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In recognition of Black History Month, PMINYC welcomes keynote speaker Rose James to our February Chapter Meeting. Join us for an insightful session on leadership and influence. 

Influence Without Authority – Critical Skills for Project Leadership Success
Rose James, Keynote Speaker & Industry Thought Leader

What happens when the success of your project depends on people you don’t have authority over?

You need stakeholder buy-in, cross-team alignment, and key decisions to move forward—but instead, you hit roadblocks: conflicting priorities, resistance to change, and organizational silos that slow progress at every turn. The ability to move projects forward doesn’t come from authority—it comes from mastering the art of influence.

Join renowned speaker and industry thought-leader Rose James for this high-impact keynote, where you’ll discover the strategies to lead with influence, gain buy-in, and drive results—even without formal authority. Through real-world case studies, expert insights, and practical frameworks, you will learn:

• The Science of Influence – How to gain trust and inspire action in project environments.
• The Power of Persuasion – Proven techniques to win over even the most resistant stakeholders.
• Storytelling & Strategic Communication – How to frame messages that get buy-in.
• Emotional Intelligence & Trust-Building – The hidden keys to creating deep stakeholder alignment.
• Overcoming Resistance & Navigating Organizational Politics – Turning roadblocks into opportunities for project success.

This is your playbook for mastering influence in project leadership. Whether you’re managing high-stakes projects, driving executive conversations, or aligning cross-functional teams, this session will equip you with the tools to influence decisions, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and lead projects to success.

Secure your spot today—because in project management, the ability to influence is what drives success.

About Our Speaker:

Rose James is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, portfolio leader, and industry thought leader in project management, influence, and leadership strategy.

Rose James is an accomplished strategy and transformation leader dedicated to helping companies achieve optimal performance, agility and efficiency. With a master’s degree in business administration in strategic management and finance, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise as she consistently delivers exceptional results in diverse environments. She holds a Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification and has more than two decades of experience in strategy consulting and transformation. She is a recognized thought leader and an influencer, sharing her insights and expertise through publications and as a keynote speaker at universities, conferences and multibillion-dollar companies. Her expertise covers a wide range of topics, including leadership, mentoring, growth mindset, burnout, change fatigue, effective communications, project management and agile transformation. Her expertise is reflected through certifications in project management, agile and lean portfolio management. She has led global transformations for leading organizations and excels in problem-solving, strategic thinking and effective planning, making her a trusted resource for turning around troubled operations. Rose serves on the boards of several organizations, leveraging her business acumen, leadership and strategic insights in advising leaders on strategic initiatives. She is a dynamic, sought-after speaker who connects with audiences, effectively communicating complex ideas and inspiring others.

• Meeting Agenda
  
  Zoom Doors open at 6:00 PM ET
• 6:00pm - Networking Session
• 6:20pm - Chapter Notes 
• 6:30pm - 7:30pm Rose James' Presentation

Location

Zoom access details will be emailed by PMINYC Programs after registration closes on February 25, 2025, at 9:00 PM. To ensure you receive the webinar link without issues, please add vpmarcom@pminyc.ccsend.com, to your contacts.