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5:30 - 8:30PM

Robert K. Wysocki, Ph.D. , Enterprise Information Insights, Inc.

Adaptive Project Framework:  A Common Sense Approach to Managing Complex Projects

Adaptive Project Framework (APF) is an iterative approach to projects whose goal is clearly specified but whose solution is not. Traditional Project Management (TPM) approaches require a goal and solution that are both clearly defined. A high percentage of project failure rates result from trying to adapt TPM to projects which are more suited to APF.

This presentation introduces the five phases of APF and demonstrates how the tools and processes of TPM and Extreme Project Management (xPM) can be adapted to the APF project. APF represents a shift in thinking about projects and how they should be run. Here are a few things you will learn about APF:

• It is a new mindset – one that thrives on change.
• It is not a “one size fits all” approach - it continuously adapts to change.
• It utilizes a just-in-time planning approach.
• It adapts tools and processes from TPM and xPM to the APF project.
• It is based on repeatable principles and therefore can be integrated. 
• It is based on the principle that you learn by discovery.
• It guarantees “if you build it they will come.”
• It seeks to get it right every time.
• It is client-focused and client-driven.
• It is grounded in a set of immutable core values.
• It delivers maximum business value.
• It eliminates all non-value added work.
• It is less costly and requires less time to execute than TPM.
• It meaningfully and fully engages the client as primary decision maker.
• It is based on a shared partnership between client and team.
• It works – 100% of the time! No exceptions

Do I have your attention? Then come and find out how APF can significantly improve your project performance!

Robert K. Wysocki, Ph.D., has over 38 years experience as a project management consultant and trainer, information systems manager, systems and management consultant, author, training developer and provider. He has written ten books on project management and information systems management. One of his books, Effective Project Management, 2^nd Edition, has been a best seller and is recommended by the Project Management Institute for the library of every project manager. He has over 30 publications and presentations in professional and trade journals and has made more than 100 presentations at professional and trade conferences and meetings. He has developed more than 20 project management courses and trained over 10,000 project managers.

In 1990 he founded Enterprise Information Insights, Inc. (EII), a project management consulting and training practice specializing in project management methodology design and integration, project support office establishment, the development of training curriculum and the development of a portfolio of assessment tools focused on organizations, project teams and individuals. His clients include AT&T, Aetna, Babbage Simmel, British Computer Society, Boston University Corporate Education Center, Computerworld, Converse Shoes, Czechoslovakian Government, Data General, Digital, Eli Lilly, Harvard Community Health Plan, IBM, J. Walter Thompson, Peoples Bank, Sapient, The Limited, The State of Ohio, Travelers Insurance and several others.

He is the Series Editor of Effective Project Management for Artech House, a publisher to the technical and engineering professions. He is a member of the ProjectWorld Executive Advisory Board, the Project Management Institute, the American Society of Training & Development, and the Society of Human Resource Management. He is past Association Vice President of AITP (formerly DPMA). He earned a BA in Mathematics from the University of Dallas, and an MS and Ph.D. in Mathematical Statistics from Southern Methodist University.

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