CRITICAL PROJECT EXECUTION: The Keys to Success

Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (PDT)

Biosense Webster 15715 Arrow Highway, Irwindale, CA

Speaker:

Jeff Blanton has more than 25 years of experience managing large, strategic projects in the consumer products and medical device industries. His extensive experience includes positions in multiple disciplines: strategic planning, product development, quality/regulatory affairs, engineering, facilities, operations and general management.

His ability to quickly unscramble the most difficult of situations to define a clear direction, his unique planning process, and his rare ability to enroll team members, have made Jeff extremely successful in the implementation of strategic projects.

Jeff is a well-known speaker and brings passion, energy and expert knowledge to the topic of strategic project management. He is also the creator of the Strategic Project Navigator™, and has taught hundreds of businesses how to obtain their most significant goals through effective project delivery. In 2001, Jeff founded Waypoint Leadership, a leading firm focusing on critical project execution. Waypoint Leadership clients have ranged from very early stage to multi-billion dollar international companies.

Jeff has managed the full spectrum of projects including M&A integrations, product commercialization, plant closures, turn around initiatives and international projects to name a few.

He is a Certified Project Manager (PMP), and the author and creator of The 7 Laws of Critical Project Execution and The 100-Day Integration Plan. When he is not in the office, you’ll probably find Jeff pursuing his other passions: sailboat racing, golfing, and hiking.

Topic:

CRITICAL PROJECT EXECUTION: The Keys to Success

Did you know studies have shown that 80% of projects fail to deliver?

Don’t be frustrated by poor project execution.

This interactive talk is packed with information on how to be a part of projects that consistently overachieve:

• Learn how to use courage and boldness to dramatically increase project performance.
• Secrets to gaining team commitment: how to enroll, motivate and align the team
• Uncover the new set of tools necessary to manage complex projects
• Learn the 7 Laws of Critical Execution that will help you deliver result ON TIME

1. Create Urgency

2. Ensure Capability & Capacity

3. Guide Project Leadership

4. Cultivate Exceptional Teamwork

5. Solidify Project Type

6. Implement Effective Tools

7. Integrate Possibility Planning

AGENDA

5:30 pm – Registration, Networking and Dinner

6:00 pm – Welcome, Announcements and Introductions

6:15 pm – Speaker:

7:45 pm – Q & A

8:00 pm – Evaluation and Raffle Drawings

8:30 pm – Adjournment

** Dinner is included with your registration to include  – Sandwich of your choice between Roast Beef, Ham, Tuna, Turkey or Vegetarian, chips, drinks/water, cookies.