JIMMY GODARD

JIMMY GODARD

DM, MBA, CB-PMO, PMOGI-ABPI, PMP, ITILOR, US

Dr. Godard uses research-based methods and proven strategies to help leaders lead with PASSION & PURPOSE, achieve successful goals, build better teams, and improve organizational performance.

Dr Jimmy J Godard is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and one of the best at organizational IT changes. For more than 22 years, he has led global changes with diverse teams, helped non-profit organizations, and coached IT leaders to lead with passion and purpose and to reach their full potential.

His leadership journey and professional experience in information technology and business over the last two decades are incredible. He made his debut in the financial industry as a peak-time teller. He ascended to a Senior program, change, and service delivery manager. He implements global technology changes that impact people, processes, and technology.

He has a unique perspective both on the business and technology sides. He holds a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership specializing in Information Systems and Technology, a Master's Degree in Computer Information Systems, a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), and he is a certified goal success coach. He instigates process improvement and innovation with an unwavering determination to bring results. He implements global technology integration efforts for Infrastructure, End User Computing, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures.

He is very involved in philanthropist activities in the Portland and SW Washington communities. He is an active coach of soccer (2-3 teams). He also performs service projects yearly around the globe, including and not limited to the countries of Haiti, Cambodia, Uganda, and Kenya.

Today, Dr. Godard is a sought-after international speaker, goal success coach, project manager, program manager, and IT adviser. He is an excellent choice for businesses, nonprofits, leaders, project teams, business analysts, and boards looking for leadership, strategy, team building, project, program, and change management coaching and consulting.

Dr Jimmy J Godard is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and one of the best at organizational IT changes. For more than 22 years, he has led global changes with diverse teams, helped non-profit organizations, and coached IT leaders to lead with passion and purpose and to reach their full potential.

His leadership journey and professional experience in information technology and business over the last two decades are incredible. He made his debut in the financial industry as a peak-time teller. He ascended to a Senior program, change, and service delivery manager. He implements global technology changes that impact people, processes, and technology.

He has a unique perspective both on the business and technology sides. He holds a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership specializing in Information Systems and Technology, a Master's Degree in Computer Information Systems, a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), and he is a certified goal success coach. He instigates process improvement and innovation with an unwavering determination to bring results. He implements global technology integration efforts for Infrastructure, End User Computing, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures.

He is very involved in philanthropist activities in the Portland and SW Washington communities. He is an active coach of soccer (2-3 teams). He also performs service projects yearly around the globe, including and not limited to the countries of Haiti, Cambodia, Uganda, and Kenya.

Today, Dr. Godard is a sought-after international speaker, goal success coach, project manager, program manager, and IT adviser. He is an excellent choice for businesses, nonprofits, leaders, project teams, business analysts, and boards looking for leadership, strategy, team building, project, program, and change management coaching and consulting.

Current Trends, Future Strategies for Project Teams

In today's ever-evolving business landscape, project team members must stay up-to-date with the latest trends and strategies to succeed. We are delighted to invite you to attend Dr. Jimmy Godard's session on "Current Trends, Future Strategies for Project Teams."

This session offers a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and tools in project management, including the use of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. Attendees will also learn how these trends transform...

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Know your leadership compass – A roadmap to lead with passion and purpose

Business leaders, managers, and directors may be brilliant leaders in one situation and do not have the same results in another. Management gurus agree: Anyone can lead, not everyone can be a successful leader. The previously embraced command-and-control techniques are increasingly ineffective. Today's business environment demands leaders to be alert, agile, enterprising, and skilled in the art of diplomacy. As a leader, it's imperative to articulate who you are, and what you stand for,...

LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

Overcoming the hurdles of distraction

Have you looked at your workload recently and asked yourself why you have so much to do, yet nothing seems to get done? Effective time management is an indispensable skill. All of us want more time to do more. While none of us can squeeze more hours into a day, we can all find more time for the essential things in our lives. This session introduces simple time management tips that will help you get more out of your work day and reduce distractions so you can stay focused on what matters...

