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More A/E/C firms choose PSMJs Project Management

Bootcamp to train their project managers than all other
PM training programs combined!
January 27-28, 2011
Phoenix, AZ

April 28-29, 2011

San Francisco, CA

February 10-11, 2011

Charlotte, NC

May 26-27, 2011

Chicago, IL

March 10-11, 2011

Boston, MA

June 2-3, 2011

Vancouver, BC

March 17-18, 2011

Las Vegas, NV

June 9-10, 2011

Denver, CO

March 24-25, 2011

Orlando, FL

June 16-17, 2011

Seattle, WA

April 7-8, 2011

San Antonio, TX

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Project Management Bootcamp

Turning Good PMs into Great PMs

Join the ranks of the worlds most successful project managers. PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp offers revolutionary
training through interactive case-studies, real-world examples and proven solutions and formats. Your firms most important asset
project managerswill increase in productivity, improve communications, and raise your firms performance.

Why do you need to attend PSMJs Project

Management Bootcamp?
Even though we are not out of the woods yet, the economy
is looking up! But as projects come back to life and your
backlog fills up, Project Managers might find themselves
shouldering more responsibilities than they were before. If
you arent prepared, these opportunities might just become
burdens! NOW is the time to let PSMJ train you to be great
Project Managers. But why should you attend the PSMJs
A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp seminar when you
are clearly needed in the office to push your projects forward?
Plain and simple...because you NEED to!
Your competitors have probably been to one of PSMJs A/E/C
Project Management Bootcamps over the past 30+ years.
And if you dont possess the same quality of training and
skills as them, your projects (and profit margins) are at a
disadvantage. Can you really afford to risk your projects
and clients by not attending? In these challenging times, a
highly-skilled, highly-motivated PM comes highly-valued.
Now more than ever, its important that every PM manages
his or her clients efficiently, consistently delivers projects
on time and on budget, and squeezes every bit of profitability
out of a project. When things come back to full speed, you
will need to juggle multiple projects and clients at the same
time. To learn what the industrys most accomplished PMs
already know, register today for PSMJs A/E/C Project
Management Bootcamp. Your clients will thank you.

PM Bootcamp Objectives
You gain real-world understanding of the critical techniques
and strategies used by the countrys most successful project
managers:

Improve your personal project management skills

Strengthen your technical skills negotiation,
budgeting, scheduling, risk management
Refine your people skills marketing,
communication, leadership

Great overview and good dialogue and stories...

also impressive, we were given actual tools that
will make us more successful.
- Ken Henton, Principal
Hoefer Wysocki Architects LLC

Who should attend?

Attending PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp

is a transformative experience. PSMJs information-packed
bootcamp compresses a wealth of experience and insight into
two days. By attending, you gain an understanding of the
techniques and strategies of todays most successful project
managers, and practical advice you can use to improve the
management of your projects immediately.
Whether you are just learning the process, or you need to
brush up on your PM skills, firm members of all levels who
play key roles in delivering quality and service to clients will
benefit from Bootcamp participation. If you are a:
Principal
Associate
Seasoned PM
Assistant PM
Department head
Studio manager or branch office manager

This Bootcamp is packed with practical information you can

act on immediately to improve the projects you work on
every day. Thats why more than 30,000 top A/E/C project
managers have attended this industry-renowned Bootcamp!

Register Now and get your

Free Project Management
Digital Toolbox
PSMJ not only helps you improve your project
management skills, we give you the tools to
implement best PM practices efficiently and
effectively. As a premium to your Bootcamp
participation, we provide you with PSMJs
must-have PM Digital Toolbox, a CD filled with
PSMJs proprietary tools a $695 value, yours FREE!
The heart of PSMJs PM Digital Toolbox is a one-year license to use
PlanTrax, PSMJs popular project management system. Quicker to learn
and easier to use than other project management software, PlanTrax
helps you address and master the many scheduling and budgetary
components of your job. Your DigitalToolbox features an array of
templates, spreadsheets, and other highly useful tools for responsibilities
such as:
Preparing project management plans

