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Action for Results Sponsors “Delivering Value Through Projects” Conference

Action for Results, Inc. (AfR) is delighted to be sponsoring an exciting regional educational event being offered by the non-profit group, BioPharmaPM (BPPM), a volunteer-based, global network of local communities that are dedicated to sharing of project management best practices within the pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO and medical device industries. BPPM is kicking off their series of regional education events with “Delivering Value Through Projects” on September 21, 2010 at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, MA. 

CEO Tarja Mottram Speaks on Project Conflict, April 8, Andover, MA

Life science and medical device companies looking to kick-start stalled projects and get derailed project teams back on track can tap into a wealth of knowledge when industry experts discuss “From Conflict to Collaboration: How to Handle Difficult Project Relationships.” 

Hosted by Action for Results at their 200 Andover Street, Andover, Massachusetts office location, the presentation is open to the public as well as local and regional industry professionals. The 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM free event begins with a complimentary breakfast and then the formal presentation from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Interested parties may register online at www.biopharmapm.org (calendar/breakfast meetings) or via telephone 978-824-0400, extension 104.

Free Change Request Form

Make this change request form part of your standard project control documents.

Free Negotiation Worksheet

Use this free worksheet to help you in your project negotations.

mScholar Extends Free Enrollment to Unemployed Project Managers

CEO Tarja Mottram Presents at Project Management Conference for the Drug & Device Industry

Pharmaceutical and medical device companies looking to develop innovative, viable products amidst a challenging economic climate will receive pragmatic guidance from CEO Tarja Mottram at this year’s Project Management Conference for the Drug & Device Industry (April 28-30, 2009 at Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, FL). Mottram, president and CEO of Action for Results (AfR)—an international consulting firm to pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies—will share timely, strategic information in a presentation entitled, “Building the Business Case for Your Development Project.”

Webinar Now Available for Download: Introduction to Project Management Certifications

Are you thinking about getting a project management certification but aren’t sure where to start or what your options are? In this webinar, we discuss why certification matters, what is required to qualify for it, and what your options are for certification and for study programs.

Webinar Now Available for Download: What’s New with the PMBOK Guide?

This webinar provides an overview of the PMBOK® Guide and outlines the changes found in the newly-released Fourth Edition.

New Aligning Strategy with Execution Article

A new article by AfR CEO, Tarja Mottram, has been added to the Resources section: “10 Key Ways to Align Your Strategy with Execution” outlines what pharmaceutical companies should do to achieve their strategic goals.