DIA 48th Annual Meeting
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Keys to Successful Project Execution: Innovative Approaches to Critical Chain, Critical Path, and Risk Management
Track : Track 02: Project/Portfolio Management and Strategic Planning
Program Code: 154
Date: Monday, June 25, 2012
Time: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM  EST
CHAIR :
 Jim Vandergriff, Eli Lilly and Company, United States
PRESENTER (S):
 Jim Vandergriff, Eli Lilly and Company, United States
 Timothy Phelan, Merck & Co., Inc., United States
Kristin Mauri, ClearTrial, LLC, United States
Description
During project execution, a project manager must be diligent to monitor the progress of the work and be ready to intervene when risks or challenges threaten to derail the project. Good monitor and control processes and related tools are essential enablers. This session will present case studies that exemplify how project managers can achieve project goals of delivering on time, on budget, and providing the full scope of work while maintaining quality output.

Learning Objectives:
Define and learn how to mitigate operation risks associated with project plan execution
Develop strategies that enable quick response and effective response to technical and regulatory challenges
Facilitate teamwork and decision making on issues that are complex and ambiguous.