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March Luncheon: Introduction to Project Manager Negotiation

Power Skills

Join us this March for a transformative session on negotiation mastery with Rick Czaplewski, a distinguished expert who has revolutionized how professionals approach critical conversations. As the founder of No One Walks Alone LLC and award-winning author of "Better Dirty Than Done," Rick brings an impressive blend of professional credentials (CPA, PMP, MBA) and real-world experience to the table.

Drawing from his work across manufacturing, construction, architecture, engineering, healthcare, and professional services, Rick has helped organizations save hundreds of millions through strategic negotiation. His approach is uniquely informed by his personal journey as a two-time cancer survivor over 28 years, embodying the resilience and determination that characterize successful negotiations.

A member of the National Speakers Association, Rick's dynamic presentations have earned him recognition for transforming complex negotiation principles into actionable strategies. His methodology focuses on equipping project managers with the confidence and tools needed to turn challenging conversations into opportunities for success. Whether you're dealing with stakeholder management, vendor contracts, or team dynamics, Rick's insights will help you achieve better outcomes in every negotiation.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader who has mastered the art of turning tough conversations into winning results. Rick's presentation promises to deliver practical techniques that you can implement immediately to enhance your negotiation effectiveness and project success.

Speakers

Rick Czaplewski

Rick Czaplewski
CPA, PMP, MBA
Rick Czaplewski is the President of No One Walks Alone, which provides negotiation and leadership training to executives and project managers. Rick specializes in teaching and simplifying the negotiation skills needed to handle complicated sales transactions, adversarial dispute resolution, extensive procurement contracts, and challenging M&A. He has taught hundreds of negotiators in North America and Asia. Prior to founding No One Walks Alone, Rick served in several leadership roles in the financial, high tech, construction, and water industries. He has worked for KPMG, Hewlett Packard, Siemens, and Xylem and most recently served as Senior Director of Operations. Rick's teams have saved more than $50 million in negotiated cost savings and dispute cost avoidance. Rick earned a BBA in Accounting at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire where he was the first person to pass the CPA exam while a student. He earned an MBA from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Rick is a 28-year, 2x cancer survivor who shares his vulnerable, inspirational story with audiences all over the world. He is excited to bring this to you. Rick wrote the acclaimed book, Better Dirty Than Done, about his experience with cancer and as a member of the National Speakers Association, he is as entertaining as can be.
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Information

Type of category: Monthly Member Meeting

Type of activity: Power Skills

Date: March 5th, 2025

Hour: 12:00PM to 1:00PM

# of PDUs: 1

Price

Students: Free

Members: Free

Non members and Guests: $10.00

Location