David A. Zimmer
PMP, CCP, MSCS
PA, USExpertise
David A. Zimmer, PMP has managed projects for major corporations as an employee and consultant. Projects are rife with conflict. In fact, it is because of conflict, projects are initiated. Every project suffers from personal agendas, political posturing, organizational discord and shifting priorities. As a result, tension rises, pressure builds and people react differently, many times in negative ways. Some bully, some withdraw, others smooth the differences without resolving the situation while others simply compromise and acquiesce. None of these are good. Mr. Zimmer has had to resolve those issues in order to successfully lead his teams of people.
Other times, things were going along just too well and he recognized the ultimate outcome was not going to be the best it could be – it was going to be “good enough;” the enemy of great. By introducing some conflict, the result improved and the organization gained.
Through experience and research, Mr. Zimmer has learned insight into the origins of conflict. He has used that information to mediate situations between team members, stakeholders and customers. Additionally, he uses the knowledge to spur his teams onto greater productivity and better work results.
Biography
David A. Zimmer, PMP managed projects for such companies as AT&T, Siemens, Avaya, Lucent, Cisco, Sprint and many more. He’s had the opportunity to handle conflict by sometimes resolving it while other times, introducing it. From experience and independent research, he’s developed the 5 Laws of Conflict to help his audiences better understand the differences between good and bad conflict.
As a speaker, author, instructor, consultant and professor, Mr. Zimmer’s entertaining presentation style helps audiences learn how to manage conflict. He writes and speaks extensively concerning project management topics with emphasis on the human side of managing projects. His students learn the importance of proper leadership, team building, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills as the only true way to influence peers, management and organizations.
Expertise
David A. Zimmer, PMP has managed projects for major corporations as an employee and consultant. Projects are rife with conflict. In fact, it is because of conflict, projects are initiated. Every project suffers from personal agendas, political posturing, organizational discord and shifting priorities. As a result, tension rises, pressure builds and people react differently, many times in negative ways. Some bully, some withdraw, others smooth the differences without resolving the situation while others simply compromise and acquiesce. None of these are good. Mr. Zimmer has had to resolve those issues in order to successfully lead his teams of people.
Other times, things were going along just too well and he recognized the ultimate outcome was not going to be the best it could be – it was going to be “good enough;” the enemy of great. By introducing some conflict, the result improved and the organization gained.
Through experience and research, Mr. Zimmer has learned insight into the origins of conflict. He has used that information to mediate situations between team members, stakeholders and customers. Additionally, he uses the knowledge to spur his teams onto greater productivity and better work results.
Biography
David A. Zimmer, PMP managed projects for such companies as AT&T, Siemens, Avaya, Lucent, Cisco, Sprint and many more. He’s had the opportunity to handle conflict by sometimes resolving it while other times, introducing it. From experience and independent research, he’s developed the 5 Laws of Conflict to help his audiences better understand the differences between good and bad conflict.
As a speaker, author, instructor, consultant and professor, Mr. Zimmer’s entertaining presentation style helps audiences learn how to manage conflict. He writes and speaks extensively concerning project management topics with emphasis on the human side of managing projects. His students learn the importance of proper leadership, team building, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills as the only true way to influence peers, management and organizations.
Where'd That Come From: Understanding the Origins of Conflict
Synopsis
Every organization has conflicts. Every organization needs conflict. With conflict, negative consequences can sabotage productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. Without conflict, improper decisions can be made, sub-standard results happen, and off-course judgments are rendered. Understanding the origins of conflict can help attendees create positive outcomes from conflict.
Learning Objectives
From this seminar, the audience...
