Date: July 18th, 11:30 - 1:00p

Program Title:
Managing in Difficult Environments:  How to Turn Risk and Constraints into Advantage
 
Program Description:
Great project management is far more complex than simply using best practices deliver a successful project. A project manager must be able to successfully adapt in situations where the delivery environment is the biggest obstacle. Learn from real-world examples on how to thrive in these complex client environments.
 
Leveraging nearly 50 combined years of experience, Mr. Meyer and Mr. Toppall will demonstrate how great project managers can respond and lead, mitigate risk, deliver a quality product, and even turn the disadvantages imposed by an organization into an advantage for the delivery team.  They will also discuss recognizing when new ideas and creative leadership are necessary for a successful project and a happy customer. 
 
Bios
 
Jeff Toppall, PMP
 
Jeff Toppall's career spans 15 years of program and technical management for public and private clients on projects ranging from consumer and back office software development to infrastructure delivery for both national and international markets.  He holds an M.A. in Telecommunications from George Washington University and a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and History from Syracuse University. 
 
Bob Meyer, PMP
 
Bob Meyer has been in the IS / IT field for more than 30 years, initially as a developer and for the last 20 years in project and program management for government and commercial clients. He has consulted for national security and financial regulatory agencies, DOD, and the telecommunications industry. Bob holds a BA in Economics from Allegheny College.