PDD Speaker
Transformational Leadership & Digital Culture Expert
Michelle Rhee
Michelle Rhee is a transformational leader with over 15 years of experience guiding global media organizations through human-centric digital transformation. A former Senior Director at Paramount Streaming and Pluto TV, she helps leaders balance cutting-edge technology with the human connection and culture that drive lasting success.
Project Management in Uncertain Times + Career Growth Through Influence
Business Acumen
About the presentation:
Drawing from over 15 years of experience leading enterprise transformations across global streaming platforms, Michelle Rhee shares frameworks developed while scaling organizations 3x during rapid technological change. Participants will learn how to maintain team momentum and stakeholder confidence while adapting plans in real-time, all while positioning themselves as indispensable leaders regardless of their title.
Key takeaways include:
Frameworks for leading initiatives through ambiguity and change
Strategic communication techniques for managing stakeholders during uncertainty
Relationship-building and influence strategies that accelerate career advancement
Collaborative problem-solving approaches for complex, cross-functional challenges
Methods for transforming crisis leadership into career opportunitiesProject Management in Uncertain Times + Career Growth Through Influence
- Navigating Ambiguity: Project Management When Everything Changes: Learn frameworks for leading initiatives when timelines shift, priorities evolve, and technologies disrupt mid-stream. Discover how to maintain team momentum and stakeholder confidence while adapting plans in real-time without sacrificing quality or team well-being.
- Stakeholder Communication During Transformation: Master the art of transparent, strategic communication when you don't have all the answers. Explore techniques for managing expectations, building trust through uncertainty, and keeping diverse stakeholders aligned when project landscapes shift rapidly.
- Building Influence Without Formal Authority: Develop essential relationship-building and persuasion skills that accelerate career growth in matrix organizations. Learn how to drive cross-functional initiatives, gain buy-in from senior stakeholders, and position yourself as an indispensable leader regardless of your title.
- Strategic Problem-Solving in Complex Organizations: Discover collaborative approaches for breaking down silos, resolving conflicts, and finding solutions when multiple teams have competing priorities. Master techniques for facilitating alignment and driving consensus across diverse functional areas.
- Positioning Yourself for Career Advancement Through Crisis Leadership: Transform uncertainty and transformation challenges into career opportunities. Learn how to demonstrate leadership value, build your reputation as a problem-solver, and leverage complex projects to accelerate your professional growth trajectory.
