2024 Professional Development Day
PMIGL 2024 Professional Development Day
"Transforming Project Management in an AI World"
October 18, 2024 - 7 am - 4 pm
Registration is now open for our 2024 Professional Development Day. This will be a face-to-face event!
We’re excited to get together and enjoy some great speakers, networking with fellow members, and interaction with our sponsors.
Location: MSU Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake Rd, Troy MI 48098
Pricing:
- Early Bird Member: $220
- Early Bird Non-member: $260
- Members: $270
- Non-members: $310
- At the door: $390
Note: Early Bird pricing will be ending 10/4, so register now!
Questions:
For inquiries regarding group rates or other registration questions, please contact Neil Goldman at 248-429-7700 or events@pmiglc.net.
ALL CANCELLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A 10% ADMINISTRATIVE FEE WITH A $5 MINIMUM FEE. Cancellations MUST be received no later than 12:00 pm on October 7, 2024. Refunds are not available after the cancellation date and time; however, attendee substitutions will be gladly accepted. Please contact Neil Goldman at 248-429-7700 or events@pmiglc.net for additional information or to submit a cancellation/substitution.
Opening Keynote Presentation
"Generative AI for Creative Thinking in Project Management"
Are you ready to transform your idea generation processes? Discover the power of AI-assisted ideation with Generative AI as a powerful “Idea Machine”!
In this presentation, we will explore how industry-leading Generative AI models (like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot) can help you tackle real-world challenges, unlock innovative solutions, and spark your creative thinking like never before. Explore how Large Language Models can help you
generate unique ideas, overcome creative blocks, and streamline your project workflow.
Closing Keynote Presentation
"Generative AI for Problem Solving in Project Management"
In this presentation, we will explore how industry-leading Generative AI models (like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot) can help you tackle project management problems with speed and ingenuity. Explore how Large Language Models can become your expert problem-solving partner.
Discover how AI can boost your analytical and creative capabilities, increasing project management performance. Bring your laptop or portable device to follow the prompts live. We end up with an overview on how to accelerate AI adoption in your organization.
Speaker: Dr. Leon Herszon (PhD, PMP, CSM, CSPO, DASSM)
Dr. Leon Herszon (PhD, PMP, CSM, CSPO, DASSM) is the Head of IIL Consulting at the International Institute for Learning (IIL).
He launched his career at Shell, where he managed the areas of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), Information Technology, and strategic projects. Next, he moved on to IIL, establishing the company's South American operations with a base in Brazil. Once that was up and running, he moved to the USA and led several initiatives in business development, products and services, and corporate agility.
Currently, he leads IIL’s global consulting practice with headquarters in NYC, with a focus on helping clients on their improvement journey. With a master’s degree focused on project management maturity models, he went on to earn his Ph.D. by proposing a model to support complex projects.
Dr. Herszon also lectures on project management at Rutgers Business School and delivers presentations worldwide.
He is a several times Ironman finisher and communicates in English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Tara Ondusky
Breakout: "Reimagine your Leadership in an AI World"
Jason Rashaad
Breakout: Communicate. Understand. Lead.: Human-Centric Project Management with AI
Mike Callahan
Breakout: "Using AI in Capitalizing on Opportunity and Launching your Career"
Dwayne Natick
Breakout: "Leveraging AI capabilities in Project Management"
Tamara Matthews
Lunch: "Achieving Success, Missing Potential: What AI Could Have Added"
PMIGL Cancellation Policy
ALL CANCELLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A 10% ADMINISTRATIVE FEE WITH A $5 MINIMUM FEE. Cancellations MUST be received no later than 12:00 pm on October 7, 2024. Refunds are not available after the cancellation date and time; however, attendee substitutions will be gladly accepted. Please contact Neil Goldman at 248-429-7700 or events@pmiglc.net for additional information or to submit a cancellation/substitution.
Informed Photographic, Audio, and Video Recording Consent & Release Agreement
I acknowledge that PMI Great Lakes (PMIGL) may photograph or otherwise record my image and/or voice at this event. The intent of photography and recording by PMIGL includes, but is not limited to, incorporation into post-event publicity and archiving for members, participants, and other purposes. Therefore, I permit PMIGL, at its discretion, the royalty-free use of these photographs and/or recordings any time during or after the event.
I have read and fully understand this release agreement. I am over the age of 18. This release agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties.
