As part of the SHRP 2 Tuesdays Webinar Series, TRB will conduct a webinar on May 7, 2013, from 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. ET as a part of the TRB second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) report and guidebook that explores a five-dimensional approach to help manage complex transportation projects from planning through the construction phases. Register now. The goal of the five-dimensional approach is to identify issues that should be planned and managed proactively, rather than retroactively.

The five-dimensional approach was developed through the SHRP 2 Renewal Project R10. The project developed two products: 1) Project Management Strategies for Complex Projects that describes a five-dimensional project management approach for complex projects, and 2) Guidebook: Project Management Strategies for Complex Projects that is designed to help facilitate the application of the five-dimensional project management approach for complex projects.

Participants must register in advance of the webinar, and there is a fee for non-TRB Sponsor employees. A certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) will be provided to attendees who register and attend the webinar as an individual. This webinar is pending approval by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) for 1.5 Continuing Maintenance (CM) credits.

Complex transportation projects have brought about the evolution of new strategies to help managers make rational resource allocations. In this webinar, participants will learn about a five-dimensional approach to plan and manage issues proactively, rather than retroactively. The five areas of the new project management approach address cost, schedule, engineering requirements, external influences, and financing.

Webinar Panelists and Moderator:

• Kelly Strong, Colorado State University
• Jennifer Shane, Iowa State University
• Latoya Johnson, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Moderated by: Jerry DiMaggio, Transportation Research Board

Webinar Outline:

Part 1: Brief overview of SHRP 2 mission, objectives of the Renewal focus area, and related SHRP 2 research

Part 2: Technical presentation focused on research outcomes and the products of R10. Technical content will address:
* Introduction to Five-Dimensional Project Management
* Critical Planning and Analysis Methods
* Execution Tools for Managing Complex Projects

Part 3: Pilot training and project lessons, anticipated benefits of R10 products, and impact on practice.

Part 4: Product implementation plans, actions, and opportunities. Related FHWA technical activities will be discussed.

Part 5: Question and Answer session
In addition to the questions raised by webinar participants several questions will be prepared in advance of the webinar. To submit your question in advance, please email Jerry DiMaggio at JDiMaggio@nas.edu.

The first 60 minutes of the webinar is for presentations and the final 30 minutes is reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives:

* Recognize the role of context and finance dimensions in total project success
* Differentiate the five-dimensional project management approach from the traditional three-dimensional approach
* Learn how the project complexity maps can be developed by multi-discipline project teams
* Understand how the R10 complex project management products add to the existing body of knowledge on project and program management
* Be able to describe the research outcomes and products from the SHRP 2 Project R10 and the benefits of adopting then into project level and routine practice

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Registration information:

There is no fee for employees of TRB sponsors who register using their work email address. In addition to employees of TRB sponsor organizations, the following are eligible to receive complimentary webinar registration:

* TRB and National Academies employees
* Chairs of TRB standing committees, sections, or groups
* SHRP 2 technical coordinating committee or expert task group members who were involved with developing the report or project that is the subject of the webinar
* Members of the media
* Congressional staff members

Other sites must pay $49 per site. View our pricing page for details.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Professional Development Hour information:

A certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) will be provided to Professional Engineers (PEs) who register and attend the webinar as an individual. For groups, only the person that registers and attends the session will receive a PDH certificate.

Individuals registered as Florida PEs are required to email Reggie Gillum, RGillum@nas.edu, with their license number.

TRB is classifying this webinar as an activity related to business practices. Please note that some jurisdictions do not accept educational activities in this area or have limitations as to the content. Please check with your licensing board to ensure that TRB webinar PDHs are approved by your board.

This webinar was developed in February 2013. TRB has met the standards and requirements of the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP by TRB. Certificates of Completion will be issued to individuals who register for and attend the entire webinar session. Complaints about registered providers may be sent to RCEP, PO Box 1686, Clemson, SC, 29633. Website: www.RCEP.net.

Registration questions? Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu.