Webinar Description

  • 🎥 Introduction and Network Overview
    • Liz Hector, project skills mentor, introduces herself and the Women’s Project Management Network with over 250 members.
    • Emma Shimon manages slides, and Jose provides technical support.
    • Attendees from diverse locations join via MTI meter tool.
  • 🌍 Global Participation
    • Participants from London, Brazil, Netherlands, Poland, and more.
    • Emphasis on data-driven approach with polls for feedback.
  • 💼 Career Trajectory
    • Maria deazi discusses the importance of a clear career trajectory.
    • Statistics show people with written goals are 20% more likely to achieve success.
    • Steps to create a career trajectory include setting clear goals, assessing skills, and seeking mentorship.
  • 📈 Focus for Success
    • Emma Shimon highlights the importance of focus in achieving career goals.
    • Key points include goal setting, continuous learning, effective communication, and work-life balance.
  • 📊 Skills Gap Analysis
    • Maria introduces a dashboard for tracking skills and conducting a skills gap analysis.
    • Emphasis on developing both soft and hard skills for career advancement.
  • 💡 Negotiation Strategies
    • Le discusses negotiation techniques, including preparation, understanding market value, and effective communication.
    • Importance of confidence and assertiveness in salary negotiations.
  • 🌱 Lifelong Learning
    • Emma emphasizes the need for continuous learning to stay competitive.
    • Suggestions include setting clear goals, leveraging diverse learning resources, and engaging in active learning.

Insights Based on Numbers

  • 20% Higher Success: People with written goals are 20% more likely to achieve success.
  • 42% Goal Achievement: Written goals increase the chances of achieving them by 42%.
  • 10x Success: Individuals with a detailed plan are 10 times more likely to succeed.

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About the Speaker

Liz Hector a Project and Program Manager for 35+ years.  Liz worked at PWC and IBM for 15 years, focusing on large IT implementations and innovation projects with clients such as ABN AMRO Bank and Shell. She also ran the Human Captial Practice and worked on the IBM/Apple collaboration.  Today, Liz’ focuses on her work with NGOs and her ProjectSkillsMentor YouTube channel.  She also mentors others as a way to engage and encourage others. Liz is also the Social Impact Lead for PMI UK, working on multi-chapter events.  She is excited to start her master’s program in digital marketing this summer.

 

Maria Ntomazi a seasoned Project Portfolio Manager with over 20 years in banking and finance. Formerly leading digital banking solutions at Eurobank, now manages diverse projects in the IT and natural cosmetics sectors, optimizing workflows and value delivery. Certified as an Investment and Insurance Advisor with recent credentials in Value Stream Management from PMI and the Value Stream Management Consortium. Currently participating in a postgraduate program from Caltech CTME on DevOps and preparing for PMP certification, she is passionate about leveraging technology to transform financial services and drive innovation. Maria works in Greece.

 

Emma Simon is a Senior Technical Project Manager with 9 years of experience in Project and Quality management. She holds a Master’s in Engineering and PMP certification. Currently, she works as a Project Manager in the Semiconductor industry, specifically within the Automotive sector. She is dedicated to both professional and personal development. She enjoys meeting new people and hearing their perspectives.

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