Where
Western Technical College’s Lunda Center319 Seventh Street North
La Crosse, WI 54601
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Contact
VP CommunicationsPMI La Crosse - Rochester Chapter
vpcommunications@pmilacrosse-rochester.org
PMI La Crosse - Rochester Chapter presents
Bulletproof Business Cases for Rock-solid Projects
Session Description: Project teams often find themselves developing business cases for the performing organization. When asked to do so, it is critical to create a solid business case. All too often, project teams are asked to implement a solution before the underlying problem is known or assessed. No one likes working on misguided projects, or efforts that don’t meet business needs, or projects doomed for failure. Worst of all are projects that are cancelled because of lack of support or sponsorship. A well-defined business case helps prevent these issues.
An essential ingredient to successful projects is a clear and relevant business case. It provides both insights into and a proposed solution for important business needs. Bulletproof business cases contain feasible and effective ways of justifying and recommending projects that squarely address business needs, both problems and opportunities.
You will learn a repeatable process that starts with identifying business needs and ends with a bulletproof business case. Help contribute to your organization’s bottom line with bulletproof business cases!
About the Speaker: Stevie Peterson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-ACP, has been an instructor for Watermark Learning for 12 years. In her 25+ years of business experience, Stevie has successfully built, restructured, and realigned public and not-for-profit organizations to meet market demands while serving identified stakeholder groups. She has also successfully directed company-wide programs from a project management perspective involving new, complex product launches and end-to-end process redesign. She has researched best practices associated with virtual teams and has published a handbook for organization development practitioners. Stevie holds undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Minnesota, a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota, and a concentrated Master’s degree in Program Management and Leadership from the Daniels College of Business, Denver, Colorado.
Schedule of Events:
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Networking: 5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
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Dinner 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
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Announcements from PMI Chapter President: 6:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
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Presentation: 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Menu List: Taco meat along with grilled marinated ancho chicken tenderloin and Spanish rice served with flour tortillas, hard shells, fried taco salad boats, lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, black olives, salsa and sour cream. Served with your choice of beverage and a variety of desserts.
Dress Code: The PMI La Crosse - Rochester Chapter does not have a policy for dress code and trusts its attendees to dress appropriately. Business casual dress is certainly acceptable attire at events and workshops.
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*PDU Earned: 1