Leadership (All Certifications) I #305: Putting the PMITalent Triangle’ Ellisse 10 Practice: A Case Study This presentation willbe a case study of how we implemented the principles ofthe PMITalent Triangle? into a major global telecommunications operator. Interventions employed were ‘customised training, focused seminars, and the development of communities of practice {fostered through social learning, We used PM's Project Manager Competency Development Framework Second Edition to structure the learning outcomes. This has not ust resulted in better performance but more motivation too. Employee engagement has improved as has the organisation's awareness of project management best practices in general Ray Mead, PMP, p3m global PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs 125 Leadership (All Certifications) I #306: Test Inventory Matrix: Adding Value to Projects When an Automated Test Management Tool Does Not Exist Terraza Monte Mario By attending this session, you will be able to see how programme and project managers provide value through risk mitigation, gap identification, and closure, which drives project ‘efficiency. You will hear how value was added for a programme by creating atest inventory ‘matric when a centralised test management tool did not exist, and how you can develop “your programmes and projects to manage the testing process, develop training material, and “support project communications. Shelley Fields, PMP; LEC Consulting, LLC PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs: 125 Technical (PMP) 125 Technical (PgMP) 32Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. 09.45-1015 1015-1130 Refreshment Break in Provider Kiosk Area Garden Lobby © #307: Digital or Die: Transforming the Manufacturing Industry ‘through innovation Projects Salone Section 1 Global industries are facing a digital transformation challenge: recognising Industry 4.0 design principles and disruptive impacts isa matter of survival for most not all of current factories, The presentation will provide insights on transforming the manufacturing industry through projects. Based on a use case approach, it willfocus on the nuances of EMEA ‘manufacturing and the road to implement industry 4.0 projects both in great multinational plantsandin SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) factories. Giuseppe Viglialoro, PMP: Cisco Systems italy sr PM Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max POUs 0.75 Technical (PMP) (075 Technical (PgMP) 0.5 Strategic (All Certifications) #308: Models for Ethical Deci Salone Section 2 n Making in Projects Within the project management literature there has been an increasing interest in issues relating to ethics and ethical decision making, And, to date, there have been few empirical studies that consider how ethical considerations arse in projects and how issues.are resolved by project team members and those in leadership roles within the project. In this presentation, {findings willbe presented from recent research exploring this topic in real-life project settings. Nicholas Clarke, University of Southampton Business School, Professor Malcolm Higgs, University of Southampton Business School PM Talent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max POUs: 1125 Leadership (All Certifications) #309: We Need to Talk: Feedback That Doesn't Have to Hurt. Belle Arti The most anxiety and tension producing four words i the human experience—"We need to talk’—can be transformed into a leadership sill. We know that feedback is essential {forhealthy relationships and professional development—but we dreaditand often dismiss it This interactive presentation blends the latest insights from neuroscience and psychology and attendees will have an opportunity to evaluate their feedback experiences andidentify actions for improvement. Phil Bristol, PlMI-SP, PMP: Projectivty Solutions PMITalent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs: 1125 Leadership (All Certifications) 33ig Levels: @ Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus 1015-1130 @ #310: Next Level Communication: The Integrated Life Cycle (continued) Management Framework Ellisse Do youneedo break down silos in your organisation? This session will offer an innovative perspective for resolving the silo phenomenon between different business units and the PMO within an organisation, Explore how the integrated life cycle management framework (IMLE) bridges the gap between different business units and functionalities, enhances synergy and collaboration, and ultimately can help the organisation increase its profits Sadi