Synopsis:

In the leadership journey, the importance of building an effective team and developing the necessary skills is often underestimated. New managers tend to focus on project deliverables, sometimes overlooking the critical task of building and leading a cohesive, high performing team.  

Esmeralda Prifti, our speaker, will share her personal experiences and evidence-based research on the power of participative leadership. She will discuss how to motivate and engage employees, manage conflict effectively, and, most importantly, build a high-performance team that drives success.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the interactions and differences between leadership and management 
• Learn how to effectively lead teams through the application of participative leadership principles 
• Understand the power of leading through your team and gain confidence in difficult situations

PDUs:

1.0 (Business Acumen)

Agenda:

6:30 PM - Welcome and Opening

6:35 PM - Presentation

7:35 PM - Q&A

7:55 PM - Closing Remarks

8:00 PM - Conclude

Registration Deadline:

Registration closes on Thursday December 12th 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Fees:

(Subject to HST)

PMI Toronto Members (login prior to registering): $5.00

Non-Members and Guests: $20.00

Presenter:

Esmeralda Prifti:

Esmeralda has over 20 years of experience in project and program management within the non-profit, public sector, and post-secondary education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Tirana, Albania. Additionally, she has completed a Post-Master’s Advance Diploma in Social Services Administration and a Lean Sigma Certificate, both from the University of Toronto.

Esmeralda’s leading philosophy is built on the principles of organizational transformation through team empowerment. She believes that leadership is not a solo effort, but a collective endeavor aimed at achieving the great good.