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2009 Summer Special Program

Atkinson Project Management Institute in conjunction with
the Willamette Valley PMI present…

Going from Good to Great
as Project Managers

Presented by Connie Plowman, PMP
COO of Cadence Management Corporation

At Willamette University
Atkinson School of Management
Kilkenny Lecture Hall
Seeley G. Mudd Building
Click here for map and directions

8:30AM-4:00PM
July 9, 2009


In 2001, Jim Collins captured the spirit of long-term organizational transformation in his iconic hit, Good to Great. But the application of Good to Great extends beyond building success at the highest levels of corporate structure. Companies that embrace the Good to Great model in project management are capable of the same level of excellence, driving a culture built around delivering project results that is sustainable. This one-day learning experience outlines key Good to Great concepts and how they apply specifically to today's project manager. From finding Level 5 Leadership in Project Managers to ensuring the right team members are "on the bus," attendees will walk away with new ideas to help transform their project management initiatives from Good to Great.

Learning Objectives:
  • Becoming familiar with the framework of concepts in Good to Great
  • Understanding the 3 stages – disciplined people, disciplined thought, disciplined action
  • Exploring each Good to Great concept and applying them to project management
    • Level 5 Leadership
    • First Who, Then What
    • Confront The Brutal Facts
    • The Hedgehog Concept
    • A Culture Of Discipline
    • Technology Accelerators
    • The Flywheel Effect
  • Connecting the Good to Great framework to our real-world environment in managing programs and projects
This interactive session will include breakout team exercises, two-person exercises, and lively discussions.

Each attendee will receive a copy of Jim Collins’ Good to Great book.


Schedule of Events:

8:30 AM  Registration
9:00 AM  Morning Session with one break
12:00 PM Lunch (Provided)
1:00 PM  Morning Session with one break
4:00 PM  Conference ends

About the Presenter:

CONNIE PLOWMAN, PMP
is Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Cadence Management Corporation. Connie started with Cadence in 1988, after a successful career with IBM in employee, customer and executive education. At Cadence, Connie is a corporate officer responsible for management of day-to-day activities of the corporation, reporting directly to the CEO. She is a member of the Cadence Leadership Team supporting the organization’s mission and strategy, contributing to the planning, organizational development and direction of the business. Working with Cadence’s worldwide customers, Connie has the opportunity of talking daily with global clients about their project management needs and challenges. She has over 20 years working in the project management profession.

Connie is a member of the PMI-Willamette Valley Chapter, and is a graduate from Portland State University. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute. Connie is an active volunteer leader in PMI, and has held various board positions, including Chapter President for PMI-Portland and Component Mentor for Region 1. She is a graduate of PMI Leadership Masters Class 2007, and currently volunteers as a member of PMI’s Leadership Institute Advisory Group.