Description
Leading a crisis response requires more than managing logistics and resources—it involves navigating the emotional landscape of your team while staying focused on the mission. In this session, Kevin McGowan will share firsth and experiences from managing the Canadian government-funded opioid project during the COVID-19 pandemic, all while facing the personal loss of his mother. You’ll hear about the unique challenges of balancing personal grief with professional leadership, including the need for clear communication, empathy, and the unwavering support of an incredible team. This session will equip you with real-world insights for leading through uncertainty, ensuring that both organizational goals and personal well-being are prioritized.
Takeaway
Gain invaluable leadership insights from navigating both professional and personal crises,
learning how to support your team while staying focused on mission-critical goals.
Learning Objectives
- Lead with Empathy and Compassion:
- Understand how to foster a culture of trust and care that enables teams to
perform under pressure and support one another during crises. - Learn strategies to balance human connection with achieving mission-critical
goals.
- Understand how to foster a culture of trust and care that enables teams to
- Build Resilience Through Purpose and Iteration:
- Explore how focusing on small, incremental changes helps maintain momentum
and adapt to rapidly evolving challenges. - Gain insights into staying grounded in purpose to guide teams through
uncertainty and adversity. - Empower Teams to Thrive in Crisis:
- Learn how to cultivate a team dynamic built on empathy, transparency, and
shared responsibility, ensuring they can withstand extraordinary pressures. - Discover practical approaches to preparing teams for sustained success, even in unpredictable environments.
- Learn how to cultivate a team dynamic built on empathy, transparency, and
- Explore how focusing on small, incremental changes helps maintain momentum
Biography: Kevin McGowan
Kevin McGowan is a project management expert with over 30 years of experience leading
teams and delivering results across various industries, including blockchain and healthcare. As
the Chief Operations Officer at Pinax, he drives corporate strategy, operations, and team
alignment. Kevin is also an experienced speaker, having presented to diverse audiences on
topics ranging from project management fundamentals to leadership in fast-paced
environments. Known for his practical approach, he empowers others to navigate complex
projects with clarity, efficiency, and a focus on collaboration. Kevin’s commitment to teaching
and mentoring extends to guiding emerging project managers and leaders.