Project managers dedicate so much of their time and effort to the many tasks, deadlines, and checklists to ensure events and activities are successful. And let's be real: 2025 was a tough year. Financial challenges led to reduced budgets and staffing while expectations for excellence remained constant. You may have fallen to the very bottom of your own to-do list, which can lead to stress, reduced productivity, and burnout. This session will focus on what you can do to foster wellness and enhance resilience through connection -- to people, purpose, and broader professional networks.
Learning Objectives:
1. Apply practical strategies for fostering connection and community within project teams. 2. Demonstrate how community engagement can improve problem-solving, resilience, and adaptive capacity.