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Navigating an Organization That Doesn't Formally Embrace PM Principles

Not every organization that runs projects thinks of itself as project-driven. Manufacturers, healthcare systems, and fast-growing mid-size companies routinely deliver complex, high-stakes work without a formal PMO, without executive sponsorship for PM discipline, and often without project leaders who have any real authority over the people they need to move.

In this session, Dr. Brian Watson — a PMP-credentialed project management professor at Wright State University —  draws on his own research and industry experience into why well-planned projects stall at the point of execution, and how project leaders succeed when they can't simply mandate compliance. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for building the habits of communication, organization, and change management into an organization that has never formally adopted project management principles.

PMI Southwest Ohio Chapter members may attend this event at no cost. Please register as a guest and use promo code NEO5 to waive the fee.

 

Speakers


Dr. Brian Watson, PMP

Dr. Brian Watson, PMP
Project Management Professor, Wright State University, Raj Soin College of Business
Dr. Watson is a project management professor at Wright State University's Raj Soin College of Business and a PMP-credentialed practitioner with a career built before the classroom, not just around it. Prior to joining Wright State University, he built his career as a healthcare operations and financial executive, leading multimillion-dollar projects and programs across local, state, and federal organizations. His research focuses on why well-planned projects stall at the point of execution and how project leaders succeed without formal authority over the teams they need to move. Today he works directly with growing organizations, designing and delivering hands-on project management training that turns communication, organization, and change management into practiced habits — not just theory.
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Details

Type of category: Regional Events

Date: December 3rd, 2026

Hour: 12:00PM to 1:00PM

# of PDUs: 1.0

Pricing

PMISWO ChapterMembers: Free

GuestNon members and Guests: $5.00

Location

PMI Northeast Ohio Chapter - Zoom