"One of the most widely attended and highly rated project leadership presentations in the history of the conference."
Rich Spencer, Project Leader, MN IT Symposium
"More than entertaining, it was informative, useful, and right on target for our project teams."
Morgan Crafts, PMP, Deputy Program Director IT Services
Presentation Description
Project management, like poker, takes a minute to learn but a lifetime to master. This presentation examines how the same strategic thinking that enables successful poker players to focus their time and resources can also be applied to improve project performance. A framework of seven core poker strategies will be identified and their application to project management illustrated. Attendees will walk away better project leaders (and it just might help their poker game as well).
Learning Objectives
- Successful project leadership is not simply about "luck" or natural ability - it is a skill that can be learned and mastered through practice.
- How to focus on the seven fundamental strategies that often make or break a project.
- How to identify and avoid some of the most widespread mistakes in project management.
Why Poker?
Because poker, like business, requires dealing with people, managing complexity, and making difficult decisions based on incomplete information. You do not need to be a poker player nor a formal project manager to walk away enriched. This one-hour presentation is for anyone trying to improve performance.
What Are the Seven Strategies That Drive Winning?
- To play to win, specified results must drive your decision making.
- Game plans must be adaptable plans as the cards are turned over and new information is revealed.
- Winning requires dedicated resources. It takes money to make money.
- You must give yourself a sufficient time span to focus your attention.
- Don't be blinded by the cards. Poker, like business, is a game of people.
- Strong players have the discipline to do what needs to be done.
- Long-term success demands courage.
Speaker John Schroeder
An energetic and emotional speaker, John's sessions help today's professionals cut through the complexity to refocus on the fundamentals required for success.