ComPubSp-July 25, 2017: Project Risk Management—Understanding and Managing Project Risk

This is a NCPMI Communication & Public Speaking CoP- NCPL Toastmasters Club Meeting. The Meeting includes prepared speech, table topics, networking, evaluations, jokes and multiple meeting operations roles. 

07-25-2017 5:30 pm -8:00 pm (5.30-6.30 Registration, Snack & Pre-meeting Networking)

 Cisco Campus - Building 12 (Vienna, Warsaw, Madrid)

Speaker:  Antonia Valakas, M.S., C.C.R.A., D.T.M.

Abstract:  

The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) provides the PMI’s standard processes for managing project risks.  Have you wondered how practical these processes are in real life?  The speaker will provide a real-life example of a risk management program she implemented at a major pharmaceutical company for a global Research and Development wide initiative.  She will compare this real-life example with the PMBOK standard process.

Learning Objectives:  

Attendees will learn:

1.  About the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) risk management processes
2.  How to apply the PMBOK risk management processes to real-life situations.
3.  How the team can have fun while successfully managing project risks.

 About the Speaker:

Antonia Valakas, M.S., C.C.R.A., D.T.M. is a senior pharmaceutical professional with a consistent record of delivering operational excellence internationally (i.e., streamlined, fit-for-purpose solutions to improve Research and Development return on investment), resulting in 12 company excellent awards.

Antonia-also known as Toni- is a lean sigma green belt with expertise in risk management, leadership, coaching, change and project management, scientific/medical/procedural writing, and global clinical development.

Toni has a Master of Science Degree in Pharmacy Management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a Certified Clinical Research Associate, and a Distinguished Toastmaster.

Currently, Toni is a Principal Specialist, Medical Writing Standards and Processes at EMD Serono, Inc. where she is applying her extensive experience to deliver innovative, global medical writing standards and processes.

Please note the following:

1. This meeting is free for NCPMI & North Carolina Project Leaders Toastmasters (NCPL) members
2. Space is limited if you register and cannot attend, please update the Chairperson in order that your space can be allocated to members on the standby list. -This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
3. Snack/Finger food will be provided
4. PDUs will be reported by NCPMI
5. PMPs are required to provide their PMI numbers in order that their PDUs can be reported
6. Please arrive on time in order that the meeting can start promptly
7. Please leave the facility in equal or better condition than you found it
8. The meeting will take place at Cisco in Building 12, 7200 Kit Creek Rd, Morrisville, NC.  Click on Location for directions.  When you arrive, PLEASE LOOK FOR THE NCPMI & North Carolina Project Leaders Toastmasters signs.
9. There are other Toastmasters clubs meeting at Cisco. Please ensure that you attend the correct meeting- NCPMI Communication & Public Speaking CoP- NCPL Toastmasters Club Meeting