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SUMMARY:Communications and Public Speaking:  Mastering Communication with C
 omplicated People
DESCRIPTION:Title of Speech:&nbsp\;Mastering Communication with Complicated
  People
 Speech Abstract:
 Drawing from Ryan Leak’s&nbsp\;How to Work 
 with Complicated People&nbsp\;and John Maxwell’s&nbsp\;Everyone Communic
 ates\, Few Connect.&nbsp\;This keynote explores why people on the same pro
 ject can interpret the same information in completely different ways. Atte
 ndees will learn how internal biases\, unspoken expectations\, and differi
 ng perspectives make people seem “complicated\,” and why reacting inst
 ead of connecting often slows projects down.
 By the end of this session\
 , project managers will gain practical strategies to enhance collaboration
 \, reduce conflict\, and foster clarity and trust\, even when communicatio
 n feels most challenging.
 Learning Objectives (3 bullets)
 Explain&nbsp
 \;why everyone communicates\, but few connect—especially under project p
 ressure.
 Distinguish&nbsp\;between difficult behavior and complicated dy
 namics in project environments.
 Apply&nbsp\;practical strategies\, inclu
 ding curiosity and driven questions\, to improve clarity and collaboration
  with complicated team members.
 Speaker:&nbsp\; Mary D. McKenzie\, Ph.D.
 
 
 Speaker Bio:
 Mary D. McKenzie\, Ph.D.\,&nbsp\;is a certified coach
 \, trainer\, speaker\, and the founder of&nbsp\;Mary Universal LLC. She is
  the author of&nbsp\;The Transformational Power of Forgiveness&nbsp\;and a
  passionate Biblical scholar. With over 23 years of experience in public a
 ccounting firms\, Mary combines deep expertise in technology and leadershi
 p to help organizations optimize systems\, drive operational excellence\, 
 and achieve sustainable growth. Today\, she brings the same strategic mind
 set to coaching\, mentoring\, and training\, guiding individuals and teams
  through transitions\, uncovering purpose\, and unlocking their highest po
 tential.
DTSTART:20260324T214500Z
DTEND:20260325T000000Z
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ORGANIZER;CN=PMI North Carolina Chapter:MAILTO:bounce@ncpmi.org
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