Project Management for Non-Project Managers
Friday, January 31
12:00–1:00 pm
Greater Milwaukee Foundation | 2153 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr., Suite 4000, Milwaukee, WI
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for professionals that is sometimes learned in a formal setting, or refined through practical, on-the-job work experience. Either way, strong project management skills are necessary to get projects done with the desired results and meeting the business’ overall goals. What most successful project managers learn is that these skills aren’t just useful on the job. Join us for this workshop as you learn about the Aglile method of Project Management style of breaking large task and goals to smaller pieces for success.
Attend and learn:
- How project management is defined and how the need for it shows up in life and work
- Different approaches to project management (Agile vs. Waterfall) and the pros and cons you should consider in applying them to your tasks
- How to use project management skills to keep you from feeling overwhelmed
- How project management and planning can work hand-in-hand to help you achieve your goals
- The fundamentals of the “Scrum” approach to project management, which helps you move quickly while making adjustments along the way.
Join us for this introduction to project management and be prepared to take a new approach to getting things done on the job and beyond.
The Instructor
Latasha Langdon
Founder, Divine Destinies Life Skills
Latasha Langdon is a dynamic leader and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 20 years of experience in both agile and traditional project management methodologies. As a Senior Scrum Master and Project Manager at FIS, she guides complex software development and infrastructure projects, while also serving as an Adjunct Trainer at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Drawing from her MBA and extensive background in computer systems, Ms. Langdon founded Divine Destinies Life Skills & Educational Training, LLC, where she combines her technical expertise with her passion for empowering others through practical, engaging workshops designed to help professionals excel in project management and leadership roles.
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