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Saturday, October 5
 

9:00am EDT

#303 - Opening General Session and Keynote Speaker: Adam Grant - How Non-Conformists Move the World
Description:
To survive and thrive, organizations need original thinking. Yet most individuals stay silent instead of voicing their best ideas – and many leaders stifle dissent rather than encouraging it. Drawing on his blockbuster book, Originals, Adam Grant explores how we can all get better at recognizing and championing new ideas, how to overcome fear and doubt and how to build cultures that welcome diverse perspectives and honest feedback.
Saturday October 5, 2019 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Terrace Ballroom, Level 4
  Other

11:30am EDT

#309 - How to Rescue a Project - Advance Your Problem-Solving Skills
Description:
It doesn't matter how good your planning is or how well you've put your project plan together; there will always be unforeseen circumstances that need to be resolved! It is important to use proven processes with appropriate tools to analyze and resolve problems collectively. During this session, you will be introduced to Kepner and Fourie© critical thinking tools and engage in an interactive problem-solving process, choosing the best tool to collect, organize, analyze, and resolve the problem on hand.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:(1) discuss how to engage the right information sources with the right questions to get to the correct answers;(2) explain how to reach a consensus and foster buy-in and commitment to maintain momentum for implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Matthys Fourie

Matthys Fourie

Professional Problem Solver, Thinking Dimensions Global
Dr. Matthys Fourie is a Professional Problem Solver as accredited by the Institute of Professional Problem Solvers (IPPS). He is an author of several books on root cause analysis, project management and problem solving, and is the coauthor of the "KEPNERandFOURIE® Thinking" methodologies... Read More →
avatar for Christine Aykac, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMP

Christine Aykac, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMP

Program Manager and Problem Solver, Wareness Training and Consulting
Christine Aykac has over 20 years of experience managing projects and assisting in effective utilization of technologies and knowledge assets. This experience enables her to utilize the most effective methodology for each project and to ensure the success of the teams involved. Further... Read More →

Saturday October 5, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
125
  Decision Making and Problem Solving

1:00pm EDT

#321-EXH - Product Theater - Villanova University: Attitudes of Winning Project Managers - On and Off the Court!
Description:
What can project managers learn from Naismith College Coach of the Year and two-time national basketball champion coach Jay Wright? Learn how a positive attitude, belief in oneself, and a firm commitment will lead to positive transformation&20on and off the court!To request PDUs for this activity, please self-report to ccrs.pmi.org.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:(1) describe how a positive attitude will lead to better results on and off the court;(2) explain the importance of believing in yourself, your team, and your organization.
Speakers
avatar for William Hyde, PMP

William Hyde, PMP

Adjunct Professor, Villanova University
Bill Hyde is a Director at SUB3 (SUB3) Management, Inc., a boutique Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) consulting firm. Mr. Hyde also is an adjunct professor at Villanova University.Mr. Hyde has over 19 years of domestic and international enterprise project portfolio management... Read More →

Saturday October 5, 2019 1:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Exhibit Hall: Product Zone
  Communication and Teamwork

2:00pm EDT

#326 - Effective Stakeholder Management for Project Success
Description:
The session will describe how to work with stakeholders through the project life cycle to ensure overall project success through joint problem solving and decision making; accurate alignment of project efforts to business needs; achieving greater and quicker adoption of changes introduced by the project; and buy-in and proactive ownership of project outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: (1) identify, communicate and influence stakeholders through the project life cycle effectively;(2) describe how to increase alignment of project activities to business priorities by involving stakeholders.
Speakers
avatar for Leena Shah, PMP

Leena Shah, PMP

Consultant
Leena Shah is a seasoned human resources professional who has recently transitioned from Los Angeles to Qatar to join her family. In the past five years, she worked with Panasonic Avionics as the regional HR manager for the Middle East, managing nine countries and, subsequently, was... Read More →

Saturday October 5, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
118B
  Influencing and Business Strategy

3:45pm EDT

#357 - Unleash Your Decision-Making Genius by Transforming Adverse Childhood Experiences, Like Alexander Hamilton
Description:
Finding innovative solutions to high-impact project problems requires the higher-thinking brain to control other brain areas to render the strategic, stroke-of-genius ideas that jettison projects forward. Yet, cognitive imprints from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) cause gaps that position the survival-oriented brain to silently compromise this process. This HistorEQ, neuroscience-based session reveals how to identify ACEs to close gaps between key brain areas to become a strategic decision-making master, like Alexander Hamilton - America's original genius!

