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“Bobbie is an incredibly valuable and talented individual. Her organization, execution and
follow through impressed me; she is one of the most highly skilled
project managers I know. I could
always count on Bobbie to deliver
on her commitments, and she became my lifeline into our organization.”

VP Professional Services,
SuccessFactors.com

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Integrating formal theory with pearls from real-world experiences managing a spectrum of projects and leading teams of all sizes, we deliver a series of information-packed tutorials. Whether received as brown bag tutorials or keynote talks, people walk away with immediately useful tips on how to manage projects with less hassle.

Herding Cats
Concepts in Project Management
How can you possibly be expected to herd cats? It’s not as hard as you think. By understanding a few key concepts, you will discover what is (and isn’t) project management. Learn how to apply basic project management techniques to give your projects a performance boost! Take home "Best Practice" tips for project teams.

You Want What? When?
Building a Project Schedule
Are you trying to do more in less time? Is your boss asking you the impossible questions? We show you how to solve the "what?", "by when?" questions. Take home practical tips for developing the right schedule at the right time. Use the "Project Schedule Checklist" on your next project.

More Projects, Less Hassle
A Project Manager’s Tutorial
Technology is continually becoming more complex, and time demands constantly increase. If this is no surprise to you, join us for techniques and tips you can use to manage projects with less hassle. Apply the "Tips for Project Managers" to make your future projects easier.

Divide and Conquer
Using Work Breakdown Structures
Are too many changes throwing your projects off-course? Are team members suffering from rework fatigue? Learn how work breakdown structures can help you create a clear picture of your project work. Tune-up your projects with real-life samples of this project organizing technique. Try out the "Tips to Divide and Conquer Projects".

Bungee Jumping to Success
Risk Management Tutorial
Are your projects giving you nightmares? Are unexpected surprises getting you down? Here’s a simple look at the age-old problem of managing project risk. Apply the "Reduce your Project Risk" tips on the next project.

About Roberta Riedel: Speaker and Consultant
Roberta Riedel, PMP, teaches executives, management, and team members how to manage projects more effectively through her consultations, mentoring and training. Ms. Riedel works with large corporations and entrepreneurial clients to help them improve productivity and achieve product launch dates with expected outcomes. She has degrees in English and Computer Engineering from Stanford University and Santa Clara University, and is a member of the IMC-NorCal Speakers Bureau.