The Project Manager’s Edge: Excelling in Non-Traditional Environments – Smith
Abstract:
The Project Manager’s Edge: Excelling in Non-Traditional Environments will dive into real-world strategies for thriving as a project manager where project management isn’t always the focus. For most, we’ve operated in organizations where the role was directly scoped for project management. But, there there may be times when a person is hired as the first or only PM on their team, brought in to create a PM structure or project management principles aren’t the norm. Whether you work on a sales team, an operations group, or any other department that might not have dedicated project roles, this workshop will show how to use project management skills to make a real impact in non-traditional environments. This workshop can also help project management individuals looking to pivot in their career to a new non-PM industry.
The workshop discussion will review practical techniques like adapting Agile principles in informal settings, establishing your influence without formal authority, and using flexible PM tools that fit even the most dynamic work environments. We’ll also get into ways to build cross-functional relationships and communicate the value of project management in ways that resonate with any team.
By the end of this workshop, attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to:
- Build their influence and demonstrate a PM’s value,
- Lead projects seamlessly, even without formal titles, and
- Adapt PM tools in ways that enhances team performance.
Overall, this workshop, The Project Manager’s Edge will empower attendees on how to make their PM skills work in any environment, formal or not. So, if you’re a project manager ready to thrive, no matter where you are in your career, the industry you’re in or looking to pivot in your career, this session is for you!
PMI Talent Triangle: Ways of Working
PDUs: 0.75
