Biography

Gaétan Richard is an author, coach, and project leader with over 20 years of experience in project management across various sectors, including finance, video games, insurance, and entertainment.

Recognized for his ability to bring out the best in each team member, he creates work environments that are both collaborative and high-performing. He supports organizations in delivering complex projects by implementing tracking tools that foster informed decision-making and efficient structures.

 

Academically, Gaétan Richard has developed courses in video game project management at the Université de Montréal and UQAT, and has also served as a lecturer at HEC Montréal and Université Laval. In 2023, he published Le petit livre des projets, a book designed to deepen understanding of project management fundamentals and key concepts.

 

Workshop Description

In theory, we know what it takes to successfully deliver a project. Yet in day-to-day practice, it is often our habits—good or not so good—that make the difference between a smooth project and one filled with friction, wasted time, and avoidable risks.

 

This workshop offers a practical and accessible reflection on the key habits of project managers. Drawing on real-life examples and a pragmatic approach, Gaétan Richard invites participants to examine their current practices, identify what truly creates value, and eliminate what generates inefficiencies.

 

In a friendly and engaging atmosphere, participants will discover how to integrate new, simple “atomic” habits capable of sustainably improving both individual and collective performance—while preserving the enjoyment of working together.

 

Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Step back and reflect on their current project management habits

• Distinguish between value-creating practices and time-wasting activities

• Integrate new effective habits into their existing practices

• Share “high-impact” habits with their team members

• Leave with concrete ideas to improve their daily work—while keeping a positive mindset.