Communications

One-week and multi-week forecasting

Client care

Task management

Staffing requirements

Quality control

Resource planning

Change and risk management

Project budgeting

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Seminar Agenda
You experience two intense days of training at this bootcamp. First, we tell you what to do
to become a more successful project managerthen we show you how to do it. We cover all
aspects of the responsibilities of a well-rounded PM, and answer all your questions in the
following areas, including:
1. What is a Project Manager?
n What traits do the best PMs share?
n How can I work better with my principals?
2. Business Development
n Why should every PM have a role in
business development?
n How can I effectively cross-sell my firms
services?
n How can I use my current job to bring in
more work in the future?
3. Planning the Project
n When should I begin the project
planning process?
n What are the 10 critical elements of a
good project management plan?
n What are the differences in planning for
small projects vs. large projects?
4. Project Scheduling
n What are the 11 elements of a good
schedule?
n What common pitfalls should I avoid
when making a project schedule?
n How can I develop and implement a
more efficient work process?
5. Project Financial Plan
n What are the 4 ways I can budget a project?
n How do I balance scope and fee?
n How can I negotiate the best contract?
n What are the 6 steps PMs can use to
improve cash flow?
6. Leading the Project
n Why do some teams fail and some
succeedand when do I change team
members?
n What are the 7 steps to assuring key staff
at critical points in a project?
n How can I identify and deal with difficult
personality types?
7. Managing Your Clients
n Why do clients select different firms?
n How well do I know my clientand
why does it matter?
n How can I improve my relationship with
my clients?

8. Managing Risks
n Why do traditional QA/QC approaches
fail?
n What are my liability risks?
n What are the 29 terms I should include
in A/E contracts?
n What are the common pitfalls to avoid
in sub-consultant negotiations?
9. Personal Productivity
n How can you make sure every meeting
counts?
n Whats more effective: telephone or
email?
n How can I effectively delegate to
manage workflow?
n How can I work more efficiently with
my assistant project manager?
10. Managing Multiple Projects
n How many projects can 1 PM handle?
n What are the keys to managing multiple
projects?
n What are the 8 elements of a successful
client management plan?
11. Controlling the Project
n What are the critical project elements
that constantly need monitoring?
n What are the 5 critical numbers I need
from accounting?
n How can I effectively manage your
sub-consultants?
12. Getting Out of Trouble
n How do I avoid problems?
n What to do in a crisis and how to
recover quickly
n What can I do if youre behind schedule
or over budget?
n What is the proper way to ask a client
for additional fees?
13. Wrapping Up the Project
n Whats the right way to complete a
project?
n What are the elements of a successful
project close-out?
n How can I turn a completed project
into the next job?

PSMJ can present this bootcamp at

your firm, customized entirely to your
needs. Well also tailor the benefits to
ensure your firms continuing success.
Our consultants and trainers can assist
your firm with specific management,
marketing, presentation, pricing, and
negotiating needs. Please contact Kim
Pazera, Vice President, Consulting
Services, at (617) 9650055 or email
her at kpazera@psmj.com for more
details on customized training.

Program Elements
Participation, instruction, workbook,
Project Management Digital ToolBox
CD, and reference materials plus
continental breakfast, lunch, and
coffee breaks on both days.
Team Discount
Discounts for three or more attendees
from the same firm attending the same
program are available. Cannot be
combined with early bird discount.
100% MoneyBack Guarantee
Theres absolutely no risk involved.
The value and benefits of attending our
educational Bootcamps are confirmed
by thousands of satisfied participants.
If you are not completely satisfied with
the return on your investment, please
send us a letter within 30 days of your
bootcamp attendance explaining the
reason(s) you were unsatisfied. Well
arrange for you to attend another one
of our seminars or refund your money.
Refunds and Cancellations
Cancellations received in writing at least
30 days prior to the Bootcamp receive
full refunds. Cancellations received in
writing at least 11 business days prior
to the program receive a credit letter,
good for six months, towards any PSMJ
program or product. Cancellations made
10 or fewer days prior to the bootcamp
and/or noshows are not eligible for
refunds or credits, however, you may
substitute attendees at anytime.