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: (1) identify ACEs to close gaps between the higher- and lower-thinking brain to become an innovation-driving, strategic decision-making master;(2) demonstrate with their team members the neuroscience-based Mind The Gap™ Strategy to close cognitive gaps to become innovation-delivering leaders.
Speakers
avatar for Joseph Luttrell, CAPM, PMP

Joseph Luttrell, CAPM, PMP

Chief Organizational Officer, EQ Leadership Seminars, LLC
Joe Luttrell, PMP, CBAP is CEO of EQ Leadership Seminars, LLC whose mission is to provide the neuroscience-based leadership training that equips working people with what they need to level the playing field in their professional and personal lives. EQ Leadership Seminars provides... Read More →

Saturday October 5, 2019 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
125
  Decision Making and Problem Solving
 
Sunday, October 6
 

7:45am EDT

#401-EXH - Learning Zone: Identify and Resolve Problems "First Time, Every Time"
Description:
Join us in the Learning Zone, located in the Exhibit Hall, for this activity. Space is limited.We will focus on how to find the correct starting point for any multifaceted problem situation. Any problem situation has many sub-issues, and some of them are core issues. It would resolve the entire problem situation when it is fixed. Particularly true in project management when you've reached a point in the project where the team does not know how to proceed. The activity will be relevant to different industries.Be sure to scan your badge to receive PDUs. To participate in a more in-depth session on this topic, you may attend "How to Rescue a Project - Advance Your Problem-Solving Skills" (5 October, 11:30 a.m.).

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:(1) explain how to find a true cause of a problem.
Speakers
avatar for Matthys Fourie

Matthys Fourie

Professional Problem Solver, Thinking Dimensions Global
Dr. Matthys Fourie is a Professional Problem Solver as accredited by the Institute of Professional Problem Solvers (IPPS). He is an author of several books on root cause analysis, project management and problem solving, and is the coauthor of the "KEPNERandFOURIE® Thinking" methodologies... Read More →
avatar for Christine Aykac, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMP

Christine Aykac, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMP

Program Manager and Problem Solver, Wareness Training and Consulting
Christine Aykac has over 20 years of experience managing projects and assisting in effective utilization of technologies and knowledge assets. This experience enables her to utilize the most effective methodology for each project and to ensure the success of the teams involved. Further... Read More →

Sunday October 6, 2019 7:45am - 8:15am EDT
Exhibit Hall: Learning Zone
  Decision Making and Problem Solving

8:30am EDT

#403 - General Session and Keynote Speaker: Roger Martin - Join the Project Economy
Description:
Roger Martin, currently the world's #1 management thinker, believes projects are the organizing principle for work. Organizations, complex and adaptable systems that they are, can structure to leverage projects that will better connect strategy design and delivery, thereby creating value.Rapid technological advancements and shifting customer expectations have resulted in organizations adopting new ways of working to deliver value to customers. All of this is part of a discussion labeled as the "future of work." In this environment, organizations have evolved to become decision factories, operated largely by knowledge workers. Yet few enterprises organize these knowledge workers to enable quick, efficient decisions amidst rapid, ongoing change. Those that do, win. Much attention is given to the future of work, but this dialogue misses a critical element: that careers will increasingly revolve around a portfolio of projects rather than the traditional list of static job responsibilities. Those who are already working in a projectified way – consulting companies, advertising agencies and freelancers in the gig economy, among others -- are in fact part of a much larger "Project Economy" that will apply to knowledge workers at leading organizations worldwide. Join this fascinating discussion with Roger and learn how to be part of the future of work, and the Project Economy.
Speakers
avatar for Roger Martin

