Speaker: Tim Runcie
Description: As technology is rapidly evolving, the need for delivering projects results has never been more important. Understanding how to include flexibility and best practices across any type of project is a key function of delivering on-time and exactly as promised. Come learn about how to apply an agile mindset or process in a waterfall world, or waterfall management while being agile.
PDU(s): 1 (self-reporting code at end of video)
Speaker: Natalia Kay O'Brien
Where to Find Natalia
Affinity Projects
https://www.affinityprojects.net/
Description:
Successful project management relies on more than just good planning. There are invisible inter personal dynamics and larger social forces at play creating barriers for some and biases that favor others. Set your team up for success by understanding each teammate comes with identities that inform specific experiences that shape their perspective and how they participate.
This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of some basic tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work while you learn ten concrete things you can do to make your project management more inclusive and accessible. People do their best work when they feel their best, and that means being seen, heard, respected, and feeling safe, while being resourced and supported appropriately. Learn why DEI matters and and how to walk the talk through key strategies, skills and tools essential for creating a space where your team excels.
We will identify biases and discrimination that are built into our work culture, discuss the difference between safety and comfort, and review best practices that, when implemented and/or operationalized, create safer and more inclusive spaces. You will also become familiar with the principles and practices of trauma-infromed care and how they can help improve communication, increase sense of safety, and ultimately build trust with your team.
PDU(s): 1 (self-reporting code at end of video)
Speaker: Adam Nemer
Where to Find Adam
https://simplementalhealth.com/
Description:
Twenty percent of Americans annually experience a clinically diagnosable mental illness that hurts the person, and impacts project delivery, as much as any physical illness. But less than half seek care.
Post-pandemic, it’s so dire, the US Surgeon General identified "Workplace Wellness" as a top 5 population health risk for America.
Unfortunately, from CEO’s to project managers, leaders don't know what to do. Their training was informed by the myths and stigmas of mental illness. (eg: "Leave emotions at the door.”) Traditional leadership culture is suffocating widely adopted workplace wellness strategies.
The Simple Mental Health model presented here awakens within you an inspired perspective on the prevalence and impact of the myths and stigma surrounding mental illness, a deeper understanding of how mental illness affects project delivery, and empowers you with simple steps to immediately make a difference that will change the lives of everyone around you.
PDU(s): 1 (self-reporting code at end of video)
Speaker: Sam MorganWhere to Find Sam
https://www.illuminatecoach.com/
Description:
You are tired of putting in all the long hours on that project, feeling energized by the work you are doing. Knowing you are making a real impact on people in your organization. Excited for the possibilities ahead in your career. Hoping for so much more…and then nothing.
You don’t feel seen. You don’t feel heard. And you certainly don’t feel valued.
So what do you do when you are drained and ready to quit on your dreams? Quietly walk away…
There is another way…you don’t have to throw in the towel just yet.
The way isn't quick or easy. It will take bravery, intention, time and commitment to the process. But you are up for it.
Sure you can keep spinning….stuck in a rut and never making real progress on your dreams. Living in the land “if only”...”shoulda, woulda, coulda” is your refrain. Rather than confidently taking steps every day toward opportunity….where the mantra is “so what…i’ll handle it!”
During this session I’m going to share the 4 steps of this simple pattern, my story of how practicing this pattern not only helped me launch my own coaching business …and most importantly how you can apply this pattern in your life to change the way you think and move forward in your career today and beyond.
PDU(s): 1 (self-reporting code at end of video)
Speaker: Steven Granese - Apex
Scaling Agile Roundup - A Comparison of the Most Popular Frameworks
Adopting an agile approach can be a true challenge for a software team. Frameworks like Scrum help teams begin their Agile journey. A more significant challenge is coordinating multiple Agile teams to build a unified enterprise product. Luckily, there are frameworks to help solve this problem too! "Scaled Agile" frameworks provide guidance when three or more teams need to work in a unified Agile way.
While there are many Scaled Agile frameworks on the market, massive confusion remains about which framework is appropriate for individual organizations or specific situations. Common questions from leaders are "What is the best way to scale?" and "When is the right time to scale?". Since there are no simple answers to these questions, the confusion about scaling persists.
This session addresses the most common questions that leaders have with scaling Agile. First, we review the most popular scaling frameworks like Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), and Nexus to provide a high-level overview of the market. Second, we compare these frameworks to help understand which ones solve similar problems and which ones may be appropriate for your situation. Finally, we discuss how to get started with any scaling approach to maximize your chances for success.
After this session, you should feel confident to discuss how a scaled framework could help your organization. Also, you should be able to identify which frameworks might solve your specific problems.
Where to Find More Info
https://www.apexsystems.com/
PDU(s): 1 (self-reporting code at end of video)
Speaker: Lisa DiTullio - Apex
Mind Over Matter: Tips for Driving Focus and Productivity
Excessive stress. An avalanche of emails. Too many meetings. Competing deadlines. Conflicting personalities. Managing projects in an increasingly complicated and ambiguous world is highly complex and extremely stressful.
This session will help you work smarter, be more focused and productive, stay cool under pressure, alleviate stress and anxiety and perhaps help you live longer.
Bridging the latest advances in neuroscience with the study of high performance, participants are introduced to practical approaches to help them work and lead more mindfully and deliver projects more successfully. Participants will learn how to increase resilience and improve productivity by adopting simple techniques that will improve:
- Focus and concentration
- Stress tolerance & impulse control
- Managing competing priorities
Where to Find More Info
https://www.apexsystems.com/
PDU(s): 1 (self-reporting code at end of video)
