TOPIC: The Project Management Process and Why It’s Important

Have you ever managed a project? Have you ever wondered what all the talk is about Project Management? This presentation will provide an overview of the project management process, common terms, tools and techniques and the value it provides to project teams as well as others.
The project management process can be applied to almost anything. Learn how it can help you in your daily life as well as improve your performance on the job. We’ll explore what it takes to be a successful project manager and discuss what many perceive project management to be.

SPEAKER: Pam Nintrup, PMP, CSSMBB

Pam Nintrup is a certified project and process management professional with over 25 years of experience. Her experience encompasses all facets of implementing project management practices and process improvement in organizations including development of standards, documentation, templates, training, and consulting as well as leading Program Management Offices from inception through full operation.
Pam has delivered training in several organizations and publicly on a variety of topics. Those topics include, but are not limited to: preparation for Project Management Professional exams, basic project management terms, tools and techniques, project management soft skills – communication, managing change, relationship/team building, conflict management, stress management, motivation and negotiation, process improvement, Six Sigma and ITIL.
Pam has held senior management positions for several large organizations including Procter & Gamble, American Financial Group, GRE Insurance and US Shoe. She was most recently Practice Director for Program and Project Management with Technology Management Partners.
In addition to responsibility for all project management methodologies and practices, in these positions Pam was responsible for coaching and mentoring project managers with a wide range of experience levels and developing them to full potential.
Pam is former President of the Southwestern Ohio Chapter of the Project Management Institute. Under her guidance and leadership, the chapter won an international award for Component of the Year. Pam holds a wide variety of certifications relevant to the business process discipline including Six Sigma Master Black Belt.