Agenda

From the comfort of your home or office, join us on demand for the second installment of our 2023 Virtual Experience Series. This event features sessions on Leadership, Ways of Working, Power Skills, Business Acumen and Hot Topics. All sessions are also available with closed captioning. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and earn PDUS. On-demand access will be available through 31 January 2024. 

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Wednesday, June 14

How PMOs Are Transforming Project Management through Automation and AI

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Acumen, Complexity, Decision Making, Program Management,

Audience Level: Intermediate

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America North America

This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.

Savvy PMOs are breaking down barriers that have sabotaged project outcomes in most organizations for decades, resulting in teams collaborating and performing like never before. By embracing a collaboration-first approach and the Microsoft modern platform, organizations are getting better project outcomes and value realization. At Innovative-e, they work closely with Microsoft to modernize project management and work by leveraging the reliability and standardization of Microsoft Project and the collaborative power of Microsoft Teams.

This session approaches the question, what if project managers were empowered with this information faster and with substantially less effort?  Perhaps then the focus would shift from “where are we?” to “what do we do next?”  Join a rapidly growing number of organizations that are leveraging their existing investments in the Microsoft secure cloud to transform and modernize project management through automation and AI.

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Know how a modern project management solution comes to life; and
  • Discover the building blocks that enable limitless automation and AI.

For more information and resources, visit the Innovative-e booth in the Exhibit Hall.

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.75

 

A Project Manager’s Guide to Innovation through the Power of Citizen Development

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Business Acumen, Citizen Developer, Innovation,

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 30 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa North America

This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.

Citizen development truly puts the power of innovation into the hands of the people directly involved in projects. Attend this session to hear how citizen development empowers your current workforce to build apps specifically designed for your unique business needs with the assistance of low-code and no-code technology.

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

  • Determine how citizen development can impact innovation initiatives; and
  • Identify key innovation strategies to implement a successful citizen development program.

For more information and resources, visit the Citizen Developer booth in the Exhibit Hall.

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.50

AI in Project Management: Unlocking Efficiency, Productivity and Innovation

  • Speaker(s):

  • Nia Mallyn, PMP, IT Program Manager, CRH Americas Materials, Inc.
  • Innocentia Mahlangu, PMP, Senior Civil Engineer and Project Manager, Hatch
  • Taras Fedoruk, PMP, Technical Program Manager, Booking.com

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Disruption, Innovation,

Audience Level: Intermediate

Duration: 30 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa

This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is cutting-edge technology, reshaping and redefining countless industries, and implementation of AI presents exciting new possibilities within project management. Join PMI Rising Leader Awardees Nia Mallyn, Innocentia Mahlangu, and Taras Fedoruk as they deep dive into the challenges and possibilities of incorporating AI, including using AI to boost team productivity, and how to implement AI ethically and efficiently.

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

  • Analyze the potential impact of AI on project management and its future implications; 
  • Identify ways AI can be used to improve project outcomes and efficiency; and 
  • Evaluate the challenges encountered when incorporating AI in project management and ways to overcome them.

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.50

Fireside Chat with Dubai Municipality PMO: 2022's PMI PMO of the Year

  • Speaker(s):

  • Heba Al Shehhi, PMI-ACP, PMP, Head of PMO, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Municipality PMO
  • Grace Najjar, PMP, PgMP, Regional Managing Director, MENA, PMI

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Organizational Agility, PMO,

Audience Level: Intermediate

Duration: 30 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): MENA MENA

This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.

Meet Heba Al Shehhi, Head of Dubai Municipality’s Project Management Office (PMO), winner of the 2022 PMI PMO of the Year Award. Tune in as Heba discusses leading the Dubai Municipality PMO from tactical execution of projects to a focus on activities that drive strategic value and embrace new technology.

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

  • Gain insight into advancing the maturity of their PMO; and
  • Recognize how PMOs can apply advanced technologies to project management.

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.50

From Emerging to Empowered: PMI Rising Leader Panel

  • Speaker(s):

  • Nia Mallyn, PMP, IT Program Manager, CRH Americas Materials, Inc.
  • Innocentia Mahlangu, PMP, Senior Civil Engineer and Project Manager, Hatch
  • Taras Fedoruk, PMP, Technical Program Manager, Booking.com

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Confidence, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Leadership Skills, Resilience, Transformation,

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 30 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa

This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.

