Confrontation to Co-Elevation: Transformative Strategies (An Axiological Masterclass) with Traci Duez
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this training, learners will be able to:
- Master the application of value dynamics in project management.
- Develop skills in confident confrontation and value-based communication.
- Cultivate a personal and professional reputation for success through purposeful “being.”
Description
Dive into the transformative realm of “Confrontation to Co-Elevation: Transformative Strategies (An Axiological Masterclass in Value and Purpose),” a meticulously designed one-day training that promises not just to redefine your approach to project management, but to revolutionize your approach to leadership. Ringbolted in the cutting-edge, mathematically based science of axiology, this seminar offers a unique perspective on defining and achieving “good” in projects, guiding you through the intricacies of value-based management across three critical dimensions.
Embark on a journey that begins with mastering the art of purposeful confrontation, equipped with confidence and the strategic use of “The Central Question” to navigate complex team dynamics. Learn to harness the power of the Team Commitment Ladder, evolving from mere cooperation to the pinnacle of co-elevation, where collective value creation becomes the norm.
But we don’t stop at project success. This training delves deeper, inviting you to explore your “being” purpose through the innovative concept of a backward bucket list, setting the stage for profound personal growth and fulfillment, both professionally and personally.
AGENDA
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Introduction: Welcome and Icebreaker
- Greetings and Training Overview
Section 1: The Science of Good—Axiology in Project Management
- Introduction to Axiology and Its Importance in Project Management
- Exploring the Three Dimensions of Value in Defining Project Success
- Group Activity: Identifying Project Purposes in 3 Dimensions
Section 2: Mastering Confrontation With Confidence
- The Benefits of Confrontation in Project Management
- 3 Keys to Successful Confrontation
- Preparing Your Mind for Positive Confrontation
- Focus on the Hierarchy of Value Using the Central Question
- Role-Playing Scenarios: Practicing Confident Confrontation Techniques
Section 3: Cultivating Team Commitment and Value Creation
- Introduction to the Team Commitment Ladder: Co-exist to Co-elevate
- Moving Teams Up the Commitment Ladder
- Developing Team Strategies for Enhanced Collaboration and Innovation
Section 4: Being, Becoming, and the Backward Bucket List
- The Concept of the Backward Bucket List for Personal and Professional Growth
- Individual and Group Activity: Crafting Your Backward Bucket List
- Linking “Being” to Professional Excellence
- Individual Activity: Creating Your Being Purpose
PDU Allocation Table
| Ways of Working | Power Skills | Business Acumen | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPM® / PMI-CP™ / PMP® / PgMP® | 0 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 7.00 |
| PMI-ACP® / Agile* | 0 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 7.00 |
| PMI-SP® | 0 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 7.00 |
| PMI-RMP® | 0 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 7.00 |
| PfMP® | 0 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 7.00 |
| PMI-PBA® | 0 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 7.00 |
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Instructor(s)
Traci Duez
Traci is a sought-after speaker in the project management community. She has spoken at over 120 PMI events in the past 6 years to over 14,000 project managers and leaders including 4 four PMI Global Congresses in North America and Europe. Traci earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She then entered the master's program in athletic coaching at The Ohio State University. She has coached basketball at the high school and collegiate levels. She was a project manager for 17 years and a director of over 100 consultants for a nationwide IT consulting firm.