Project Management

Resilience, Leadership, and Compassion in Crisis

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September 5, 2025 11:00 AM EDT (UTC-4)

Platform: Zoom
Capacity: 5000
Duration: 60 min
Presenter: Kevin McGowan


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Overview

In this webinar, Leading Through Crisis: Lessons in Resilience, Empathy, and Impact, Kevin McGowan will share how project management principles can be applied in times of crisis to ensure stability and progress. Drawing from his experience leading a Canadian government initiative to address the opioid crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin will discuss how to navigate uncertainty while maintaining focus on key objectives. He will explore the role of empathy and team empowerment in building resilience, helping teams thrive under pressure. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to adapt, grow, and lead effectively, no matter the challenges they face.

Learning Objectives

In Leading Through Crisis: Lessons in Resilience, Empathy, and Impact, Kevin McGowan shares how he led a Canadian government initiative to combat the opioid crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic while navigating the personal loss of his mother. By focusing on empathy, iterative growth, and building resilient teams, he turned crisis into an opportunity for both personal and professional growth.
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