Learn how PMI Rising Leaders, Nia Mallyn, Innocentia Mahllangu, and Taras Fedoruk, tackled the application process and how winning the award has helped to propel their careers forward. Through this panel discussion, you’ll hear how ongoing professional development and pursuit of the panelists goals has played a key role in their continued success as rising leaders in the project management profession. Get to know the panelists as they share a glimpse into their professional journeys and understand how the recipients are leveraging the award to advance their career goals.
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

  • Learn about the PMI Rising Leader Award and what the application process entails; and
  • Learn what qualities and skills the panelists believe are essential for ongoing professional development.

PDUs: Power Skills (all credentials): 0.50

Incubate to Innovate: How to Build a Future-Forward Culture in Your Organization

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Confidence, Decision Making, Innovation,

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 30 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America

This is an on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.

In a world where change is constant and innovation is crucial for survival, building a culture of innovation is essential. In this session, we'll explore elements that you need to pay attention to in order to foster a culture of innovation in your organization. You will learn how to build an incubator for breakthrough ideas and cultivate a future-forward mindset by increasing your understanding of the benefits and challenges of experimentation and risk-taking in the context of innovation. 
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify the key elements needed to build an incubator for breakthrough ideas, including fostering a mindset of experimentation and risk-taking, creating cross-functional teams, and developing a structured process for innovation; and
  • Gain practical tips and strategies for promoting a culture of innovation within your project teams and across your organization, including how to encourage open communication, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and celebrate success.

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.50

Maintaining and Adding Value to Your PMI Certifications

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Business Acumen

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 30 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America North America

This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.

Learn about professional development opportunities to build your project management skills, maintain your PMI credentials, determine how many professional development units (PDUs) are needed for each certification, the intricacies of the PMI Talent Triangle®, and how PMI is enhancing its systems to make it easier for you to report PDUs with a new feature in Career Navigator. 

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the value of certifications and use micro-credentials to upskill and earn PDUs; and
  • Understand continuing certification requirements (CCR) basics and the PMI Talent Triangle®.

For more information and resources, visit the Citizen Developer booth in the Exhibit Hall.

PDUs: Power Skills (all credentials): 0.50

Resiliently Rebranding: Refreshing Your LinkedIn™ Profile to Bounce Back from Career Detours

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Confidence, Digital Skills, Resilience,

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 30 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America

This is an on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.

With the ever-changing job market, it's more important than ever to have a strong online presence and LinkedInTM is a key platform for professionals to connect and showcase their skills. In this session, we'll focus on refreshing your LinkedInTM profile, optimizing it for networking and job searches. We'll cover strategies for making a great first impression, highlighting your key skills and achievements, and leveraging your network to explore job opportunities. 
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the importance of maintaining an up-to-date and polished LinkedInTM profile during periods of layoffs and job uncertainty; and
  • Apply best practices for optimizing your profile, including crafting an effective headline, summary, and work experience section to leverage LinkedInTM to build and expand your professional network and explore job opportunities.

PDUs: Power Skills (all credentials): 0.50

What's Upcoming and New with PMI Certifications

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Business Acumen

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 30 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America North America

This is a sponsored, on-demand session that is available anytime during the live event broadcast.

Stay in the know with what's new and upcoming with PMI.  Learn about our new Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification exam coming this year! Transform the construction industry with our new Construction Professional in Built Environment Projects (PMI-CP)™ certification. Get a demo of our PMI Study Hall™ and learn about new and upcoming content.

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Learn about the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® and the new exam changes coming this year;
  • Identify the key benefits of including PMI Study Hall™ in their Project Management Professional (PMP)® prep plan; and
  • Choose the best PMI Study Hall™ product for their PMP® prep needs.

For more information and resources, visit the Citizen Developer booth in the Exhibit Hall.

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.50

8:00 am - 11:00 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

8:00 am - 11:00 am [GMT+01:00] London

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PMI Talent Triangle

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We look forward to welcoming you to the preview day of PMI’s Virtual Experience Series 2023: 15 June.

Thursday, June 15

7:00 am - 7:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

7:00 am - 7:30 am [GMT+01:00] London

Session 301: Featured Keynote: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Change Management, Decision Making, Innovation, Transformation,

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 30 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America

How do you think disruptively and create real innovation and change? This exciting two-part keynote will explore the opportunities facing project managers in this ever-changing world. In part one, you’ll hear about the opportunities available to us in our era of artificial intelligence, rapid change, disruption, and possibility, and why smart, successful people consistently miss out.

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify the current state of their world, which includes opportunities; and
  • Recognize the importance of disruptive thinking as a tool for creating change.

PDUs: Power Skills (all credentials): 0.25; Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.25

7:30 am - 7:45 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

7:30 am - 7:45 am [GMT+01:00] London

Break

  • Speaker(s):

PMI Talent Triangle

Duration: 15 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s):

7:45 am - 8:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

7:45 am - 8:30 am [GMT+01:00] London

Session 302: AI is Disrupting Project Management. Are You Ready to Embrace It on Your Project?

