Overview
This session dismantles the myth that storytelling is fluff-it’s strategic alchemy for PMs. Through war stories from Fortune 500 consultants and agile coaches, you’ll gain:
You’ll wield stories not as garnish, but as a project oxygenator-keeping teams hungry for the next milestone. Because as Tolkien proved, even a journey to Mount Doom needs a relatable hobbit to make it matter.
Why you should Attend
- Replace “Robotic Updates” with Rallying Calls
- Learn to turn Gantt charts into gripping narratives (e.g., “Our Q3 timeline isn’t slipping-it’s a hero’s journey through vendor dragon battles”)
- Fix the “Why Should I Care?” Problem
- Master the Origin Story Framework to connect tasks to larger goals (e.g., “This software migration isn’t about code-it’s about giving nurses 10,000 hours back to patients annually”)
- Silence the “Zoom Zombies”
- Borrow techniques from Netflix writers to structure meetings with suspense (“Will the prototype survive user testing? Let’s analyze the data like a whodunit”)
- Turn Crises into Comebacks
- Discover how to frame setbacks as “plot twists” rather than failures, using NASA’s Apollo 13 debrief (“Houston, we’ve had a problem-here’s how we rewrite Act 3”)
- Build Legacy, Not Just Deliverables
- Convert lessons-learned docs into campfire-worthy tales that onboard future teams 3x faster (e.g., “The Great Server Meltdown of 2024: How We Saved the Kingdom”)
Areas Covered in the Session
Part 1: The Architect’s Toolkit
- SPAR Method: Structure updates as mini-movies (Situation ? Problem ? Action ? Resolution)
- Villain Framing: Personify risks (e.g., “The Budget Kraken”) to make mitigation relatable
Part 2: Interactive Story Lab
- Workshop your current project using a Heroic Journey Canvas (Who’s the mentor? The threshold guardian?)
- AI-powered feedback on your narrative’s emotional impact
Part 3: Dark Arts of Persuasion
- Steal Hollywood’s “Save the Cat” technique to preempt stakeholder objections
- Convert dry metrics into data parables (e.g., “Our 20% delay = 1,000 disappointed festival-goers”)
Who Will Benefit
Project Professionals
Project Managers
Scrum Masters
Product Managers
Product Owners
Business Analyst
System Analyst
Program Managers
Speaker Profile
Allen Evitts is a seasoned project management professional with extensive experience in the field. With a career span of over two decades, Allen has successfully led numerous projects across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and construction. Allen's expertise lies in both traditional and Agile project management methodologies, making them a versatile and knowledgeable instructor.
Allen has a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. Their ability to organize, communicate, and lead teams has earned them recognition as a top project management consultant. Allen's approach to project management is rooted in practical, real-world experience, ensuring that participants in their webinars gain valuable insights and actionable skills.
In addition to their professional experience, Allen is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds certifications in Agile methodologies, including Scrum Master, and in Cybersecurity. Allen is also an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Allen's passion for teaching and mentoring has led them to develop and deliver comprehensive training programs that empower project professionals to excel in their roles. Their engaging and interactive teaching style ensures that participants not only learn the essential skills but also feel confident in applying them to their projects.
Join Allen Evitts in the webinar "Organize, Communicate, Lead: Essential Skills for Project Professionals" to enhance your project management skills and lead your projects to success!
Instructor
Allen Evitts