This intensive workshop on PM Plus teaches you “what you need to know” to either lead or be members of a project team. Well known around the world for its pragmatic, interactive approach, this intensive seminar experience is a favorite of project managers and team members alike, as well as for those just starting their journey. It is possible to become PMP certified and still not have the real-world experience needed to navigate today's projects. However, many of the principles, teachings, and experiences required to become a PMP are intrinsic to this seminar. Based on the famous book and taught by the author, Steve Bender, this powerful hands-on seminar teaches you how to effectively run projects and to staff them as a team member. 90% of a PM's job is communication- Project Management Institute (PMI)®, which is almost 90% of this seminar. Since this seminar is based on the real world of projects, real reasons for project success and failure are discussed with practical solutions. You are taught specific powerful Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques to rapidly change your own methods and behaviors in the way you choose.

Steve Bender has been active in Projects, Requirements, and Quality for over 3 decades across 4 continents. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), and Certified Quality Examiner (CQE). He has been a leading speaker on Project Management and advises some of the world’s largest companies.The average productivity gain people have found using his project productivity techniques is a factor of two, with triple and quadruple effectiveness not uncommon. He is the author of “How to Achieve a Total Quality Life”, a nationally advertised Audio Tape series on the quality of personal and professional life (seen on CNN, Lifetime, and Channel America). He also authored the highly successful book “Managing Projects Well”, on "What they don't teach you in project management school.