Learning Solutions for Increased Project Performance

CEO Tarja Mottram Speaks on Project Conflict, April 8, Andover, MA

Life Science Project Management Experts Share Advice on Resolving Project Conflicts

ACTION FOR RESULTS, INC. AND BIOPHARMAPM HOST APRIL EVENT AT ANDOVER, MA LOCATION

Andover, MA – March 24, 2010 – Life science and medical device companies looking to kick-start stalled projects and get derailed project teams back on track can tap into a wealth of knowledge when industry experts discuss “From Conflict to Collaboration: How to Handle Difficult Project Relationships.”  CEO Tarja Mottram from Action for Results (an international consulting firm to pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies) will make the presentation to the Boston chapter of BioPharmaPM (a national, non-profit organization dedicated to the sharing of project management best practices in the pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO and medical devices industries) at their April 8, 2010 meeting. 

Hosted by Action for Results at their 200 Andover Street, Andover, Massachusetts office location, the meeting is open to the public as well as local and regional industry professionals. The 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM event begins with a complimentary breakfast and then the formal presentation from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Interested parties may register online at www.biopharmapm.org (calendar/breakfast meetings) or via telephone 978-824-0400, extension 104.

According to AfR Marketing Director and BioPharmaPM chapter member Janice Laskey, “Unsettling economic times can cause strife within an organization and its key project teams. Even in the best scenarios, leading a successful, cross-organizational product development process is not an easy thing to do. Our April meeting offers a great opportunity for attendees to explore conflict in a safe environment. More importantly it’s about learning how to make conflict work for you rather than against you—creating the best outcomes for your product development process and your organization.

“In her presentation, Tarja will draw upon mini-case studies and encourage dialogue in order to explore real choices in the face of conflict. In fact, I encourage attendees to bring their most challenging conflict situations for discussion. It’s an invaluable opportunity to gain insight from the knowledge and experience of Action for Results, BioPharmaPM and your peers. With this sort of subject matter and the caliber of professionals in attendance, I expect a really engaging and productive session,” concluded Laskey.

Tarja Mottram is a sought after speaker on portfolio and stage-gate management, customer-focused product and service development, and project effectiveness. She’s worked with clients across the globe, helping to connect their portfolio strategy and execution in order to enhance product development decision making and productivity.

About BioPharmaPM

BioPharmaPM is a global network of local communities that are dedicated to sharing of project management best practices within the pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO and medical device industries. The organization was founded in 2008 to provide learning, growth and networking opportunities for project managers within the healthcare industries. BioPharmaPM is an independent, 100 percent volunteer based organization with a membership of over 6,000 professionals from countries including Australia, Brazil, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States. For more information on BioPharmaPM, visit the organization’s website at biopharmapm.org

About Action for Results

Founded in 1994, Action for Results, Inc. (AfR) is an international consulting company serving organizations in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and other healthcare industries. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, AfR works with their clients to connect their strategy and execution to produce innovative products and services that respond to the needs of patients and customers worldwide. Their specialties include strategy definition, organizational capability building, product development process optimization and governance, and portfolio and project management.