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Presentation Description

Description of Topic/Presentation:

At this event, we will discuss "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. In this influential leadership book, Carnegie provides a timeless guide to meaningful relationships, strengthening communication skills, leading without formal authority, and becoming more effective in both personal and professional settings.

Together, we’ll explore practical, real-world techniques and strategies for connecting with others, earning trust, and positively influencing outcomes–without manipulation or force.  Through relatable stories and actionable principles, the book offers insights that are especially valuable for professionals looking to lead, collaborate, and navigate stakeholder relationships with confidence.

In a project environment where success depends on communication and collaboration, these skills help project managers build trust quickly, navigate competing priorities, and guide teams toward successful delivery with less friction and stronger engagement.

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Learning Objectives from the Book:

1. Develop techniques to build genuine rapport and trust with colleagues and stakeholders
2. Improve communication skills to influence outcomes without creating conflict
3. Apply principles of empathy and perspective-taking to strengthen teamwork and leadership effectiveness ..

Learning Objectives from the Meeting:

1. Strengthen power skills in interactions with others for practical use in real-world project management and leadership scenarios.
2. Discuss the book with others.
3. Gain more perspective through integrating the perspectives of others.

If You Have Questions/Need Help

If you have any questions or need help, please reach out to the Book Club team at book-club@pmi-oc.org.

Speaker Bio

Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie was an American writer, lecturer, and pioneer in the field of personal development and interpersonal skills. Born in 1888 in rural Missouri, he rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential self-improvement teachers of the 20th century. Carnegie developed widely popular courses on public speaking, salesmanship, and human relations, emphasizing practical techniques for building confidence and connecting with others. His best-known work, How to Win Friends and Influence People (published in 1936), remains a foundational guide to effective communication and relationship-building, shaping leadership and social skills practices for generations.

Location

This session will be delivered via online webinar. The link will be sent to all registered attendees before the book club meeting begins. 

PDU Accrual

This book's length is 320 pages, with an expected reading time of seven (7) hours. You may personally report a maximum of seven (7) PDUs to PMI for completed reading of this book. The Book Club asks that you please completely read the book prior to attending the virtual event. Additionally, your attendance to the virtual meeting will result in one (1) PDU which will be reported to PMI on your behalf, via a PMI-OC volunteer, 2-3 days after the event. Completed reading of the book and event attendance may result in a maximum of eight (8) PDUs total. If you register for this event, but do not attend, you may still report PDUs for reading the book but may not report or receive additional PDUs for event engagement.

Time

5:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Early Login/Networking

6:00 p.m. - Event Start

6:00 p.m. to 6:05 p.m. - Book Club Introduction

6:05 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. - Book Overview

6:15 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. - Initial Book Rating

6:20 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. - Discussion

6:55 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Post-discussion Book Rating

7:00 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. - Upcoming Events

7:05 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. - Next Book, Door Prize, Feedback Survey

7:10 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. - Group Photo & Networking/LI Profile Sharing

7:20 p.m. - Event Concluded & Adjourned

Cost

Registration Cutoff Date and Time: Must register by June 16th, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.

This will allow us time to send the meeting link to all participants at once.

PDUs: 8 - Power Skills (1 PDU for Meeting Attendance, 7 PDUs for Completed Reading)