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“Why?” Answer that, and you explain everything.

It’s a simple question to ask. It’s also an incredibly difficult and challenging one to answer. It’s particularly difficult to answer honestly, in that we are frequently forced to challenge uncomfortable truths that we would prefer to leave unaddressed. At the same time, not confronting the question frequently means much greater levels of pain, frustration and work face us down the road.

We need to answer “why?” about our projects. We need to answer “why?” about our strategies. We need to answer “why?” about our values. We even need to answer “why?” on the subject of getting out of bed in the morning.

More importantly than asking, though, we need strategies for how to answer “why?” In particular, we need to recognize when we are answering “why” well, and when we are avoiding, evading and obfuscating. In this dinner meeting, Mark Mullaly delves into why “why?” matters. He explores why it should have particular meaning and relevance in our work and our lives. He also examines why we often don’t answer the question well. Most importantly, he provides strategies to place “Why?” front and centre, to answer it well and to use those answers to guide us in every other choice we need to make.

Bio - Mark Mullaly, Ph.D., PMP
President & Chief Organizational Therapist, Interthink Consulting

Mark Mullaly is a well-respected facilitator, speaker, consultant and researcher - one of the foremost experts in organizational project management in North America. Mark was co-lead investigator of the research project ‘Understanding The Value Of Project Management’ - sponsored in part by PMI, this was the largest research to date in the field of project management and has provided valuable insight into how project management delivers value to organizations.

Mark is a senior management consultant with over 25 years of experience in an wide range of industries, including information technology, communications, utilities, oil & gas, engineering, construction, finance, insurance, the arts and research & development. Mark works with private and public sector organizations, teams and individuals around the world to develop effective strategic plans, make effective strategic decisions and solve complex and uncertain problems. His most recent book, Exercising Agency, was published in 2015.

Buffet Menu:

Entrees:
Chicken Parmesan Breaded chicken breast topped with a zesty marinara sauce, provolone and parmesan cheeses; served with seasonal vegetables & herb roasted potatoes

Fresh Bread and Salad
Smoked Salmon - citrus, dill cheesecake
Spring Greens - seasonal berries and crisp veggies
Classic Salads, House Made Creamy Dill Potato Salad
Fresh vegetables and dip

Desert:
Fresh Fruit Tray, Decadent Morsels, Assorted Mini Cookies

Beverages:
Superior Blend Coffee, Specialty Teas , Water (Cambro)

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