For some of us, the lowly Lessons Learned is one of those ‘have to do’ items in the Project Management artifacts folder.  Some of us push it off, forget it, rush it, or minimize it.  If used correctly, it becomes the ‘primer’ for your next project.  Join us this month to rethink the Lessons Learned process, understand the benefits of the Lessons Learned, prevent repeat issues, save time and money, and create a workable template.

Abstract:

Have you ever wondered why navigating difficult situations with managing projects seems to be a breeze for some people? It could be related to highly developed emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence - also referred to as emotional quotient or EQ - is the awareness of one's own emotions and the emotions of others, and the capability to manage those emotions to achieve desirable outcomes. Join us for a fun and engaging workshop as we dive into the four components of emotional intelligence and practice some techniques anyone can use to develop their own EQ.

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Project intake is the first step in developing a flexible project portfolio that enables strategy and delivers outcomes to meet your organizational goals.  Regardless of methodology, knowing and managing work in a transparent way will improve prioritization and sequencing to maximize available resources.

Working closely with others lends itself to disagreement; conflict can be a source of anxiety and pain or an opportunity for growth and development. The management of conflict (not its avoidance) is absolutely essential for innovation, diversity, healthy team performance, and organizational effectiveness.

In this workshop, we will explore a variety of skills and approaches that can be used in different situations where conflicts arise. These skills are appropriate for addressing issues between peers, between managers and direct reports, and with customers. An emphasis will be placed on effective communication skills that help both you and the other person focus on collaborative solutions.