June 21-22, 2007
Arlington, VA

Day One Agenda

8:00
Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00
I ntroduction and Overview to Program
Management Methodologies

• Define program a management and understand how programs fit into an organizational strategic plan
• Discuss the relationship between program management and project management
• Define the principles of program management across various organizational functions

10:00
Exploring Current Themes in Program
Management Processes

• Learn how benefits management plays a critical role in program management processes
• Discover key tips and best in class practices for managing stakeholders and their various program interests
• Explore program governance structures and determine which fit is right for your organization

11:00
Program Management: Linking Programs and Strategic Initiatives

• Create continuous improvement methods by sharing program management lessons learned, metrics and best practices
• Incorporate the Statement of Work (SOW) as a scope communication tool
• Utilize the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as a management control tool

1:30
Initiating the Program Management Lifecycle

• Ensure that authorization and initiation of the program are linked to strategic priorities
• Develop a business case that will secure funding for and allocating budget to the project
• Discover techniques for effective communication of project related information to the stakeholders

3:30
Planning the Program

• Establish and differentiate between the WBS vs. Organization Breakdown Structure
• Control accounts and Control Account Managers (CAM)
• Learn effective strategies for planning multiple program initiatives

4:30
Adjourn

Day Two Agenda

8:00
Continental Breakfast

9:00
Establishing Program Planning, Scheduling and Budgeting Measurement Baselines

• Learn standard EVM terminology
• Create work packages and planning packages for tracking progress and adapting to unplanned obstacles
• Develop a program schedule and action plan and decide on goals that align to the operating budget

10:00
Exploring Current Themes in Program
Management Processes

• Learn how benefits management plays a critical role in
  program management processes
• Discover key tips and best in class practices for managing stakeholders and their various program interests
• Explore program governance structures and determine which fit is right for your organization

11:00
Developing a Budget Allocation and
Resource Management Plan

• Establish the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
  and apply performance-based incentives
• Create clear practices for sanctioning all project work
  through work authorization
• Rescue programs that are over budget and beyond
  scope

1:30
Maintaining Proper Analysis and
Management Reporting Practices

• Understand the difference between work accomplished and work planned
• Assess project schedule outcomes in relation to project scope
• Develop and efficiency rating tool using work accomplished and resources expended

3:30
Mastering Program Improvement through Revisions and Maintenance

• Advance changes in agency business requirements with
  periodic revisions to policies, standards and guidelines
• Convert planning packages to work packages
• Learn how to re-baseline for failing and troubled projects

4:30
Adjourn

 Venue & Hotel

Program Management: Managing Complex and Enterprise Wide Projects For Government will be held at the Performance Institute in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange Line. A public parking garage is located just inside
of the building.

The Performance Institute
1515 North Courthouse Rd., Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
703-894-0481

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington for the prevailing government per diem rate $172. Please call the hotel directly and be sure to use code PFJ when making reservations at the hotel to get the discounted rate.
The hotel is located three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station.

Key Bridge Marriott
1401 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22209
703-524-6400
www.KeyBridgeMarriott.com

 Tuition

Program Management: Managing Complex and Enterprise Wide Projects For Government

Group Discounts

Several federal, state, and local agencies have already negotiated group rates, contact us to find out if your agency qualifies.

The Performance Institute offers reduced tuition to groups of three or more. If you think your colleagues would benefit from
attending this year’s Summit or to find out whether your agency has already negotiated a discounted rate, please contact Melvin
Hall at 703-894-0481 or Hall@PerformanceWeb.org.

PDUs & CPE Credits

Delivery Method: Group-live
Program Level: Beginner
Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation: None
CPE Credits: 14
PDUs: 14

The Performance Institute is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North , Nashville , TN 37219-2417 . Website: www.nasba.org

The Performance Institute has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute. As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P), The Performance Institute has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria. “PMI” and the PMI logo are service and trademarks registered in the United States and other nations; “PMP” is a certifi cation mark registered in the United States and other nations; “PMBOK” and “CAPM” are trademarks registered in the United States and other nations by the Project Management Institute, Inc., which is not affi liated with The Performance Institute.