Presentation Title

Leading a Project and Team in Stressful Times: Supporting your Team’s Mental Health

Presentation Speaker

Paul Pelletier LL.B., PMP, CAPS

Presentation Abstract

The last few years have had tremendous mental health impacts on all of us. The rippling impacts of massive change, stress, a global pandemic, and the shift to virtual work are a few of the factors impacting our mental health. If ignored or handled badly, mental health can devastate your team, client relationships and projects. On the other hand, by creating a supportive, compassionate and stigma-free team culture, conversations about mental health become normal and our teams can find the help they need.

You can support yourself, your staff and coworkers through these stressful times by learning how to openly, safely, and respectfully talk about mental health. With tools and an action plan, you can create an effective strategy to discuss, manage, support and improve your staff and coworkers’ mental health and stress. This presentation will enable PM and BA leaders to understand how to effectively support staff and coworker mental health and reduce stress. The following Learning Outcomes will help you:
• Proactively engage and acknowledge mental health challenges
• Hold open and safe mental health conversations
• Create a supportive and inclusive approach when mental health issues arise
• Build trust and remove stigma around mental health

So join Paul Pelletier and other PMICIE members to learn about his ground-breaking work in workplace respect, bullying and conflict management to help you transform your workplace.

Speaker Bio

Paul Pelletier is a corporate lawyer, business executive, PMP, author, and professional speaker. His passion is helping organizations develop respectful, inclusive and innovative workplace cultures where staff have the skills to have successful hard conversations, are engaged and accountable to each other and have fun at work. Whether virtually or in person, his educational, insightful and entertaining keynotes, workshops and training sessions inspire others to push past their impossible workplace challenges. His book ”The Workplace Bullying Handbook”, has helped many organizations and individuals, providing invaluable resources that help identify, prevent and bullying at work.

Paul’s clients include professional associations, e.g., Dental, Engineering, Travel, Healthcare, tech companies like Intel, Cora and AT&T, American Airlines, food and hospitality companies, real estate companies, universities, law firms, and Project Management Institute chapters throughout North America. He has been a speaker at conferences all over the world including United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Italy, England, and throughout the United States and Canada.

Agenda

6:00 PM - Chapter Announcements
6:20 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:30 PM - Speaker Presentation
7:30 PM - Q & A and Raffle
7:45 PM - Closing & Wrap-up
8:00 PM - Adjourn

Price

$10.00 for Members
$15.00 for Non-Members

PDUs

2.0 Ways of Working

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Presentation Title

Project Management Lessons Learned from the Tay Bridge Disaster

Presentation Speaker

Jim Benvie, PMP, DTM

Presentation Abstract

The Tay Bridge in Scotland opened on June 1st, 1878, and was the longest iron bridge in the world, a key link in the Scottish railway line, and an amazing feat of engineering. Unfortunately, on the night of December 28th, 1879, in one of the worst storms in living memory, the bridge collapsed, taking with it the Edinburgh train and 59 passengers. The subsequent public inquiry and later analysis identified several technical failures caused by greed and lack of leadership as the key reasons for the bridge failure.

In this thought-provoking presentation, Jim Benvie, a noted project management historian, will recount the events that led to one of the most disastrous physical and ethical project management failures in human history. Learning Outcomes will include:
• A project manager’s responsibility to ensure public safety above that of financial gain.
• The importance of the selection and supervision of a competent workforce.
• “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.” Richard Feynman

So, join Jim Benvie and other project managers and leaders to learn how you can take lessons learned from project management history to improve your project outcomes.

Speaker Bio

Jim Benvie PMP, DTM, AKA ‘The History PM’ is a project manager and speaker with TyauvinOn Solutions. His blog and presentations combine a lifelong passion for history with four decades of project and operational management experience, providing inspiration from history for project managers and leaders. His knowledge of history is very extensive, his engineering and Project Management knowledge is vast, and all his presentations are engaging. He also has the proven ability to extract relevant and valuable Project Management lessons and insights from significant historical events, both positive and negative.

Jim’s research has taught him not to simply copy historical precedents, but to use them to expand project manager and leader awareness, thought development, and curiosity stimulation. He believes that like Aesop’s Fables you will find the content both entertaining and informative. A long-term volunteer with PMI Houston, he lives with his wife Juliet in the Tomball, TX area and his interests are reading, studying history, and cycling. He is currently working as a project management consultant and develops project management training videos for ProjectBites (ProjectBites.com).

Agenda

6:00 PM - Chapter Announcements
6:20 PM - Breakout Room Networking
6:30 PM - Speaker Presentation
7:30 PM - Q & A and Raffle
7:45 PM - Closing & Wrap-up
8:00 PM - Adjourn

$10.00 for Members
$15.00 for Non-Members

2.0 Ways of Working PDUs

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PMICIE Chapter 2024 Professional Development Day

 Live Online Event via Zoom - 3 PDUs!

