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North-West Branch ConferenceBehavioural Competence Monday 12 October 2015 AstraZenecaAlderley Park, Macclesfield,Cheshire, SK10 4TG The North West Branch of the APM will be holding their 2015 full day conference at AstraZeneca's Alderley Park site in Cheshire on the topic of Behavioural Competence. The conference theme will be based around the nine behavioural competence domains set out in the original APM Competence Framework.The aim of the conference is to provide delegates with further insight into the nature and practical application of the key behavioural competences that are essential for successful project, programme and portfolio (P3) management.The development of such 'soft skills' is necessary in order to ensure that the project team are appropriately motivated and coordinated to achieve the specified P3 objectives.The conference will be of interest to project practitioners as well as leaders with responsibilities for project resourcing and personnel development.Key speakers will include :Julian SmithAPM Head of External AffairsAnn CheungAn independent Consultant using Applied Behavioural Science for effective P3 managementColin MacKenzieAPM Portfolio Communications and Marketing Manager Conference FeesAPM Members? 108.00Non-members? 144.00For groups of 6 delegates*? 72.00 per person* or more - Please contact Colin Baker at colin.baker@.ukConference Programme9:00Registration & refreshments9:30Introduction & WelcomePhil Hardy, Chair APM North-West Branch 9:40100584099060Julian Smith Project Management: Communicate The biggest project failures are caused by poor scope management and inadequate communication – KPMG global construction survey 2015.In his presentation Julian will explore how to frame and present projects effectively using insights gained from over 20 years of experience in high level politics and communications.Julian joined APM as Head of External Affairs in August 2015. He has held senior level roles in public affairs and communications in central Government including Head of Parliamentary Relations at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Speechwriter and Private Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister. He was formerly Head of External Affairs at the Home Builders Federation.00Julian Smith Project Management: Communicate The biggest project failures are caused by poor scope management and inadequate communication – KPMG global construction survey 2015.In his presentation Julian will explore how to frame and present projects effectively using insights gained from over 20 years of experience in high level politics and communications.Julian joined APM as Head of External Affairs in August 2015. He has held senior level roles in public affairs and communications in central Government including Head of Parliamentary Relations at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Speechwriter and Private Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister. He was formerly Head of External Affairs at the Home Builders Federation. 10:1096964583185Ann CheungThe Impact of Behaviour on Project DeliveryBehaviour impacts every aspect of project delivery. Successful project delivery is achieved when the desired behaviours are consistently and regularly exhibited, and undesired behaviours are mitigated and eliminated. Success in this context goes beyond delivering the output to time, cost and quality. The impact of behaviour on project delivery can be evidenced by the success (or otherwise) of the project during delivery and on completion.00Ann CheungThe Impact of Behaviour on Project DeliveryBehaviour impacts every aspect of project delivery. Successful project delivery is achieved when the desired behaviours are consistently and regularly exhibited, and undesired behaviours are mitigated and eliminated. Success in this context goes beyond delivering the output to time, cost and quality. The impact of behaviour on project delivery can be evidenced by the success (or otherwise) of the project during delivery and on completion.10.40 Coffee / Tea break 11:004027805106045Matthew PrendergastCollaborative Teamworking Using Edge Hill University as a case study, the presentation will demonstrate how Turner & Townsend delivered the multi award winning ?16m Creative Edge Building from inception to completion in 11 months. This represented a 50% programme and 33% cost betterment, when compared against industry benchmarks. The seminar will explore how the tools and techniques used to foster leadership, teamwork and communication led the project team to achieve exceptional results. 00Matthew PrendergastCollaborative Teamworking Using Edge Hill University as a case study, the presentation will demonstrate how Turner & Townsend delivered the multi award winning ?16m Creative Edge Building from inception to completion in 11 months. This represented a 50% programme and 33% cost betterment, when compared against industry benchmarks. The seminar will explore how the tools and techniques used to foster leadership, teamwork and communication led the project team to achieve exceptional results. 1005840106045Alex ByarsCommon Goals? Conflict management at a Premier League Football ClubThe prevailing behavioural culture at Everton FC will be explored using examples of conflict from transfer negotiations, ticket pricing and short term vs long term objectives. Alex will also outline the conflict challenges he faces as Director of Strategic Projects and underline the importance of common goals.00Alex ByarsCommon Goals? Conflict management at a Premier League Football ClubThe prevailing behavioural culture at Everton FC will be explored using examples of conflict from transfer negotiations, ticket pricing and short term vs long term objectives. Alex will also outline the conflict challenges he faces as Director of Strategic Projects and underline the importance of common goals. 