Higher Education CoP Jan 2021: Beyond the PMBOoK: Journey to the Secret Sauce| A Discussion of ‘The Power of Habit ’ by Charles Duhigg

Abstract:

Habits are a cycle of three components:  Cue---Routine---Reward.  We tend to think of the routine as the important part, but researchers have found the cue and reward are the really critical parts of this cycle.  They shape how habits work.  Cues can be:  time, place, other people, emotion, and a preceding action.  More cues are better.  As habits develop in humans, we actively think less and less, and operate mainly on unconscious repetition.

In this nineteen minute video, we’ll see examples of the Cue—Routine—Reward process and how this method transformed the development of the Febreze odor remover product, as well as how it contributed to the problem resolution approach that is used at Starbucks.  Bottom line: the process of “Cue---Routine---Reward” helps us understand and make sense of our lives.  Join us for the video presentation and discussion and learn why developing good habits is critical to good program or project management.

While we will be watching the video during the session, you can view it here in advance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOPlCbCxaFA

Learning Objectives:

• How habits are formed
• How to develop good habits
• Why good habits are critical to project management

Facilitator Bio:

Janet Lockhart, CPA, PMP is a Senior Contracting Officer at RTI International.  Prior to her employment at RTI she completed a 34 year career with the Federal Government, retiring as the Deputy Comptroller for the Joint Staff, Pentagon.  In that position, she established financial and acquisition policy to produce reliable managerial reporting, while advising executives on the status and effective utilization of Joint Staff financial resources.

Among prior assignments in her federal career, she managed the nationwide grants and agreements program for the USDA Forest Service, taught contracting and program management for Defense Acquisition University, and managed research acquisitions and assistance instruments for the Army Research Office.

Janet earned the Master’s in Business Administration and BS-Accounting, and also holds the Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designations.

This is a joint event between NCPMI Higher Education Community of Practice (HECoP), and the Duke Project Management CoP. The event is free and open to anyone interested in project management.

Notes:

1. This event is a WebEx-Only event
2. After registering and upon approval by the host, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the session. Please join the session shortly before 12:00 pm.