Chapter Give Back: Project High Note

Project High Notes

Alan’s engaging keynote focuses on the external, internal and interpersonal factors that connect project teams and allow them to function effectively. Through psychology-based evidence and examples, Alan explores the concepts that project managers need to understand in order to enhance project cohesion.

Integrated into this program are live electric violin segments to help illustrate the points Alan is making. This also creates a very upbeat, engaging and entertaining environment for learning.

Program Breakdown (90 mins):

Part 1: Project Introspection (30 mins)

• Cognitive diffusion

Part 2: Project Interaction (30 mins)

Part 3: Project Integration (30 mins)

• Mitigating interpersonal risks

• Resolving conflicts early and effectively

• Conflict handling styles

• Empowering team members

• The importance of project and organizational culture

• Optimizing project resources

About Alan Mallory:

Alan Mallory is an international speaker, author and performance coach  who is passionate about reaching new heights in all that we do. His  unique philosophy of life revolves around empowering people and embracing an agile mentality focused on goals and outcomes. Alan holds a degree in engineering from Queen’s University and a masters in psychology from Adler University, giving him a well-balanced approach to the outer and inner challenges we all face. He has worked internationally with large organizations as a professional engineer and project manager developing patents and implementing solutions to complex challenges in the mining and metals industry. Alan is also an accomplished musician specializing in the electric violin, a distinctive talent that he integrates into many of his programs.