Roger Martin

Keynote Speaker, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
In 2017, Roger was named the world's #1 management thinker by Thinkers50, a biannual ranking of the most influential global business thinkers. Roger Martin is a Professor Emeritus at the Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto where he served as Dean from 1998-2013, Academic... Read More →

Sunday October 6, 2019 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Terrace Ballroom, Level 4
  Other

10:10am EDT

#405-EXH - Product Theater - Villanova University: Attitudes of Winning Project Managers - On and Off the Court!
Description:
What can project managers learn from Naismith College Coach of the Year and two-time national basketball champion coach Jay Wright? Learn how a positive attitude, belief in oneself, and a firm commitment will lead to positive transformation&20on and off the court!To request PDUs for this activity, please self-report to ccrs.pmi.org.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:(1) describe how a positive attitude will lead to better results on and off the court;(2) explain the importance of believing in yourself, your team, and your organization.
Speakers
avatar for William Hyde, PMP

William Hyde, PMP

Adjunct Professor, Villanova University
Bill Hyde is a Director at SUB3 (SUB3) Management, Inc., a boutique Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) consulting firm. Mr. Hyde also is an adjunct professor at Villanova University.Mr. Hyde has over 19 years of domestic and international enterprise project portfolio management... Read More →

Sunday October 6, 2019 10:10am - 10:25am EDT
Exhibit Hall: Product Zone
  Communication and Teamwork

10:30am EDT

#407 - Blind Spots: Uncovering Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Description:
Yes, you are guilty of unconscious bias, but it is treatable. In the current political climate, it is more important than ever to understand our own bias and learn how it impacts the decisions we make in our personal and professional lives. Everything from interpersonal relationships to work cultures is impacted by unconscious bias. It is now more important than ever to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of everyone.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:(1) list key actionable steps they can implement to help shift their own unconscious bias;(2) identify the top five areas where unconscious bias shows up in the workplace.
Speakers
avatar for Tana Session

Tana Session

CEO/Founder, TanaMSession.com
Dr. Tana M. Session, PHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP, has built a successful career in Human Resources spanning over 20 years, where she has held almost every position available, including 10 years as the top HR executive for multiple organizations. Her experience has enabled her to embed her... Read More →

Sunday October 6, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
123
  Communication and Teamwork

10:30am EDT

#410 - Program Management: Career Insights From the Field
Description:
As project managers look to advance their careers, program management is a natural progression. Being a successful program manager is more than having a PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP)® certification. Join a panel discussion with seasoned program managers who have made this transition. Panelists will share insights from their careers and speak to the following: How does one transition to program management? How does the role differ from project manager? What does it take to be a successful program manager?

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:(1) identify challenges and rewards of career progression into program management;(2) demonstrate key elements required be a successful program manager.
Speakers
avatar for Vinod Kumar Paidakula, PMI-ACP, PMP, PgMP

Vinod Kumar Paidakula, PMI-ACP, PMP, PgMP

Program Manager, KLC Consulting Inc.
Vinod Kumar Paidakula, PMI-ACP, PMP, PgMP, is an ITIL Certified Program Manager with more than 11 years of IT consulting experience. As a technology manager, he has experience in leading large-scale IT transformations, digital transformations and enabling analytics solutions to understand... Read More →
avatar for Kash Ahuja, PMP

Kash Ahuja, PMP

Program Manager, Google
Kash Ahuja is a program manager at Google, focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). His work at Google has spanned multiple deals including acquisition of hTC's smartphone business, Xively (from LogMeIn), Fabric (from Twitter), and the spinout of CSquared to help bring millions... Read More →
avatar for Bruce Gay, PMP

