Too often individuals do not take a focused, planned approach to the work that needs to be done to meet their goals and the organizational goals. By using a project management approach to how work gets completed, individuals are able to accomplish more with less a key necessity in today's complex, global business environment. Participants in this session will learn a step-by-step approach to managing projects

regardless of their size. from socializing the initiative and developing the project charter through to closing the project and capturing lessons learned. Small group discussions will be included to emphasize best practices around managing the work of the business. Participants will be provided with templates to use back on the job and will leave the presentation with an understanding of the basics of project management and how to take a project management approach to getting the work of the business done.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Participants will be able to explore current STEM programs and gain information about how to support, participate, and design winning STEM initiatives for youth.

MODERATOR:

Paula Shelton, Executive Director of Maryland MESA, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

PANELISTS:

Jason E. Turner, CEO/Managing Partner, Root Cause Inc.;

Rhonda Thomas, PMP, General Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration;

Shawna T. Stepp-Jones, Founder and President, Divaneering