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Project Management Bootcamp

Our instructors have worked the same terrain and speak your language
They know the trialsand the triumphsyouve seen. Our instructors seek more wins for you. You can count on reliable,
real-world instruction from pros totally dedicated to sharing their expertise to make your job easier and your firm more
successful. Known for their success in the A/E/C industry, each instructor has taught thousands of project managers on the
best practices for superior project delivery. They wont drill you...theyll inspire you. Your Bootcamp will be led by one of
the following instructors:
Christopher P. Martersteck, AIA, LEED AP, DBIA
With 35 years in the profession, Chris has served
as Senior Vice President and Corporate Project
Management Director for several international
architecture, engineering, and construction services
firms, guiding project teams in project and construction
management, as well as Integrated Project Delivery/
Design-Build projects. Chris has successfully managed
technically complex and highly accelerated awardwinning design-build projects, as well as a full-range
of conventional A/E/C projects. He has created
customized tools and courses and helped thousands
of project managers to better achieve their client and
firm goals in his role as a PSMJ project delivery
consultant.

Patricia M. Huntley, PMP

Patty brings over 25 years of experience to her work
with PSMJ. Her career includes the successful planning
and execution of a broad range of projects, from small
single-discipline projects, to fast-track, design-build
projects. She was also a construction management
consultant planning the construction of large public
and private facilities. As a PSMJ consultant, Patty has
worked with numerous firms that were subsequently
able to improve their project delivery processes, reduce
project write-offs and increase project profitability.
She has trained thousands of projects managers in firms
throughout the U.S. and Canada on project management,
working with firms to assess and improve PM practices
and competencies.

William A. Sorrentino, Jr., P.E., PMP, DBIA

Bill is a registered professional engineer, a certified
project management professional and Design Build
certified with over 30 years of design and construction
experience. He has held various positions in the
industry and travels around the United States advising
Government Agencies and A/E Firms in PM practices.
Bills leadership and recommendations have shaped the
way his organization implements and practices project
management. As a PSMJ consultant, Bill has trained
thousands of project managers and provided consulting
services to hundreds of A/E/C organizations.

Alan F. Bollinger, P.E.

Alan has more than 25 years of experience and is
currently Vice President of CH2MHill. His extensive
project management experience includes project
identification, scope and fee development, project team
selection and leading the execution of agreed upon
work. Measures of success include meeting or exceeding
clients standards for quality, service, responsiveness and
projectspecific financial measures. He has trained
more than 10,000 project managers and program
managers in the principles and fundamentals of
successful project delivery.
Michael DAlessandro, P.E., PMP
Mike has a BS in Civil Engineering and a Masters in
Environmental Engineering, as well as more than 25
years of experience as a consulting engineer and firm
leader. He currently serves as Director of Corporate
Development for Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., responsible
for project delivery, operations systems, and corporate
marketing. Over the 11 years he has been with PSMJ,
Mike has worked with hundreds of A/E firms on
strategic planning, operations improvements, and
project management initiatives.

This course exceeded my expectations! The instructor managed to convince us

to use the materials. He really backed them, and that was valuable.
- Sandy Wards, Project Land Surveyor
McElhanney

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Best professional development course I have taken in my

career! I will implement PM Change with great enthusiasm.
- Blair Shoniker, Environmental Planner
AECOM

This course really hit it on the buttonevery project

manager needs to take this course.
- Charles Prior, Project Engineer
Stearns & Wheler - GMD
The information was so valuable and quickly
delivered that I was afraid to leave the room.
So much content was delivered in 2 days!
- Janet Pini, Project Architect
DMR Architects