Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: KI Showroom in Buckhead, Conference Room Level, 3575 Piedmont Rd NE, Entrance B, Bldg 14, Atlanta, GA 30305
Earn 7 PDUs!
Description:
If IT careers are so rewarding, why do many highly motivated and skilled technical pros consider leaving their jobs each year? One reason is office politics; or more specifically, the de-energizing effects that office politics can have on the unfortunate individuals caught in its grasp.
It's often difficult to define office politics because it is more of a perception than an individual act. It includes the concepts of power, influence, clique, favor, protection, and communication. Additionally, every individual in an organization will have his or her own viewpoint and experience--often with extremely different outcomes.
The negative side to office politics is often described in terms such as backstabbing, bullying, infighting, gossip, favoritism, string pulling, covering up, or working the grapevine. Employees who benefit from office politics may use more positive terms including decision influencing, personnel bonding, clarifying, plugging in, streamlining, or fast tracking.
Course objectives:
• Navigate organizational politics to get things done
• Cope with difficult situations and people
• Keep cool under pressure
• Watch out for danger signs
• Work out who is doing what and why
Who should attend:
Managers, project managers and individual contributors who wish to appreciate political dynamics, identify and apply political strategies effectively, and enhance their abilities to drive team results while enhancing team performance and productivity.
James is the Managing Director of James Haner Limited (JHL) Consulting, specializing in “Building Better Businesses.” JHL is an independent firm offering business consulting and project management/leadership services to Fortune 500 companies in the U.S, Europe, Africa, and China. James’ responsibilities have included establishing a corporate Web presence for a Fortune 500 company, creating a successful organization-wide employee development plan, and developing the IT infrastructure for a start-up company in both project management and leadership roles.
James completed his PhD in Adult Education at the University of Idaho and Corillins University. He earned an MA degree in Management from the Claremont Graduate School and took classes with Peter F. Drucker, “the father of modern management.”
James is a contributing author of 140 Project Management Tips in 140 Words or Less, 2010; Making Sense of Sustainability in Project Management, 2011; PMP Practice Makes Perfect, 2011 and 2013; and Program Management: A Life Cycle Approach, 2012.
He is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).
James was awarded the Dale Carnegie Course “Highest Achievement Award” and earned the Vietnam Service Medal. Contact James at James@JamesLHaner.com or 904-874-6226 or visit www.JamesLHaner.com.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2015
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: KI Showroom in Buckhead, Conference Room Level, 3575 Piedmont Rd NE, Entrance B, Bldg 14, Atlanta, GA 30305
RSVP: April 23, 2015
Registration Fee:
$ 335 --- PMI Atlanta Chapter Member (standard rate)
$ 435 --- Non-member (standard rate)
Please note that walk-ins on the same day as class are not allowed. Registration must be completed on-line in advance of RSVP date provided in course description.
* For information on the event, please email Certification & Education Class Chair or call 678-468-5308.