Speaker

Megan R. Bell, MPM, PMP 

A “Jill-of-many-skills,” Bell’s career journey includes business operations, corporate training, higher education, and creative agency settings. Her career shifts are fueled by a passion to blend creative storytelling, project management skills, and problem solving to meet business goals while fostering an inclusive work environment. As a mentor, Bell promotes the “Graceful Leadership” approach in which self-awareness, effective communication, confidence, and empathy combine to help teams be their best. Her conference presentation topics encompass communication to advance project management, emotional intelligence to enhance facilitation, and professional brand building to advance career goals. With formal education from UNC-CH, WCU, and NCSU, Bell’s North Carolina background and passion for learning come together as a leader who knows every team is better when there is trust, respect, and fun. 

Title of Conference Presentation: Mentoring for Project Management Success  

Description/Abstract: 

PMI states, "Professionals with business acumen understand the macro and micro influences in their organization and industry and have the function- or domain-specific knowledge - to make good decisions." 

Mentoring is one way a project manager can gain understanding of the influences in their organization and grow their business acumen.  This session provides tips to be a mentor or a mentee, suggestions for finding a mentor, and insights on how mentoring can enhance your project management skillset.