This is a NCPMI Communication & Public Speaking CoP- NCPL Toastmasters Club Meeting.
The Meeting includes prepared speeches, table topics, networking, evaluations, jokes and multiple meeting operations roles.
5:30 pm -8:00 pm (5.30-6.00 Registration, Snack & Pre-meeting Networking)

Cisco Campus - Building 3, First Floor, The Vault Conference Room

Abstract:

• Timely and Powerful Learning Aid
• Recognition and Confidence builder
• Positive climate for Motivation
• Builds and maintains healthy self-esteem

• Opportunity to help others
• Develops an attitude of helpful interest
• Builds positive interpersonal relationships
• Develops listening skills
• Builds impromptu speaking skills

• Contributes to a high standard of excellence
• Builds a positive climate
• Develops role models
• Creates a success oriented atmosphere
• Keeps people coming to meetings

This is a NCPMI Communication & Public Speaking CoP- NCPL Toastmasters Club Meeting.
The Meeting includes prepared speeches, table topics, networking, evaluations, jokes and multiple meeting operations roles.
5:30 pm -8:00 pm (5.30-6.00 Registration, Snack & Pre-meeting Networking)

Cisco Campus - Building 3, First Floor, The Vault Conference Room

Abstract:
Setting goals without having a plan to meet them is not a recipe for success, both in project management and in competitive running.  Josh will be talking about planning his marathon goals is like planning for any other project. He will also discuss the strategies used to meet his goals and the lessons learned along the way.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define Goals & Planning
2. SMART goals
3. Implementing goals
4. The planning process
5. Five steps to planning

Abstract

Organizations of all sizes and across all industries are benefiting from improved business agility through the adoption of agile delivery practices.  The transformation happens over time and inevitably creates conflict with long-standing organizational processes.   The PMO (and the PMs that work on its behalf) are at the heart of this conflict.   So, what happens to the PMO when delivery practices are turned upside down?  What is the role of the PM in this new world…now and in the future?   What opportunities exist for PMs to add even greater value to the organizations which they serve? Let’s challenge the status quo.  Maybe there isn’t much of a conflict after all.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn how Agile can ultimately increase the value of the PMO and maintain its primary objective: returning benefits to the larger enterprise in a measurable, predictable, and efficient manner.
• Learn how to apply Governance, Return on Investment and Delivery approaches to enable large-scale Agile transformation
• Consider the impacts of Agile on the organization as a whole