Designed specifically for those who are actively managing projects, this class is a deep dive into the processes, knowledge areas, inputs, and outputs you need to know about to manage projects more effectively. Based on the best practices of the Project Management Institute’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, this highly interactive class will give you a chance to evaluate and improve your approach to project management.
You’ll learn about the constants – those fundamentals of project management that hold true regardless of the scope or nature of the project – plus you’ll be exposed to some of the most common reasons project approaches vary. This hands-on, no-nonsense class can serve as a foundation for project managers new to their role, as well as an eye-opening refresher for seasoned project managers who have been managing projects for years, and you will come away with tools you can use right away.

During this course, participants will:

• Identify the ten knowledge areas described by PMI’s PMBOK
• Practice creating commonly-used artifacts within the Project Management Lifecycle
• Describe some of the common mistakes made in Project Management
• Practice creating and managing a project plan
• Create solution options for building and maintaining a project team
• Identify opportunities for improvement, using recent projects as examples

Overview
This class covers the foundations of problem solving and critical thinking, starting with making sure that you’re solving the right problem, identifying the best possible solution options, creating an actionable plan for your solution, and then taking that critical first step.Your solution is only three steps away! With practical, hands-on examples, learn how to identify the right problem, uncover the right solution, and put the right action plan into place. Learn some easy-to-apply tips that help you solve even the most complex problems, head-on, without getting overwhelmed by the problems you’re facing and without becoming distracted by the first solution that comes along.

Objectives
By attending this course, participants will...

• Discover decision-making tools to help you identify the right solution
• Encounter specific techniques to ensure you’re solving the right problem
• Practice using a reusable tool to help you approach any problem that comes your way
• Gain proven strategies for creating the right plan of action to move forward
• Get tools and techniques to improve your facilitation skills
• Contextualize problem solving within process improvement / continuous improvement 

Take advantage of our extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month to visit the Annett Nature Center!

There may be new things to check out, an activity, or a chance to visit after school and work that might be harder during our regular office hours!

• ​Santa
• Letters to Santa
• Christmas and Disney Character Meet & Greet
• Train
• Live Windows
• Christmas Vendors
• Christmas Carolers
• Photo ops
• Lighted Parade and more!

On November 23rd during the Home for the Holidays event on the Indianola Downtown Square, the Indianola Chamber is hosting the annual Holiday Lighted Parade. We want to make this the best lighted parade ever! We are asking YOU to sign your organization up to be a part of the parade! Here are the details for the event:

• Parade Time: The parade will kick off at 7:30, participants should start lining up at 7:00pm to ensure a smooth start
• Float Requirements: Participants provide a parade entry, we encourage floats, vehicles, and even decorated people! The only requirement is that your entry is creatively decorated with lights to illuminate the parade route.
• Candy and Treat: Feel free to bring your own candy or treats to distribute to the excited onlookers. It’s a great way to spread holiday joy!
• Competition: To add an extra element of fun, there will be prizes for various categories. Let your creativity shine and you might be the winner!

Let’s come together to make the “Home for the Holidays” a memorable event for our community!