$10.00 - Members / $20.00 - Guests

Agenda - All times are Pacific

09:00 AM - Pre-Event Slide Show & Networking
09:30 AM - Dr. Ray Seraile - PMICIE Chapter President - Opening Remarks/Membership Meeting
09:50 AM - Break
10:00 AM - Speaker # 1: Parmjit Kaur - Navigating the Storm: Applying PM Principles to Tackle Health Crises
10:50 AM - Break
11:00 AM - Speaker # 2: Kenneth T. Hanley - A Dozen Dumb Ideas from Conventional Project Management
11:50 AM - Break
12:00 PM - Speaker # 3: Dr. Ray Seraile - The Assistant Janitor - A Lesson in Leadership
12:50 PM - Wrap-Up: Dr. Ray Seraile - PMICIE Chapter President

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 Speaker # 1: Parmjit Kaur, PMP, CSM - Navigating the Storm: Applying Project Management Principles to Tackle Health Crises - 1.0 Power Skills PDU

PMI Southern Nevada Chapter President | Keynote Speaker | Multilingual Project Maverick | Healthcare Advocate 

Presentation Abstract:

In today's fast-paced world, where health crises can strike without warning, the ability to manage complex challenges effectively is crucial. In this presentation, Parmjit Kaur will address the application of project management principles to personal health crises, and demonstrate these principles' transformative power through real-life examples. Learning objectives include how to:

• Understand the importance of creativity in project management
• Stimulate and nurture a culture of creativity in your project teams
• Sustain the integration of creativity in project management practice

Presenter Biography:

Born in the vibrant multicultural tapestry of the United Kingdom to Indian parents, Parmjit Kaur, PMP, CSM, embodies the spirit of diversity and determination. As a dynamic leader, seasoned project manager, and innovative thinker, she brings a unique perspective to managing projects in both her personal and professional life. Currently serving as the President of the PMI Southern Nevada Chapter

As a speaker, Parmjit's talks revolve around the core pillars of project management, effective communication, and resiliency. She has a unique ability to connect with audiences, translating complex project management concepts into accessible insights. Her engaging presentations foster a culture of continuous improvement and inspire teams to embrace challenges with resilience. Parmjit currenty resides in Las Vegas, NV. To learn more about Parmjit, please visit her LinkedIn Page and her Web Page.

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Speaker # 2: Kenneth T. Hanley, M.Eng. in Project Management - A Dozen Dumb Ideasfrom Conventional Project Management 1.0 Ways of Working PDU

CEO & Senior Vice President International Enterprise Development KTH Project and Program Management

Presentation Abstract:

It’s all about context – 'conventional' ideas about how to manage a project aren’t dumb in and of themselves, the trouble arises with their pedantic, unthinking, routine and 'context-less' application. Learn about a dozen all too common project management practices, and how to make sure they're not used in a 'dumb' way on your project, and what to do instead. Key Learning Objectives include how to overcome project management 'dumb' ideas in the following areas:

• Contingency
• Project dashboards
• Measuring percentage complete
• Red light/yellow light/green light project status indicators
• Project steering committees
• Most project names

Presenter Biography:

Ken Hanley specializes in program and project management. He has worked for several major corporations including Eastman Kodak, Gulf Canada Resources, and PanCanadian Petroleum. Ken has extensive experience in information systems strategy and deployment, business process re-engineering and capital project planning in several industry areas ranging from technology to oil and gas, to mining and health care.

Ken has also worked for national, state, and provincial governments, and with educational institutions. His specialties are project and portfolio planning, alignment, and risk reduction. He has also had considerable success in project intervention for troubled projects and working with and mentoring project managers on difficult projects in several industries. Ken currenty resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. To learn more about Ken, please visit his LinkedIn Page,  Web Page, and his book Guerilla Project Management.

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Speaker # 3: Dr. Ray Seraile, DBA, MBA, MA, PMP - The Assistant Janitor: A lesson in Leadership - 1.0 Business  Acumen PDU

PMI California Inland Empire Chapter President | Healthcare Technology Consultant Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Expert

 Presentation Abstract:

The "Assistant Janitor Mentality" represents a paradigm shift in understanding leadership and management. Rooted in humility, pragmatism, and servant leadership, this philosophy challenges conventional leadership models and offers a refreshing perspective on how to lead and manage successfully. Learning outcomes include:

• Developiing an understanding of leadership grounded in humility and service, shifting from traditional hierarchies to a model where leaders actively support and empower their teams.
• Exploring the principles of pragmatic leadership, emphasizing practical decision-making, adaptability, and a down-to-earth approach to overcoming challenges within teams and organizations.
• Gaining insight into servant leadership values, learning how a focus on supporting others’ success can create stronger, more resilient organizations and positively impact team dynamics.

Presenter Biography:

Dr. Ray Seraile is an award-winning Project Manager in the public sector with over a dozen years of experience in Technology Project Management. He has Proven expertise in project management, strategic planning, risk and change management, and the application of industry-standard methodologies in both on-premises and cloud environments. He has a strong ability to lead enterprise teams, establish long-term visions and goals, and drive the successful implementation of complex business applications in a production environment.

Dr. Ray's dynamic life has included military service, professional athletics, entrepreneurship, and project management. He currently serves as a Business Systems Analyst for the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, where he works on positive impactful projects that help others, and is proficient in liaising with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, business operations, and third-party vendors. He has also published research and is eager to share his leadership philosophy in his upcoming book, The Assistant Janitor. Dr. Ray currenty resides in San Jacinto, CA. To learn more about Dr. Ray, please visit his LinkedIn Page and Web Page.

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