Upcoming Workshops
Leveraging Leadership Preferences for Project Management Success
Designed to provide project managers with the interpersonal communication skillset needed to increase speed value realization, lower risk, and build a competitive advantage
Thursday, June 13
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
$425 ($25 discount if registered by June 6)*
Lunch included
Register online
*Because the workshop draws on results from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI), participants must register by Monday, June 10.
In today’s workplace, projects demand a tremendous amount of an organization’s energy. Developing a product, ensuring services are delivered on time, completing a plan that will drive the future — these are projects that motivate many to arrive at the office early and stay late each day. At the core of these projects are project manager and the project team: a collection of people charged with producing a unique and valuable product or service.
In this day-long workshop, participants will utilize the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) instrument to understand their psychological type to make projects more successful. They will:
- Learn how different project teams direct and receive energy
- Recognize individual decision-making characteristics
- Identify strengths and challenges of a group
- Discover to how get an at-risk project back on track
Participants are required to complete the MBTI assessment prior to June 13. The customized report taken from the 15–20 minute assessment will be provided by Penn State Great Valley; participants will receive their personal feedback upon arrival to the workshop.
Why Penn State
Penn State University is a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), and is committed to enhancing the ongoing professional development of PMI Members, PMI-certified Project Management Professionals, and other project management stakeholders. Students will receive 7 Professional Development Units (PDUs) for their participation in the workshop.
For Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), employees receive 7 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs). Penn State constitutes a “Creditable Activity” under DoD Instruction 5000.66. Please consult the workforce member's approved Individual Development Plan (IDP) for final determination.
Integrated Digital Marketing Workshop
Thursday, June 13
8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Free
Continental breakfast included
Technology has significantly impacted the field of marketing. In a time where consumers are more aware of marketing than ever, it’s important for professionals to create personalized, relevant content that is strategically delivered across a variety of channels. With so many options available, it can be difficult to determine the most effective route to reach a desired audience.
Led by Sean Amster, Digital Strategy & Operations Manager; Ryan Estes, Senior Content Marketing Specialist; and Joe Woyciechowski, Director Demand Generation who all work for Frontline Education's Marketing team, the workshop will examine the digital and content aspects of marketing, analytics behind it, and the current technology used. All three gentleman have a great passion for learning and this technology has been the driving force behind their strategic efforts to engage Frontline customers in new and innovative ways. Participants will learn a variety of technology tools and techniques to drive customer engagement and measure ROI.