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PM Insights Sunnyvale Virtual Meeting (Free Event) - From Project Manager to PMO Leader: Navigating the Next Level of Leadership

PM Insights Sunnyvale Virtual Meeting (Free Event) - From Project Manager to PMO Leader: Navigating the Next Level of Leadership

PM Insight-Sunnyvale Virtual Meeting (Free Event):

 

From Project Manager to PMO Leader: Navigating the Next Level of Leadership

 
When:   December 10th, 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:  Virtual Meeting 
 
Last Date for On-line Registration is 12/09/2025 at 10 PM.  
 
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CHAPTER ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING:
It is traditional that our Chapter will hold a short Annual Business Meeting at the beginning of the December event. Please note that the first 15 minutes of this webinar is dedicated for our Chapter President to present our 2024 annual business report and announcements.
Our Insight event speaker will present their talk in the same Zoom meeting session immediately following the Annual Meeting.
 
Summary: 
 

Transitioning from a Project Manager to a PMO Leader is a significant career shift that requires a strategic mindset, leadership skills, and an ability to align projects with business objectives. This session provides insights into the key differences between the two roles, the expanded responsibilities of PMO leadership, and the essential skills needed to succeed. Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your PMO career!

Takeaways:

  • Understand the PMO Leader Role
  • Identify key differences between project management and PMO leadership
  • Develop a roadmap for transitioning to PMO leadership
  • Begin building your PMO leadership credibility

 

About the Instructor:

LaVonne-Banks

LaVonne Banks

LaVonne Banks is the Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) at Kern Health Systems, which was honored as a 2020 PMO of the Year Finalist by the Project Management Institute (PMI). With over 20 years of experience in the financial aid industry, LaVonne discovered her passion for project management nearly two decades ago. For the past 12 years, she has dedicated herself to advancing PMO operations within the healthcare sector, where she excels in developing project management offices, mentoring project managers, and overseeing portfolio managemen

In addition to her professional achievements, LaVonne actively contributes to the project management community as the Vice President of Professional Development for PMI’s Central Valley Chapter. She is also pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree with a focus on Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Management, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and leadership in the field.

Throughout her career, Karen has worked in communications in myriad ways: as a trainer, teacher, and writer in both the private and public sectors. She earned her M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, B.S. in Speech from Northwestern University, and certification in Teaching English as a Second Language from UC Berkeley.

 

Meeting Leader: Kuntal Thakore, PMP, CSM

 

PDU Info:

Power Skills - 2.0 PDUs

PDU claiming instructions 

  

Online Registration

PMI Silicon Valley Members: Free

Non-Members: Free

Students & Veterans: Free (Please contact Meeting Leader for the discount code)

 

Cancellation Policy

This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last-minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.

Event Properties

Event Date 12-10-2025 6:00 pm
Event End Date 12-10-2025 8:00 pm
Cut off date 12-09-2025 10:00 pm
Individual Price Free Annual Meeting
No. of Power Skills PDUs 2.0
Location Virtual Event

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