Project Leadership Forum Set for May 2010 at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Jan. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- Applying Leadership to Project & Program Management is the focus for the upcoming Project Leadership Forum set for May 13-14 at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.  

The 2010 forum focuses on how to increase projects’ ROI by using leadership practices to influence results and reduce failure rates. The forum will examine best practices and lessons learned from accomplished project managers through interactive sessions and actual project case studies.  Participants will work closely with leadership gurus to begin creating a personal action plan to develop the leadership competencies that will make them more effective project leaders.

The Project Leadership Forum will feature keynotes, case studies, and planning sessions with experts, making it ideal for project managers, executives, and program and portfolio managers from IT, construction, health care, consulting, manufacturing, government and other organizations using project management.

The University is a perfect site for the forum as it is home to the region’s only Master of Science degree program in IT Project Management (ITPM).  The 36-credit-hour degree program covers essential skills and topics including procurement and risk management, to systems integration and organizational leadership. Additionally, the curriculum has received Registered Education Provider (REP) status through the Project Management Institute (PMI®), providing preparation for the nationally recognized PMP certification.

For more information on the Project Management Forum or to receive updates, please email ProfessionalEd@HarrisburgU.edu or call 717.901.5190.  For additional information on the University's IT Project Management degree program, visit online at http://www.harrisburgu.edu/academics/graduate/itpm.php , call 717.901.5101 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu

Established in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

For more information on the University's demand-driven undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields, call 717.901.5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu.

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Established in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution.