Tennessee’s Response to the Overdose Epidemic – a Project Management Perspective

The purpose of this discussion is to demonstrate how project management principles and techniques were used in support of efforts to stop overdose deaths of Tennesseans.  We will identify what worked, and where we were challenged the most.The goal for this analysis is for the attendee to consider how to use or improve on the principles discussed in their own projects.

Our speaker: Jim Derry    

Jim Derry is the Information Systems Manager for the Tennessee Dangerous Drugs Task Force (TDDTF) where he manages the information system.  He also was a Soldier in the United States Army and Tennessee National Guard, serving in assignments in various locations. 

Jim received a Computer Science degree from Grantham University, and has attained certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). Jim’s military training includes the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy and The Air Assault School. He is active in the Project Management Institute (PMI) Chattanooga Chapter, where he serves as the Vice President of Publicity.