Connexion News: ProjectChat 2017 Update; Amplify R13; Deltek Training; Case Study

Connexion Systems Newsletter March 2017

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ProjectChat 2017 Speaker Announcement

ProjectChat 2017: "The PMO in 2020"

The Pullman Hotel | Hyde Park Sydney May 17th-18th.

Hi <<First Name>>,

Connexion Systems are proud to announce the following ProjectChat 2017 speakers:

Commodore Rob Elliott
Defence Capability Division, Navy Strategic Command
It is now 1 year since the introduction of the First Principals Review in the Department of Defence. This presentation will take you through the move towards a MSP adoption across Defence to manage the Capability Life Cycle.

Nick Lauder
NSW Department of Education
Implementing Benefits Management on a Large, Complex and Messy Government ICT Program.

Dr. Keith Joiner
Australian Defence Academy / (UNSW)
Ongoing Education of the Capability Definition, Evaluation and Delivery Teams.

Ian McDermott
KPMG
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP).

Stacey D. Wehmeier
Department of Defence- CASG
Implementing Centres of Expertise in CASG - Challenges and Opportunities as a Functional Lead.

Merv Wyeth
PMI UK
From Business Case to Benefits Realisation: Theory and Practice in UK Government Projects.

Angela Tuffley
SCRAM Principal, RedBay Consulting
SCRAM: Controlling Risks and Issues That Drive Schedule.

Gareth Chegwidden
Telstra
Project Portfolio Prioritisation & Optimisation.

Lawrie Kirk
APMG International
Capability Improvement – a Slogan or a Reality?

Rob Edwards
Deltek US
DCMA Data Driven Performance Management: Methods for Verifying Program & Project Health.

Neil White
APM UK
Benefits Management Supporting Transformational Change.

Sean Best
Muru Consulting
Scheduling Complex Projects.

Helen Telford
Telford Ltd
Bringing Rigor to Health and Social Services Programs.

Dan Foster
Skeiny Projects
Project Dashboards: Performance Analytics Tailored for the Executive.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Don’t miss out on attending one of this year's best conferences.

There are a limited number of ProjectChat 2017 Early Bird registrations, which are available now via our event site, which is hosted by Eventbrite.

The cost is just 85% of the full registration price, so get in and book your place before the discounted allocations are exhausted!

Book your Early Bird Tickets Now

Amplify Release 13

Amplify is set to continue its form as the world leader in Benefits Management Software, with the immediate release of R13. You will be pleased to know that along with the addition of exciting new features, Release 13 enhances many of your favourite existing functionalities.

Amplify's latest Release includes:

Advanced integration with Excel templates.
Revised time-phased data entry.
Risk information, now visible on benefit profiles.
Advanced Business Case compatibility feature.
Configurable Initiative classification labelling.
Simplified Measure workflow.
The ability to update and add existing baselines to Initiatives and Projects.
Many more configurable options.

If you are an Amplify user or are considering its use in your organisation, you should take a few minutes to review our latest Release Notes or contact us for a demonstration.

Download Release Notes

Deltek Q.1-2017 Training Schedule

Now that the new year is well underway, you are likely thinking about professional development in 2017. Please take some time to look over our upcoming Training Schedule for Q1-2017. If you are looking to book a placement in the near future, visit our website soon and get in touch with our field experts, while positions are still available.

Book a Course

Principal Toolbox: Moreland City Council Case Study

Moreland City Council implemented Principal Toolbox to enhance their project visibility.

Located in Melbourne’s booming inner north, Moreland City Council had been grappling with project management issues for almost a decade.

Learn how the intuitive tool, 'Principal Toolbox' improved Moreland City Council's time management, and organisational transparency.

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True Cost of Project Delay

For major capital expenditure projects, every day late equates to thousands of dollars lost. In fact, for an average size project, even a 10 percent overrun can lead to a $5 million hit to project profitability. Extrapolate this out to the average 20 percent to 30 percent delay that most projects report and you are looking at a significant loss—one that impacts your company’s bottom line.

In this white paper, we explore the true cost of project delay, from profitability to company reputation, and arm you with the solutions you need to avoid and overcome overruns.

Read White Paper