KPM Symposium, August 2008

2008 KPM Symposium is taking shape

2008-04-16T15:13:00.002-05:00

The Third KPM Symposium will be held on August 18-20, 2008 at the OU-Tulsa Newly built Learning Center. The KPM Symposium is a unique opportunity to bring people together from academia and industry to exchange ideas, explore recent developments and emerging trends.

Paul B. Bell, Jr., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Vice Provost for Instruction at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK will be kicking off the Symposium with the opening talk at the conference.

Ken Lackey, Chairman and CEO of the NORDAM Group, has been selected as the 2008 Keynote speaker.

Lee R. Lambert, Founder of PMP, will be presenting a special 4-hour workshop on Managing Knowledge Using the Tools and Techniques of Project Management

Thank You!!

2007-10-04T20:37:00.000-05:00

For all those who attend the KPM Symposium today and yesterday, thank you so much! For those who volunteered your valuable time and attention, you deserve extra thanks. Thanks to our sponsors Cincom and OSU (Spears School of Business/MSIS/IRIS). Thanks also to our four collaborating universities, OU, OSU, TU and NSU. Finally, the greatest thanks go to our speakers who provided such wonderful and thoughtful content. I was delighted to see the number of times that speakers referred to each other's presentations -- it was evidence of knowledge sharing in action. At the end of conference today, there was a well-attended Knowledge Cafe, conducted by co-chairs Chuck Tryon and Suliman Hawamdeh. It was a very interactive session where we discussed how to implement project-focused KM initiatives, among other topics. You'll hear more about that in the weeks to come.
In short, I think we had a great two-day conference, and we now we know how to make the KPM Symposium 2008 even better. One more time......Thank You!
/Garry

Welcome!

2007-10-02T17:20:00.000-05:00

For all who have registered for the KPM Symposium, thank you. Here is a map of the OSU-Tulsa campus, with the best parking location. The check-in desk will open early (after 7 a.m.) and the first presentation begins at 08:30. See you tomorrow morning.
Welcome to the KPM Symposium!

Program Updated

2007-09-25T22:52:00.000-05:00

An update to the schedule has been released on the Conference Program page. The symposium is only one week away, so please register as soon as possible.

Twelve PDUs approved by PMI

2007-09-24T16:01:00.000-05:00

For attendees seeking Professional Development Units (PDUs) from the Project Management Institute, 12 PDUs are available for self reporting. Choose Category 3 and Program Number C052-KPM2007.

New presentations and new program

2007-09-20T23:24:00.000-05:00

See the conference program page for an update to the conference program. Speakers Jeff Crawford, Bill Hassell, and Shawn Schaefer have been added.

Program Released

2007-09-12T19:00:00.001-05:00

We are at T-3 weeks and counting! The program has just been released on the Conference Program page.

KPM Flyer

2007-09-07T16:16:00.000-05:00

A flyer has been posted to the PMI Tulsa web site:

www.pmitulsa.org/2007/09/kpm-symposium.html

Register and pay with a purchase order

2007-09-05T20:15:00.000-05:00

If your organization is paying for your registration to the KPM Symposium, you have the option of paying with a purchase order. In step 3 of the registration process, Cvent will ask you to select one of the three payment options:


Credit Card, please enter your information below.
Check, please enter your check number.
Purchase Order

Less than one month to go

2007-09-05T16:51:00.000-05:00

Momentum is building quickly now that we're four weeks away from the event. In recent days, we have added numerous presentations to the Conference Program page, and more are in the works. The conference agenda is nearing its first formal release, so stay tuned to this blog.

Crowne Plaza selected as symposium hotel

2007-08-30T18:39:00.000-05:00

Please see the Venue page for an important announcement regarding hotel reservations. The Crowne Plaza hotel is located very close to the KPM Symposium location, which is at the OSU-
Tulsa Campus. A special room rate is available for symposium participants.

New presentation on preservation of digital information

2007-08-29T11:47:00.001-05:00

Yet another terrific presentation has been added to the program. Scroll down to "Applications for Preservation and Production in our Digital World" by Gavin W. Manes, Ph.D. Here is Dr. Manes' abstract...

