Barney School of Business and SNEC-PMI Host Engaging Panel Discussion

In collaboration with the UHart Barney School of Business (BSB), SNEC successfully hosted an insightful panel discussion titled "From Risk to Opportunity: Leveraging Project Risks for Success." This event was part of the BSB X SNEC-PMI "Ever-Changing Project Management in Practice" Panel Discussion Series. Held in person at the Barney School of Business at UHart on April 13, panelists Greg Gregonis, Chris Zack, and Elise Pie shared valuable insights and lessons learned with UHart students.

The conversation began with career-related topics, introducing the role of project managers and discussing career development pathways. The discussion then shifted to the main theme – managing project risks. Greg presented an initial risk/opportunity prioritization approach and demonstrated a risk matrix example. Elise emphasized the significance of agility in risk management.

Effective communication was a recurring theme throughout the session, highlighting its importance to stakeholders, sponsors, and team members. Students were especially interested in the necessary skills for project management. Leadership was identified as the top quality required, and Chris shared a website that listed top skills as identified by PMI.

Special thanks to SNEC-PMI members Greg, Chris, and Elise for their participation, and to David Stec, adjunct professor of BSB, for moderating the engaging discussion. Additionally, we appreciate Dr. Vicky Luo, project management program director, for organizing the event with Chris; Dr. Narendra Sumukadas, BSB professor, and Dr. Leona Konieczny, the Graduate Studies Director of ENHP, for their support and attendance; and the students for their thought-provoking questions.

We eagerly anticipate more successful events in partnership between the Barney School of Business and SNEC-PMI.