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    Tom Sheives -
    OPPORTUNITY unstuck!

    Tom Sheives, Executive Director, Business development with True Solutions Inc., is a consultant, author, speaker, and coach. His mission is to "Get Project Teams and Management Teams Unstuck!" Tom's new book OPPORTUNITY unstuck! describes key principles discovered from his recent experience in training over 175 executives with the Panama Canal Authority.

    Tom has helped companies such as Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and Microsoft. He leads companies to develop a solid methodology in project management through the reprogramming if individual and team behaviors. Tom has written and delivered training for PMP® certification Fundamentals/Advanced Topics in Project Management Requirements Development, Leadership and Teaming. He has delivered a widely acclaimed project management simulation program and has launched an exciting new Opportunity unstuck! workshop. Read more about Tom.

    Hear Tom in action as he speaks on some "unstuck! topics in his speaker demo video here.

    Tom is a graduate of Texas A&M, Baylor University university of New mexico, Coach U, and is on the faculty of the University of Texas at Dallas. He is also trained to deliver project team assessments, several 360° assessments, the Winslow Personality Assessment, and the Personal Coaching Styles Inventory.

    Tom is on the board of the Fort Worth PMI Chapter and a frequent keynoter and facilitator of PMI workshops across the U.S. and worldwide.

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    Tom Sheives,
    Executive Director

    Speaking Schedule

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    Speaking Engagements

    Previous Speaking Engagements

    Date
    Event
    Presentation Title
    Tue,
    Dec 15, 2009
    		PMI Washington DC Dinner

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Mon,
    Jan 11, 2010
    		PMI Puget Sound Chapter

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Sat,
    Jan 30, 2010
    		PMI North Carolina, Workshop

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Wed,
    Feb 3, 2010
    		UT Dallas OPM5-6

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck!

    Thu,
    Feb 4, 2010
    		PMI Dallas Chapter

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Tue,
    Feb 9, 2010
    		NASA Conference Project Teams unstuck!

    Unlocking Opportunities in Multigenerational, Multicultural, Cross Functional and Virtual Teams

    This workshop will apply easy yet proven team models to move diverse teams forward…to get your own team unstuck!

    Wed,
    Feb 10, 2010
    		NASA Conference

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity

    The PM Challenge is one of NASA’s premier training events. It brings together the best speakers, discussion panels, case studies, and networking opportunities in program/project management, systems engineering, safety and mission assurance, team building, business management, and many others.

    Wed,
    Mar 17, 2010
    		PMI Salem
    Chapter Lunch Meeting

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Thu,
    Mar 18, 2010
    		PMI Portland Workshop

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Fri,
    Mar 19, 2010
    		PMI Corvallis Lunch Speaker

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Tue,
    Apr 13, 2010
    		PMI Houston Chapter Meeting

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Wed,
    Apr 14, 2010
    		PMI Houston Chapter Meeting

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Thu,
    Apr 29

    Sun,
    May 2, 2010

    		Austin Leadership Region 6

    2010 Region 6 Leadership Conference “Capital’izing On Leadership!” April 29 - May 02, 2010

    Why Attend?

    • Networking – meet your counterparts from other chapters within our region
    • Exchange – give and receive ideas and best practices
    • Learn – what it means
    Tue,
    May 11, 2010
    		PMI Western Lake Erie Dinner

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    When was the last time you were at the right time, at the right place, poised for the right opportunity? Have you ever been thee? Projects don't succeed by just "happenstance" - they require careful planning, and outstanding execution. Career opportunities don't occur by just "happenstance" either. What if you could grantee your future success by discovering new opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Thu,
    May 13, 2010

    		UT Dallas OPRE 6376

    Advanced Project Management and Simulation

    The School of Management offers a Certificate in Project Management for both degree and non-degree seeking students with undergraduate degrees. Students study both Technical and Interpersonal/Organizational issues, from both a theoretical and an applied point of view.

    Fri,
    May 14, 2010
    		UT Dallas OPRE 6376

    Advanced Project Management and Simulation

    The School of Management offers a Certificate in Project Management for both degree and non-degree seeking students with undergraduate degrees. Students study both Technical and Interpersonal/Organizational issues, from both a theoretical and an applied point of view.

    Sat,
    May 15, 2010
    		UT Dallas OPRE 6376

    Advanced Project Management and Simulation

    The School of Management offers a Certificate in Project Management for both degree and non-degree seeking students with undergraduate degrees. Students study both Technical and Interpersonal/Organizational issues, from both a theoretical and an applied point of view.