Time Management/Self-ManagementEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Compass for team building: 5 Easy Ways to LEADING TEAMS TO SUCCESS

In the globalized economy, organizations have developed the capacity to respond and adapt quickly in changing environments. Teams are foundational to ensure companies thrive, keep up and cater to predictable changes, and react to unpredictable challenges.

Many teams are now remote, adapting to changing circumstances, and organizational leaders must lead their teams to a new workplace structure and enable them to re-engage and adjust to new ways of working. Virtual teams are a...

LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Big Data and project management, there is a point!

Big Data is a game changer. From employees' generated data to machine generated data, organizations have to deal with new streams of data that come their way. This is a new era of data-driven insights in all industries. Many consider big data as a revolution that requires all of our attention, program, and project managers are not immune.
Interested in leading the change? Join this presentation to understand the role of big data program/project managers, the required skills, what the...

ChangeEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

A Compass to RPA and Project Management

In today's fast-paced business landscape, technological advancements have caused disruption, challenged traditional ways of doing things, and accelerated the speed-to-market for products and services. With a distributed workforce spread across the globe, many organizations face new challenges requiring efficient solutions, business process automation, and better practices to keep up with the ever-changing business environment.


Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a...

LeadershipEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificStrategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementAssociations

Move Forward With 360° Thinking

A thriving organization compels their leadership to think resourcefully and innovatively and encourages them to embrace 360° Thinking. 360° Thinking invalidates the "this is the way we always do things" notion. It requires the ability to think globally on both large and small scales, in the long and short term and in the past as well as the present. This session teaches business leaders how to utilize 360° Thinking to hone their strategy and guide the direction of their teams to implement...

StrategyEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Achieving Your Goals

Often, the matter that holds people back from their dreams and desires is the inability to create effective goals and then execute on them. So that's why there are almost a million Google searches per month by people who are trying to figure out how to set achievable goals. In this session, you will receive a realistic blueprint to set meaningful goals, find clarity about what you want, and then create an actionable plan for how to get there. You will have the activities and tools you need...

StrategyEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Develop your leadership compass A roadmap to lead with passion and purpose

FULL DAY WORKSHOP/SEMINAR

Business leaders, managers, and directors may be brilliant leaders in one situation and do not have the same results in another. Management gurus agree: Anyone can lead, not everyone can be a successful leader. The previously embraced command-and-control techniques are increasingly ineffective. Today's business environment demands leaders to be alert, agile, enterprising, and skilled in the art of diplomacy. As a leader, it's imperative to articulate...

LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Leadership in Uncertain Times

Leaders face challenges, large or small, that set the tone for their entire organization. Few companies escaped the recent COVID-19 pandemic that has caused disruption and displaced businesses in many sectors at an unprecedented scale. These uncertain times are painful, devastating, and have tested many organizational leaderships. How leaders respond can make all the difference to future success. Throughout this presentation, you will have a unique opportunity to learn how to lead in...

LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

Building a High-Performing PMO: Strategies for Success

KEYNOTE - WORKSHOP - BREAKOUT  

 Building a successful project management office (PMO) is critical to delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting business objectives. But what does it take to build a high-performing PMO, and what are the strategies for success?

In this keynote presentation, we'll explore the key components of building a successful PMO, including defining the PMO's purpose, establishing governance processes, and building...

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Disrupting the Status Quo: The impact of Fintech on Traditional Banking

The rise of financial technologies, or Fintech, has garnered widespread popularity among consumers who prioritize convenience, speed, and user-friendliness. However, traditional banks have encountered challenges in responding to Fintech's new business models, products, and services. Fintech is disrupting the financial industry, and consumers must actively participate in this transformation. Understanding the "ABCDs" - artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing, and data - is...

Organizational DevelopmentBankingCorporateEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificProfessionalismStakeholder Management