Thrilling one-day workshop that transforms leadership into a strategic game.

Our chapter had a sold-out one-day workshop in person on Tuesday, June 18th.

The attendees earned 4.00 PDUs for Power Skills. Subscribe to our newsletter to get notified about future events.

Our speaker was:

Donna Gregorio Donna Gregorio– author of The Succesful Project Manager, speaker  veteran corporate IT project manager, published author, and college graduate school instructor. She is the department head of the IT Project Management Office at The MITRE Corporation and guides her teams through a high-stress and fast-paced environment. Her book The Successful Project Manager tells first-hand stories of complex projects, highlights what went wrong, and describes how to apply game-changing tools to address challenges. Donna is a Board Member of PMI Mass Bay Chapter as the Vice President of Professional Development, responsible for providing members with PM best practices through scheduled speaker events.

This quest challenges you to navigate through the current work landscape, aiming for the finish line marked by metrics, impact, and value scores. Learn to measure success like a seasoned player, create impactful moves that resonate, and motivate your team to deliver value that boosts your scoreboard. Dive into the leadership playbook to master the art of visioning and aligning with your organization’s values. Join the quest, lead with a winning mindset, and guide your team to triumph in the dynamic game of leadership! This dynamic workshop delves into the contemporary challenges faced by leaders and offers valuable insights on:

Igniting Innovation: Motivating the next generation of high performing teams 

Project Mastery: Tapping into the potential of critical success factors

Embracing Diversity: Cultivating inclusive and multifaceted teams 

Aligning to Your North Star: Strategizing vision and prioritizing your organization’s work program   

Discover innovative techniques and acquire practical templates that you can seamlessly integrate into your professional life. As Walt Disney astutely observed, “Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal” [d23.com]. By aligning to your North Star, you’ll work with intention and steer your team in the right direction.  

Key takeaways: 

1. Igniting Innovation: Learn how to motivate and inspire the next generation of high-performing teams by fostering creativity and innovation within the workplace.

2. Project Mastery: Understand the power of critical success areas and how to unleash their potential for achieving project triumph and overall organizational success.

3. Processes & Tools: Gain insights on building culture and processes to foster an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

4. Aligning to Your North Star: Discover the importance of aligning your organization’s work program with a clear vision, allowing for better prioritization and more effective decision-making. Understand the significance of working with purpose and direction, steering your team towards a common goal and ensuring successful outcomes.

5. Practical tools and techniques: Acquire new techniques and templates that can be directly applied to your work, improving team collaboration and productivity.