One of the largest benefits of using both frameworks is alignment. However, few organizations have tailored OKRs and Agile to create alignment across the organization. In fact, the most popular practices used in organization actually prevent alignment vertically within an organization when both are used. This misalignment is easily corrected when the core pieces of both framework are understood aside from the techniques used to implement them. When the purpose and core tenets are well understood, then organizations are empowered to select the practices and techniques which are more suited for alignment.

The purpose of this workshop is to cover some of the best practices that empower OKR and Agile Integration in an organization. It begins with an overview of the core components of OKR and Agile. It includes a discussion on the most common practices and why it may be more efficient to use different techniques when an organization uses OKR and Agile in tandem. The workshop concludes with practical advice on implementation including nomenclature and cadences. This workshop is intended for any who wish to unleash the promised benefits of both frameworks that have been out of reach of your organization.

Takeaways:

• Review key aspects of OKR and Agile as approaches to achieving goal
• Discuss the importance of time boxing for innovation, progress tracking, and prioritization
• Understand how the entire organization can use same method for working Learn techniques for aligning OKRs and Agile

In today's competitive landscape, project management success hinges not just on technical skills, but also on how you present yourself and connect with others. This dynamic session, "Projecting YOU: Building Your Brand & Powering Up Through Networking," empowers project management professionals to take control of their careers. Through interactive discussions and real-world scenarios, you'll discover how to craft a compelling personal brand, master the art of strategic networking, and leverage mentorship for continuous growth. Learn how to showcase your unique value, build powerful connections, and unlock new opportunities to advance your PM career.

Personal brand, building genuine relationships, and actively seeking mentorship, you can elevate your career, expand your influence, and achieve your professional goals.

This presentation provides actionable strategies to help you own your narrative, connect strategically, and level up your PM game

Takeaways:

• Unlock Your PM Potential: Discover how personal branding and strategic networking can accelerate your project management career
• Craft Your Winning Narrative: Learn to showcase your skills and value proposition to stand out from the crowd
• Build Powerful Connections: Master the art of networking to expand your influence and open new opportunities.
• Gain Expert Insights: Explore mentorship, continuous learning, and practical strategies for career advancement.
• Level Up Your PM Game: Walk away with actionable steps to enhance your personal brand and build a thriving professional network.

In today's fast-evolving project management landscape, AI is surrounded with excitement and a lot of hype. But what can it REALLY do today? How is it evolving? How can you use it? And of course, Is AI plotting against us? (Probably). So let’s dig into it. "Agentic AI in Project Management: Beyond Automation" explores how AI-driven agents can go beyond task automation to independently manage workflows, optimize decision-making, and enhance team collaboration.

By leveraging Agentic AI, project managers can shift from micromanaging tasks to focusing on strategic goals, fostering agility and efficiency in an increasingly complex environment. manage workflows, optimize decision-making, and enhance team collaboration. So it’s like upgrading from a non powered push blade lawn mower to a riding one! Think of the grass you can cut now!

By leveraging Agentic AI, project managers can shift from micromanaging tasks to focusing on strategic goals, fostering agility and efficiency in an increasingly complex environment. This session will dive into real-world applications of AI agents in project management, demonstrating how they can proactively solve problems, allocate resources, and drive project success with minimal human intervention. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving role of project managers, the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI-driven autonomy, and practical steps to harness Agentic AI for smarter, more resilient teams.

Takeaways:

• Cutting through the hype to truly understand Agentic AI – Learn how AI-driven agents move beyond automation to autonomous decision-making in project management.
• Real-World Applications – Explore use cases where Agentic AI optimizes workflows, resource allocation, and problem-solving.
• Challenges & Considerations – Identify key challenges in adopting AI- driven autonomy and how to address them.
• Practical Implementation – Gain actionable steps to integrate Agentic AI into your project management strategy today.