Presentation: Data-Driven Decisions Anchored in Emotional Intelligence
Abstract: In today’s fast-paced and uncertain project environments, leaders are often torn between hard analytics and the human side of their teams. While data provides clarity and accountability, it rarely captures the emotional dynamics of stress, morale, conflict, or trust that directly influence project outcomes. Too often, managers respond to what the numbers show while overlooking the root causes hidden within team behavior and stakeholder interactions.
This session explores how combining data-driven decision-making with emotional intelligence (EI) enables project leaders to build resilient, adaptable, and high-performing teams. By learning to balance facts with empathy, participants will discover how to make decisions that are not only evidence-based but also people-centered.
Participants will learn how to:
- Identify situations where emotional context influences project metrics more than raw data alone.
- Apply practical tools and frameworks that integrate KPIs with human insights for deeper analysis.
- Cultivate strategies for empathetic communication and data storytelling to strengthen stakeholder engagement and trust.
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Biography: Abbigail Meah-Ali is a leader with over 24 years of experience spanning quality management, project management, HSSE, and operational excellence across the energy, construction, and manufacturing sectors.
A certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), Chartered Quality Professional (MCQI CQP), and ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt, Abbigail combines deep technical expertise with a passion for leadership, strategic planning, and process improvement. She is also a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member, bringing a unique blend of people development and performance-driven management to every engagement.
In addition to her corporate leadership, Abbigail is an American Society for Quality (ASQ) ConnEx Expert Trainer. Her work continues to influence how organizations integrate quality, risk, and project management principles to deliver sustainable, high-impact outcomes.
