Change Leadership for Project Management Professionals Masterclass 2019
Join us on Thursday, September 5th for the launch of our exclusive Masterclass Series! Hear from Industry Practitioners, Executives and Leading Industry Panelists.
The Change Leadership for Project Management Professionals masterclass will take a deep dive into change leadership best practices and concepts for project management.
This masterclass is a 2+ hour event designed in partnership with Northeastern University Toronto to cover the evolving role of project managers and the change leadership skills required, while also providing an opportunity for networking with like-minded professionals.
The masterclass will feature presentations from our in-house team, as well as expert guest speakers and executives who are responsible for project management teams and leading change in their organizations.
This masterclass will provide project professionals with a practical deep dive into change leadership as it relates to project management.
Speakers

Colleen Ward
Vice President, Technology Solutions, TD

Christopher Bolick
Lead Faculty, Master Of Science In Project Management, Northeastern University

Lilian Abu Halaga
Interim Head, Enterprise Project Management Office, Interac Corp

Adel A. Zadeh
Program Director And Professor, Director PMI Toronto Chapter

Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta
Change Strategist & Change Management Lead, OliveBlue
Why You Should Attend?
During the masterclass, attendees will learn:
• The evolution of your role as a project manager
• The importance of change leadership to project management
• The essential skills required to effectively lead change on your projects
As well as hear from industry experts and practitioners with change leadership and project management experience.
Get insider tips, strategies and knowledge to help you lead and drive change in today’s INCREDIBLY fast-paced business environment.
Create a culture of change and increase your influence
Learn how to respond to change better and faster
Hear real-life case studies on leading change and innovation
Better harness your teams in leading and managing resistance to change
Increase ROIs from change initiatives in your organization
Strategies and insights to stay ahead in a competitive market
Agenda
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Registration, Refreshments and Networking6:00pm - 6:10pm
Welcome, Opening Remarks and Introductions6:10pm – 6:35pm
Session 1 and Q&A Session with Colleen Ward - VP, Technology Solutions, TD6:35pm – 6:55pm
Session 2 with Christopher Bolick - Lead Faculty, MS Project Management, Northeastern University6:55pm – 7:15pm
Session 3 with Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta – Change Management Lead and Strategist, OliveBlue / Change Leadership7:20pm - 8.05pm
Change Leadership and Evolution of the Project Management Role in today’s disruptive business environment with Open Discussion and Q&A Session with Adel A. Zade, Lilian Abu Halaga, and Christopher Bolick8:10pm - 9:00pm
Closing and Networking
Testimonials From Previous Events!
"Very thought provoking & motivational day. Change is happening so quickly yet it will never move this slowly again! Wow! A real game changer for me."
- Anne-Marie Cerasuolo, Aviva Insurance
"The focus on AI and Robotics coupled with industry leading speakers was a wake up call for CM practitioners and very timely."
- Swaroop Dogra
"This conference was brilliant. The environment and feel was perfect for the topic. The speakers each brought a uniqueness to the stage as they shared both their views and how they applied technology within their industries."
- Steve Pinkus, Pinkus Consulting Inc.
About Northeastern University Toronto, Event Lead Sponsor
