The PMI Northern Nevada Chapter will host its annual Professional Development Day—a one-day program of presentations, workshops, and networking designed to provide practical knowledge and professional resources for project managers and related practitioners.

This year’s program features a strong lineup of experts addressing project recovery, value-driven delivery, organizational change management, and career development in an era of rapid change.

🎤Speakers and Topics

• Keynote – Angelique Kuhn-McNeal
  Getting Projects Back on Track: Leading with Empathy, Clarity, and Action
  Project management leader at Calbright College with more than a decade of experience across energy, healthcare, higher education, and IT. Angelique is recognized for applying people-focused leadership and process improvement to deliver measurable results.

  Tom Gilb (Remote from Norway)
  Evolutionary Systems & Value-Driven Delivery in Software Projects
  Internationally recognized expert in systems engineering and agile delivery, credited with developing evolutionary (Evo) methods, software metrics, and formal inspections. Author of Principles of Software Engineering Management and Competitive Engineering.

  Dr. James King
  The Secret Key to PMO Success: Organizational Change Management
  Chief Transformation Officer at Scaled Transformation LLC, with more than 15 years leading high-impact organizational change in public safety, government, and education. Brings combined expertise in change management, project leadership, quality systems, and human capital strategy to deliver sustainable results.

  John Halberstadt
  Workshop: Career Pathing for Project Managers
  Executive Consultant with nearly 30 years’ experience as a CIO, CTO, and technology executive. Specializes in enterprise agile transformations, value-driven operating models, Lean Portfolio Management, and integrating AI into agile practices. This interactive session will focus on resume enhancement, mock interviewing, and leveraging Generative AI for career growth.

  PMI Northern Nevada Board of Directors
  Panel: Free Resources Available to PMI Members
  An overview of the tools, templates, knowledge resources, and global connections available to all PMI members at no additional cost.

  Agenda Overview

  • 9:00–9:15 AM – Welcome & Introduction
    
    
  • 9:15–10:15 AM – Keynote: Angelique Kuhn-McNeal - Project management leader at Calbright College
     Getting Projects Back on Track: Leading with Empathy, Clarity, and Action
  • 10:15–10:30 AM – Break and Networking
    
    
  • 10:30–11:30 AM – Tom Gilb -  International expert in systems engineering and agile methods (Remote from Norway)
    Evolutionary Systems & Value-Driven Delivery in Software Project
    
  • 11:30–12:30 PM – Dr. James King – Chief Transformation Officer, Scaled Transformation LLC
    The Secret Key to PMO Success: Organizational Change Management
  • 12:30–1:30 PM – Lunch and Structured Networking
    
    
  • 1:30–2:30 PM – Workshop: John Halberstadt – Executive Consultant, PMI NNV VP of Professional Development
    Career Pathing for Project Managers: Resume Enhancement, Mock Interviews, and Generative AI
  • 2:30–2:45 PM – Break and Networking
  
  
  • 2:45–3:45 – PM Special Guest Speaker from Reno Aces Organization
    
    
  • 3:45–4:15 PM – Panel -PMI Northern Nevada Board of Directors
     Free PM Training and Other Resources Available to PMI Members
  • 4:15–4:30 PM – Closing Remarks
  
  
  • 4:30–5:00 PM – Networking & Departure
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  • Special Access Program – Complimentary Registration

    Complimentary admission is available for:

    • Students currently enrolled in project management or related fields
      
      
    • Unemployed project management professionals
      
      
    • Transitioning or former military service members pursuing project management-related careers
      
      

    To apply: Email Linda Militano, Vice President of Member Services at  linda.militano@gmail.com with your name, contact details, and a brief description of your eligibility. Complimentary seats are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

🔗 Why Attend?

• Earn PDUs toward your PMI certifications.
  
  
• Gain actionable insights from nationally recognized experts.
  
  
• Network with local project managers, leaders, and changemakers.
  
  
• Engage in practical sessions to build your leadership, agility, and project recovery skills.
  
  

Help shape the future of project management in Northern Nevada and beyond. We look forward to seeing you there!

PMI NNV would like to thank the following Sponsor!