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Staying Human and Happy in a Virtual World How to stay human and happy in a virtual world...sounds catchy, right? Lets face it - while co-located, it is easier to connect with others. When dispersed, there needs to be a concerted effort towards team alignment and successful outcomes. A leader's responsibility is to provide structure, guidance, and a framework. However, studies show that the way you measure a healthy and happy work environment isn't the external governance guardrails, but it's around the motivation employees feel. If we can create environments that ensure our remote employees are engaged, confident, and motivated, we will increase our ability to be competitive and deliver successful outcomes to our customers. In our session, we will build a virtual house of team collaboration and discuss 5 foundational strategies, 6 core statistics, and 2 toolkits to help you and your teams stay human and happy in a virtual world. Key takeaways Learn how we each have an opportunity to influence talent retention in spite of physical location separation Understand the social and economic benefits of making an employee feel valued Practice activities that can be deployed to drive up retention & connectivity, while working remotely

The 14 BFO's (Blinding Flashes of the Obvious) Putting People (REALLY) First Autumn of 1985. It had been a grueling two days. A Manhattan seminar for 'YPO,' the Young Presidents Organization. They cut me no slack, and demanded my full attention, almost [drop the 'almost'] literally '24/7.' But it had gone well. Now it was coming to an end. And I wanted feedback.One guy I'd had really intense-and I thought terrific-exchanges with was Manny Garcia. He was either the biggest, or one of the top five, Burger King franchisees-he more or less 'owned' South Florida, with, as I recall, well over 100 shops. Manny put up his hand and I nodded in his direction. He began, 'Well, Tom, two long days-and I didn't learn one damn new thing.' Collectively people snapped to attention. As for me, call the ambulance and EMTs. Then he continued, 'I learned nothing new, but it was pretty clearly the best seminar I've ever attended. It amounted to a blinding flash of the obvious.' A BLINDING FLASH OF THE OBVIOUS: THE 'BFOs' ARE BORN.Manny continued, 'This 'excellence' thing is not rocket science, it's things we all know we should be doing. But somehow we get sidetracked. I am now determined I'm going home and putting on the front burner what in fact ought to be on the front burner.' Manny's comments stuck. And stick to this day. No rocket science. 'Obvious' 'stuff' that gets lost somehow, somewhere, amidst the cacophony of daily affairs.

Reducing and Preventing Human Error in Projects "To Err is Human." This partial quote by Alexandre Pope reminds us that not all errors can be avoided. However, in some cases, the ripple effect caused by a human error can have huge consequences, resulting in billions or even trillions of dollars in lost revenue. This is also true for projects. One small mistake, especially when it remains undetected, can lead to substandard project results. Therefore, reducing and preventing human error is critically important to project success. But how can this be done? Key Takeaways: Why it is critical to reduce and prevent human error What factors contribute to reducing and preventing human error Where you can find Resources on reducing and preventing human error How we can work better together to prevent and reduce human error Which techniques are useful for reducing and preventing human error

James Webb Space Telescope - Leading Large Complex Global Projects What you will Learn: The James Webb Space Telescope will explore every phase of cosmic history - from within our solar system to the most distant observable galaxies in the early universe, and everything in between. Webb will reveal new and unexpected discoveries, and help humankind understand the origins of the universe and our place in it. This mission, scheduled for a December 18, 2021 launch, is a collaboration of NASA, the European Space Agency and Canadian Space Agency. We discuss the motivating science questions that required the development of the observatory, highlight the technologies, and project management challenges and lessons learned encountered during the development of this large complex global project. The James Webb Space Telescope is arguably an unparalleled engineering and technological feat, we explore the critical role of project management in making the world's largest space telescope a success. As NASA and the space industry are moving swiftly to new approaches, new systems, and far more commercial exploration (often referred to as 'new space') than previously imagined. We also explore how acquisition and project management are evolving towards that future. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Disrupting for Good: Using Passion and Persistence to Create Lasting Change Disrupting for Good is about challenging complacency and the status quo. It's a challenge and a call to get comfortable with those truths that make us uncomfortable so that we can actually do something about them. Doing what we've always done will get us where we've always been. Disruptors dismantle accepted norms and forge unimagined futures. And this session shows anyone, anywhere exactly how to become a disruptor. It starts with inspiration and ends with a framework that is immediately actionable. Passion + Persistence = Lasting Change. That is the message of Disrupting for Good. Participants will understand the important role disruptors have played throughout history Participants will analyze their own lives, companies, and industry for the places in need of positive disruption Participants will walk through a MAP of disruption to create an immediately actionable plan for disrupting for good

Execution - Linking Strategy to its Finish Line What are the gaps that hinder the successful execution of projects and programs? This video explores the importance of aligning strategy to execution in order to achieve results. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Our Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions: Creating Cultural Awareness in You and Your World Everyone is unique, and we all see and interact differently with the world around us. Our upbringings, our relationships, our communities, and the culture that we are a part of are just some of the elements that influence our worldview and our own cultural bubble. Most people have some understanding of unconscious bias, but the term 'microaggression' may be less known to some. When heading into this presentation, it is relevant to keep in mind that due to our cultural bubbles, we all hold unconscious biases within us and that many of us have displayed microaggressions towards others. What is also true is that, most likely, everyone has been on the receiving end of such behavior whether you realize it or not. This session will set you up to become more aware of your own (and others') unconscious biases and microaggressions through words, thoughts, and impact - and how You can take action. Examining the communities where we live and the organizations where we work, we will discover how to recognize and handle the intentional and unintentional biases that prevail all around us to help contribute and create a safer personal and work environment. We will learn: What is unconscious bias? What is a microaggression and is it really micro? Where do unconscious bias and microaggressions come from? Cultural self-awareness starts with you and your world Microaggression Giver: Being responsible for your impact Microaggression Receiver: When to talk about it or walk away?

Eyes Wide Open - Reframing Your Fears as Fiction You create your own reality, and you believe it: whether you perceive a path blocked by obstacles or one wide open to opportunities.Isaac shares his eye-opening perspective on sight itself as he reveals how blindness became a blessing in his life of remarkable achievement, from Hollywood to Harvard, and from the Supreme Court to entrepreneur and CEO. "You'll gain the vision to shape your life and business deliberately, with awareness and accountability.' This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

You Should Have Asked: The Art of Powerful Conversation You Should Have Asked: The Art of Powerful Conversation Do you have the ability to create strong human connections in business? Will you be remembered? Stuart Knight will teach you how to succeed one powerful conversation at a time. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

How salespeople can use a more collaborative approach to drive opportunities in the new world of sales