Bruce Gay, PMP

Senior Program Manager, UPMC Enterprises
Bruce Gay, PMP, has over 20 years of experience managing programs and customer relationships across healthcare IT, telecommunications and military/defense industries. Currently a senior program manager at UPMC Enterprises (the commercialization arm of the University of Pittsburgh... Read More →
avatar for Janice Pascoe, PMP

Janice Pascoe, PMP

IT Program Manager, Mayo Clinic
Janice Pascoe is an award-winning project manager and program manager with more than 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare, aerospace and defense, storage and professional services. She has been recognized for bridging complex technical and business ideas between delivery... Read More →

Sunday October 6, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
124
  Influencing and Business Strategy

10:30am EDT

#419 - Why We Love Bad Ideas: Combating the Biases That Shape Our Decision Making
Description:
Like moths to the flame, human beings are influenced by our brains in ways we're only just beginning to understand. Scientists refer to these unseen forces as "cognitive biases." Like invisible germs carrying the flu, these biases spread throughout our teams and organizations, impacting our ability to think rationally, critically, and creatively. This workshop features actionable practices to help project teams identify and critically evaluate their day-to-day assumptions and ideas.**An encore of this presentation is available on Sunday, 6 October at 4:45 p.m (Session #450).

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: (1) diagnose the unseen ways their team's problem solving and decision making are influenced by the brain;(2) evaluate actionable practices to help their team think rationally, critically, and expansively about project challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Gallagher, PMP

Sara Gallagher, PMP

Vice President of Client Delivery, The Persimmon Group
Sara Gallagher engages audiences with her unique speaking style: blending evidence-based management insights with humorous storytelling. She draws from her own experiences in the fields of project management and organizational effectiveness to test what we think we know about effective... Read More →

Sunday October 6, 2019 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
115C
  Decision Making and Problem Solving

12:15pm EDT

#421-EXH - Product Theater - Tempo: How a Master Data Management Leader Discovered Critical Time and Cost Data
Description:
Project management is all about juggling all of the elements in the air, but it can easily be argued that time is the hardest element of them all. How do you understand the true cost of project without understanding the effort put into it? Paradine, a leader in master data management, found it was lacking data around time on its own projects so it turned to Tempo. In leveraging Tempo's time tracking solution, Paradine was able to both identify the right resources for individual projects and maintain a critical eye on true project cost. To request PDUs for this activity, please self-report to ccrs.pmi.org.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:(1) discuss how time tracking provides comprehensive understandings of resources and true cost on projects in order to manage more efficiently;(2) examine how their organization can begin to use tools in order to develop a time value insights within their projects needed to be more agile.
Speakers
avatar for Vidar Svansson

Vidar Svansson

Chief Product Officer, Tempo
Vidar Svansson is Tempo's chief product officer. He has been a member of the Tempo team since 2010 and has over 12 years of experience in product development. Responsible for all product-related matters from product strategy through to execution. Vidar is one of the original Templings... Read More →

Sunday October 6, 2019 12:15pm - 12:30pm EDT
Exhibit Hall: Product Zone
  Analyzing and Process Improvement

3:00pm EDT

#435 - Proven Methods to Manage Projects Driven by Data Privacy Regulations
Description:
Managing projects that are driven by regulatory changes can be daunting. The data privacy landscape has seen significant change over the past several years, with clients and employees becoming more aware of, and cautious with, their data use. Firms are being held to a higher standard to protect the data they collect and use. This session will review two approaches to regulatory projects: a high-level methodology and the concept of Privacy by Design (PbD).

