This session focuses on seven essential elements that support successful project outcomes. From establishing clear goals and defining scope, to preparing the organization for change and ensuring effective post-project knowledge transfer, each element plays a critical role in execution. Participants will explore key success factors—including goal clarity, organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and risk awareness—and how […]
Description: Projects often come across obstacles that delay, halt, or completely shut down project work. In this presentation, we will highlight ways to work through or around blockers. We will give real examples and highlight some best practices to help identify and mitigate issues before they happen. About this event: Presenters: Track: Process Management and […]
Executive Director for Project Management and Business Service Quality, Strategic Project Management Office
As an integral part of Operational Excellence, the Service Excellence team created a comprehensive best practices document. This resource applies universally to project management endeavors. During this session, we will explore essential best practices, address common trouble areas, and equip participants with practical tools for successful project management. Together, let’s elevate our project leadership acumen. […]
The Strategic Project Management Office (SPMO) was formed to oversee University-wide strategic initiative projects. This office is supporting Operational Excellences, other strategic projects, and collaborating throughout campus through advisory governance, committees, the project management community of practice, project teams, and other groups . Come hear what the SPMO is what it isn’t, how it is […]
Finding the sweet spot between rigor and rigid is essential as the campus Operational Excellence (Op Ex) initiative continues. Frameworks, disciplines, and processes are being introduced and promoted to benefit our community. Join us for an update on this initiative, hear how frameworks such as ITIL – Information Technology Infrastructure Library, SMO – Service Management […]
This interactive presentation will demonstrate how to increase efficiency by applying the basic Lean principle of 5S. Focusing primarily on organizing and standardizing, attendees will be taken through a simulation designed to expose the difficulties induced by disorganization, learn methods to reduce waste, and understand how to apply 5S to both their workplace and home.