"Ignore the glass ceiling and do your work, if you're focusing on the glass ceiling then you will be limited" says award winning author Ava Duvernay. As women in the workplace, we must rise above the toxicity all while showing up as our authentic selves. With this presentation, Dr Syreeta Bond shows real life, practical project management based examples and tips on how to excel in your career and pave the way for future generations. It's time to take your goals to the next level!

It can be hard to observe a group or person struggling without jumping right in. Is it time to intervene, and if so, how? This session, ideal for executives, managers, development leads, project/program managers, coaches, scrum masters, and product owners, addresses this common conundrum head-on with practical clarity. By the end of the session, guests will have a renewed awareness of client behaviors and tools for responding intentionally.

In today's fast-paced business environment, complex projects have become the norm. These projects are characterized by multiple influential stakeholders; technical innovations managed across technical teams, and the need to satisfy current and future requirements. These conditions present unique challenges that demand a sophisticated approach to management. This presentation will explore the best ways to address complex projects' challenges through lessons learned from working in the trenches.

Products and Projects cost money to deliver. Yet most of us as project, program, product leaders feel disconnected from the financial equation that drives our initiatives. Ironically, executives who own the business case are asking us to justify additional resources and budget.

That tension leaves us with many questions: Why should I shoulder financial justifications owned by someone higher up the organization? How can I juggle getting things done while also owning the business case? How do I answer these questions if my project isn't even about profit or ROI?

Whether you are an agile product owner or a senior program manager, this provocative session will equip you to champion your project as the best investment of time, attention, and resources. Come learn how to tell your project story, and demonstrate your skills as a strategic project leader.