Steve Norton

Biography

Steve Norton, PMP, is one of the most highly rated instructors and
speakers in his field. Steve Norton has become a regular request
for dozens of Fortune 500 companies when it comes to growing
their project management skills and developing their staff to
become more successful. He’s also known as the “go-to guy” for small businesses,
entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to turn great ideas into reality.
Well known for his organization, planning, and execution skills, Steve Norton has
helped senior managers from global companies, entrepreneurs, and students of all
ages. He provides simple tools, techniques, and practices that help organize thoughts
and ideas, prepare meaningful goals that lead to the desired destination, plan out the
actions necessary to accomplish those goals, and complete and track those actions
in a simple fashion. Clients and students alike have commented on Steve’s ability to
make complex topics understandable and on his ability to use real life stories to make
the key points memorable.
As a senior manager for several of the Fortune 500 companies, Steve Norton has had
the opportunity to lead a variety of organizations including strategic planning, financial,
scheduling, plant operations, and facility startups. He’s managed large nuclear
waste processing facilities, he’s been the project manager for award winning fast
track projects, and he’s been responsible for portfolios of projects valued in the hundreds
of millions of dollars. He’s also started up several profitable companies as an
entrepreneur.
With a Master of Sciences degree in Project Management from Boston University and
a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management
Institute (PMI), Steve Norton volunteers on the Board of Directors for the local PMI
chapter and teaches project management based courses. Steve has trained with
America’s #1 Success Coach Jack Canfield, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the
Soul book series and author of the best-selling book, The Success Principles. Jack
also interviewed Steve for an instructional video series including other contributors
such as James Malinchak (author and star of ABC television’s hit series, Secret Millionaire,
Season One) and Timothy Ferris (author of The 4-Hour Work Week).
Steve Norton has a unique perspective from this diverse background. He’s combined
a lifetime of experience with his study of success principles and other best practices
to help people from all walks of life become more effective. He helps people and
companies discern the important “needle movers” from the noise and brings focus
to the few critical elements. Steve is one of the best at organizing multiple priorities,
coMpletely orGaniZe all oF your StuFF in a halF day
developing a plan, and giving others the tools and knowledge required to execute the
plan. A resident of Richland, Washington, Steve Norton frequently travels to conferences
and events worldwide.
For more information see http://stevenortonpmp.com/.