11:30398526067310Richard TaylorEurofighter Typhoon Helmet – Accelerating High PerformanceThe Typhoon Helmet Mounted Symbology System is an advanced binocular helmet-mounted display which has been introduced into active front line service with Eurofighter partner nations. The presentation will summarise the programme challenges experienced leading up to the entry into active service of the system in 2012. The presentation will also describe the behavioural?and leadership techniques used to align and build a collective team identity and ethos to deliver this challenging programme and product.? 00Richard TaylorEurofighter Typhoon Helmet – Accelerating High PerformanceThe Typhoon Helmet Mounted Symbology System is an advanced binocular helmet-mounted display which has been introduced into active front line service with Eurofighter partner nations. The presentation will summarise the programme challenges experienced leading up to the entry into active service of the system in 2012. The presentation will also describe the behavioural?and leadership techniques used to align and build a collective team identity and ethos to deliver this challenging programme and product.? 1017270105410Jim Yates The Influential Project Manager Project Managers get things done by orchestrating the activities of other people, many of whom they have no legitimate power over. The most effective managers can motivate others to take the required action through leadership, influence and persuasion. This session suggests how Project Managers can become more influential by applying ideas drawn from other areas of management.00Jim Yates The Influential Project Manager Project Managers get things done by orchestrating the activities of other people, many of whom they have no legitimate power over. The most effective managers can motivate others to take the required action through leadership, influence and persuasion. This session suggests how Project Managers can become more influential by applying ideas drawn from other areas of management. 12.00992505144145Kevin Kane What are Professionalism and Ethics in a Globalised World?Members of professional associations are expected to behave in an ethical and responsible manner with regard to their professional duties. The UN Global Compact and the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) are increasingly being adopted by businesses and professional bodies as a way of demonstrating commitment to values of professionalism and ethical behaviour.This presentation explains and explores the Global Compact and PRME in the context of the APM and project management profession. 00Kevin Kane What are Professionalism and Ethics in a Globalised World?Members of professional associations are expected to behave in an ethical and responsible manner with regard to their professional duties. The UN Global Compact and the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) are increasingly being adopted by businesses and professional bodies as a way of demonstrating commitment to values of professionalism and ethical behaviour.This presentation explains and explores the Global Compact and PRME in the context of the APM and project management profession. 39852609525Simon GreenSteve DineenThe Future of Leadership & Development for Project ManagementThe capability to improve personal development through the use of learning technology has never been greater. Over the last few years, education has become a successful online retail offering in its own right with companies like Coursera, Udemy and growing at Uber-like rates. This presentation will show how leading organisations like Vodafone, Google and L'Oréal are transforming their own learning functions from sales to engineering & project management taking on board the same concepts as these new retail education companies, 00Simon GreenSteve DineenThe Future of Leadership & Development for Project ManagementThe capability to improve personal development through the use of learning technology has never been greater. Over the last few years, education has become a successful online retail offering in its own right with companies like Coursera, Udemy and growing at Uber-like rates. This presentation will show how leading organisations like Vodafone, Google and L'Oréal are transforming their own learning functions from sales to engineering & project management taking on board the same concepts as these new retail education companies, 12:30Buffet LunchNetworking opportunities for APM delegates 13:304006215101600Dean SumnerCommunicationsWhat does communication mean to you? Do projects come to fruition because of good chains of communication, or in spite of them? This is a very practical, hands-on session exploring all aspects of communication.. We shall explore where things may go wrong and why, constructing solutions and ensuring planning to avoid serious failings in communication.Colleagues will develop an understanding of how to identify strengths and weaknesses in the chain of communication that may affect their business and client relationships. . 