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Title: Building a "Lean" PM Infrastructure -- Bob Nailor, BIW
Description: BIW recognized an emerging need 3 years ago for a more projectized approach to manage incoming work.
In response, the Human Resource division was chartered to develop a Project Management Training program to support skill development for PMs. Using PCI Global's Bottom-Line Leadership course as a foundation, an advanced three module, 44 hour training program was developed and implemented.
Shortly after the training program began, several project managers realized that there was a need to establish a formal structure within the company. As a result they began a grass roots effort that became know as the Project Management Sustainability project. It is the means they used to develop the infrastructure and tools to support project management. Come hear their story and the strategies used to change the culture at BIW.
The presentation will cover
the following:
* Overview of the training program, including and an interactive demonstration.
* Explanation of the approach to establishing the infrastructure and supporting tools to
create a sustained new PM approach at BIW.
* A report card of progress to date including successes and failures.
* A preview of the new tools being used to enhance the infrastructure.
Speaker Biography: Bob has worked at Bath Iron Works for 15 years and has a diverse background in Project Management. He has worked as the project lead on several manufacturing process improvement projects. Bob has also worked as the project lead and lead instructor on several training course development projects, including two that were accredited by Maine Maritime Academy. Bob is a certified instructor for the BIW Project Management Training program and is currently functioning as in the lead role for the Project Management Sustainability effort. His role includes managing the implementation of the tools and process developed and as a project liaison for initiatives throughout BIW.
Directions: Wright Express Cafe, 54 Darling Ave, South Portland
From 95 -
Take exit for Airport onto Western Ave (south) to right on Payne
Road (Maine Mall Rd.).
Next left onto Darling Ave.
Right at the Wright Express building (54 Darling).
From 295 -
From Exit 3, take right onto Westbrook St. to Western Ave (Young's
Furniture on Corner).
Next Left onto Foden Rd.
Next Right onto Darling Ave.
Left at 54 Darling Ave. at the Wright Express building
Park in rear between 1st and 2nd building. Enter through Cafe door. This is a full glass door with direct view from the Cafe.
Call the Maine Chapter Voicemail at 207-766-5514 or 766-5836 information about meeting cancellations in case of inclement weather.