PMI Houston UH Student Venue: "Empowering the Future: PMIH Student Organization's Transition Event"

Pre-Dinner Presentation: "Leading with Heart : Elevating project management through EQ"

Aurelien Mangano is the visionary Founder of DevelUpLeaders, a Cross-Cultural Career growth & Leadership Coaching organization.  

Committed to empowering professionals in their quest for purposeful living (IKIGAI), accelerated career growth, and enhanced social skills through Emotional Intelligence, Aurelien's expertise stems from a remarkable career trajectory. 

With a global perspective, Aurelien has successfully coached clients across cultural boundaries, bridging gaps and nurturing personal growth. He has guided numerous professionals towards thriving success.

Aurelien's passion lies in developing customized and result-oriented programs that optimize career trajectories and enhance leadership effectiveness. Drawing on over 17 years of hands-on experience in project management and leadership across diverse departments, he possesses the exceptional ability to translate technical knowledge into business acumen, facilitating portfolio growth.

Topic Synopsis:

 In the world of project management, success hinges not only on technical expertise but also on the human elements of leadership. In 'Leading with Heart: Elevating Project Management through EQ,' we explore the transformative power of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in project management. This presentation delves into the critical role of empathy, self-awareness, and effective communication, demonstrating how EQ can elevate project outcomes, strengthen team collaboration, and foster a more harmonious work environment. Join us to discover how embracing the heart of leadership can drive project success and enrich your professional journey.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Discover Emotional Intelligence

2. Understand the 5 main domains of EQ

3. Understand the importance of EQ in the work environment

PDU Triangle:

1 Power Skills PDU

     

Dinner Presentation: " Digital Transformation using next gen-tech"

Manish Kumar is a highly skilled IT professional with 11+ years of experience and currently working as a Business Process Manager with SLB. He has spent almost 7 years specializing in Intelligent Automation using tools such as Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Automate, Power BI, PowerApps, and Dataiku. Additionally, he has 5 years of experience in Business System Analysis, Quality Assurance & Automation, and Business Process Management. His expertise lies in understanding product capabilities, structure protocols, application integration, technology and architecture, and deployment related to Robotic Process Automation. Manish has achieved significant results in his role, including a 40% growth in product revenue in last few years by implementing new tools for process discovery and attended automation. Also made substantial improvements in efficiency, saving 100% of manual hours and achieving a total of 1 million hours of effort savings to date across various domains such as HR, Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Engineering. He has demonstrated leadership skills by conducting technical training for over 300 employees on Automation Anywhere and Power Platform tools. Additionally, his insights have been published in Automation Now & Next Global report and he has also been leading Power Hackathon in his current organization since last few years. He has won many prestigious awards in his current company and leading market research, competitive positioning, pricing, and revenue models for key stakeholders, showcasing their ability to provide valuable insights and drive strategic decision-making.

Topic Synopsis:

- An introductory overview of low-code and no-code technology stacks, with a primary focus on the Power Platform.
- Power Apps: Overview of Power Apps and its purpose in creating custom applications, connectors, and data sources for integrating with external systems.
- Power Automate: Introduction to Power Automate as a workflow and automation tool, integration capabilities with various services and applications.
- Power BI: Overview of Power BI as a business intelligence and data visualization tool
- What is Artificial Intelligence
- Steps in AI/ML project lifecycle & pitfalls to avoid.
- Q&A and Additional Resources.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Power Apps: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Power Apps, its role in developing custom applications

2. Power Automate: Understanding its capabilities in automating repetitive tasks and streamlining business processes

3. AI: What is AI? Steps in AI/ML project lifecycle & pitfalls to avoid. 

PDU Triangle:

1 ways of Working PDU