Technology Executives Club

Presents:

Balancing PPM, IT Governance

& Project Management

IT budgets finally are loosening up.

Now it’s up to you to deliver.

Chicago, IL | January 26, 2011

IT funding is making a comeback, and long-held projects are starting to come online. Now, the pressure is on: As an IT leader, you've got to make sure you're focusing on the right projects... and then get them done on time!

To succeed, experts advise balancing Project Portfolio Management (PPM) with appropriate levels of IT Governance using techniques like Agile Project Management. This is easier said than done, but attending this professional development seminar will help you unlock the strategies you need to win!

Don’t blow your PPM and Governance projects now! Attend this seminar and get strategies that deliver results -- and get you nods from C-level management!

Join Top IT Executives from Hyatt, TransUnion and SeatonCorp...

And Get Tips on How You can Succeed in:

• Delivering the payoff from an agile approach to PPM and governance
  
  
• Building and evolving your IT governance and program and portfolio management capabilities
  
  
• Prioritizing your IT initiatives and decision making
  
  
• Developing skills, and evolving roles, responsibilities and resources that align with new PPM thinking
  
  
• Applying the right approach to Project Management to deliver results
  
  
• Integrating Agile Project management into your operating procedures
  

LEARN BEST PRACTICES FOR SUCCESS FROM OUR KEYNOTE PANEL:

	Sufel Barkat, VP Corporate Information Technology of Hyatt Corporation, has more than 20 years experience in the healthcare, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, services, technology, consulting, and manufacturing industries. He has directed outsourcing, centralization, and cloud computing strategies, and has formulated financial and quality strategies, policies, and procedures and developed world-class business and supplier relationships to achieve budget and schedule goals.
	Brian Stockton, Senior Director of USIT at TransUnion, oversees Wintel Server and Desktop for the US, Virtualization, Web Hosting, Common Services and Data Transfer environments. He has done work at more than 50 of the Fortune 100 businesses and in more than 30 countries.
	Alison Kassel, Chief Information Officer for SeatonCorp, has developed strategies, transformed organizations, and delivered solutions enabling organizations to achieve their strategic and operating plan objectives. Previously, she held significant IT roles at U.S. Cellular, Motorola, McDonalds, Cap Gemini, and Andersen Consulting.
	Moderator: Paul Himes, CEO of Himes Associates, Ltd., is the founder of Himes Associates, Ltd, an Owner’s Representative firm with core competencies in Mission Critical design and construction management; risk management and mitigation; and master budget and schedule development. Mr. Himes has guided the firm in the management of over $4 billion worth of project work on data & telecommunications, research & development and interior office spaces.

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PLUS, BONUS FEATURES OF THIS EVENT: INDUSTRY EXPERT BRIEFINGS!

The practical tips you'll gain from just ONE of these briefings is worth the entrance fee!

	IT Governance That Gets Results Shaun Riley, Governance Corporate Practice Director, Compuware Corporation, describes the importance of IT Governance in a challenging business climate. By examining how focus shifts during various market conditions, Shaun will set the stage for specific strategies and tactical actions you can apply in your organization. Shaun concludes with a top 10 list of things you should consider now to strengthen your Governance services. OR Download MP3 File Only here
	Life After Project Management Successful IT investment starts with Project Portfolio Management, and continues through project execution. José L. Blanco, Business Development Manager at Mercury Consulting, will discuss how to keep PMO initiatives aligned with business objectives,   how to get true visibility to project activities, how to gain real time progress updates, and how to shorten the IT investment to benefit cycle.  In that context the ROI of PPM becomes evident. OR Download MP3 File Only here
	The Project and Portfolio Trinity Acquity Group Vice President, Davin Gallego, will examine the three fundamental lifecycles used in effective project and portfolio management, and identify core challenges organizations face when running through the various activities. OR Download MP3 File Only here
	Enterprise Project Management and Portfolio Optimization Best Practices Fabrice Roche, Senior Vice President and Chicago Regional Director at UMT Consulting Group, will explore proven ways to optimize your portfolio and project management capabilities. OR Download MP3 File Only here

IN ADDITION, you'll

• Network with Your Peers to make new contacts, compare notes and best practices
  
  
• Meet top vendors in the industry, and
  
  
• Earn Continuing Professional Education credit if you're a Club member
  
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• CIOs
  
• Senior IT and LOB Executives
  
• VPs & Directors responsible for Portfolio & Project Management and IT Governance
  
• Any IT Executives and Managers who provide PPM or IT Governance support to LOB functions
  
  
  

Here's how to REGISTER for this event:

1. Purchase tickets now: $125 Members, $275 Nonmembers
   
   
2. Members: Register Here to Use Your Bundled Tickets or Contact Member Services at 847-837-3900 x4
   
   
3. Corporate Members Receive Passes to All Seminars. Learn more here.