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Pre-Summit Workshop
Day 1
Day 2
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Other Areas
Concurrent Educational Tracks
Concurrent Executive Case Studies I
Concurrent Executive Case Studies II
Concurrent Executive Case Studies III
Monday, July 19, 2010
8:00 am -
9:00 am
Pre-Summit Workshop Registration and Welcome Coffee
9:00 am -
12:00 pm
Defining and Applying the Principles of Project Management
DEFINING
: Common terms and life cycle phases and how understanding each is vital to the success of a project
Project elements and their interrelationships
Roles – Authority – Responsibilities
VALUE
: Determine the purpose and value of the project and its success measures
INITIATING
: Developing a project charter and governance structure
Linda C. Lopez, PMP®
President
The MAC Group
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12:00 pm -
1:00 pm
Lunch on your own
1:00 pm -
3:00 pm
Defining and Applying the Principles of Project Management
PLANNING
: Understand the necessary planning components for a successful project
Work breakdown structure
Activity definition and sequencing
Estimating – Capture realistic timelines through proper analysis of effort, duration and costs
Risk identification, analysis and response planning
Project plan development
Communication – Stakeholder information needs
EXECUTING
: Regular status tracking and project reviews
CONTROLLING
: Analyzing variance and controlling changes as they occur to reduce schedule and budget surprises
CULTURE
: Creating a mature project management culture for successful team collaboration
Components and alignment
Linda C. Lopez, PMP®
President
The MAC Group
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3:00 pm -
4:00 pm
CASE STUDY: Zero is the Greatest Number - Achieving Zero Hospital Acquired Infections
Present case study on achieving zero hospital acquired infections
Discuss application of the Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to achieve innovative interventions
Describe alignment of institutional goals to achieve Process Improvement success
Jennifer Blaha
Lean/Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Lead, Performance Improvement
Cedars-Sinai Health System
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Paige Heaphy, MSPH
Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
Manager, Performance Improvement
Cedars-Sinai Health System
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Main Agenda
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Pre-Summit Workshop
Day 1
Day 2
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Other Areas
Concurrent Educational Tracks
Concurrent Executive Case Studies I
Concurrent Executive Case Studies II
Concurrent Executive Case Studies III
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