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UNIVERSITY
10TH ANNIVERSARY MEGA EVENTS
Conference-Seminar-Workshop-Certification Bootcamp
Event Locations: Buea @UB, Dla @ ESSEC, Yde @UCAC
Title: GRAND SEMINAR & PRESS CONFERENCE On Project, Program and Portfolio Management
Theme: “The Role of Project Management in Pivoting Cameroon’s Industrialization”
PLACE: University of Douala (ESSEC Campus)
DATE: Friday April 21, 2023
TIME: 8am -2pm
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EVENT SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The 10th Anniversary Celebration of Paraklete Institute that kicked off with the grand opening activity on February 4, 2023, under the theme “Celebrating Milestones to Efficiency in the Certification Education Industry” will be further consolidated by a series of Grand Seminars and Press Conferences, Specialized Practitioner Workshops, and Certification Bootcamp training that will hold across the various regional cities and Major University Campuses across Cameroon. These events seek to draw a wide range of industry practitioners, media partners, public and para-public establishments, educational leaders and stakeholders to reflect on the practical means for accelerating the transformation of our economy at all frontiers – be it entrepreneurial, corporate or academic or business.
There are three major phases to the event:
- Impact Career Seminar Presentations: 8am – 10am
- Press Conference on Project Economy and Digital Economy: 10 am -11:30am
- Workshops: 12noon -2pm
RELEVANCE & OUTCOMES:
- Sound professional knowledge of the project industry
- Deep and specialized mastery of various certifications, standards, methodologies, and roles that shape the career trajectories of rising professionals in the project industry
- The Certification exam blueprints and how to become certified in record time
- How to implement new Ways of Working (WoW) in your respective work disciplines via the project approach
- Key Success Stories and Industry Capstone reviews
- Project Management for Education
- Collaborative Tools for Project Professionals
SEMINAR PRESENTATION TOPICS
- Impact Presentation on the Project Economy & Future of Work – Trend Report – Pulse of the Profession (0.5hrs)
- Aligning the project economy to successful career trajectories (0.5hrs)
- Expert Orientation on various Certifications in Project Management offered by PMI USA, PRINCE 2, and other methodologies (1hr)
- Building a successful career in Project Management – Case Examples and Success Stories (0.5hrs)
- The Project Approach to creating successful business plans and launching innovative enterprises (0.5hrs)
- Project Management Foundations – Mastery of Concepts, Terminologies, Frameworks, Best Practices (0.75hrs)
- Project Management for Education and Educators (0.5hrs)
- Press Debate and Interviews (0.75hrs)
- Questions and Answers (0.5hrs)
WORKSHOP TOPICS
- Executive Overview of Project, Program, Portfolio Management, and Organizational Project Management Frameworks (2.5hours)
- Executive Overview of the PMBOK7 with Expert Application of THE STANDARD FOR Project Management (2.5hours)
- Effective Management of Government Projects and Programs – Master Case Studies and Best Practices (2.5hours)
- The Complete Agile Project Manager – from tactical to strategic (20.5hours)
PROGRAMME (tentative)
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1ST PHASE: OPENING CEREMONY: SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS: 8am – 11 am |
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01 |
Welcoming of Delegates and High Authorities |
Senior Administration, Paraklete |
30mins |
8am – 8:30am |
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02 |
National Anthem |
Paraklete Media |
5mins |
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03 |
Word of Prayer |
Clergy |
5mins |
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04 |
Welcome Note |
Chairman, Paraklete |
10mins |
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Anniversary Video Presentation … celebrating milestones to efficiency in the Certification Education Industry |
Paraklete Media |
5mins |
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06 |
Keynote Address |
The Governor, Littoral |
10mins |
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07 |
Keynote Address |
Regional Delegate of MINEFOP |
10mins |
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08 |
Keynote Address |
The Rector, Univ of Douala |
10mins |
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09 |
Break: Photos with Authorities |
Media |
10mins |
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10 |
Impact Presentation on the Project Economy, Digital Economy and the Future of Work – Trends, Challenges and Opportunities |
Prof. … |
20mins |
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11 |
High Impact SEMINAR and Pro Orientation on PMI® Certifications and Career Trajectories |
Paraklete Faculty / ATP Instructor |
60mins |
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12 |
Project Management Best Practices and Worst Practices, Case Examples |
Professor … |
20mins |
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13 |
Break: Networking |
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10mins |
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14 |
Project Management For Education and Educators– Leading Best Practices (in improving Instructional Design and Delivery) |
Prof. … |
20mins |
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The Value of Certifications and Professionalization of the Educational System – Leading Success Stories |
Dr…. |
20mins |
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Break: Networking |
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10mins |
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Perspectives and Approaches (Success Blueprints) in Managing Projects, Programs and Portfolios (NGOs, R&D, Construction, Government, Finance & IT, etc) |
Mixed Panelists – drawn from diverse industry backgrounds |
50mins |
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Impact Presentation on The Role of Project Management in Pivoting Africa’s Transformation |
Panel Discussion: Professors, Business & Project Practitioners |
50mins |
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Press Interviews |
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30 |
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Break: Photos and Impact Testimonials |
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20 |
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WORKSHOP 1: Executive Overview Of Project, Program, Portfolio Management, and Organisational Project Management Frameworks |
Paraklete Faculty / ATP Instructor |
90 |
10h35 – 12h15 |
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Break |
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12h15 – 12h25 |
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WORKSHOP 2: Executive Overview of the PMBOK 7th Guide and Expert Application of the Standard for Project Management |
Paraklete Faculty / ATP Instructor |
90 |
12h25-14h05 |
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WORKSHOP 3: Project Management Fundamentals Course |
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WORKSHOP 4: Agile and Scrum Basics Course |
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Break |
Exhibitions / Press Interviews, Video Playouts / Networking |
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2h 00– 17h00 |
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2ND PHASE: 10TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET & GRADUATION: 11am – 2pm |
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01 |
Welcoming / Recognition of Authorities and National Anthem |
Paraklete Admin / Designates |
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14 |
Keynote Address |
The Governor of Littoral |
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15 |
Video Presentation |
Media |
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16 |
Group Photographs |
Media |
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17 |
Lunch with Dignitaries |
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Welcome Address from 1st Certified Student of Paraklete – The Career Journey of a Project Manager – The PMP Advantage, Success Story |
Paraklete Alumni (1st Badge) |
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10 |
Paraklete Institute® & PMI®-USA: Historical Milestones – Celebrating Milestones to Efficiency |
Paraklete Chairman & Co-Founder |
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11 |
Impact Presentation on the Project Economy & Future of Work – Trend Report – Pulse of the Profession |
PMI® , USA Representative |
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Music Interlude |
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12 |
Success Stories of Project Managers (10 video presentations) |
Paraklete Alumni + Faculty |
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13 |
Word of Appraisal |
The Delegate, MINEFOP |
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14 |
10TH Anniversary Video Presentation / Curtain Opening and Toast |
Anniv Key Sponsor / Guest of Honor |
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15 |
10th Anniversary Certificate Handover to all alumni |
Paraklete Chairman & Co-Founder / PMI USA / Guest of Honor |
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16 |
Prize Award Presentation of Top 10 Projects of the Alumni ( 5 Corporate, 5 entrepreneurial) |
Chairman / Key Sponsor / Guest of Honor |
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17 |
Music Interlude |
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Appraisal Talk-show, Q/A Session / Puzzle / PM Game |
MC, Alumni, Paraklete Managers |
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Concluding Speech |
Chairman |
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20 |
Family photographs |
All participants |
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Cocktail / Pause Café |
All participants |
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TIME: 8am -2pm
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