Presentation Title: Branding isn't just for Business: The Importance of self branding

Presentation Summary:  Learn how to brand yourself at work and in networking, to build the career you desire.

Speaker: Heidi Angell

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As artificial intelligence reshapes how projects are planned, executed, and delivered, the human element of project management is becoming more—not less—critical. This Lunch & Learn introduces project managers to Motivational Interviewing (MI), a structured, evidence-based communication approach designed to navigate resistance, foster alignment, and drive meaningful change.

Participants will explore how MI techniques can be applied to modern project environments where AI tools influence decision-making, stakeholder expectations, and team dynamics. The session will focus on practical strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement, improve team buy-in, and lead more effectively in increasingly complex, AI-enabled ecosystems.

Attendees will leave with actionable tools to elevate their communication style and strengthen their leadership impact in the evolving landscape of project management.

 

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Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and government. Project managers are now in a unique position to translate these emerging AI opportunities into successful, real-world outcomes.

This session helps PMs understand AI use cases across sectors and learn how to guide these projects from idea to implementation. Through practical examples and discussion, participants will explore how AI is improving prediction, decision-making, automation, and efficiency across different business functions. The focus will be on how project managers can connect AI potential with business strategy, manage risks, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and drive adoption responsibly. Attendees will leave with a framework to identify, evaluate, and lead AI-driven projects in any organization.

Speaker: Ashima Sharma

 

Join us for the inaugural PMI Arizona Thought Leadership virtual Lunch & Learn featuring Stephanie Hanko (Founding Member & Past Board Chair). This session explores insights from PMI’s Talent Gap Report and what they mean for industry leaders, professionals, and students across Arizona.