Adra, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP. PgMP, PMP; Advisors PMI Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skill Max PDUs: 125 Strategic (All Certifications) © #311: Statement-Driven Risk Management: An Alternative Risk Analysis Tool Caravaggio Fuzzy logic may be the best way to define, analyse, and rank sks by using wordsand statements instead of numbers! Learn through real-world examples that apply a cause- Aand-effect definition to analyse risks, and develop a powerful method based on logic that is transferable across different levels of oviledge and uncertainty through analysis of risk {qualitative analysis using a different point of view, showing how the risk probability and Jmpact madel compares te riskrate relation through common language statements, using fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic. Luigi Mosca, PMP; Exprivia Sp.A. Vincenzo Testini Exprivia 5 p.A PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max PDUs: 1125 Technical (PMP) 4125 Technical (PeMP) 125 Technical (PMI RMP) © #312: Designing for the Future: What You Don’t Know Would Transform You Terraza Monte Mario By attending this session you will beable to understand the future in terms of opportunities and challenges. You will earn what kinds of project skills and talents wil be required to be able tonot only survive, but create a transformation. Wewill share examples on how Dubaiis currently designing for the futur, Laila MT Faridoon, 87 PMI Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skills, Max PDUs 0.25 Leadership (All Certifications) 1 Strategic (All Certifications) 34Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. 1130-1230 12.30-13.45 I #313: Make-or-Buy Decision Process Regarding Core Competencies From The View Of Localisation Aspect Salone Section 3 Many countries around the world release tenders that make localisation obligatory. Localisation, or offset requirements, are arising because ofthe customer requirements. Thus, firms have to decide which goods or services are outsourced while complying with ‘customer localisation. By attending ths presentation, you will gt a perspective of how to conduct make-or-buy analysis between the localisation pressure of customer and competitiveness pressure of the market with real life examples Safak Baykal, PMP; ASELSANVAS: Murat Aslan, PMP, ASELSANAS, PM Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skill Max POUs: 125 Strategic (All Certifications) Buffet Luncheon Michaelangelo/Pietro (Our final luncheon will be arranged by industry. Choose a table and network with colleagues that share your industry. What a great opportunity to close your EMEA Congress and create relationships that extend after this year's event #314: Cultural Implications to PMO Implementations Salone Section 1 This real-life case study explores the strategies taken to “win over" management when the benefit ofimplementing a PMO was not initially embraced. By understanding and embracing business and local culture when making changes in an organisation a project, programme, and portfolio management professional can influence and evolve thinking to influence the successful implementation ofa PMO. Frank Parth, PMP: Project Aucitors LLC PM Talent Triangle: Leadership Skils Max POUs 1125 Leadership (All Certifications) © #315: Transiti Salone Section 2 1g: The Lost Art of Project Management This session will focus on sx key principles for transitioning @ project from the project team tothe business team, including a“how-to" list for project transition inthe face of relentless pressure and moving resources. Key issues suchas howto callout open issues from a project scope, resourcing and transitioning perspective, or how torepaira crisis ‘management plan that can handle the majr thing that that occur asthe project is transitioned, and when the business-as-usual team kicks into action wil be discussed Liam Dillon, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP. PMI-SP. PMP, PgMP. P/M: Turlon & Associates PM Talent Triangle: Technical Skills Max POUS: 1125 Technical (PMP) 4125 Technical (PeMP) 35ig Levels: @ Core Focus Ml Applied Focus @ Progressive Focus 12,30-13.45 #316: Howto Set Up a Successful 1000+ Project Portfolio ina (continued) ‘Weak Matrix Organisation Ellisse This is your survival guide to portfolio management ina very complex scenario. We'llshowa real-case experience of an IT service company setting up a portfolio in avery complex scenario with 1000 projects/programmes affecting hundreds of people, spanning several _years, and with a cumulative value surpassing a hundred million Euros. You wil take