Boston: How Microsoft Project Saved My Life!
September 2, 2015 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Event Description: Join the Boston Chapter of MPUG for our next meeting on Wednesday September 2, 2015 where the topic will be “How Microsoft Project Saved My Life!”. This interactive presentation and discussion will be delivered by various presenters including Mr. Jacques Goupil, MCP, MCTS, PMP and Mr. Mark Wells at our regular meeting location: Constant Contact in Waltham, MA. OK, maybe MS Project never saved your life, but somewhere along the line it probably helped you make a point with executives, communicate with your sponsors or motivate your team.
Topics Include:
Our multiple presenters will share their tips, tricks & techniques for how MS Project helps make them more efficient & effective including:
• How to make the most of Microsoft Project features
• Creating custom tables and views
• Leveraging the Organizer
• Create your own personalize toolbar and share it with your organization
• Use of the Group By feature for status reporting
• And more!
The meeting will be held at Constant Contact, 1601 Trapelo Road in Waltham, MA, Phone: 781-472-8100. The facility is located just off of Route 128/I-95, Exit 28 and offers free visitor parking. Enter through the main building under the clock and follow the directional signs to the meeting room.
This event is free for both MPUG members and non-members, but pre-registration is required. Food, beer, and wine will be served.
Meeting Agenda:
5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration, Refreshments & Networking
6:00 – 6:15 PM Welcome & Introductions
6:15 – 7:15 PM Feature Presentations
7:15 – 7:30 PM Networking Break & Refreshments
7:30 – 8:00 PM Speaker Q&A and Prize Raffle
About The Sponsor: PPM Works offers a full range of Project and Portfolio Management consulting services, all designed to help your company reach its potential. As the premier Boston-based Microsoft Gold PPM partner we have you covered, whether you’re looking for a small tweak or complete implementation. Our founders are proud to continue their partnership with MPUG since 2004.
About the Speakers:
Jacques Goupil, PMP, MCP, MCTS, is the President and cofounder of PPM Works, Inc., a consultancy focused on delivering project, portfolio, and business management solutions. He has been implementing Microsoft Project solutions since 1998 and has over 15 years of professional experience in project management software design, implementation, and development.
Mark Wells has worked with Microsoft Project for over 20 years. He is considered an expert with Project and Project Server. He is a PMP and holds the MCTS certification for Microsoft Project 2010. He is on the board of MPUG Boston.
MPUG is dedicated to delivering to our users relevant and independent Microsoft® Office Project content, resources, opportunities and community networking World Wide.Through MPUG, members gain elite access to Microsoft Office Project-specific talent, thought leadership, technology, and community events. MPUG Chapters are led by community advocates. User Group Chapters leverage the MPUG portal and WW information network and resources.
Day of event contact information: Jacques Goupil: (617)271-4499