IMPORTANT NOTICE: The 2021 UNH Project Management Conference has been postponed due to recommended restrictions on in-person events due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Keeping up with the latest tools, trends, and strategies is essential for project management professionals to lead effectively and efficiently. Continue to develop the critical technical skills you need to succeed in today's workplace at the 4th Annual UNH Project Management Conference.
Whether you are new to a project or a veteran project leader, this conference will provide value to any manager, stakeholder or team member, regardless of industry or area of expertise. Consisting of multiple presentations from industry experts, this event will give you the confidence and energy to perform better in your role on any project team.
2021 Conference Speakers & Presentations Include:
- Project Manager as Change Manager | Gina Abudi, MBA, PMP | Abudi Consulting Group
- Leading with Gratitude | Star Dargin, PCC, CPCC | Star Leadership
- The Iron Project | Larry Gagnon, PMP | University System of New Hampshire
- Lean and Project Management: The Same of Different? | Larry Gagnon, PMP | University System of New Hampshire
- Agile Transformations: Doing Agile Right | Lalig Musserian, PMP, CSM, PSM | Musserian Consulting Group
- Utilizing Agile Techniques in Your Waterfall Environment | Jim Stewart, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM | JP Stewart Associates
- Policies and Procedures for Project Management | John P. Tansey, MBA, PMP | PM Partnership
Your 2021 UNH Project Management Conference registration includes full access to the conference including:
- Admission to 7 general session presentations
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch
- Free on-site parking
- All conference materials
Thanks to all those who attended the 2019 UNH Project Management Conference!
The 2021 Project Management Conference will take place in the Piscataqua Room in Holloway Commons (75 Main Street, Durham, NH) on the University of New Hampshire.
Free parking will be available for all conference attendees in the UNH Campus Crossings Visitor Lot. Those registered will receive additional information on the location and parking by email one week prior to the conference.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the conference and is included in the cost of enrollment.
Lodging accommodations in Durham within walking distance of the UNH Project Management Conference:
2021 UNH Project Management Conference Agenda
8:30am-9:00am
Registration & Breakfast
9:00am-9:10am
Welcome to the 2020 UNH Project Management Conference
9:10am-9:35am
The Iron Project
Larry Gagnon, PMP | Senior Information Technology Manager | University System of New Hampshire
The UNH Project Management Conference is all about learning how to get things done – right? Well, many align this thinking with the things we do in our business lives, but what happens in our personal lives when we want to get things done? Are there PM practices that can help us achieve our goals and dreams? The “Iron Project” is a presentation about applying project and program management experiences to help achieve any dream. It is a motivational life story of mixing one’s “business” life with their personal life.
9:45am-10:30am
Project Manager as Change Manager: 4 Steps to Successful Change
Gina Abudi, MBA, PMP | President | Abudi Consulting Group
Every project in the organization is, effectively a change project. This means that every project manager must also be a change manager. Learn the effects of change on individuals as well as on the organization, and how to engage stakeholders in change management. This session will discuss best practices for managing change projects including: A four-step process that enables for more effectively leading complex change projects; a variety of ways to manage expectations of change throughout the project lifecycle while keeping in mind the complexity of the project; and engaging stakeholders early on, identifying those who support change and those who resist it and communicating in ways that work for all.
10:40am-11:25am
Agile Transformations: Doing Agile Right
Lalig Musserian, PMP, CSM, PSM | Principal | Musserian Consulting Group
Agile is no longer reserved for software projects - the myth about Agile suitability for software companies only has been completely dispelled. Agile adoption practices and structures is accelerating faster than ever yet it would be naive to believe Agile is the magic pill for all your project pains.
11:35am-12:00pm
Lean and Project Management: The Same or Different
Larry Gagnon, PMP | Senior Information Technology Manager | University System of New Hampshire
Learn from a seasoned project manager on the relationship between Lean and Project Management. Session takeaways will include becoming knowledgeable on the difference between Lean and Project Management; being able to relate your experiences to Lean and apply them going forward; and a gained awareness of how to apply Lean within Project Management, and vice versa.
