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Event Description:

Sponsored by: PPM Works, Inc. / Project Summit – Business Analyst World / Microsoft Northeast

Join the Boston Chapter of MPUG for our next meeting on Wednesday October 7, 2015 where the topic will be “Statusing & Capturing Project Updates”. This interactive presentation and discussion will be delivered by Mr. Jacques Goupil, MCP, MCTS, PMP, MPUG Certified Trainer at our regular meeting location: Constant Contact in Waltham, MA. Are you managing projects? Do you know how to status and update those projects easily? Chances are you are like the rest of us and could use some tips to be more efficient or even a refresher. Come learn some time-saving tips and share your own. We’ve been gathering hands-on experience with Microsoft Project since 1998 and are sharing our best practices with you. While this will be a presentation, you are invited to bring your laptops (and projects!) for a hands-on walk through.
Topics Include:
• Project statusing
• Maintaining and updating your projects
• Best method of gathering updates from team members

During this event, attendees will learn…
1. How to determine the best project status method for your project
2. The correct questions to ease your collection process
3. Create your status process based on your current methods and learning the best practices Location:

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, soft drinks and special treats will be served.  Special thanks to Microsoft Northeast for sponsoring the refreshments!

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 Speaker: 
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. 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