Webinars
Presentation Topic: Chat GPT for Project Managers
PMI Talent Triangle: 1.25 PDUs - Ways of Working (For more info, visit PMI.org)
Speaker: Alisa Kniazeva
Speaker Biography: Alisa is a project manager with more than 10 years of experience in the software development industry.
She's worked on startups and big e-commerce projects, managing teams and delivering results across the globe. But her passion lies in something a little more futuristic: AI.
She has always been fascinated by the potential of AI to transform our everyday lives and believes that by embracing this technology, we can unlock new possibilities and creative ways to solve problems.
She's seen firsthand the impact that AI can have on project management, and she's eager to share her insights with others.
In the midst of all the buzz surrounding AI in recent months, Alisa has carved out a unique niche for herself. With her experience in project management and her passion for AI, she's created the first-ever course on ChatGPT dedicated specifically to Project Managers.
Through a combination of in-depth training, practical advice, and real-world examples, Alisa is helping project managers to leverage the latest AI technologies to streamline their workflows, boost their productivity, and achieve better results than ever before.
Presentation Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Define complicated topics in simple words using ChatGPT.
- Use ChatGPT to create project management templates and documentation
- Analyze big amounts of data in just seconds with ChatGPT
Speaker: Gyanendra Singh
Speaker Biography: Gyanendra Singh has 20+ years of Program and project management experience in diversified infrastructure Airports IT Systems, Runway, Roads & Bridges construction, Building Construction & Oil and gas, Coal Mining, and Metro rails including Implementation and use of various PM tools.
Gyanendra has rich experience in conducting training for all levels of middle and senior management, on Project Risk Management, Contract Management, Program Management, Project Management, Primavera Risk Analysis, Primavera, Earned Value Management, EOT, Microsoft Projects and much more subject-related and project.
He is done more than 1000 training programs for various organizations like Accenture, KPMG NIIT Ltd, NIIT Technologies, L&T, Lloyd, Oil Institute Dubai, Ooredoo Oman, Omantel Oman, Royal Court Affairs Oman, Yahsat Abhu Dhabi, MOGL Singapore, Greenleaf USA, Doha Qatar, Oracle university Bangalore, NBD bank Dubai and many more.
Presentation Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
Examine the best practices for risk management to ensure that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the required level of quality while minimising risk.
Speaker: Mariana Trapnell
Speaker Biography: Mariana is a Chartered Professional Accountant and certified 'MS Office Specialist Expert in Excel 2013'. She has over 20 years of experience playing in Excel, in roles varying from external and internal audit, to operational and financial analysis, and report development and design. She has taught at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and has trained many co-workers and other students how to use Excel more efficiently. She loves seeing the 'light-bulb go on' when someone realizes how easy a task can be!
Presentation Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Perform faster project spending trend analysis and check for completeness using easy-to-create Pivot Tables
- Keep your data clean by setting up pre-defined drop-down lists via Data Validation
- Make your project reports more readable by pulling in extra details from other lists using VLOOKUP
Speakers: Brandon Harris (Civil Engineer) Chief Operating Officer, and Orrin Conly (Geological Engineer, MBA) Business Innovation and Development Manager
Speakers' Biographies:
- Brandon Harris is a Civil Engineer with 15+ years’ of experience managing projects, operational programs, and engineering studies in the infrastructure and mining sectors. Brandon is the Chief Operating Officer of Peter Lucas Project Management.
- Orrin Conly is a Geological Engineer and an MBA graduate with 10+ years of experience in Mine Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Consulting, Emergency Response and Business Development. Orrin is the Business Innovation and Development Manager at Peter Lucas Project Management
Presentation Overview: Human capacity is one of the most significant risks in every project. Finding the right people when forming a project team or replacing departing team members is typically a high-stakes, high-stress undertaking. We will share with you some effective methods for reducing your HR risks when searching for the right people for your projects. In addition, we will provide insights into what major industry players seek when assembling their project teams to help you secure new opportunities in the future.
Presentation Learning Objective: Technical. Risk Management.
Presentation Topic: The Power of Collective Intelligence and How to Unlock Its Transformation
PMI Talent Triangle: 1.0 PDU Power Skills and Business Acumen (For more info, visit PMI.org)
Speaker: Christine Aykac, Project Coach / Learning Strategist
Speaker Biography:
- Christine is a dynamic, engaging problem solver and change agent. With over 20 years of experience managing programs and providing assistance in utilizing technologies and knowledge assets, she is able to use the best suitable solution to ensure her team’s success. Christine has been involved with organizations such as PMI, PeopleCert (AXELOS) and DASA, among others. She currently leads a global program that is focused on developing sustainable learning solutions for organizations. Christine has strong interpersonal skills with an ability to create trust quickly with people from diverse backgrounds. Her objective is to spark positive change in the business world through thought-provoking dialogue and interaction through her training materials, books, blogs and speaking engagements. She can adapt easily across cultures while building long-lasting relationships that are based on mutual respect. Her energy level is high, yet she also knows how to have fun! Christine is very involved in developing training materials, customized awareness programs and workshops on project management, agile and DevOps, risk management and collaboration and collective intelligence.
Presentation Overview: Transformation is a hot topic these days — we are all looking for ways to change and improve. But what are the key components? How do you foster and encourage transformation in your teams and organizations? Transformation is a more holistic process that results in lasting change. This is where collective intelligence comes in. By including a diverse range of participation, we can bring all team members to a collective wisdom state to create real transformation.
Presentation Learning Objective:
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the concept of collective intelligence and its importance for organizations.
- Identify the five key elements that enable collective intelligence and empower teams.
Presentation Topic: Standardizing Network Infrastructure across local Co-ops
PMI Talent Triangle: 1.0 PDU Ways of Working (For more info, visit PMI.org)
Speaker: Jody Tyson, Brad Zimmer
Speaker Biography:
- Brad Zimmer, AVP IT Systems and Operations
- Jody Tyson, Senior Delivery Manager, Retail Programs
Presentation Overview: Standardizing the network technology infrastructure was considered a generational correction at over 1000 local Co-ops across Western Canada. The primary benefits allowed for new technology-driven business capabilities, and the ability to deliver subsequent technology projects considerably faster and more reliably than in the past. This initiative supported our efforts to remain competitive in our marketplace and provide relevance to both employees and members. We will provide an overview of the project justification, scope, execution strategy, cost and schedule performance and lessons learned.
Presentation Learning Objective: Understanding of design thinking and development of new technology-driven business capabilities being implemented by Co-op.
Allan Kehler
Mental Health in the Workplace
- Learn the 6 commitments to creating wellness in the workplace
- Strengthen your understanding of mental health
- Regain control during times of uncertainty
Dr. Cody Phillips
Motivating Your Team
- The self-determination theory model of motivation
- What games can teach us about motivation
- How to boost your team's productivity, using insights and real-life examples from game design
Cheryl Cran
The Future of Work
- A look at the trends and technologies shaping the future workplace today
- Research on the multiple intelligences needed to navigate the future of work
- Strategies on how to get everyone on board with the overall future vision
