From a Good Project Manager to a Great Leader

PMI Talent Triangle – Leadership & Business Management & Strategy

Facilitated by David Barrett

Description

Today’s organizations are looking for tomorrow’s leadership team. As a good project manager, the next step in your career could very well take you to this next level: senior leadership.

But how do you get there? What will it take to get your career to this next level? How can you move from a management position to one of a leader: a senior leader within your industry or elsewhere?

This interactive session will put aside the skills and knowledge you need to have to be a good project manager and focus on what you need to be a great leader.

Over the course of the day we will explore the gaps between our skills, knowledge and professional attributes and those of famous and local leaders. In the process we will be develop our new professional strategic plan. Topics, discussions and exercises will include: strategic planning, Key leadership attributes, leadership styles, how leaders think and work, understanding the business, communicating like a leader, messaging like a leader and more.

Key Take‐Aways:

Develop a personal strategic plan to move from a manager to a leader
Understand where your gaps are and what you need to do to fill them
Recognize your strengths and learn how to leverage them

Who Should Attend

Project Managers of all levels who want to create a roadmap to the future
PMPs and want‐to‐be PMPs

Outline

The Foundation
- What’s the Difference between Management and Leadership?
- How do I get there? oWhat do Great Leaders Look Like?
  - Knowledge
  - Skills
  - Attributes
- Where to I stand in these areas compared to the best?
Strategic Planning
Leadership Styles
Decision Making
Delegation
Communicating
Connecting with People

What other PMI members have said about this seminar:

David presented a full day on pivoting from a Good Project Manager to a Great Leader for PMI Wichita in May 2019, and it was by far the most popular event we have held in years! We all walked away with a new perspective on leadership, and all of the attendees noted that David was a wonderfully engaging presenter. The group interaction and real life examples were very popular, and we've already had requests to bring David back for more and longer presentations! Thank you David!

Maggie Snow, President Elect - VP of Marketing/Membership
PMI Wichita Chapter

It was a great workshop, David...thanks for the fun and insightful day! I’m looking forward to completing my draft Strategic Plan and using it to guide my professional and personal priorities the next 5 and 10 years. Great material...much appreciated! Tammy Barkhoff, MSPM, PMP

“Great event, 1 of the best PMI workshops I’ve attended in my 10 years with the group.” Portfolio Manager at Measured Progress, Dale Carruth, Technical SME at Oasis Systems (PMI New Hampshire)

“I attended David Barrett’s training “From A Good Project Manager To A Great Leader” and was very pleased with the material covered, his approach and the very relevant exercises presented. Transitioning from PM to a great leader requires a choice and David’s training is a great first choice for any professional considering the move!” Ed Semmes, President Elect, PMI North Alabama Chapter

"I have been working with David Barrett for the past few years in my various roles within PMI New Brunswick. We had the pleasure of having David be the keynote speaker at our inaugural Professional Development event in New Brunswick, as well, David hosted a very interactive and intriguing full day workshop on Leadership skills and fundamentals for our group. Donald E. Moore, MBA, PMP Past President of PMI New Brunswick

While it's still fresh in my head, I wanted to send you a heartfelt (albeit non-handwritten) thank you for today's session at the Buffalo PMI event. I found it exceptionally helpful and validating both personally and professionally. Best regards, Mike Klenosky, PMI Buffalo

I really got a lot out of your workshop today and enjoyed myself more than I have in a long time in such a forum. Thanks so much for helping to reenergize me and “put the fire back into the belly. Henry Lesesne, PMP, Fulcrum Business Consulting

“One of the best leadership seminars I have ever attended” Dan Ritter, Esco Communications Inc.

“I really loved the group interaction and the many real‐life examples. David was a great presenter with a good flow of information all day” Vadhu Kandula, Fiserv

“Great content & great balance of presentations and breakout activities” Rita Fronczaic, Whirlpool Corp.

“I am excited to implement what I have learned about my leadership style and start planning for the future” Pal Ditlser, Elkhart Brass Manufacturing “Very Engaging and thought provoking” Timothy Brumbaugh

I loved all the real‐life examples that David provided throughout the day. This was a just in time workshop that will change the way I approach both my professional and personal life. This will change the way I communicate with my peers, my customers and my leadership. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Laurie Littleton, USAA, San Antonio Texas.

Thank you so much for the fantastic information on leadership. I especially valued your insight on creating a personal professional development plan. I also greatly appreciated your suggestions on ways to connect with teams, loved the walkabout idea. Thank you for growing our leadership ability through this course and your wisdom