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This is a Webex online meeting.  If you haven't participated in a WebEx meeting previously then you can test your computer here. The meeting link will be sent out to all registered attendees 1 day prior to the meeting and then again an hour prior to the meeting.  Please make sure that your PMI profile has your current email address as that will be where the invite is sent.

Typical Agenda:

• 7:15 AM: Webex Open for Discussion and Networking
• 7:30 AM: Welcome/introductions/announcements
• 7:35 AM  Featured Presentation
• 8:30 AM: Adjourn

Topic:    "Project Manager As Change Leader: Engage Project Managers To Improve Change Outcomes!"

Brief Synopsis of the presentation

A recent Gallup study identified 2 of the 3 major reasons organizational projects fail (technical, individual, and stakeholder) are related to people or change factors. Oftentimes, organizations rely solely on the change professional to address these factors. In this engaging hands-on session, we make the case for why project managers need to be personally invested in organizational change in their project efforts. Participants learn how to position change as absolutely essential to project success as well as how to engage project managers to help action critical change moments that matter that has a significant impact on project success. Participants walk away with practical learning that can immediately be applied to enhance any project professional's toolkit!

Learning Objectives:

1. Define the Project Manager’s role in change
2. Explore key change moments that matter for project managers and how they can best support change
3. Gain learning and tools to put into immediate practice

Speaker Bio:

Michelle Yanahan is the Owner and Principal of ChangeFit 360, an organizational change management training and consulting practice with a behavior-based focus. Michelle is a passionate organizational change management strategist and thought leader with 18+ years of proven leadership expertise in operations, PMO and IT.

Michelle is AKDAR Change Certified, a Certified Change Management Professional ( CCMP) and holds a Masters in Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University.  Michelle is a frequent presenter and contributor to multiple associations including ACMP, ATD, PMI, and SHRM.  ChangeFit 360 is a qualified education provider for both ACMP and SHRM.

PDU: 1.0

Any questions, contact: Paul Bartel, PMP 

All meeting attendees will receive one (1) PDU for attending the meeting

REMINDER: We are always looking for volunteers to present at future breakfast meetings.

• Your topic can be anything related to project management.
• The presentation should last for approximately 45-50 minutes and you will receive 5 PDU’s for your time and effort.