In a year marked by seismic shifts to the global workforce and an AI-driven redefinition of professional value, the PMI Montgomery County Maryland Chapter invites you to our transformative Virtual Summer Education Day—an empowering experience built around the theme, “Pivoting Your Purpose.”
Whether you’re navigating career uncertainty, questioning the relevance of your current path, or seeking meaningful work amid disruption, this event is designed to equip you with insights and strategies to assess, realign, and amplify your professional purpose. Through a curated series of expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and purposeful conversations, attendees will:
- 🔍 Evaluate emerging trends in project management and AI’s evolving role in the workplace
- 💡 Identify your unique strengths and values in a shifting professional landscape
- 🔄 Strategize key pivot points in your career path for resilience and relevance
- 🚀 Embrace bold transitions that turn uncertainty into opportunity
This is more than education—it’s a call to action. Join us to discover not just how to respond to change, but how to lead it. Reimagine your role, reignite your passion, and pivot with purpose into a future you’re proud to build.
🔹 08:00 AM
Opening Remarks 👤 Mr. Matt Lowy, Chapter President 🌐 ⏱️ 5 minutes
Kick-off message and welcome from your chapter leader.
🔹 08:05 AM
Session 1 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 👤 Mr. Carl Pritchard 🎓 Leading PM lecturer, author, researcher 🌐 ⏱️ 45–60 minutes
Learn powerful strategies to defeat self-doubt and grow your confidence as a leader.
🔹 09:00 AM
Fireside Chat – When to Pivot and How to Do It Effectively 👤 Dr. Amy Hamilton in conversation with Mr. Matt Lowy 📘 Author, project manager, professor, speaker 🌐 ⏱️ 45–60 minutes
Explore moments of reinvention and learn how high-performing leaders pivot with purpose.
🔹 10:00 AM
Session 2 – Cracking the Code on Conflict 👤 Ms. Kate Vendemio 🏢 CEO & Founder, Mt. Vernon Consulting 🌐 ⏱️ 90 minutes
Dive into conflict styles and discover how adaptive leadership unlocks breakthrough resolution.
🔹 11:30 AM
Session 3 –The Art of Upskilling👤 Mr. Matt Lowy🕵️ Chapter President, PMP 🌐 ⏱️ 45–60 minutes
Empowers professionals to identify future-ready skills, build intentional learning plans, and turn career growth into a strategic asset—not just a reaction to change.
🔹 12:30 PM🛠️ Administrative Break ⏱️ 30 minutes
Time to reset, refuel, and reconnect.
🔹 1:00 PM
Interactive Workshop – Maximizing Your IDP 👤 Mr. John Riordan 💼 Master facilitator & leadership consultant 🌐 ⏱️ 120 minutes
Transform your Individual Development Plan into a living roadmap for growth.
🔹 3:00 PM
Session 4 – Pivoting from Government to Civilian Life 👤 Capt. Michael Wilson, USN (Ret.) ⏱️ 45–60 minutes
Wisdom from the journey of service to the private sector.
🔹 4:00 PM
Session 5 – Polarity Management 👤 Mr. Bruce Falk 🎤 Trainer, speaker, and consultant 🌐 ⏱️ 30–45 minutes
Learn how to balance opposing forces to drive organizational and personal harmony.
Let’s make this summer the season of intentional evolution.