What Gardening Can Teach Us About Project Management | Sterling Ballroom - 10:30 - 11:20 PM
Kimberly Logan, PMP, LSSBB, CSM
 
Successful projects don't grow by accident; they are cultivated with intention. Using the relatable metaphor of gardening, this interactive session explores how project managers can create the right conditions for projects and teams to thrive.
 
Key Takeaways

Participants will discover practical strategies for preparing the "soil" through stakeholder engagement, planting clear objectives, nurturing projects with effective communication, removing the "weeds" of risk and scope creep, pruning unnecessary work, and harvesting meaningful business value.

about the speaker

Kimberly Logan, PMP, LSSBB, CSM

Kimberly Logan is a Project Manager, Mentor and Technology professional with more than 20 years of project management experience and over 30 years in IT. Her expertise spans project and program management, process improvement, business continuity, leadership, and team development.

Kimberly’s approach to project management is practical, people-centered, and adaptable. She believes successful projects are about more than schedules, budgets, and deliverables—they depend on understanding people, building relationships, communicating effectively, and creating an environment where teams can learn and succeed. As a leader, mentor, coach, and facilitator, she combines structured project management practices with real-world experience to help professionals navigate complexity, develop their leadership skills, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

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