Events

Mastering the Complexities of Global Project Management

10/06/2022
TBA
$20.00
2 PDU - Education - Leadership

Global Project Management is becoming a way of life for today’s PM’s. Challenges caused by distance, language and cultural differences creating a greater potential for both conflict and cooperation. Given this rapidly changing environment, the ability to relate to people with varying cultural backgrounds is an essential skill for project managers.

This program focuses on results-oriented leadership, collaboration and communication with individuals and organizations from different world regions. Going beyond mere tolerance, this program delves deeply into barriers to effective international project management and provides strategies for building productive international teams.

Presentation outline
- Globalization and the increased challenge to the Project Manager
-The Importance of Culture Understanding and tailored leadership for Project Success
-A contrast of two world cultures
-Examples of cross-cultural faux pas and their negative effect on projects
-Effective communication strategies
-Application strategies resulting in successful projects

Objective/Outcome
To provide project managers with an understanding of different world cultures and proven ways to use this knowledge towards successful projects.

Speaker Bio

Mark Hehl is an international consultant, author and public speaker. He is author of the book Amusing Confessions of an International Consultant. His efforts have helped companies successfully set up and improve operations in various countries including India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Korea, The Philippines, France, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, The Dominican Republic, The USA and Ecuador. These projects have resulted in significant reductions in operating costs along with improved schedule performance, service levels and quality. In recognition of his contributions, the Timex suppliers in China honored him with the award of the Chinese name: 何文楷 (Ho Man Kai).

Mr. Hehl holds a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology and a MS Degree in Management from the Polytechnic Institute of New York. He has taught management and business courses at Harper College. Mark is a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at various worldwide locations. He has conducted multiple webinars for Industry Week. Mark is a frequent guest on National Public Radio and is listed in the United Who’s Who Executive Directory.