Best Practice ShowcaseThe Best Practice Showcase for 2010 is now open for bookings and Arras People will be there both exhibiting and hosting a table of debates throughout the day.

Last years event saw over 500 project management professionals come together on a sunny day in June to hear project management seminars and take part in “Birds of a Feather” sessions.

The “Birds of a Feather” sessions run throughout the day and are an excellent way to not only get involved with current project management thinking but also act as a great way to network with your peers. This year Arras People are running two themed sessions throughout the day;

How to differentiate yourself in the marketplace when looking for the next career opportunity
With the UK private sector slowly showing signs of economic recovery and the continued uncertainty in the public sector, the UK job marketplace has seen a number of changes which have impacted the job seeker. In this session we explore the changes, such as;

* What are employers looking for now in their project management hires?
* How can you improve the way you represent yourself tried and tested methods Vs doing things differently
* Hints, tips and advice on how to differentiate yourself from the competition in the recruitment process focused on CVs, interviews, where to look for opportunities.

Delegates will leave the session having gained an insight into how the recruitment market has changed over the last three years and the steps they need to take to ensure success when looking to secure their next project management opportunity

How will Professional status change the job market for PPM Practitioners?
With the Association for Project Management (APM) having applied for chartered status on behalf of the UKs project Management Community we would like to explore how this may impact the future marketplace here in the UK.Using the APMs 5 dimensions of professionalism model as the backdrop to the session we would like to explore the potential implications for us all.

  • Are we ready to present ourselves within the new framework?
  • Are employers going to understand?
  • Will it mean bigger remuneration packages?
  • Will it become pervasive or just an exclusive club?

We look to explore these critical topics with you in terms of;

  • Breadth
  • Depth
  • Achievement
  • Commitment
  • Accountability

Whether you are an employer of project management practitioners or indeed a practitioner we would like to hear your views on this potentially game changing initiative. Delegates will leave this session having debated and discussed the potential impacts of professionalization and how this may impact their careers.

If you didn’t make it last year, let me give a little more detail about the Best Practice Showcase and why you should consider attending.

After eight successful years, BEST PRACTICE SHOWCASE is now established at the UK’s number one event for project, programme and risk managers with over 3500 satisfied delegates to date. Taking place on Thursday 24th June 2010, the event features an extensive programme of OVER 80 seminars and workshops and is open to all project, programme and risk managers and directors.

> Click here to see full details of the programme.

Five key reasons to attend Best Practice Showcase 2010

  • Its tried and tested for the last six years 98% of delegates have left the event completely satisfied
  • Network with your project management peers there is no other event at which such a large number of project, programme and risk managers will be gathered together for one day only
  • Get up-to-date on the new and refreshed OGC guidance such as P3O (Portfolio, Programme and Project Office), P3M3 and PRINCE2 2009 Project Update
  • Take active part in round table discussion sessions, with over 80 different targeted topics to choose from plus, choose from 5 lively and interactive seminar sessions
  • Come away with a wealth of ideas to last for the next 12 months

> Register for the event and view the website for more details