Supercharge your virtual meetings by becoming a Miro Superhero!

Ways of Working

Session Abstract

 In today’s dynamic work environment, the reliance on traditional tools like physical whiteboards and in-person meetings is rapidly diminishing. This engaging workshop is crafted to equip project managers with the skills to utilize Miro, an innovative online collaboration platform that can transform project management practices.

Throughout this 60-minute virtual session, participants will gain hands-on experience in setting up and navigating Miro. We’ll explore practical applications such as problem-solving, brainstorming, retrospectives, and prioritizing opportunities. By the end of the session, you’ll be empowered to use Miro to enhance team collaboration, drive continuous improvement, and achieve better alignment. Join us to discover how Miro can streamline collaboration, inspire creativity, and elevate your team’s performance in a dynamic digital setting. This workshop is ideal for project managers eager to enhance their toolkit and excel in the digital era.

Learning Objectives

Navigate Miro

Navigate Miro with confidence after gaining hands-on experience with this virtual whiteboard tool during this session.

remote challenges

Learn how working remotely in teams has become one of the top Expensive Problems for projects.

Collaboration methods

Learn collaborative methods you can use to facilitate virtual meetings like brainstorming sessions, problem solving, and prioritization exercises within Miro to drive team alignment and engagement.

4 C's framework

Apply the 4 C's Framework in Miro, creating structured and engaging virtual meetings that drive clear outcomes.

Facilitator's Toolkit

Build out your Facilitator’s Toolbox with new Miro methods that you can download during the session and use on your Miro boards immediately.

Facilitation Tips/tricks

Learn facilitation tips and tricks to better engage your remote teams.

 

Why Attend This Training?

Enhance Team Collaboration

Learn how Miro can help your team collaborate in real-time, no matter where they are located

Boost Team Performance

Turn routine team feedback into creative solutions and improvements 

Prioritize Like a Pro

Collaborative prioritization results in more realistic priorities and better buy in

Improve Creativity

Unleash your team’s creativity with Miro’s versatile brainstorming templates and visual tools.

Walk Away Ready

Arrive knowing nothing about Miro and walk away ready to setup Miro, design a session, facilitate the session

 

About the Speaker: 

Jeff Panning, PMP, ACP has led projects most of his career and has held the title of project manager officially since the early 2000’s. He moved from a regional distribution business to a Fortune 500 global building supply company to gain more experience in larger, more complex projects. He’s worked mainly in the IT arena and has experience in manufacturing and engineering project management. His projects have used both waterfall and agile methodologies.

Jeff was the former President of the PMI Western Lake Erie chapter in Toledo, OH in the earlier 2000’s. He currently serves as the chapter’s VP of Communications.

Jeff has presented to chapter meetings on the topics of Project Manager as a Facilitator and Strategies for Making Changes Stick and is currently working to develop a half-day PDD session on Change Management. He also posts on LinkedIn on this and other topics. Check out his profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpanning/

 

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Information

Type of category: Hybrid

Type of activity: Ways of Working, Business Acumen

Date: January 14th, 2025

Hour: 6:30PM to 8:30PM

Registration close date: January 14th, 2025 at 6:00PM

# of PDUs: 2

Price

Students: $10.00

Members: $10.00

Non members and Guests: $20.00

Location

Transform GSO, Greensboro NC

111 West Lewis Street
Greensboro, NC, 27406

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