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10 Years of International Project Management Day Celebrated by International Institute for Learning, Inc.

2013 conference to feature 4 keynote presentations from diverse business industries

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL) announced that on November 7, 2013, it will host the 10th anniversary of its annual global virtual conference, International Project Management Day, which includes presentations on project management topics as well as subjects such as Grateful Leadership, sustainability and corporate consciousness, complex projects, effective hiring and much more. The 10th anniversary is a milestone, marking a decade of providing project managers and other professionals access to industry thought leaders and top tier learning materials, in order to expand the discussion of high-level ideas and trends shaping the industry.

The theme of this year's IPM Day event is focused on "The Future of Business," aimed at exploring how project management applies in all industries and is helping drive business success around the world today. In looking at the actionable strategies of project management and applying these practical skills and lessons learned to industries including IT, Healthcare, Finance, Customer Service and Government, it is possible to see how project management can enable businesses to outperform.

An exciting new addition to this year's event is the four keynote presentations:

  • From Great Kids to Grateful Leaders, the Whole Foods Way
    Author, trainer and SVP of IIL Judith W. Umlas with Walter Robb, Co-CEO of Whole Foods
  • Organizational Survival: Profitable Strategies for a Sustainable Future
    Former CEO of PMI® & Strategic Advisor to IIL Gregory Balestrero with Nathalie Udo
  • The National Ignition Facility (NIF): Pathway to Energy Security and Physics of the Cosmos
    Dr. Edward Moses with Gregory Balestrero
  • Lessons Learned Can Create New Opportunities
    Dr. Harold Kerzner and Frank Saladis, PMP

These speeches are sponsored by Citi, Alcatel-Lucent, World of Business Ideas (WOBI), and PIEmatrix.

"We are excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of IPM Day by bringing over 65,000 registrants some of the most innovative and high-impact learning experiences to date," said President, Founder and CEO of IIL, E. LaVerne Johnson. "This year's IPM day encourages professionals from all career levels and backgrounds to join in and learn about the benefits of project management for individuals and their organizations."

To learn more about IPM Day, view the agenda and/or register for the event with up to 30 days of free access to conference materials please visit: http://engage.vevent.com/index.jsp?eid=1022&seid=984.

About International Institute for Learning, Inc.

IIL is a global leader in training, consulting, coaching and customized course development, and is proud to be the educational provider of choice for many top global companies. IIL's core competencies include Project, Program and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Project and Project Server, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2®, ITIL®, Agile, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability. To learn more please visit: www.iil.com.

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