  • Speaker(s):

  • Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, PMP, PMI Fellow, Author / Professor, Projects & Co / Strategy Implementation Institute
  • Abigail Posner, Director, US Creative Works, Google
  • Terence Tse, Professor of Finance / Co-Founder Executive Director, Hult International Business School / Nexus FrontierTech
  • Ricardo Vargas, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMP, PMI-CP, PMI Fellow, Managing Partner, Macrosolutions

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Disruption, Digital Skills,

Audience Level: Intermediate

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa North America Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa

The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies in project management is no longer a dream, it is happening as we speak. The good news is that including AI and other disruptive technologies in your toolbox will bring significant benefits, not only in the automation of administrative tasks but, more importantly, it will help your organization, its leaders, and project managers select, define, and implement projects more successfully. Join this session to hear from those on the cutting edge of AI as they discuss how project professionals can be prepared for this as well as other emerging technologies.
 
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Recognize the emerging trends that are changing the field of project management;
  • Identify the aspects of project management that will be disrupted by emerging technologies; and
  • Embrace emerging technologies and leverage them to increase the likelihood of project success.

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.75

8:30 am - 8:45 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

8:30 am - 8:45 am [GMT+01:00] London

Break

  • Speaker(s):

PMI Talent Triangle

Duration: 15 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s):

8:45 am - 9:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

8:45 am - 9:30 am [GMT+01:00] London

Session 303: How Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Programs Can Create Business Values

  • Speaker(s):

  • Surupa Chakravarty, PMP, Senior Business Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Governance, Sustainable Development Goals,

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): India

Every project is deeply connected and correlated with the three factors – environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns – thus, a strong ESG proposition can create value. This session will provide a framework for understanding major ways to achieve value through ESG practices and will review the five levers that can help to create ESG leaders. In a world where environmental, social, and governmental concerns are becoming more urgent than ever, leaders should keep those connections in mind. Attend this session to gain the tools to understand ESG and how to make an impact in your project. 

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe techniques that will influence change in their organization's working environment;
  • Identify ways in which ESG can create value; and
  • Discuss how ESG can affect a company’s share price.

PDUs: Power Skills (all credentials): 0.75

8:45 am - 9:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

8:45 am - 9:30 am [GMT+01:00] London

Session 304: Boosting Innovation Results Through a Right-Sized Project and Portfolio Management

  • Speaker(s):

  • Felipe Garro, PMP, Innovation Project Management, Indorama

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Change Management, Decision Making, Innovation, Knowledge Management, Organizational Agility, Portfolio Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Scope Management, Talent Management, Teamwork,

Audience Level: Intermediate

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): LATAM

Have you realized how important project and portfolio management is to boost innovative results? Project and portfolio management tools can bring pragmatism and efficiency that is often lacking in innovation. At the same time, a heavy management framework has the potential to kill innovation. In this session, the presenter will share with you a way to find balance and turn a complex and bureaucratic new product introduction (NPI) process into something simple yet robust to boost innovation.
 
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
  • Apply the presented methodology to create or revise their company’s project and portfolio management framework; and
  • Design and propose new project templates based on the presented standard structure.

PDUs: Ways of Working (CAPM/PMP/PgMP/PMI-CP): 0.75; Ways of Working (PfMP): 0.25

8:45 am - 9:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

8:45 am - 9:30 am [GMT+01:00] London

Session 305: VUCA To BANI World: A Transition Blueprint for Our Organizations?

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Agile, Business Acumen, Business Analysis, Change Management, Cultural Awareness, Design Thinking,

Audience Level: Advanced

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): Asia Pacific

Many of us have heard of and experienced the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) world. However, 2020 taught us and our organizations a very important lesson that the "only certainties we have is uncertainty." This session will review why individuals and organizations need to be constantly on their toes and be ready to face the future in the new Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible (BANI) world. Attendees will learn about some of the tectonic changes an organization needs to make to not only survive but to shine in the new world order.  

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

  • Articulate why we now live in a BANI world; and 
  • Understand how enterprises should adapt to the changing human dynamics and work configurations in the post-pandemic era. 

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.75

9:30 am - 9:45 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

9:30 am - 9:45 am [GMT+01:00] London

Break

  • Speaker(s):

PMI Talent Triangle

Duration: 15 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s):

9:45 am - 10:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

9:45 am - 10:30 am [GMT+01:00] London

Session 306: Stereotypes and Assumptions: Shifting the Narrative on Women in Project Management

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence,

Audience Level: Intermediate

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America North America North America

Join members of Women of Project Management as they discuss the common stereotypes and assumptions facing women in the project management field today. In this session, they’ll cover the obstacles to achieving project excellence and how project excellence can look different depending on the goals of the individual project and team. How can we overcome bias throughout project management, from assembling teams to completing projects?
 
