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How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
Nan Gesche
Rarely do arguments emerge because one or both parties are trying to be difficult. Differences are the reality of life. When handled proactively they can lead to progress. But conflict can emerge when people cross the fine line between healthy, productive disagreement and heated arguments. We will explore small communication adjustments to help you speak your mind while building rapport and reducing tension.

Biking and Business: Project Management Lessons Learned Riding a Bike
Jason Orloske
Have you ever seen the shirt that says “Project Management is easy, it’s like riding a bike, except the bike is on fire, you’re on fire, everything is on fire, and you’re in hell”.  But as I found while training for a 242 mile bike race, there are correlations between riding a bike and project management.  In this LIVE Bite, we’ll explore some of those similarities!

Jason Orloske, MPM, PMP, CSM 
Transformational project, program, portfolio and PMO leader with over 20 years’ experience helping companies bridge the gap between organizational strategy and operational excellence. Experienced working with executives and their teams to uncover opportunities, right sizing solutions, and driving execution through implementation. Skilled at building a culture of success by nurturing fruitful relationships at all levels, being a cross-functional leader, delegating authority to those closest to the information, and gaining commitment on deliverables.

Nan Gesche, MA
Nan is an energetic speaker who uses experience, insight, and some sturdy research, all sprinkled with a little humor, to get people to see themselves and the world differently.  Her passion is “Helping people play well together!” Nan provides audiences a chance to ponder and practices different ways of thinking and acting around change, conflict, decision making, communication, and leadership all in hopes of providing more positive outcomes.  
Her 20 plus years of independent and corporate experience allow her to stretch people’s thinking to help them focus on the realities of life and business. She has worked with diverse organizations on projects such as change management, resiliency building, conflict management, as well as working with individuals on conflict management issues. Nan’s corporate experience includes Change Enablement Manager, Director of Training & Development, Organizational Effectiveness Facilitator, and National Bank Examiner.