PMIGLC Dinner Meeting

Location: Troy, Management Educational Center

Title: Overview of Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers

By: Anthony Mersino, founder of Project Advisors Group

Time:

Check-in ~ 6:00pm

Dinner ~ 6:30pm

Presentation ~ 7:30pm

	PDU Code C011-041408
	Presentation materials

PMIGLC Forum

Title: K-12 and Professional Organizations: Success in bringing educational opportunities to the classroom. Project Management Model

By: Diane Ruiz Cairns, Lawrence Technological University

Forum Time: 5:30-6:30 - Before the Dinner Meeting

Fees: $20 (Member), $25 (Non-member)

PDUs: Earn 2.5 PDUs by attending the dinner meeting and the forum; forum only…1 PDU.

	PDU Code C011-041408F

Dinner Meeting Presentation Abstract

Numerous studies have shown that emotional intelligence is a critical leadership competency. PMI-sponsored research has shown that emotional intelligence is more important to project managers than intellectual or managerial competency.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage our own emotions and those of others. When project managers understand emotional intelligence, they are more "with it", they are able to build strong relationships with stakeholders, they anticipate and harness the energy behind conflicts, and they improve their chance of project success.

This presentation will help participants to see the importance of emotional intelligence and to understand how to apply emotional intelligence to improve their soft skills and deal with typical issues that surface during projects.

Participant Benefits:

• Understand a framework for applying emotional intelligence to project management
• Learn techniques for anticipating and avoiding emotional breakdowns
• Understand the importance of building strong relationships with team members and other stakeholders
  

Speaker Biography

Anthony Mersino is the founder of the Project Advisors Group, a consulting firm focused on developing project managers and emerging project leaders.  With over 22 years experience as a project manager, Anthony brings his broad expertise to his workshops, presentations, and consulting projects.  
Anthony specializes in emotional intelligence for project managers; he's authored the only book focused specifically on this topic for project managers.  He teaches one and two day workshops on boosting EQ and  interpersonal skills.  Anthony also teaches courses on IT project management, program management, and leadership. 

FORUM INFORMATION

Presentation Abstract:

Professional organizations and companies provide opportunities for K-12 educators and students to learn and apply knowledge in real world experiences. Introducing a professional organization or company program in a K-12 environment can be cumbersome. Success comes with learning to make connections and learning communication methods that work best in an academic environment.

In this seminar you will learn about successful programs currently in place. A project management model will be introduced that can be applied at other K-12 schools in your area.

Speaker Biography:

Diane Ruiz Cairns is a staff member with Lawrence Technological University. Her MCWTF board position initiatives include the development and implementation of education and awareness programs to increase the number of girls and women obtaining degrees and working in the area of computer technology. This includes the girls' technology camp held each year on the Lawrence Technological University campus. Additionally she has been instrumental in the development of the Foundation's GET-IT (Girls Exploring Together, Information Technology) program, which provides middle and high school students with experiences in the field of computer technology.

Ms. Cairns earned a bachelor's degree in business from Cleary College , and an MBA from Lawrence Technological University .