While women in project management have made their mark on the profession, there are still stereotypes and assumptions that, when projected, can harm relationships and careers. As we continue this journey of inclusion, hear from professional leaders and leaders who are shifting this narrative and advancing the profession to amplify women and drive change.
 
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
  • Discuss the role bias plays in the workplace; and
  • Identify key strategies to promote the development of women in the project management profession.

PDUs: Power Skills (all credentials): 0.75

9:45 am - 10:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

9:45 am - 10:30 am [GMT+01:00] London

Session 307: Future Approach to the Digital Transformation of Project Management

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Agile, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Disruption, Digital Skills, Innovation, Organizational Agility,

Audience Level: Intermediate

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s):

The rapid growth of digital technologies, and the data that devices and applications collect, are increasingly pushing organizations to transform their businesses. Digital application providers are moving from project to portfolio management, thanks to predictivity and business intelligence. 

Apart from creating a digital culture, organizations must breakdown industry-specific barriers and create new opportunities in a long-successful business model by introducing something innovative. New business models are being implemented in the construction sector thanks to the digitalization of project management. These models are promoted by companies that come from other sectors with a more technological culture, such as IT. They enable the adoption of agile and hybrid lifecycle approaches, focus on service and user experience, and amplify stakeholders’ engagement through the use of technology. 

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

  • Understand the current dimension of digitalization as a management tool; 
  • Identify opportunities for digital tools to be used to transform more effective project management; and 
  • Articulate the role of the project manager in the business model change that digital technologies provide. 

PDUs: Ways of Working (CAPM/PMP/PgMP/PMI-CP): 0.75; Ways of Working (PMI-ACP/DASM/DASSM/DAC/DAVSC): 0.25

9:45 am - 10:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

9:45 am - 10:30 am [GMT+01:00] London

Session 308: Value of Technical Program Management vs. Program Management without Technical Understanding

  • Speaker(s):

  • Vibha Tripathi, PMP, Sr. Program Director and Leader, HP Inc.

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Change Management, Program Management, Transformation,

Audience Level: Advanced

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America

Sometimes it seems that program management has become the act of booking meetings and then waiting for technical leadership to enlighten on our next steps. We live in the era of distributed knowledge where the ability to understand technical implications along with the subject matter is the key to successfully manage programs. 

This session will focus on the next logical step in the evolution of program management in roles across organizations including technical program managers, ecosystem program managers, platform program managers, and marketing program managers.  
 
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

  • Recognize guiding principles and the context needed to arrive at program management methodology for successful outcomes; and 
  • Develop problem solving capabilities using the right combination of technical knowledge of the vertical as well as awareness of people and their capacities. 

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.75

10:30 am - 10:45 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

10:30 am - 10:45 am [GMT+01:00] London

Break

  • Speaker(s):

PMI Talent Triangle

Duration: 15 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s):

10:45 am - 11:30 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

10:45 am - 11:30 am [GMT+01:00] London

Session 309: Mainstage Book Club: How to Be an Inclusive Leader

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Leadership Skills, Team Building,

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America North America

Join us as Jennifer Brown, author of How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive, discusses her widely acclaimed inclusive leader continuum and highlights the fact that building equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace cultures in the project management field is a process that requires all of us to participate. Allies, advocates, and leaders at all levels must understand how to support inclusion within their organization. Join Jennifer and PMI’s Carol Martinez, as they discuss how to build a culture where people are valued, respected, and heard.
 
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
  • Articulate the points of learning and hallmarks of each phase of the inclusive leader continuum, along with specific actions they can take to step into the role as an ally and advocate; and
  • Identify strategies and commitments that individuals can do now to help support cultures of belonging and drive positive change in their organizations; and
  • Outline the roles, responsibilities, and ongoing learning journey for allies, and what we can do on a day-to-day basis to lower our waterlines and activate around our privileges, to further an inclusive organization.

