May Member Dinner Meeting - Navigating Change: Leading Different Personalities through Transformations
Agenda
6:00-6:30 pm - Networking and Dinner
6:30-6:45 pm - Chapter Announcements
6:45-7:45 pm - Speaker Presentation and Q&A
7:45-8:00 pm - Closing Activities
Presentation Overview:
Ever feel like you're constantly navigating change and struggling to keep your team on board? Managing different personality styles during transformations can be tough!
This session is for project managers who want to master the art of handling complex changes, whether it's technological advancements, organizational shifts, or personal career transitions. We'll dive into how different personality styles react to change and share practical insights from real-world examples.
You'll walk away with the confidence to lead your project teams and yourself to success in an ever-evolving landscape.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, you'll be able to:
- Recognize different personality styles and how they typically react to change, providing a foundation for adaptive leadership techniques.
- Identify strategies to use behavioral communication insights for managing project outcomes effectively.
- Reflect on real-world examples of successful change management in projects.
- Rate various leadership approaches for adapting project management techniques based on stakeholder personality styles.
- Discuss ways to apply communication styles and interpersonal skills to foster adaptability and continuous improvement within your project teams and organizations.
About Our Speaker:
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Speaker - Dr. Arden Dudek, PMP Dr. Arden Dudek is the Founder and Principal Planner of Planning Management Consulting LLC, guiding organizations to achieve strategic alignment from the C-suite to project teams. As a certified member of the John Maxwell Leadership Team, she integrates values-based leadership development for each solution. Dr. Arden specializes in maturing Project Management Offices and consulting on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). She has successfully launched and directed PMOs in Banking and Higher Education and led a Lean Portfolio Management intake process for Wall Street’s largest Merger and Acquisition. Her Agile team managed priorities and trade-offs of 150+ requests for $12M of IT work within 18 months. Dr. Arden published her dissertation on project management in American universities and contributed to the PMBOK® Guide—Fourth Edition. At Planning Management Consulting LLC, she collaborates with CIOs and Directors of PMOs to navigate strategic priorities, helping businesses ready to scale. Dr. Arden provides expert project management and leadership solutions, clarifying strategies, prioritizing projects, and building teams of servant leaders. Dr. Arden and her husband, Mark, enjoy relaxing in Krum, TX, volunteering at their community-focused church, and exploring antique cars together. |
Menu:
Chili Lime Chicken
Refried Beans, Mexican Rice
Chips, Salsa
Cost:
| Member Type | Regular |
|---|---|
| Chapter Members | $25 |
| Non-Members | $35 |
** Attendees must register and pay online - no payments will be taken at the event.