00Dean SumnerCommunicationsWhat does communication mean to you? Do projects come to fruition because of good chains of communication, or in spite of them? This is a very practical, hands-on session exploring all aspects of communication.. We shall explore where things may go wrong and why, constructing solutions and ensuring planning to avoid serious failings in communication.Colleagues will develop an understanding of how to identify strengths and weaknesses in the chain of communication that may affect their business and client relationships. . 1014095128905Eileen RodenPlease Behave !!If an observer came to observe you and your project team at work, what behaviours would they see? The behaviours of the Project Manager and the Project Sponsor have a direct impact on the behaviours of the project team and project success. This interactive session will explore the value of ‘good’ behaviour to the project and what we can do to ensure the value is realised on our projects.00Eileen RodenPlease Behave !!If an observer came to observe you and your project team at work, what behaviours would they see? The behaviours of the Project Manager and the Project Sponsor have a direct impact on the behaviours of the project team and project success. This interactive session will explore the value of ‘good’ behaviour to the project and what we can do to ensure the value is realised on our projects. 14:301093470116205Ian StewartNegotiation and Conflict resolution in Project Management.Projects often take place under conditions of scarcity and constraints of time, cost and quality. Project performance is also attached to the careers of people, whose priorities will differ. Conflict, then, becomes inevitable. Negotiation is rightly named by the APM as a PM competence and is required for individuals to resolve conflict and get projects completed. What is your negotiation/conflict management style? This presentation will give you an opportunity to improve your outcomes when facing conflict in your project work.00Ian StewartNegotiation and Conflict resolution in Project Management.Projects often take place under conditions of scarcity and constraints of time, cost and quality. Project performance is also attached to the careers of people, whose priorities will differ. Conflict, then, becomes inevitable. Negotiation is rightly named by the APM as a PM competence and is required for individuals to resolve conflict and get projects completed. What is your negotiation/conflict management style? This presentation will give you an opportunity to improve your outcomes when facing conflict in your project work.4010025123825Nick Welch TBA00Nick Welch TBA 15:00 Coffee / Tea break15:201040130118745 Alan CheungBehavioural Leadership – a way of lifeAlan will talk about why Behavioural Leadership and making it a way of life is the key to delivering sustainable improvements to the culture and performance of Projects and our wider businesses.He will explore how we can predict behaviours, why we need to start framing things differently and what simple things we can all do differently to shape the behaviours we want to see.Alan will also challenge us to think about what our Leadership Critical Safety Behaviours really are and what happens when we don’t do them. TBA00 Alan CheungBehavioural Leadership – a way of lifeAlan will talk about why Behavioural Leadership and making it a way of life is the key to delivering sustainable improvements to the culture and performance of Projects and our wider businesses.He will explore how we can predict behaviours, why we need to start framing things differently and what simple things we can all do differently to shape the behaviours we want to see.Alan will also challenge us to think about what our Leadership Critical Safety Behaviours really are and what happens when we don’t do them. TBA 16.0099250599695 Colin MacKenzie – APM Overview of the new APM Competence Framework and new Qualification The new APM Competence Framework 2nd edition, released in June 2015, describes APM's new view of the competences necessary for effective project, programme, portfolio management and PMO in today's project environment. It’s been created by professionals for professionals and provides a common reference for all organisations and individuals engaged in project activities regardless of their size, sector or geographic location.The presentation will outline the rationale behind its development and summarise a number of the key benefits it can bring to both organisations and project professionals. An update on the new APM qualification, currently in pilot, will be included, which has been developed using the new competence framework. 00 Colin MacKenzie – APM Overview of the new APM Competence Framework and new Qualification The new APM Competence Framework 2nd edition, released in June 2015, describes APM's new view of the competences necessary for effective project, programme, portfolio management and PMO in today's project environment. It’s been created by professionals for professionals and provides a common reference for all organisations and individuals engaged in project activities regardless of their size, sector or geographic location.The presentation will outline the rationale behind its development and summarise a number of the key benefits it can bring to both organisations and project professionals. An update on the new APM qualification, currently in pilot, will be included, which has been developed using the new competence framework. 16.30Conference Close Summaries of the key themes and messages from the day ................
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