PMI-LA Events

A 2023 Harvard Business Review survey identified 10 “next generation” project management skills which PMO leaders agree are more impactful than even organizational tenure or formal project management certifications.  Learn what those 10 next-gen skills are and discover how Project Insight can help showcase your future-minded talents. Gain visibility from your leadership team and set yourself up for future career success.

Learning Outcomes

• 1. Organizational Awareness and Portfolio Reporting
  Learn how to improve your understanding of your organization’s structure, culture, and business goals. Explore how to leverage portfolio reporting to align projects with strategic objectives and demonstrate project success in ways that matter to leadership.
• 2. Capacity and Resource Planning
  Gain insight into optimizing your team’s capacity and resource allocation, ensuring projects are completed efficiently. Learn how advanced resource planning tools can help you balance workloads and prevent bottlenecks while managing competing priorities.
• 3. Cross-functional Collaboration
  Discover strategies for fostering collaboration across departments, ensuring that all project stakeholders are aligned. Learn how to manage cross-functional teams and break down silos to drive project success through shared goals and communication.
• 4. Financial Acumen
  Develop financial skills that go beyond budgeting—learn how to analyze project costs, manage financial risks, and forecast return on investment. Understand how to translate project performance into financial metrics that resonate with decision-makers.
• 5. Risk Management & Decision Making
  Enhance your ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively. Learn decision-making frameworks that empower you to navigate uncertainty and make informed choices that drive successful project outcomes.
• 6. Customer Centricity
  Adopt a customer-centric approach to project management by focusing on delivering value to clients and end-users. Learn how to integrate customer feedback into your processes and align project deliverables with customer expectations to maximize satisfaction and long-term success.

Speakers

Thomas Leffler, MBA

President and CRO of Project Insight

Thomas Leffler is the President and Chief Revenue Officer of Project Insight, which is an award-winning project management software that streamlines work by centralizing tasks, projects, and collaboration on a user-friendly online platform.

Throughout his career, Thomas has thrived as a leader with a record of success in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings, spanning a diverse range of industries and organizations of all sizes. Thomas is known for his expertise in scaling and growing companies, executing transformative turnarounds, and achieving successful exits.

Thomas actively contributes his expertise by serving on various boards. He currently holds a seat on the Board of Directors for Project Insight, and the Advisory Boards for MedWand Solutions and The Jonathan Foundation.

Thomas holds an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University and a BA degree in Marketing & Business from Carthage College.

Mathew Sparkes

Enterprise Sales Executive, Project Insight

Mathew Sparkes is an Enterprise Sales Executive at Project Insight with over 20 years of experience catalyzing growth and innovation across diverse industries. Fueled by a passion for driving organizational success, Mathew has worked with thousands of businesses, from small enterprises to Fortune 100 companies, across nearly every sector. He has developed deep expertise in the full sales cycle and has helped organizations craft effective project and portfolio management strategies.

With a strong background in solving complex, technical challenges, Mathew specializes in areas such as digital infrastructure, project management, CRM integration, marketing automation, and SaaS platforms. His growth mindset and ability to streamline processes and enhance performance have helped businesses optimize operations and achieve lasting success.

Outside of his professional life, Mathew is committed to his community through volunteer work. A history enthusiast, he enjoys nerding out about historical events, hiking, and spending quality time with his wife and daughters.

Agenda

• 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM: Welcome and PMI-LA Information
• 06:40 PM - 07:20 PM Presentation: Executing Project & Portfolio Management with a Growth Mindset
• 07:20 PM - 07:30 PM: Q&A

PDUs

1 PDU - Ways of Working

Price

• $10.00 - Members
• $15.00 - Non-Members

Location

Online Webinar: Meeting information will be included in your Registration Confirmation email once you complete the registration for this event.