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Project Management – Advanced
Techniques for a Large IT Project
Richard McLaughlin,
Associate Partner - Energy & Utilities, IBM
Dr. Katherine Brown,
Managing Consultant - Learning Services, IBM
1 1/2-Day course:
Monday, May 18th and Tuesday, May 19th
This course is packed with
crucial information for any utility professional considering or attempting a
large system implementation project. No matter the size of your utility,
municipality or cooperative, large and complex IT projects are among the most
difficult initiatives that your business will undertake. Indiscriminate or
careless project management techniques will set you up for failure. Even “by the
book” methodologies will not guarantee your success. However, advanced project
management techniques will give your project the extra control to help you
succeed. This session will provide insights and best practices from various
large IT projects. This 1 1/2 day course will look at what utilities and
consultants on successful large IT implementations have done in the way of
advanced project management techniques to make their projects a success.
 Rick
McLaughlin has 26 years experience in the utility
industry. His experience in CIS implementations is highlighted by his leadership
in 9 successful CIS implementations, 2 upgrades and in multiple CIS selections.
 Dr.
Katherine Brown is an IBM Certified
learning and change management consultant with IBM
Business Consulting Services. With over 20 years experience, including three in
the utility industry, her professional interests focus on the integration of
technology into instructional practices and systems design; the integration of
Six Sigma methodologies and corporate training efforts; and the effective use of
technology solutions to enhance employee performance. She was recently the
change and training project manager on a large industrial ERP engagement. She
has been responsible for training and change management for two CIS/CRM projects
with IBM. She holds an MBA in management and economics, and an EdD in
instructional technology and distance education.
Learning
Objectives include:
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Understanding the phases of
a large project and the role of the project manager;
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Developing a work breakdown
structure;
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Understanding estimating
concepts and scheduling;
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Recognizing the need to
validate requirements and scope;
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Describing risk management,
including migration strategies;
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Describing the role of
organizational change management
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Describing the importance
of end-user training and support;
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Describing effective
closeout procedures.
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