12:00pm-12:45pm
Lunch
12:45pm-1:30pm
Policies and Procedures for Project Management
John P. Tansey, MBA, PMP | Principal | PM Partnership
1:40pm-2:25pm
Utilizing Agile Techniques in Your Waterfall Environment
Jim Stewart, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM | Principal | JP Stewart Associates
Some organizations are not ready to go Agile, some may never be. Still, Agile has some best practices that can benefit any project. And adopting them could either make your waterfall projects more productive or help make your organization's eventual transformation to Agile less painful.
2:35pm-3:20pm
Leading with Gratitude: Solutions to Boost Engagement and Innovation
Star Dargin, PCC, CPCC | CEO | Star Leadership
21st Century Solutions to Boost Engagement and Innovation is presented here for leaders, aspiring leaders, and those who coach leaders and managers. Using gratitude to create a sustainable foundation, one can experience key benefits such as healthier and goal-oriented leaders, motivated teams, and teams that are able to handle difficult and complex situations while learning and changing as needed. Some of the most successful CEO’s create a culture of gratitude. This session is packed with practical tools and tips. You will explore the benefits along with learning how to shift quickly to gratitude when facing a difficult situation. This is a useful workshop for those seeking to improve their leadership skills and obtain better outcomes in their personal and professional lives.
3:20pm
2021 UNH Project Management Conference Close
2021 UNH Project Management Conference Speakers:
- Gina Abudi, MBA, PMP | President | Abudi Consulting Group
- Star Dargin, PCC, CPCC | CEO | Star Leadership
- Larry Gagnon, PMP | Senior Information Technology Manager | University System of New Hampshire
- Lalig Musserian, PMP, CSM, PSM | Principal | Musserian Consulting Group
- Jim Stewart, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM | Principal | JP Stewart Associates
- John P. Tansey, MBA, PMP | Principal | PM Partnership
2019 UNH Project Management Conference Speakers:
- Gina Abudi, MBA, PMP | President | Abudi Consulting Group
- Dave Connors, PMP, CSM | Principal | PM Intervention
- Steve Lundquist, PMP, M.Sc. | Senior Manager of Program Management | Elbit Systems of America
- Kathleen Koson, PMP | Senior Project Manager
- Erin Maskwa, PMP | Director of Project Management | Measured Progress
- Pamela Oberg, PMP | Director, Client Services | Measured Progress
- Jim Stewart, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM | Principal | JP Stewart Associates
2018 UNH Project Management Conference Speakers:
- George Cookman, MBA, PMP | Senior Consultant | Lean East
- Jake Goldsmith | Director | Measured Progress
- Kathleen Koson, PMP | Senior Project Manager | HighLiner Foods
- Steve Lundquist, PMP, M.Sc. | Senior Manager of Program Management | Elbit Systems of America
- Rich Maltzman, PMP | Principal | EarthPM
- Pamela Oberg, PMP | Portfolio Manager | Measured Progress
- John P. Tansey, MBA, PMP | Principal PMP | PM Partnership
- Dagmar Vlahos, Lean Black Belt | Senior Process Engineer | UNH Project Management Office
2017 UNH Project Management Conference Speakers:
- Gina Abudi, MBA, PMP | President | Abudi Consulting Group
- Marie Bankuti, PCC, CPCC, PMP | Founder | Tether Free Vision
- Thomas Belanger, PMP, MS | President | Sterling Planning Group
- Rob Cimini, PMP | Principal Consultant | Pinnacle Project Source
- Dave Connors, PMP, CSM | Principal | PM Intervention
- Steve Lundquist, PMP, M.Sc. | Senior Manager of Program Management | Elbit Systems of America
- Ben Schmitz, PMP, CSM, CSPO | Project Manager | Esri
- Stephen Stofanak | Founder | Continuous Business Change
