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Project Management at the Movies – and the BA goes to?
Description Speaker(s)

Making a successful blockbuster movie is the ultimate in project management. So why don’t we run our projects like leading directors run their movies? Movies have long had a mystique that has captivated many an audience. The work and preparation that goes on behind the scenes to make a successful movie is a model we could all learn from.

Learning  Objectives

- A different paradigm / analogy for success in projects
- Understanding the Power of a vision
- How communication is enhanced by a story
- The need for a script – you can’t succeed without a plan
- Success Measures / Markers – what works in Movies
- People focus – You are only as good as your team

Skill Level: Everyone



 

John Katsiris, PMP

IIBA Australia / PK Business Advantage

John has worked in the IT and Computer/ Electronics Manufacturing Industries for over 15 years joining PK Business Advantage in September 2007, developing and guiding Project Management and Operations for the PKBA Group. Prior to working with PKBA, John founded and led Education Services for EQuest Consulting responsible for execution, delivery and growth of the Education Practice, having built this successful practice from the ground up culminating in the sale of the Business. John is a founder and President of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA™) Australia and has served 5 years as a Director for the Project Management Institute’s Sydney Australia chapter. John is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®); is PRINCE2® certified, holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computing and Instrumentation. John drove the establishment and oversaw the 1st Certified Business Analysis Professional ( CBAP™) Exams to be held outside of North America in August 2007.