Project leaders today are asked to navigate a complex business environment while driving successful delivery that aligns with high-level strategic initiatives. However, many project managers find it difficult to transcend technical execution and become the strategic partners who influence executive decision-making. 

This session will allow us to exchange ideas on how to grow from a Project Leader to a Trusted Advisor. How can we as Project Leaders extend their influence to become strategic partners? Are there some simple tweaks that you can do that changes your organizations view of you?

To lead this discussion let me introduce you to Michelle Watkins, Business Leader and Entrepreneur!

After a three-decade career in Project and Program Management spanning HCM implementations, IT PMO leadership and leading the HR PMO for a global CRM giant, former PMI Nashville Chapter President-Elect Michelle Watkins recognized a critical industry gap: the need for a solution that integrates project plan data and management assets in a seamless, robust manner.

In 2021, driven by her vision for a “PMO-in-a-box” service, Michelle founded Global PMO Partners (GPMO). By leveraging her unique experience navigating global portfolios as both a client and a consultant, she has dedicated her career to project management optimization, helping companies achieve radical efficiency and transparency.

Today, Michelle leads a growing team at GPMO, providing high-level consulting that ensures organizations are not just managing projects, but executing the right portfolio of projects aligned with their strategic goals.

Michelle has truly broken through the "glass ceiling" of Project Management to become a "Trusted Advisor". 

Come and join us for an open discussion about how you too can become a trusted advisor and strategic partner!