This presentation is an overview of the preservation and production requirements for electronically stored information. Specifically, this presentation discusses laws, rules and regulations which apply to all companies and agencies, and how these companies can apply state of the art digital forensics processes to preserve, redact, and produce electronically stored information.
This presentation covers several topics including: location of digital evidence, acquisition and examination of the electronic information, existing uses for digital evidence, and the development of proper plans and procedures for preservation and production of all digital information.
It is important to make all professionals aware of the possibilities for evidence acquisition available through digital forensics and electronic discovery. In particular all professionals should know how these tools can be used as allowed by the Freedom of Information Act, current case law, and the 2006 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

New presentation

2007-08-28T16:32:00.000-05:00

A presentation by Diane Hayes, Ph.D PMP, has been added to the conference program. The title of her presentation is "All I Need to Know About Intellectual Capital Best Practices I Learned in Kindergarten" and her topic description is:

Intellectual capital – the intangible assets of skill, experience, productivity, information, knowledge, infrastructure, and relationships – can be used to provide a source of competitive advantage. Set in the spirited context of what we learned in kindergarten, we will move beyond the attention traditionally given to project schedule, budget and quality. This presentation will connect the concepts of intellectual capital management with project management practices and techniques. You will take away recommendations, best practices and lessons learned that can be immediately put into practice.

New presentation on Emotional Intelligence in teams and projects

2007-08-23T22:25:00.000-05:00

We have added an excellent new presentation, now listed at the end of the Conference Program page. It is...

Applying Emotional Intelligence to Teams and Projects
Martha I. Zapata de Roblyer, YWCA
Michelle Farabough, University of Oklahoma, Masters of KM Student

KM Based Project Management: Why Projects Succeed and Fail

2007-08-10T10:32:00.000-05:00

I want to highlight Dr. Hawamdeh's presentation, KM Based Project Management: Why Projects Succeed and Fail. His abstract is now posted on the Conference Program page.

Momentum is building...

2007-07-30T09:27:00.000-05:00

There's been a significant increase in traffic to the KPM Symposium web site, and participants are registering. As of today, we've posted 9 abstracts out of the 18 presentations planned, so stay tuned as we add more.

Major new speaker -- Lee Lambert, PMP

2007-07-24T14:38:00.000-05:00

Mr. Lee Lambert, founder of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be featured speaker at the KPM Symposium. Here is the abstract of his presentation..

In today’s world of project management it seems we often spend more time creating the illusion of having project metrics than we do actually using metrics to significantly increase the potential contributions to the challenging project decision making process.

This presentation will eliminate the “fog” factor for meaningful, value added project metrics and will provide a clear and concise look at several key metrics options that “could” make a significant contribution in the world of project management and for the professionals who have been charged with the responsibility of “decision support” AND project delivery. You will learn the truth about the statement; “It’s Project Metrics, Not Brain Surgery!”
Let Lee R. Lambert, A Founder of the PMP, take you on a journey into the real world of project metrics. His hard-hitting topic coverage and refreshing delivery style will make the trip an enjoyable one. You will be amazed at how much metrics based knowledge you will gain from this experience. You will return to the workplace with a new perspective and enthusiasm about metrics and all that they can do for you, your project and your organization

New Speaker - Joseph Colannino

2007-07-10T17:55:00.000-05:00

We're happy to announce that Joseph Colannino, of John Zink Co, LLC, has been added to the conference program. Here is the abstract of his presentation:

John Zink Co. has developed a state-of-the-art quote-to-order system dubbed Fort NOx. The system collects customer data, performs burner selection and design, produces drawing document files, and assembles the quotation – all at the point of inquiry. Previously, the specification, design, and quotation of engineered to order products required two weeks to complete. Fort NOx allows these complex and interrelated tasks to be completed in less than an hour and with greater rigor. The system is now being expanded to encompass more products. The paper overviews the Fort NOx program, describes the overall development process, and shows how the company overcame some of its challenges to achieve its goals.

New Speaker - Mark Reinsager

2007-07-06T10:07:00.000-05:00

Mark Reinsager has been added to the Conference Program. Mark is the immediate Past President of the PMI Tulsa Chapter. The title of Mark's presentation is Knowledge Management in a Professional Services Organization: Managing Intellectual Assets during the Consulting Project Life Cycle.

Re-designed Site

2007-07-06T09:00:00.000-05:00

Special thanks to Carl Gough, Jeff Crawford and Shona Koehn for giving the KPM Symposium web site a fresh new look.

Congratulations to the PMI OKC Chapter

2007-05-21T21:54:00.000-05:00

The PMI Oklahoma City Chapter has completed a hugely successful annual conference. Congratulations OKC!

Conference Program

2007-05-15T22:20:00.000-05:00

Please note that that the current list of papers and presentations is a partial list and will be expanded in the coming weeks and months. See the Call for Papers and Presentations for information on how to submit a proposal for additional presentations. Oh, speaker photos were added to the site today.

On-line registation is open!

2007-05-10T16:24:00.000-05:00

KPM 2007 Symposium web site is on its feet, and the on-line registration link in the right side-bar is now active. Reserve your seat today by registering with a credit card.
The web site will continue to be upgraded in coming weeks. You can expect more details and more photography. /Garry

Welcome

2007-05-03T16:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the KPM Symposium web site. This site is currently under construction, so please pardon our digital dust.