Event Type: GTIS Branch Event

Facilitator: Waffa Karkukly

Title: Executing IT Strategy Through PPM (Project Portfolio Management) - How to Leverage PPM to Maximize Delivery

Synopsis:
Project Portfolio Management (PPM) is not a new concept, however, many organizations have not been successful in implementing and sustaining a successful PPM.  IT of all other business departments would benefit from managing the IT strategy via IT PPM that helps the IT business partners realize investments and maximize delivery.   In this session the presenter will highlight the importance of IT PPM and the elements for success in setting up and sustaining IT PPM. Furthermore, share real life examples of successful PPM’s and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Bio:

Dr. Waffa Karkukly, PMP, ACP, CMP is the owner and Managing Director for Global PMO Solutions, Inc. During her career, she has been involved in leading strategic organizational change programs to connect strategy and delivery. Dr. Karkukly has managed the improvement of projects, programs and portfolios and every aspect of PMO setup, implementation and sustainability for fortune 100 and startups across various industry sectors.

Dr Karkukly has a PhD in Strategic Program and Project Management and Masters’ Degree in Information Technology. Waffa is the Certificate Lead Developer for the Business Information Technology Management (BITM) certificate course at School of Continuing Studies at University of Toronto. She teaches courses ranging from foundations of project management to advanced program and portfolio management.

Waffa is a published author who has written books on PMO setup, implementation, sustainability, and outsourcing. She is a regular speaker in the project management circuit and brings a wealth of industry experience in addition to her academic accreditations and experience.

Agenda:
5:30 PM - Registration with light snack & refreshments 
6:20 PM - Announcements & Introductions
6:30 PM - Presentation starts
7:55 PM - Thank you note
8:00 PM - Event closes

Fees: (subject to HST)
PMI-SOC Members (login prior to registering) - $17.70
Non-Members and Guests - $22.13

PDUs: 1.5 (Technical)

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