PDUs: Power Skills (all credentials): 0.75

11:30 am - 11:45 am [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

11:30 am - 11:45 am [GMT+01:00] London

Break

  • Speaker(s):

PMI Talent Triangle

Duration: 15 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s):

11:45 am - 12:30 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

11:45 am - 12:30 pm [GMT+01:00] London

Session 310: Folding Change Management into Product Delivery

  • Speaker(s):

  • Kimberly Nix, Program Director, TISTA Science and Technology Corporation

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Change Management, Leadership Skills, Organizational Agility, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Transformation,

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America

Change used to be inevitable, certain to happen or unavoidable. That was years ago. Now, change is not only inevitable, but it assures that those who can change in the most efficient and effective manner will experience heightened success. Product managers are expected to deliver viable products on a consistent cadence. Being responsible for a specific product, developing a strategy, roadmap, and delivering a minimally viable product on a consistent basis requires flexibility and the ability to pivot. This is change!  In fact, it is hard to manage and deliver a product without the ability to manage and guide people through change. 
 
This session will provide you with the five steps that enable you to walk your team through the change management process and how those steps help facilitate product delivery.

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
  • Define the five steps of successful change management; and
  • Use change management to deliver minimally viable products.

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.75

11:45 am - 12:30 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

11:45 am - 12:30 pm [GMT+01:00] London

Session 311: Becoming the Warrior:  Strategies to Break Through and Achieve Your Goals and Dreams

  • Speaker(s):

  • Jenn Donahue, PMP, President, JL Donahue Engineering, Inc.

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Confidence, Emotional Intelligence, Transformation,

Audience Level: Intermediate

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America

You’re stuck. We all have passion-fueled dreams that may seem too bold or too risky.  We strive and are continually challenged to meet our goals, either the goals of our organization, or the goals we set in our personal life. However, we often feel that our goals and dreams are out of reach, that we are not ready, we don’t have the time, or maybe we’re just not good enough.    

This session will help you understand reasons you’re not moving forward. Many of us struggle with imposter syndrome, self-doubt, the fear of failing, and roadblocks. Hear how the presenter has struggled with these very issues – many times while leading on the battlefield as well as in the boardroom.   

You’ll learn a five-step method, developed through scientific research and personal experiences that will provides you the keys to moving forward into your potential.  Are you ready to do great things? 

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

  • Identify the key factors that are holding you back from achieving your goals and dreams; 
  • Describe the steps to overcome fear, indecision, or disorientation to plan a path for success; and 
  • Realize the benefits of pushing through the obstacles that stand in your way. 

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.75

11:45 am - 12:30 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

11:45 am - 12:30 pm [GMT+01:00] London

Session 312: Does AI Mislead Human Innovative Thoughts?

  • Speaker(s):

  • Latha Thamma reddi, PMP, Information Technology Program Project Manager, DXC Technologies

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Disruption, Digital Skills,

Audience Level: Intermediate

Duration: 45 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced in recent years and has become a valuable tool in many industries. However, there is growing concern that AI may be leading humans astray in their pursuit of innovative ideas. The question is whether AI can replace human creativity or complement it? 

AI is used to identify patterns, predict outcomes, and optimize processes. It can analyze vast amounts of data and provide insights that humans may miss.  However, AI is not capable of original thought or creativity. It can only work with the data it is given. 

This session will delve into how AI can assist in the innovation process while still allowing for human creativity. It will cover how to strike a balance between AI and human creativity so that humans can take risks and explore new ideas while using AI as a tool to assist them.  

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

  • Understand the value of AI in assisting project managers in making intelligent decisions by analyzing large volumes of data, predicting project outcomes, identifying risks, and providing real-time insights; and 
  • Define the value of leveraging AI to optimize project performance, reduce costs, and improve project delivery while maintaining human oversight. 

PDUs: Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.75

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm [GMT+01:00] London

Session 313: Featured Keynote Continued: Tactics for Disruptive Thinking

PMI Talent Triangle

Subtopics: Change Management, Decision Making, Innovation, Transformation,

Audience Level: Core

Duration: 30 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s): North America

Join us for part two of our featured keynote as Jeremy Gutsche provides practical insights and thought-provoking exercises as well as shares the seven traps of path dependency. You’ll learn why our past decisions impact our future, and how to challenge the past and break from the path.
 
At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:
  • Articulate the seven traps of path dependency; and
  • Identify how to look at problems from different perspectives to break out of the path of repetition.
PDUs: Power Skills (all credentials): 0.25; Business Acumen (all credentials): 0.25

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm [GMT-05:00] Eastern Time (US & Canada)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm [GMT+01:00] London

Dueling Pianos!

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PMI Talent Triangle

Duration: 60 minutes

Speaker(s) Region(s):

Back by popular demand! Join us for this incredibly fun and interactive dueling piano performance. You can sing, dance, and laugh along to songs from famous artists across many genres. It is sure to be an unforgettable ending to the day that will leave you entertained and energized. So get your song requests ready and connect with your fellow attendees, virtually, at the piano bar!