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DCG @ Better Software in Las Vegas, NV, June 9-12, The Venetian
DCG @ IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops, Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008; Washington, DC, USA Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel
-- DCG's Mike Harris presenting "Measuring the Value of IT” 9/19, 8am – 9am

DCG VVF Webinar Series:
A Targeted Approach to Visualizing Value Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
People, process and technology are the building blocks from which IT organizations deliver functionality, services and hopefully profound value.  This Value Visualization FrameworkSM Webinar titled, "A Targeted Approach to Visualizing Value" provides a framework for identifying the levers needed to tune your IT organization to provide profound value. This webinar is presented by DCG's Tom Cagley, VP of IT Performance and Process Improvement.
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/271443049

Does One Size Fit all in Process Improvement? (Instant Replay available for your company, e-mail your request to info@davidconsultinggroup.com)

DCG IT Value Webinar Series:
How do I measure the Value of IT, Friday, May 16, 2008, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm EDT
How Much IT is Enough?, Thursday, August 21, 2008, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm EDT
Am I paying too much for my IT?, Thursday, November 20, 2008, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm EDT

DCG IT Value Webinar Series:
Function Point Primer, Tuesday, June 10, 2008 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
Beyond Function Points 101 Advanced Topics, Thursday, July 31, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM EDT

ITDC Webinar: How Should IT Manage People?, Thursday, June 25, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

DCG MKS Webinar Series:
CMMI Compliant Metrics, Go to webinar recording for a replay...
CMMI Process Enforcement and Measurement with MKS Integrity, Go to webinar recording for a replay...

DCG CAI Webinar Series:
A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement , May 22nd, 11:00 am

DCG Public Training: Business Driven Software Measurement through SQE
May 22-23; Washington, DC
September 25-26; Boston, MA
November 13-14;Las Vegas, NV

DCG Public Training: Introduction to CMMI Measurement through SQE
May 22-23; Washington, DC
September 25-26; Boston, MA
November 13-14;Las Vegas, NV

DCG @ SOFTWARE BEST PRACTICES CONFERENCE 2008 - http://www.itmpi.org

A Few Simple Metrics Will Assist You In Managing IT Resources, David Garmus, Founder, DCG
May 20-New York City;

Metrics must be matched to business user needs and be based upon the goals of the process being measured. Metrics should be utilized in decision making and focus on process improvement and strategic requirements. This this presentation, David Garmus will discuss why a continuous, methodical process for comparing performance levels among projects, divisions or organizations is essential to monitor improvements & process changes and to realize best practices. He will identify some quantitative and qualitative assessments that are critical in managing your IT resources.

Effective Measures for Project Managers, David Herron, Founder, DCG
May 22-Philadelphia, PA

Project Managers have many responsibilities ranging from managing customer expectations to directing internal resources towards a successful software build. But their primary goal is to design, develop and deploy software on time, on budget and with a high degree of quality. The key to successfully managing a project is to have an effective set of measures. Equipped with the right set of measures, project managers can properly set expectations and maintain greater control over their deliverables. Measuring and managing the size, the quality and the speed with which the solution is delivered is key to achieving the desired outcome.

What Should Businesses Expect from IT? Mike Harris, DCG President
October 8, Toronto, Canada

This presentation by Mike Harris seeks to make current IT best practices accessible and understandable to business managers. Too often, IT projects and operations fail because business expectations are unrealistically high in terms of what can be achieved in a given time at a given quality and budget. And too often, IT providers have unreasonably low expectations regarding the same. What is lacking on both sides is a knowledge of what can be realistically achieved by combining a clearly prioritized set of business needs with well-established IT industry best practices. This presentation provides an overview of COBIT, ITIL and CMMI and explains how the three can work together to help address these issues.

 

 

At DCG we pride ourselves on taking a leadership role in the software and IT industries. Our executives are in high demand to speak on a range of relevant topics and we would be happy to contribute to the success of your event with a topical, thought provoking presentation. For more information please contact info@davidconsultinggroup.com.