Lou Russell is president and CEO of Russell Martin & Associates, a consulting and training company focused on improving business results. Lou and her staff deliver learning experiences that are fun, flexible, fast and measurable. She focuses on project management, leadership and organizational learning problems.
She is the author of The Accelerated Learning Fieldbook and Project Management for Trainers, IT Leadership Alchemy, Leadership Training, and Training Triage. Her newest book 10 Steps to Successful Project Management was published in May 2007. She is a frequent contributor to Computer World, Cutter Executive Reports, and Inside Indiana Business, among others, and publishes the monthly Learning Flash electronic newsletter. Lou is also the author of The People Side of Project Management, part of the Villanova Advanced Project Management certificate program. A popular speaker, Lou addresses national and international conferences such as the Project Management Institute, Project World, LotuSphere, ASTD and the Society of Information Management (SIM). She has been the chair of the Shared Insight’s Project Management Reality conference. She holds an (expired) computer science degree from Purdue University, where she taught database and programming classes, and a Masters in Instructional Technology from Indiana University. Her career has included positions as a programmer, database administrator, Help Desk implementer/manager, technical trainer and manager of technical training. She has experience consulting in IT, sales, operations and human resources process improvement. Igniting, affirming and sustaining learning is a personal mission, evidenced by Lou’s activities outside the company. In addition to work with children’s charities and the Indianapolis SIM organization, she coaches and plays soccer, and teaches religious education. Lou is also a senior consultant with the Cutter Consortium and has served on the High Tech Task Force in Indiana, as well as the boards of ITT Technical Institute and Butler University. She was elected to “Who’s Who in Indiana Technology” in 1995 and named “Women of the Year” in 2000 by Women & Hi Tech.
August 26-28, 2008
Indianapolis, IN
With the help of a prestigious advisory panel made up of representatives from organizations at 3M, Bank One, Citizens Gas, Nike, Northeast Utilities and leading thinkers like Ed Yourdon, RMA built a list of 10 competencies for Leaders. Through 360 assessment and customization, your organization can learn which competencies you need to grow to turn your average practitioners into golden leaders.
How does your organization stack up? Do your leaders have a clear succession plan in place? Does your staff work Effectively together? Do your managers have a clear understanding of how his or her work aligns to the business strategy? Is your team customer focused?
Participants will learn about skills to examine and apply your personal values and leadership style, then influence and build relationships within and across organizations. This presentation will review how to manage change and transition while leading others with diverse styles and align actions and priorities with strategic direction.
Content
Individual Leadership Strengths and Challenges: Self-understanding, Resiliency Working with Others: Interpersonal and Relationship Skills, Communication Skills, Employee Development (Coaching and Motivating), Creating and Actualizing Vision Business Alignment: Customer Orientation, Strategic Business Acumen, Project Leadership, Managing Change
Methods
Facilitated learning events Experiential learning Simulations Coaching Executive Speakers Book Studies 360 and Behavioral Assessments Team Projects