Chapter 1

Foundations of Empowered Project Leadership

From Intentions to Investment Thinking — Total of 2.25 PDUs

Focus Areas and PDUs: Power Skills (0.75 PDU) | Business Acumen (1 PDU) | Ways of Working (0.5 PDU)


Your journey begins with intention. This chapter frames learning as a project with ROI, introduces empowered leadership principles, and establishes vision as a PM superpower. You'll explore how professionals think about learning strategically—and how the way you lead begins with how you think.

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2. Join the LinkedIn Group

This is where you’ll get to post your insights, questions, and worksheets. You’ll also get to connect with fellow students and your instructors.

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3. Download the PDU Tracker

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4. Watch This

Planning Our Learning Like a PM

5. Complete this Reflection Worksheet

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Empowered Leadership

7. Complete this Reflection Worksheet

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8. Watch This

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9. Share Your Takeaways (Accountability & Community)

Post your insight, question, or worksheet reflection on the Project Management Empowered LinkedIn Group:

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Speaker Spotlight

🎤 Speaker: Paris Gramann

Paris Gramann is a project manager, creative consultant, and entrepreneur with a multidisciplinary background spanning psychology, design research, education, marketing, and sustainable business strategy. As the founder of Empower Creative Agency, she specializes in executing meaningful projects that blend community impact with practical strategy. She has successfully designed and led initiatives ranging from children’s book development to e-learning modules, client media series, professional development workshops, and Kickstarter campaigns. With experience interviewing stakeholders, developing pitch decks, crafting content strategies, and managing complex timelines, she brings both structure and heart to every project. Paris’s work consistently centers empathy, accessibility, and mindful communication—whether she is supporting small businesses, developing content for families, or designing tools for neurodivergent-friendly daily life.