2024

As the Chief of Staff to the CEO and an executive leader, Lenka oversees the Transformation Management Office, Enterprise Program Management Office, CEO & Board communications, and Thought Leadership teams in a global non-for-profit organization. Her role is in driving the organization's strategic initiatives, ensuring seamless execution of the new strategy, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence across all levels. In her capacity, she collaborates closely with the CEO, other executive leaders and the Board of Directors to align the strategic goals with operational execution. By leading cross-functional teams and spearheading critical projects, Lenka ensures that the transformation efforts are on track and deliver impactful results. Her focus on effective communication and thought leadership helps position PMI at the forefront of project management trends and innovations, reinforcing PMI's commitment to the new purpose: to maximize project success to elevate our world. Lenka brings extensive international experience and a proven track record in setting and executing strategic vision, digital transformation leadership, culture shifts, and enhancing organizational agility. Prior to joining PMI, Lenka held leadership roles focusing on organizational transformation, Agile leadership, and relationship management. Most recently, Lenka served as the Head of Agile Transformation at key European bank, where she defined the organization’s transformation vision and strategy, built a high-performing transformation team, and executed the roadmap while onboarding business and IT talent. Lenka promoted customer centricity, implemented Citizen Development practices, and contributed to their digital leadership in the market. Lenka holds a Master of Science in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering from Charles University. She has earned a Digital Excellence Diploma from the IMD Business School of Switzerland and completed the European Women in Boards C-Level Program. She holds international certifications in project management, agile practices, and business analysis, including the following PMI Credentials: PMP, PMI-PBA, and PMI-ACP.

Steve is the author of, and chief examiner for, the APM Group’s Managing Benefits™ and Managing Portfolios™. He is also co-author of the OGC/Axelos, Management of Portfolios and he was Chief Examiner for MoP® from 2011-2015. Steve gained extensive management experience as a member of the UK Senior Civil Service and was described by the UK Government CIO as the, 'rottweiler of benefits management'. Since leaving the UK government Steve has provided independent portfolio and benefits management advice and training to a range of organizations in both the public and private sectors – in the UK, but mostly abroad. He also develops and delivers Masters and Executive-level courses for the Graduate Business School at Queensland University of Technology, Australia. Steve is a regular keynote speaker at international conferences, trainer and writer on the subjects of project portfolio and benefits management. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, holds an MBA, and Masters of Studies degree from Cambridge University.

Lisa is the principal of Project Chalk Talk, a company dedicated to introducing project management as a business competency to improve decision-making, instill accountability, and enhance communications. She has over 30 years’ experience in leading PMOs and her passion is training others in project management leadership skills. She is a PMI® PMTraining™ instructor, a distance instructor for Prodevia Learning, and a contributor to Project Bites. Lisa is the author of several books and is a regular contributor to industry blogs and various podcasts. Lisa is a recognized international speaker in her field and is known for her storytelling to impart messages that are impactful and practical. Lisa is a competitive ocean rower an avid dog lover.

Seth B. Greenwald, PMP, MID, DTM, brings his unique perspective, practical insights and seriously fun energy to his webinars. Technical professionals and business leaders regard his distinctive process to achieving mastery in public speaking and presentation skills as the game changer for their careers. Seth earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Cooper Union and a Master of Industrial Design from Pratt Institute. For over 30 years, Seth has served as a design lead and senior project manager for some of the largest design and engineering firms in the country. He currently manages a multi-billion dollar public infrastructure project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As founder and owner of Creatively Speaking Inc., Seth empowers countless individuals to advance their careers through effective powerful communication. His public speaking programs Page to Stage, Find Your Flow and Improv to Improve have garnered widespread acclaim for their transformative impact to technical professionals and business leaders. Seth is the founding member of Project Management Institute’s NYC Toastmasters club, a testament to his commitment to fostering communication and leadership skills. His dedication extends to serving as the Secretary of the NYC chapter of the National Speakers Association. Seth is a 3x bestselling author. His latest book, "Answering the Call of Your Creative Warrior" is the personal story of how he discovered his inner source of creative power that he calls upon to communicate his ideas with confidence, clarity and conviction. Seth lives with his wife and son in Westchester County, NY. He enjoys traveling the world and collecting seriously fun stories to share with his audiences.