    Thu,
    May 20, 2010
    		PMI Mid Missouri Workshop and Chapter Speaker

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity

    When was the last time you were at the right time, at the right place, poised for the right opportunity? Have you ever been thee? Projects don't succeed by just "happenstance" - they require careful planning, and outstanding execution. Career opportunities don't occur by just "happenstance" either. What if you could grantee your future success by discovering new opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Thu,
    Jun 17, 2010
    		PMI Mass Bay Workshop

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    When was the last time you were at the right time, at the right place, poised for the right opportunity? Have you ever been thee? Projects don't succeed by just "happenstance" - they require careful planning, and outstanding execution. Career opportunities don't occur by just "happenstance" either. What if you could grantee your future success by discovering new opportunities that are perfect for you?

    Previous Speaking Engagements

    Date
    Event
    Presentation Title
    10/7/09
    		PMI Florida Space Coast PMI

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    10/12/09
    		PMI Global Congress
    Speaker - Orlando Florida

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    10/17/09
    		Dallas PMI Breakfast Meeting

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?

    10/19/09
    		PMI Michigan Capital
    Area - Keynote Speaker

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Tom's exciting new book, "Opportunity Unstuck!" will be presented, providing insights on how you can grantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you.

    10/23/09
    		PMI Fort Worth
    Workshops - Workshop Facilitator

    Championship Level Teams - 4 PDUs

    Is your team performing like a championship team? In the current economy, all teams must do just that, often with reduced resources and diminished budget. Teams don't have time for back-biting, lack of cooperation, miscommunications, silent disagreements, and egos that drain energy that should be directed towards results.

    10/23/09
    		PMI Fort Worth
    Workshops - Workshop Facilitator

    Project Teams unstuck! - Multicultural and Virtual Team Management - 4 PDUs

    In today's work environment, the need to have effective productive high performing teams has never been greater. Because of the "flattening of the Earth" and the aging of technology generations, our teams today are typically comprised of multigenerational, multicultural, virtual, and cross functional team members.

    10/24/09
    		PMI Fort Worth
    Workshops - Workshop Facilitator

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    When was the last time you were at the right time, at the right place, poised for the right opportunity? Have you ever been thee? Projects don't succeed by just "happenstance" - they require careful planning, and outstanding execution. Career opportunities don't occur by just "happenstance" either. What if you could grantee your future success by discovering new opportunities that are perfect for you?

    11/5/09New Jersey International Project Management Day

    Tom Sheives Workshop Facilitator for the New Jersey International Project management Day

    The makeup of teams is constantly changing, creating unique challenges for teams to perform at the championship level that is demanded in todayâ��s workplace and economy. Multicultural and virtual teams are the norm! Is your project team stuck? Are you performing consistently at championship levels? Are there â��disconnectsâ�� between team members? Are there team members that you just donâ��t understand? Who are those weirdoes anyway? Why do they act and react the way that they do?

    This workshop will focus on the challenges of multicultural and virtual teams.

    11/9/09 - 11/10/09TSI Workshop at the University of Dallas

    TSI Workshop at the University of Dallas, Better Requirements Development and Management - 14 PDUs

    Participant can gain a clear understanding of simple steps to develop effective requirements and to manage changes to these requirements. The knowledge gained through this course will result in reduced cycle times for development, reduced cost, improved quality, and improved team collaboration.

    11/13/09TSI Workshop at the University of Dallas

    TSI Workshop at the University of Dallas, Multicultural, Multigenerational, Virtual Teams - 7 PDUs

    This workshop engages team members in the process of improving productivity with teams, reducing interpersonal conflict, improving conversations, and achieving high-quality results.

    11/16/09TSI Workshop at the University of Dallas

    TSI Workshop at the University of Dallas, Knocking Down Barriers - 7 PDUs

    This workshop engages team members in the process of assessing their strengths and areas for improvement and learning how to overcome barriors to building a high-performance team. The objective is to make progress toward becoming a more cohesive team over a shorter period of time

    11/17/09PMI Austin

    OPPORTUNITY unstuck! - Unlock your Right Time, Right Place, and Right Opportunity - 1 PDU

    Keynote Speaker - Tom Sheives, PhD, PMP, author of "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck!" presents "OPPORTUNITY Unstuck! - The Innovative Project Manager." What if you could guarantee your future success by discovering opportunities that are perfect for you?



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