away practical hints and how to's to set up and keep under control your portfolio, align it to your ‘company’s strategy, while managing risks and balancing conflicting interests Maurizio La Porta, PMP; Engineering Ingegneria Informatica SpA PMI Talent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skill, Max PDUs: 125 Strategic (All Certifications) #317: Fostering Organisational Change by Building a PMO with an Agile Approach Belle Arti Using a real-world case study, this session wll describe how organisational change ‘management can be fostered by implementing a PMO using non-traditional approaches inspired from agile approaches. Attendees will be able to diagnose challenges that impede such initiatives and also lear about techniques that proved successful in meeting the objectives of organisational change management at a majo public-sector organisation in the Europe, Midle East, and Africa (EMEA) region Mohamed Khalifa, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP, PgMP, PMP; LIFELONG Kuwait, Muhammad A. B.llyas, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP, PgMP; LIFELONG Kuwait PMITalent Triangle: Strategic Business Management skills Max PDUs: 125 Strategic (All Certifications) | #318: Adaptive Leaders! Lessons from the Antarctic Terrazza Monte Mario Strategies through Complex TI This session will help develop an adaptive leadership style in a project witha high degree of change, uncertainty, and complexity, adopting the strategies coming from extreme ‘environment projects. We wil uilda basis for a common understanding by offering the academic fundamentals of the complexity sciences, explored in a narrative way thanks to the experience and the tale ofan Antarctic expedition leader. The attendees will be able to take from the extreme environment project’ epic story some useful hints about how to react facing complex situations. Stefano Setti,PM-RMP, PMP, Blulink: Chiara Montanari, Politecnico di Milano PMI Talent Triangle: Leadership Skills Max PDUs 125 Leadership (All Certifications) 36Seating for sessions is ona first-come, frst served basis. Attendees should be prepared 13.45-14.00 14.00-1530 @ r 7 15.30-16.00 16.00 with an alternate selection in the event that a room is illed to capacity. Transition Break #319: Closing Keynote and Keynote Speaker Magnus Lindkvist Salone Cavalieri 3/4 Why the Future Begins-How to Create Tomorrow When times are unpredictable, itis never realitys fault. When Bob Dylan wins the Nobel Prize of Literature and reality soap star becomes U.S. president, we all have to ask the question: Have the rules changed? Trendspotter and Futurologist Magnus Lindkvist (dubbed "the best Swedish export since ABBA and meatballs" by CIPD UK) acts as kind of software update patch for our future thinking, not by pregicting but by polishing and sharpening the lens through hich we gaze at tomorrow. At PMI EMEA Congress 2017, he will show us why the word “trend” is obsolete, why competition is rewarded while creation is punished and what we can al earn from a jobless grindcore musician in ural Sweden. All delivered with wit, insight and @ multimedia experience that will make you go "aha" and “haha in equal doses PMITalent Triangle: Strategic Business Management Skills Max PDUs: 15 Strategic (All Certifications) Keynote Book Signing with Magnus Lindkvist PMIBookstore Close of PMI EMEA Congress 2017 7Visit the PMI’ Bookst SAVE 50% off Bookstore Hours: Location: Garden Lobby Level Foyer retail on ALL Friday, 28 April 8:00-17:00 PM |-published titles! Saturday, 29 April 8:00-17:30 Sunday, 30 April 8:00~16:00 9 Habits of Ah _ rrolect headers Leaders = earn On-site Price: Sestehaeussea? 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We can assist identifying your or your organisation's PM pain-points and effectively apply problem- solving methods to productivity, efficiency and project outcome sustainability for any industry topic-specific challenge. 