Chapter Meeting

November 15, 2016

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Keynote Presentation

How can complex systems theory expand our management tool box? with Line Mørkbak

Educational Presentation

Where to Aim? How to target a communication style that’s effective with a culturally diverse team, with Line Mørkbak

Registration Opens 10/23.  Late pricing starts 11/13.

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Keynote Presentation

How can complex systems theory expand our management tool box?

Our world is increasingly becoming more complex but this doesn’t automatically mean things are more complicated! Many systems thinkers, including the European Management guru Jurgen Appelo, believe we should view organizations as complex adaptive systems similar to that of our immune system or similar to the self-organization which takes place in an anthill. But how do we control and manage such a complex system? Well, it simply doesn’t work to centrally try to control a complex system; we need new management ideas and tools (version 3.0). In this talk we will explore how we can harness the innovative potential in our organizations through empowering our teams to selforganize. We will also discuss ways to support the growth of organizational and team cultures with a natural curiosity and readiness for micro-experimentations.

About the Speaker

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Line Mørkbak is an experienced global business consultant who is passionate about helping individuals in their career growth and supporting change within teams and organizations. Line brings a wealth of applied knowledge in experiential learning from her work with European and North American clients. She is a strong believer in co-creations within teams and in the synergy that happens between individuals who are committed to learn together. Practical inspiration is fueled through interactions with Improv Techniques, Design Thinking, Intercultural Theories as well as Agile Management visions. Line helps professional women and men to engage their audience and contribute their diverse viewpoints to be more effective within their organization or field.

Educational Presentation

How to target a communication style that’s effective with a culturally diverse team

It’s professionally exciting to be part of today’s global work environment. That being said there are also many real challenges linked to such a culturally diverse business reality. In this talk we will highlight the many benefits we can gain - both individually and as organizations - when we are courageous enough to emerge ourselves in today’s cultural complexity. But the challenges are real and the talk will also explore how we can overcome some of the challenges by developing new business practices and enhancing our communication style. Many global teams are challenged by having several cultures represented, and often the question arise: How do we communicate so it’s effective to the many different communication styles represented? Do the native English speakers dominate? Is location of HQ the overwriting factor? Can we truly target over communication style so we are engaging and including all the different voices on a global team?

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Logistics

Location

Doubletree Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland, Oregon

Pick up your parking voucher at the registration table–Parking is FREE!

4:00  Registration table opens
4:30  Educational presentation
5:30  Networking
5:35  New member welcome meeting
6:00  Dinner & announcements
7:00  Keynote presentation

Pricing

Chapter Meeting includes Educational presentation, Keynote presentation and meal. 

Regular Pricing: 10/23 – 11/12/2016

  • Non-members    $45
  • Chapter Members   $25
  • Chapter Student Members    $10

Late Fee Pricing:  Starts 11/13/2016 

  • Add $15 to the pricing above 

Registration Info

  • Visit this page for complete Event Registration FAQs
  • *Chapter Members must log in to the PMI Portland web site prior to registering in order to receive automatic member pricing discounts!
  • NEW / RENEWING MEMBER? NOTE: It takes up to three business days for PMI Global to process your new PMI Portland Chapter membership so that we can create your PMI Portland login account on our site. If you're a new/renewing member or planning to join, please plan accordingly!  See the New Member web page for more information. 
  • There will be no retroactive payment adjustments. Please be certain you are registering correctly prior to payment.

Cancellation/Refund

Menu 

Carlton Farms Pork Tenderloin
OR
Portabello Steak (vegetarian)

Tiramisu

PDUs

  • Chapter Meeting/Keynote Presentation–1 PDU
  • Educational Presentation–1 PDU

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Coming Soon!

Check upcoming presenters on the Our Speakers web page.