CALENDAR

WMPMI's monthly chapter meeting is a two-PDU event featuring two presentation sessions linked by networking time and dinner.   

Learning Leadership in Crisis and Risk Management

Event Agenda:

• Doors open at 4:45 PM ET
• The program begins at 5:00 PM ET and ends promptly at 8:00 PM.
  • 5:10-6:10 PM - Session 1 Presentation
  • 6:20-6:50 - Networking / Dinner
  • 6:50-7:00 - Announcements
  • 7:00-8:00 - Session 2 Presentation
• The Zoom link will be provided prior to the event via email.

Location: The Pinnacle Center - 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, Michigan 49426

PDU: 2.0 (1.0 Ways of Working / 0.5 Business Acumen / 0.5 Power Skills)

Session 1 

Learning Leadership in Crisis - Becoming a Leader During 9/11

With his recent promotion to E-4 in the US Air Force, Paul found himself thrust into a leadership position unexpectedly. This sudden shift came about as a result of the unfortunate demotion of two senior leaders. Paul's journey into leadership was expedited due to the circumstances surrounding the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center Towers. During this challenging period, Paul will share his unique experience and insights gained while leading a team of five as a young US Air Force airman amidst the backdrop of wartime. Attendees of his account will have the opportunity to grasp essential and straightforward leadership concepts, presented through the perspective of someone who navigated the responsibilities of leadership during critical times.

About the Speaker: Paul Porras

As a seasoned Senior PMO Leader, Paul brings a distinctive blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise to drive impactful results. With a relentless commitment to efficiency and value creation, Paul is known for spearheading transformative initiatives that lead to tangible bottom-line benefits. Paul’s passion for implementing streamlined PMO standards and expert program management practices has reshaped businesses, resulting in remarkable revenue growth, margin retention, and substantial cost savings. Paul also proudly served in the US Air Force, instilling discipline, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Beyond his professional commitments, Paul is a devoted family person, blessed with a loving marriage and three wonderful children. This balance between Paul’s personal and professional life fuels his drive to make a lasting impact both within and beyond the workplace.

Session 2 

Risk Management : The Game

Risk management constitutes a pivotal realm within any development process, although it frequently receives less attention than it deserves. This observation holds true across various domains, whether it's a project, a startup endeavor, or an innovative concept. Invariably, a substantial risk looms - the risk of failure. Failure might stem from factors such as inadequate resource allocation, a misalignment of the product with the market's demands, financial depletion, and an array of other potential threats. Curiously, even in the face of such risks, many ventures tend to underestimate the significance of risk management.

In this interactive session, participants can get “back to basics” and learn some easy risk management practices through a game designed to get participants up and out of their chairs to thoughtfully manage risks associated with a tricky situation.

About the Speaker:Paul Porras

As a seasoned Senior PMO Leader, Paul brings a distinctive blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise to drive impactful results. With a relentless commitment to efficiency and value creation, Paul is known for spearheading transformative initiatives that lead to tangible bottom-line benefits. Paul’s passion for implementing streamlined PMO standards and expert program management practices has reshaped businesses, resulting in remarkable revenue growth, margin retention, and substantial cost savings. Paul also proudly served in the US Air Force, instilling discipline, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Beyond his professional commitments, Paul is a devoted family person, blessed with a loving marriage and three wonderful children. This balance between Paul’s personal and professional life fuels his drive to make a lasting impact both within and beyond the workplace.

We are also offering a virtual option for this event for members and those not yet members.

• Member code for virtual - 2023DinnerMember
• Non-Member code for virtual - 2023DinnerNonMember

The Zoom information will be in your registration confirmation email.