39PMI’ EMEA CONGRESS 2017 IL’s commitment to improving organisational performance with Intelligence, Integrity and Innovation has made us a trusted learning partner to thousands of global companies — in more than 150 countries and for over 24 years. Our global partners, ranging from individual practitioners to technology vendors to Universities, expand our capabilities to meet our clients’ standard, customised, and multi-touch point learning needs Allof our solutions can be aligned with the 70-20-10 model, through which we bring more of the 70 (on the job experience) and the 20 (relationship-based learning) into our 10 (formal learning) Visit us at URL. INTERGRAPH’ Soon to be rebranded simply as Hexagon PPM, the Intergraph! Process, Power and Marine division of Hexagon is the leading global provider of engineering software for the design, construction and operation of plants, ships and offshore facilities. During the PMI EMEA Congress, Intergraph PP&M will showcase the EcoSys EPC™ solution, global standard for enterprise Project, Controls software. We will be pleased to meet you in the exhibition area throughout the event to discuss how our easy-to-use web-based platform can help you to manage project portfolios, control project costs, and improve project performance PALISADE Palisade's@RISK software uses a technique called MonteCarlo simulation to help project managers identify and analyse project risks, in a familiar and intuitive environment - Microsoft Excel. New @RISK 7 allows you to import Microsoft Project information - schedules, costs, risk registers, quantities — into Excel for advanced risk analysis. This means you can answer questions like "What are the chances of completing this project on time and under budget2”, and “How much contingency should we allocate? 40.1-3 MAY | ROME, ITALY ——— le, Educational Foundation PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF) isa charitable nonprofit organisation, inspiring and ‘empowering people to realise their potential and transform their lives and their communities through the use of project management knowledge Be sure to stop by the PMIEF kiosk to learn about project management programmes for nonprofits/ NGOs, scholarships/awards, project management programmess for youth, no-cost educational resources, and how you can help leverage project management for social good".” AP. ERE 4,4, PMI Certification You, certified. With a PMI certification behind your name, you can work in virtually any industry, anywhere in the world, with any project management methodology. Each PMI certification is developed by active practitioner volunteers to ensure it remains relevant, current and valuable. Make yourself stand out at any point in your career with certification from the global leaders in project, programme and portfolio management ~ PMI, Stop by our kiosk for information on all 8 PMI certifications. By practitioners, for practitioners. EP... CCENTRALITALY CHAPTER. Stop by and receive a welcome gift and meet the members of the Board and Volunteers of PMI Central Italy Chapter. Volunteers will be available to provide details on how to join this fast growing community of passionate practitioners (1400+ members) and discuss project management around the world Those interested in joining our Chapter will be entered in a drawing to win free host Chapter memberships. Additionally members of the host Chapter will be onsite and available throughout the venue. Members will be wearing an Event Volunteer button. aPMI’ EMEA CONGRESS 2017 A TWENTYEIGHTY Strategy Execution Attendees visiting the TwentyEighty Strategy Execution kiosk will be able to hear about our new product offerings and take away valuable project management resources. Attendees will learn how ‘we help professionals around the world to execute their project-based work more efficiently, and to improve the alignment between project execution and strategy. ur core expertise covers: Technical Project Management Training + Core Project Management + Advanced Project Management and Programme Management + Agile Project Management +Business Analysis + Contract Management +“ PMP* Certification Preparation Leadership and Communications Training Strategicand Business Management Training + Strategy Execution and Project-Based Werk Alignment + Strategy Execution and Resource Management a1-3 MAY | ROME, ITALY ——— SEMINARSWORLD* Pre-registration is required. Visit the registration desk to check on availabilty and pricing. ‘What is SeminarWorld’? These face-to-face seminars, which focus on specific project management topics are held in varous cities throughout the year. These seminars vary from one to four days in length. Skilled instructors bring the value of their real-world project experiences. And with the small class sizes, you get plenty of group interaction and individualized learning. SeminarsWorld* in Rome Join our expert SeminarsWorld” instructors to network and learn with your peers in small-group, topic- intensive seminars aligned with the PMI Talent Triangle’, while you earn up to 14 PDUs and 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Registration is separate from PMI EMEA Congress. Registration opens at 08.00 | Seminar Hours 09.00-17.00 All SeminarsWorld courses will be held on Garden Lobby at the Rome Cavalieri THURSDAY- FRIDAY | 4 May - 5 May = Project Risk Management Master Class All projects are risky, and effective risk management is a key contributor to project and business success. Project risk management is well established, with an agreed process, accepted methods and proven techniques. Despite this consensus, some elements of risk management are still problematic. This intermediate level master class addresses these sticking-points, presenting practical solutions to the most difficult parts of the risk process. Instructor Kate Boothroyd Technical | Leadership | Stratepie | Total 14.00 0.00 ‘0.00 4.00 9.00 0.00 ‘0.00 0.00 9.00 0.00 ‘090 0.00 peames | 14.