Learning Objectives:
Learning objectives:At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: (1) demonstrate an understanding of different approaches to addressing regulatory-driven projects;(2) be able to apply these approaches into their project management life cycle.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Rhubart, PMP

Laura Rhubart, PMP

Global Privacy Manager, Vanguard Investments
Laura Rhubart currently manages the Global Privacy Program at The Vanguard Group of Investments. She and her team have implemented key privacy controls across the organization. She also oversees global regulatory changes to ensure the Vanguard business areas are aware of—and compliant... Read More →
avatar for Teresa Scott

Teresa Scott

Global Privacy Project Manager, The Vanguard Group
Teresa Scott a 19-year veteran with The Vanguard Group, and is a project manager within Vanguard's Privacy Office. She is currently managing the implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) across the enterprise, and previously led several key workstreams on the General... Read More →

Sunday October 6, 2019 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
120C
  Influencing and Business Strategy

4:45pm EDT

#450 - Why We Love Bad Ideas: Combating the Biases That Shape Our Decision Making (ENCORE)
Description:
Like moths to the flame, human beings are influenced by our brains in ways we're only just beginning to understand. Scientists refer to these unseen forces as "cognitive biases." Like invisible germs carrying the flu, these biases spread throughout our teams and organizations, impacting our ability to think rationally, critically, and creatively. This workshop features actionable practices to help project teams identify and critically evaluate their day-to-day assumptions and ideas.**An encore of this presentation is available on Sunday, 6 October at 10:30 a.m. (Session #419).

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: (1) diagnose the unseen ways their team's problem solving and decision making are influenced by the brain;(2) evaluate actionable practices to help their team think rationally, critically, and expansively about project challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Gallagher, PMP

Sara Gallagher, PMP

Vice President of Client Delivery, The Persimmon Group
Sara Gallagher engages audiences with her unique speaking style: blending evidence-based management insights with humorous storytelling. She draws from her own experiences in the fields of project management and organizational effectiveness to test what we think we know about effective... Read More →

Sunday October 6, 2019 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
115C
  Decision Making and Problem Solving
 
Monday, October 7
 

8:30am EDT

#502 - Decision Making for Project Management Excellence
Description:
Some of the biggest challenges to bringing projects on target and on time (especially process and technology projects) relate to decision making. It is, therefore, necessary to find ways to overcome indecisiveness, analysis paralysis and mental blindspots, and thus achieve one's potential as a project manager. Dr. John Nunn gave practical advice on decision making at the tournament chessboard. Join us as we explore the advice and apply it to decision making on projects.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:(1) identify common problems that plague project managers at the threshold of decisions;(2) apply concepts from tournament chess and chess psychology to improve decision making in project management.
Speakers
avatar for Anderson Gordon, PMP

Anderson Gordon, PMP

Court Planning Director, Judiciary of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Anderson Gordon is the current court planning director at the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, where he heads the team for managing projects that range from IT to construction to business process reengineering. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical and computer engineering... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
125
  Decision Making and Problem Solving

8:30am EDT

#505 - The Co-Evolution of Change and Project Management Innovations
Description:
This session borders on a new paradigm to the relationship between change and projects. It presents the story of an evolving phenomenon to raise contemplation of project practitioners about the indispensability of change management to project management success. This session draws from a case study of a 2018 recipient of the PMI Project of the Year award.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: (1) discuss the role of change in the evolution of project management innovations;(2) describe how to be better equipped to champion the needed change conversations around their projects.
Speakers
avatar for Taiwo Abraham, PMP

Taiwo Abraham, PMP

Project Manager, Horizant
Taiwo Abraham is an experienced and result-driven organization productivity specialist. He combines skill sets in project/program/portfolio management, business administration and IT, and organization change management with mastery of both traditional waterfall and agile methodologies... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
124
  Decision Making and Problem Solving

10:30am EDT

#517 - The Exciting World of Mergers and Acquisitions: Project Managers Join the Party
Description:
When you think of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), do you imagine investment bankers, lawyers, and consultants? Did you know project managers play just as important, if not as glamorous, a role in driving successful M&A projects? If you have ever wanted to learn about the exciting space of M&A where scope creep and changing timelines are the norm—and how to manage them without losing your faith in the profession—come to this session.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: (1) describe the M&A life cycle and the role a project manager plays in making M&As successful;(2) identify the skills required to be a successful project manager in M&A projects.
Speakers
avatar for James Harris

