Overview:

There are many ways to improve your professional knowledge and skills. One way is to increase your knowledge by reading current and relevant project management books. We've created book clubs that are designed to be small discussion groups led by a facilitator.

It's an informal group meeting for a Saturday morning where one person serves as the facilitator to guide and promote discussion. It is an excellent way to meet other chapter members and open a dialogue regarding trends and challenges experienced by those in project management roles.
And, earn PDUs!

This virtual joint meeting will provide a special opportunity to meet the author, Susan Schwartz! Susan will also be presenting at the September Lunch and Learn meeting, so be sure to get yourself registered for both events so you don't miss this great opportunity! Also check out Susan's flyer for the book here: Creating-an-EVEN-Greater-Whole-Flyer-FINAL.pdf.

Current Book:

Creating an EVEN Greater Whole: Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Leader

by Susan G. Schwartz

 

 

Leadership is not a solo sport. It is about people and how they engage with each other -- not the individual leader or their ego. Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent leader is about shifting your mindset for success. As a technical expert, your performance was measured by how much information you knew. As a leader, you are now measured by how well your team performs. The transition from me to we can be difficult. This is a normal reaction, and it takes time to shift the mindset.

Creating an EVEN Greater Whole: Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Leader offers managers a different perspective and some tools they can use to more easily navigate their own leadership journey toward becoming an Emotionally Intelligent leader.

The book begins by exploring different traits attributed to leaders and then discusses the practical application of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and human-based leadership skills. From this starting point, it introduces the leadership basics of aligning your vision and communicating your message that enables people to work collaboratively. The book also addresses how to handle people with different communications and working styles, as well as how to best motivate people, so they fully engage and bring their best self into the workplace. It also provides tools to minimize potentially explosive situations that accompany uncertainty, risk, and conflict. The book concludes with a look at the human element of leaders and how leaders use their unique style to navigate the unknown.

Location:

This meeting will be held online via Zoom. A meeting link will be distributed to registrants prior to the meeting.

Cost:

There is no cost to attend this event. Attendees will be responsible for acquiring the book.

Agenda:

The facilitator will open the session and handle the meeting logistics. The group will rate and discuss the selected book.
Other book club business includes:

• Select the meeting facilitator for the next book (volunteer requested)
• Request a volunteer to write a review for the current book to be posted on the chapter website.

Want to learn more? See the Book Club webpage.

PDUs:
You can earn PDUs by simply reading the book. Under the new CCRS guidelines, reading is its own category ("Education - Read"). You can earn up to four (4) PDUs for reading the book selection. You will also earn two (2) "Informal Learning" PDUs for attending the meeting. One volunteer will earn an additional "Giving Back - Volunteering" PDU for writing a book review or (2) PDUs for facilitating the meeting.

The alignment to the Talent Triangle will vary based on the book selection. Please note that "Giving Back" PDUs has a maximum allowed per certification cycle.
Please note: Category limitations may apply.

Questions:
If you have questions, please send an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to the book club manager.