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 river | 0.00 0.00 0.00 00 Puieae | 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 © Delivering Strategic Initiatives with Program Management In the last few years, PPM roles have expanded to include the delivery of strategic initiatives and the realisation of business benefits. This course is designed to help practitioners define what program management is and is not, gain in-depth understanding of program management, and develop capacities, to lead business initiatives. This will be achieved by share real-life examples with others and discussing different approaches to program management. In addition, the seminar will provide strategies for marketing program management and your programs to stakeholders. Instructor(s): Michel Thiry, PMP Technical | Leadership | Stratepie | Total 700 200 500) 4.00 0.00 2.00 5.00 700 9.00 200 500 700 pease” | 0.00 200 500. 700 rive | 0.00 200 500. 700 Pecan | 0.00 2.00 5.00 700 43PMI’ EMEA CONGRESS 2017 = Next Generation PMO and Portfolio Management This seminar will focus on creating the right environment for portfolio management by providing a framework for project selection, prioritisation, oversight and governance. Every organisation is unique, and this engaging seminar will provide a framework that will help you to assess your organisational environment and culture and chart an appropriate roadmap to evolve your PMO and portfalio. You will also learn how to measure PMO value and customer satisfaction with a PMO Delight Index (PDI) Instructor(s): Jack S. Duggal, PMP Technical | Leadership | Strtepie | Total om 3.00 400 700 14.00 vem 3.00 400 700 14.00 aMise | 000 400 100 "100 amiame | 0.00 400 100 "100 one 3.00 400 700 1400 PMiPaa* 3.00 400 700 14.00 = Advanced Leadership Development: Leadership Teams, Objectives and Influence In this seminar you will explore how to define individual and group objectives beyond the classical and outdated SMART model; discover how to identify individual drivers for action and use them to move a project forward; explore how to conduct effective and influential meetings to put your teams in an action and performance mindset; and learn to use Influence techniques to overcome resistance in its different form, Instructor(s): Olivier Lazar, PMI-ACP; PMI-PBA: PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP, PgMP, PMP Technical [Leadership | Stratepie | Total ou 0.00 100200 14.00 ree | 0.00 woo 200 1400 aMisP | 0.00 100200 14.00 amiame | 0.00 200200 14.00 one | 0.00 1002.00 1400 pmax | 0.00 00-200 14.00 © Benefits Realisation Program Management: Earned Value Program Benefits Management: Ensuring That Your Program Will Deliver Value for Money Most companies make a profit on small projects and lose a fortune on large programs. This is a widespread problem but is not inevitable. In general people do start correctly by defining the desired result in terms of beneficial strategic changes. Politics and wishful thinking then take over to inflate the value of the benefits while playing down the costs and risks of the solution. This course uses a detailed case study that the participants work through step by step, It provides the concepts and tools to ensure the creation of a profitable, honest and verifiable business model. It also explains how to ensure that the inevitable changes during the program lifetime are incorporated effectively. it uses the same business model for progress tracking by applying the unique concept of Earned Benefit. The concepts are explained and translated into algorithms, Case studies provide hands-on practice with the theory and the tools Instructor(s): Crispin kik) Piney, PMP, PgMP, RAMP Technical [Leadership | Strategie | Total 700 ‘0.00 00 14.00 0.00 ‘0.00 700 700 0.00 ‘0.00 700 700 0.00 0.00 700 700 400 0.00 700 100 pMipaa* | 0.00 0.00 700 700 44Join Your Colleagues Next May at PMI EMEA Congress 2018 Berlin, Germany 7-9 May 2018 Call for Proposals: t Ta