Insuring Successful Project Management For The Manufacturing and Engineering Industry
Submitted by: Douglas Kim on Jun 24, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Tagged with: Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management
Source: South Carolina Enginnering Cluster, InnoVision, McNair, Acumen IT and The Kidder Group
The South Carolina Engineering Cluster and InnoVision Present a program designed for you to discuss the project management process from negotiations to implementation to insure that your projects are completed on time and within budget. From software development, to construction or product release, Project Management is critical for the success of any project.
When: July 13th, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Reception 5:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m.
Where: ThornBlade Country Club
1275 Thornblade Blvd., Greer, SC (864-234-5100)
Register: Contact Kathy Ham kham@mcnair.net or 864-552-9345
The Panel Of Speakers will include:
Doug Kim (McNair Law Firm, P.A.) will discuss effectively negotiating, drafting, performing, delivering manufacturing and engineering goods and services from both the provider and customer point of view. Topics will include Non-Disclosure Agreements and their interaction with Trade Secrets, Master Services Agreement, Statements of Work, Objective Delivery Criteria and IP Ownership (Copyright, Patents, Engineering Drawings, etc).
Lee Stogner (SC Eng Cluster, IEEE Board of Directors). Many projects fail because companies have not set up the proper structure to manage all of the details. A proper Program Management Office is essential to good project management. This presentation will discuss the creation and management of the Program Management Office (PMO).
Jennie Fowler (MPM, Acumen IT) will discuss what true project management is as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Topics will include: what a project manager does, different types of project management, how to align project management within your organization and begin a Project Management Office, various project management tools, and a brief overview of PM Certifications.
Chris Dickson (The Kidder Group) Computers and software don’t manage projects – people do! Chris will discuss the people side of the equation. Specifically, what are the key attributes of a competent project leader? How do I begin my search? How do I know I have the right person? How do I ensure their success?