PM in the AM Breakfast (Alpharetta) - 170920

"Real Leaders Don’t Need Titles"
presented by Laura Davidson, PMP, PMI-RMP, IHG

Join us for breakfast at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church for a great start to the day!  You will enjoy networking with peers, a hearty breakfast, and an engaging presentation.

Presentation

Kevin Kruse tells us that, “Leadership is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others towards the achievement of a goal.” Seniority, position, and titles are often confused with leadership. Leaders are made over time, not miraculously created at the bequest of a title or pay grade.

The simplest definition of leadership is the ability to lead. Leadership is a complex skill made up consensus building, problem solving, and product execution. Project Managers use leadership to manage and deliver projects often without title or seniority – what makes some project managers better leaders than others?

Effective leaders strengthen their leadership skills by improving their communication ability. More than a 'how to present' discussion, this presentation will give you immediate tips on how to successfully connect and engage critical stakeholders for buy-in and support.

Biography

Laura Davidson is an experienced project manager and leadership trainer who serves on the executive board of PMI Atlanta. She has trained leaders across numerous industries to improve organizational efficiencies and project performance. She now brings that experience to the PMI breakfast series where attendees are sure to be inspired.

For more than 16 years Laura has executed projects in supply-chain, technology and business for Northern Telecom, Georgia-Pacific, Coca-Cola, Institute for Nuclear Power Operations, and AT&T. Her focus is championing a positive customer experience and outcome. Her current role is with IHG, where she manages off-shore relationships and guides account managers through organizational governance processes.

Laura is a self-proclaimed serial volunteer, having led over 500 walking tours in Atlanta and is currently a guest ambassador for the Georgia Aquarium as well as the Vice-President of the National Speakers Association, Georgia Chapter.

Laura has a long history with PMI. After volunteering with the organization 12 years, she also serves on the executive board as past president and is a graduate of the global PMI Leadership Institute Masters Class.

Laura is an effective and entertaining communicator with a genuine desire for helping others improve personally and professionally.

When

Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Where

Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Fees

PMI Atlanta Member: $30.00, Early Bird Rate $25.00 through September 13th
Non-Member: $35.00, Early Bird Rate $30.00 through September 13th

Walk-ins are welcome at $40.00.

We no longer accept cash registrations at the door.  Please register in advance or via credit card at the door.

Meeting content, presenter, and location are subject to change. Refunds will not be made for changes in meeting content, presenters, or locations. 

Logging PDUs

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