Speaker Spotlight: Connie Steward, SVP Human Resources, Learning Systems and Organizational Development, Habitat for Humanity International

Recently, we looked at ProjectWorld® & World Congress for Business Analysts® keynote Don Mann of SEAL Team Six, but ProjectWorld® speakers come from many varied industries and all areas of the spectrum. Connie Steward, SVP Human Resources, Learning Systems and Organizational Development, Habitat for Humanity International faces an very different set of challenges in her day to day life, and yet the project management and business analysis insights you can take away from each of their stories have some similarities.

For example, Steward has embraced technology-enabled learning strong online distribution of tools and resources to keep her team up to speed regardless of their physical location. For a peek at the insights she has to share at ProjectWorld®, check out this feature in the Winter 2011 issue of Training Industry Quarterly.

Then, join us for "Overcoming Barriers: Finding Shared Purpose in Complex Projects" with Connie Steward & Lysa Ratliff, Senior Director Cause Marketing and Partner Communications, Habitat for Humanity International at ProjectWorld® & World Congress for Business Analysts® this September.

This hands-on session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Habitat manages complex, multi-national events and projects. Examples show how leadership practices and project management processes can be combined to navigate in an international community project with thousands of tasks. Learn how leadership skills develop organically in experiential settings, outside the confines of a traditional hierarchy, and how creative leadership thrives in the planning, logistics and execution of wide-scale, hands-on projects.

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