Dr. Beverly Kaye is recognized internationally as one of the most knowledgeable and practical professionals in the areas of career development, employee engagement and retention. Her contribution to the field of engagement and retention includes the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Getting Good People to Stay, which is now in its 6th edition. Her recent books in the career development field include Up is Not the Only Way and Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go, which provided overwhelmed managers with a way to blend career conversations into their everyday routine. In 2018, ATD honors Beverly Kaye with their Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing her advanced knowledge and extensive practice across the talent development field.” In 2018, ISA awards Dr. Kaye their Thought Leadership Award for her body of work in the support of work-related learning and performance. In 2019, IMS awards Dr. Beverly Kaye with their Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the field of career development and employee engagement. In 2019, Best Practice Institute awards Beverly Kaye with the Lifetime Achievement Award based on her significant contributions as a founder of the field of career development. In 2022, i4CP awards Beverly Kaye their 2022 Industry Legend Award in appreciation of her outstanding contributions and commitment to the field of human resources and leadership.

As the Chief Technology Officer at AgileAI Labs, I lead the innovation and delivery of AI solutions for requirements engineering and software test engineering/test generation. With over 35 years of experience in designing, building, testing, and delivering software solutions for various markets and domains, I have a proven track record of transforming software quality engineering practices and driving business value.

Roberto Cervantes is currently acting Director of PMO and Sustainability Leader for Core Molding Technologies. Mr. Cervantes started his career at General Motors, focusing on Manufacturing/Process Engineering and Project Management. He further expanded his expertise in Engineering and Product Management within the Aerospace and heavy-duty truck industries. Roberto holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, an MBA from Webster University, and is a certified Project Management Professional since 2017.

Caring and Transparent Technology Exec with nearly 20 years of diverse experience in Organizational Strategy, DevOps, PeopleOps and Product Development. Author of Kind Transparency, due to release end of Q3.

Edita Kemzuraite, PMP, PMO-CP - CEO of Project Management United (pmunited.eu) and co-founder of the PM & PMO Conference BRIDGE (pmconference.org). She has 15%2B years of experience working on the high complexity projects at Bentley Systems - the Infrastructure Engineering Software Company. Business sustainability, PMO impact and strategic project management are Edita’s areas of interests/research. At Bentley she is also a Sustainability Ambassador focusing on the importance of ecosystem collaboration for solving Environmental, Social and Government issues and accelerating Sustainable Development Goals. Edita is certified professional of Business Sustainability Management (Cambridge University) and Green Project Management (GPM).

I’m Mark, The Reasoner! Projects can be a daunting maze, often leading to nightmares. Did you know that 70% of projects fail, and half of them don't meet their deadlines? As The Ambidextrous Project Manager™ and Transformation Leader, I’m overly obsessed with steering clients away from the painful pitfalls of project chaos and overcoming adversity. With a focus on organizing and delivering complex projects with confidence, I help clients transition from chaos to clarity, tackling their biggest pain points and aligning their efforts with strategic business goals. My mission is to guide you in embracing ambidextrous thinking, mastering resilience, becoming an effective project manager, navigating complexities, and unlocking your full potential in personal and professional endeavors. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, I've persevered through one of the most complex challenges of life, defying a brutal recommendation for arm amputation that tested my resilience and belief in hope. This experience has deeply influenced my perspective on overcoming adversity and finding strength in challenging situations. Likewise, this journey has reinforced my philosophy that "Everything is a Project", leveraging emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability as impactful skills to successfully deliver any project. Moreover, I've supported large-scale infrastructure projects, from ICT & Telecom/ Mobile rollouts to utility-scale solar and energy construction, where I've helped teams build their skills, transform and empower them to excel, become the most powerful version of themselves, navigate uncertainty, adapt to change, and enhance their performances and productivity through heart-based life lessons. Beyond project management, I'm passionate about coaching, training and career development that have contributed meaningfully to initiatives at the Men’s World Cup Qualifiers (FIFA), Project Management Institute (PMI), PMO Alliance & Global Awards (PMOGA), University of the West Indies (UWI), University of Technology (UTech), Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, CARICOM’s Aspiring Youth Empowerment Programme (AYEP), SCRUMstudy, and International Association of Project Managers (IAPM). I'm also the co-creator of The PMO Leader Digital Transformation Series, where we delve into topics, insights, and strategies for navigating the dynamic world of project management. Let's unlock your full potential making a lasting journey of empowerment and impact together!