701: Preparing to Lead: Critical Project Management Skills for the HR Executive | Sessions

Managing projects effectively is no small feat—especially when they stretch across divisions, time zones, and continents. The stakes are high: a poorly managed project can derail careers and jeopardize organizations, while a well-executed one can catapult you into a position of influence and secure your "seat at the table." The question is: are your Project Management skills ready to lead at that level? This dynamic and highly interactive session will equip you to:

1. Plan for Success – Build a strong, results-driven foundation
2. Lead and Execute Projects – Confidently manage teams and resources
3. Deliver Tangible Results – Ensure measurable outcomes
4. Stay on Budget and Meet Deadlines – Control scope, resources, and timelines

Whether you’re overseeing a small initiative or a global, cross-functional project, this session will equip you with the expertise to lead with confidence and deliver with excellence. Don’t just manage projects—transform them into career-defining successes.
 

Learning Objective 1: Defining deliverables in financial terms your senior leaders care about (and will actually pay attention to).

Learning Objective 2: Easy-to-implement Project Management tools for your day-to-day including Gap and SWOT analyses, Fishbone and Goal Breakdown Structure diagrams, RACI matrix, Gantt charts and more.

Learning Objective 3: Conducting comprehensive risk probability vs. impact analysis to determine where to focus your time on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to ensure your company’s priorities are met.