James Harris

Corporate Development Principal, Google
James Harris is a principal on the Corporate Development Integration team at Google. He joined Google in September 2011, and has worked on a wide range of deals including Motorola (acquisition and divestiture), Niantic spinout, Quickoffice, Titan Aerospace, and Makani Power. Prior... Read More →
avatar for Kash Ahuja, PMP

Kash Ahuja, PMP

Program Manager, Google
Kash Ahuja is a program manager at Google, focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). His work at Google has spanned multiple deals including acquisition of hTC's smartphone business, Xively (from LogMeIn), Fabric (from Twitter), and the spinout of CSquared to help bring millions... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
120A
  Influencing and Business Strategy

10:30am EDT

#523 - Getting the Top Team Right – The Critical Innovation Ingredient
Description:
This workshop takes a very close and comprehensive look in the mirror with tough and authentic discussions with team members and across critical stakeholder groups. It will utilize two instruments to prepare leaders to do just that: a team-focused self-assessment centered on questions around three capability areas (strategic, process, and critical leadership), and a team-stretching roadmap to establish the foundation of thoughtful discussion and dialogue to guide the team's evolution.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: (1) identify the ingredients required for getting the team right;(2) discuss how to prepare the top team and the organizational culture for the degree of innovation embedded in the future of work.
Speakers
avatar for Al Zeitoun, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP, PgMP

Al Zeitoun, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP, PgMP

Global Business Strategist, Independent Consulting
Al Zeitoun is a transformative strategy execution/operational excellence and talent-building global executive who leverages deep expertise in systems thinking, portfolio, program, and project management to close the gap between strategy development and execution across industries... Read More →
avatar for Natalya Bah, PMP

Natalya Bah, PMP

CEO, Natalya H. Bah Consulting
Natalya H. Bah provides her clients with team building, training, and strategic advising services utilizing her passion for project management, leadership development, and goal setting. In addition to being a Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification holder, she is also... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2019 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
118C
  Communication and Teamwork

1:00pm EDT

#533 - Integration of Lean Six Sigma and Innovation Management Into the Organizational Strategy
Description:
There are two major waves affecting management thinking currently: Lean Six Sigma/process improvement and innovation/project management. Practitioners and researchers in each of these areas are seldom aware of the progress achieved in the other area. This engaging session will share case studies and provide a clear vision of Lean Six Sigma and its integration with the project management office (PMO)/innovation management to enhance the organization's performance through continual improvement of its total system.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:(1) identify the main concepts, roles, and strategies of Lean Six Sigma that are appropriate for their organization;(2) clarify the relationships and plan the integration of Lean Six Sigma, innovation management, and project management in the organizational setting.
Speakers
avatar for Frank Anbari, PMP

Frank Anbari, PMP

Clinical Professor and Program Director, Project Management Program, Drexel University
Frank T. Anbari is a clinical professor and director of the Project Management Program in the College of Engineering at Drexel University. He previously served as a faculty member and director of the Project Management Program at The George Washington University, and taught in the... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2019 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
120B
  Analyzing and Process Improvement

1:00pm EDT

#534 - The Rise of the Machines
Description:
Managers rely more and more on information systems to make decisions. Is there a danger for portfolio, program, and project managers to lose their ability to make decisions? This session will examine the rise of information systems-based decision making and its impact on our capability to make decisions that consider human factors. Information systems may seem to simplify decisions, but they often complicate decision making and cannot take into account the complexity of the project environment.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: (1) discuss how information systems affect our capacity to make sound decisions;(2) explain how large amounts of data can complicate decisions rather than clarify issues.
Speakers
avatar for Michel Thiry, PMI-Fellow, PhD

Michel Thiry, PMI-Fellow, PhD

Managing Partner, Valense Ltd.
Michel Thiry has extensive worldwide experience and has worked in many cultural environments. He is recognized as a worldwide authority in strategic applications of project, program, and value at the organizational level and has supported the development and implementation of a number... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2019 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
120A
  Decision Making and Problem Solving
 
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