Presentation: PM 101: Subtle Ways To Improve Efficiency, Boost Productivity, And Foster Creativity

Abstract: One of the most common complaints from project managers is that they lack the time to get everything done–but what they are really saying is that they are not making the most of the time they have to focus on the right things. How do project managers know which things are the “right things”? How can we set ourselves up for success tomorrow by improving our productivity, creativity, and focus today? This presentation will summarize the best tips from a variety of productivity gurus and apply them to the field of project management. Project managers will gain an understanding of how they can work with their teams today to get where they want to be tomorrow.

PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Project Management

Biography: Sarah is a PMP-certified project/program manager and strategy consultant with 10 years of experience directing complex multi-million dollar projects and leading diverse global teams for federal and international clients. Passionate about being resilient in the face of uncertainty, her career has focused (sometimes stealthily) on incorporating project management techniques to improve organizational business processes. Sarah is a project management thought leader and author of a weekly blog and podcast, The Stealthy Project Manager, focused on project management and productivity.