New for 2006
New Format
We have reduced the number of seminar slots (described below) in order to make room for some more interactive sessions. Delegate feedback from the 2005 event specifically asked for more workshop-style sessions so in 2006 we are offering “Birds of a Feather – Round Tables”. These will be a series of tables seating 8-10 people each, and will be positioned in a quiet area at the back of the Meetings Zone. Each table will be hosted separately by an expert in the topic for discussion. Topics will be advertised in advance on the website on the Seminar Programme page. Topics will have wide appeal and be appropriate for an interactive/workshop style session. The session facilitator will ensure an absorbing and practical 45 minute session. A flipchart and post-it notes will be provided.
New Programme Detail
This year we will offer a programme of five (rather than six) concurrent seminar streams. Each stream will have four sessions throughout the day making a total of 20 sessions rather than last year’s 24. This will mean that the programme will be more finely honed with less space for padding, excluding the niche topics, but ensuring a high quality of presentations throughout. New for 2006 we have asked all speakers to provide a session title plus a detailed synopsis of 300 words. This will be posted on the website on the Seminar Programme page and will make it easier for you to choose the right sessions for you.
New Theme
The theme for 2006 is Change Management. Hot topics that you, the delegates, told us you would like to see in the programme include:
Topic |
% delegates interested |
Included in programme |
Effective culture and change management |
100% |
Yes |
Achieving successful change control |
93% |
Yes |
Communicating and understanding the people issues |
100% |
Yes |
Gaining the softer skills required for people project management |
97% |
Yes |
The practicalities of benefits realisation, delivery and management |
91% |
Yes |
Accurate benefits tracking |
95% |
Yes |
Gaining buy-in for new projects from the top level and across the organisation, at all levels |
88% |
Yes |
Managing stakeholders |
92% |
Yes |
How to educate director level about project & programme management best practice |
95% |
Yes |
Project and programme risk management |
85% |
Yes |
Overview of methodologies and systems |
83% |
Yes |
New Networking
Feedback from delegates in 2005 showed that you are all looking for more opportunities to network during the event. With this in mind we have added a networking party at the end of the day to which all delegates, speakers and sponsors are invited.
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