Project Management Unbundled, Martin Aitken
11 June 2009: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Room A211
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Nelson
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Why do I.C.T. projects fail and what the basic steps you can take to ensure success?
Martin Aitken will explore two key topics in this project management overview.
Firstly, the key ways to protect your projects against failure, and secondly, a comparison of the key project management methodologies.
A clear understanding of project management methodologies and relevant certifications are becoming increasingly important for everyone involved in IT projects today. Martin will explain to us the difference between the Project Management Professional (PMP) and PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) certifications. Is one better than the other?
Martin will also look at the organisations behind these two certifications and will also clarify the benefits of methodologies such as SCRUM and Agile.
Includes Light Lunch
About The Speaker
Martin Aitken began his career in Information Technology as a COBOL programmer on ICL mainframes and has worked in a variety of roles since in the UK, Saudi Arabia, Holland, Asia and New Zealand. His predominant area of specilisation has been in the Financial Services sector and, over the last 3 years, e-government projects.
Martin has worked primarily in software related projects, but also has wide-ranging experience in other types of project management, communications and senior management roles. He has both PMP and PRINCE2 certifications.
This event is being kindly sponsored by SQL Services.
A light lunch will be provided prior to a 12.30pm presentation
Registration Details:
All welcome, however registration is essential to confirm numbers for catering. Please register below to secure your spot.