Initiating and Planning Projects

Margaret Meloni is an instructor at the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education and the President of Meloni Coaching Solutions, Inc. With a strong background in IT project management and PMO leadership, she specializes in helping project managers navigate the human aspects of their roles. Margaret emphasizes soft skills training, conflict resolution, and effective communication in her courses. She has supported numerous organizations, including Occidental Petroleum and Toyota Motor Credit, and is a recognized contributor to project management literature.Margaret holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from California State University, Long Beach. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has received the UCLA Distinguished Instructor Award for her teaching excellence. On Coursera, she offers courses such as "Budgeting and Scheduling Projects" and "Managing Project Risks and Changes," aimed at equipping students with essential skills for successful project management.