Program and Agenda

Event Survey

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Event Timeline (5.5 Hours PDU)  
Unless otherwise noted, all activities are in Jordan Ballroom D.
Activity
Timing
Est. Time
Open Doors
9:30 am -  10:00 am 
30 Minutes
Opening Remarks
10:00 am -10:15 am
15 Minutes
Keynote *

Speaker Survey

10:15 am - 11:15 am

April Callis Birchmeier

Bridging the Gap Between Resistance & Resilience

1 Hour
Break
11:15 am - 11:30 am
15 Minutes
Break Out Session 1 *

(choose one)

Speaker Survey

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Communicate to Collaborate
(Jordan Ballroom A)
  • Ann Smith - Mastering Challenging Conversations

Delivering Success Together
(Jordan Ballroom B)
  • Jeff Jensen - Role of PM in Driving Positive Experiences

Thriving Under Pressure
(Jordan Ballroom C)
  • Dr. Pitchiah Balasubramanian - Thriving Under Pressure: Stress-Proof Strategies for Modern PMs
1 Hour
Networking Lunch *

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Homestead Harvest Buffet
  • Herb-Roasted Chicken
  • Beyond Barbeque Meatloaf
  • Sauteed Green Beans
  • Whipped Mashed Potatoes
  • Dinner Rolls
  • Vegan Mushroom Gravy
  • Apple Pie
1.5 Hour
Break Out Session 2 *

(choose one)

Speaker Survey

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Communicate to Collaborate
(Jordan Ballroom A)
  • Leanna Downs - Leading with Clarity, Humanity, and Resilience in Volatile Systems

Delivering Success Together
(Jordan Ballroom B)
  • Mike DeLong - Capital Projects & Business Results

Thriving Under Pressure
(Jordan Ballroom C)
  • Rebekah Smith - Direction Through Disruption TM : FOCUS REFRAME TM System
1 Hour
Break
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
15 Minutes
Break Out Session 3 *

(choose one)

Speaker Survey

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Communicate to Collaborate
(Jordan Ballroom A)
  • Salome Mwangi - Cultural Compass:  Uncovering the Heart of Belonging

Delivering Success Together
(Jordan Ballroom B)
  • Nate Amidon - Military Alignment in Technology Programs

Thriving Under Pressure
(Jordan Ballroom C)
  • Dr. Melodie Wilson - From "No" to "That's Right": Negotiation Skills

1 Hour
Closing Remarks / Drawings
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm
15 Minutes
Cleanup
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
30 Minutes

(* identifies PDU earning opportunities)