As Project Managers, we are challenged to help teams understand the big picture, move beyond bottlenecks, resolve conflict in a productive fashion and deliver quality projects/products on time, under budget and within scope.  While processes may be predictable and repeatable, people are often not.  Managing people in a world where the only constant is change can prove to be quite a conundrum at times.

In this session, we'll take a closer look at the five stages of Tuckman's Model and how it relates to team dynamics and development. We'll cover different techniques that can be used to help identify potential bottlenecks and help your team shift gears if they find themselves stuck in the early stages.

1. Grasp the essence and characteristic of the 5 stages of Tuckman’s Model
2. Identify the importance of navigating through each stage for effective growth and how to support your team’s progression from one stage to the next
3. Learn practical strategies and leadership techniques to facilitate and enhance team dynamics at each stage of Tuckman’s Model, ensuring a smoother path to peak performance.

Tanya Boyd is a dynamic project manager and creative strategist with 20+ years of experience across disaster recovery, healthcare, IT, marketing, and government. As Director of Creative Collaboration at Corbeau and Project Success Academy, she blends imagination, strategy, and storytelling to spark bold programs, build partnerships, and design content that drives lasting success.

A PMP® since 2014 and PMI-ACP® since 2020, Tanya also led the PMI Baton Rouge Chapter as President, gaining a front-row seat to the evolving challenges of project leadership. In 2024, she expanded into keynote speaking and educational video creation, producing a communication video series for Project Success Academy and the From Risks to Rewards course for PURE Management Alliance’s 60-PDU credential.

She has delivered high-energy talks to 30+ PMI chapters on topics like generative AI, leadership, and workplace fears. She believes curiosity and communication unlock creative solutions, with humor and storytelling as the secret sauce for unforgettable meetings. Off the clock, you’ll find her kayaking Louisiana’s swamps, camera in hand, chasing the next wild idea.