The Heart of the Matter: The People Side of Project Management

Who are your stakeholders…and what do they want?

As a project leader or manager, you have many stakeholders with different needs, personalities and expectations. Like a good conductor, a project manager must orchestrate relationships as well as tasks and resources to make the right things happen. When everyone is in tune with each other, projects become expressions of expertise and creativity that are meaningful…and even fun…for everyone.

We often think of the Golden Rule when working with others…treating them as we like to be treated. Unfortunately, even when applied, the Golden Rule doesn’t always produce harmonious relationships. That’s when the Platinum Rule can be very effective…treating others as they like. But how do you know what others really need? And why is that important?

At our Valentine's Day meeting, you’ll learn how to build rapport and trust by speaking other people's language (and we're not talking French or German here). You’ll learn how to "read" people to understand what makes them click.

In this highly interactive session you'll work with your colleagues, creating platinum strategies for getting along with people who have different styles. Using a diagnostic approach, you will gain new insights and ideas to improve your business and personal relationships. In fact, bring your sweetie to this meeting. You’ll both get some tips for spicing up your romance.

Ingrid Bredenberg, M.A. is a communications and creativity expert who coaches leaders and teams in strategic planning and organizational development. Ingrid helps groups work together better to achieve outstanding results using innovative approaches and leading edge tools. She is a dynamic and compassionate coach for people who are stepping up to leadership.

Her consulting firm, Human Resource Innovations, works with corporations, hospitals, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, government offices, boards of directors and professional associations. The mission of Human Resource Innovations is to ignite the power of people to: