PMO CoP: November 2018: The PMO Journey

Cardinal Solutions Group

Presentation Abstract:

You want/need to start/restart/transform a PMO. A PMO means different things to different people and organizations based the perception and the need. As you start your PMO journey the following questions need answered.

1. What is a PMO?
2. What are the PMO’s products and services?
3. What type of organization will the PMO support?
4. Where do I start?
5. How does the PMO provide continued value?

Higher Education CoP - Relationship Building for Project Managers: Presence, Essence, and Authenticity

Hock Plaza

Abstract

The power of building quality relationships is vital for project managers. Project managers and leading thinkers emphasize that a good manager is not someone who is good at keeping a task list, but who can balance stakeholder needs and interests, and ensure that all parties pull together and support the project in delivering a valuable outcome. This comes down to two words: Presence and Essence.  In this engaging talk, John and Jennifer discuss the importance of communication and how to develop presence, essence and exude authenticity.

The presentation will explain relationship building concepts and teach project managers how to develop presence, essence, and exude authenticity in their work.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will get a better understanding for the following:

1.  Why is building quality relationships vital for project managers?

2.  Presence and Essence

3.  The factors that enable one to exude authenticity

Leadership: Winning the Inner Game of Leadership

Lenovo - RTP

Abstract:

How do you maintain your cool, manage your stress, and move your project forward while showing up as a leader of the people and projects depending on you?

Managing team members, workflow and timelines, budgets, and the expectations of stakeholders can challenge the heartiest and most experienced of Project Managers.

In this interactive presentation, Adele Michal focuses on three keys to winning the inner game of leadership.

The presentation is based on the premise that you, your attitudes, and your thoughts and feelings influence your team and your results as much as, if not more than, your ability to plan and execute.

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Cisco Campus | Building 3, First Floor, The Vault Conference Room