2025 April 8th Dinner Meeting - 1 PDU

Power Skills

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“Navigating Large Organizations - Key Challenges and a Roadmap for Success”

Speaker: Mike Sanders

April 8, 2025

Presentation Description

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Description of Topic/Presentation:

“Navigating Large Organizations - Key Challenges and a Roadmap for Success” 

Navigating Large Organizations" is a discussion of challenges we all face in corporations. The presentation identifies these challenges as well as provides tools to overcome them. Armed with these techniques, navigating an organization becomes much more pleasant and provides a foundation for growth, success, and happiness.

This presentation provides actionable tools to overcome challenges. With these techniques, project managers can navigate organizational dynamics more effectively, fostering growth, success, and team cohesion. Creating a harmonious environment for a team involves fostering a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and collaboration.

Example Learning Objectives:

  1. Learn about the key challenges in working within large organizations.
  2. Obtain the tools needed to deal with these challenges.
  3. Gain peace of mind in knowing you can handle whatever challenges you face and thrive.

Speaker Bio(s)

Mike Sanders, MA, PMP, CSM, CAC

Mike Sanders is a Senior Program Manager for American Express and accomplished author. He has presented on business management and personal development topics for over 15 years at corporations, symposiums, conferences, business associations, agencies, and governments. Mike presented his personal development model – Freedom and the 3rd Brain - at TEDx on San Juan Island, WA. And of all his writings, 14 – Rules of Engagement in Organizations - is his favorite.

Location

Irvine DoubleTree Hilton Hotel: 90 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618

FREE PARKING - Validation will be provided at the hotel

Dinner / Meal

Appetizers and beverages included for in person attendees based on ticket type.

*If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance 

Time

5:30 p.m. – Registration & Networking
6:00 p.m. – Dinner
6:05 p.m. – Sponsor Announcements/President Intro
6:30 p.m. – Speaker Presentation (1 PDU, 60 minutes)
7:30 p.m. – Speaker Presentation Concluded, Additional Announcements/Prizes
8:30 p.m. – Event Adjourned

Cost

 

 

Early Bird

(Until Mar 26th)

In Advance

(Mar 27th - Apr 8th at 11:59am)
*will close early if max capacity is reached*

At the Door

(Apr 8th, 12pm-8:00pm)
*will close early if max capacity is reached*

Member Pricing

$35.00

$40.00

$45.00

Non Member Pricing

$40.00

$45.00

$50.00

Presentation Only (click to register - meal not included)

 $20.00

 $20.00

$20.00 

 

Registration Deadline : Must register before 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8th.

PDUs: 1 - Power Skills

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Information

Type of category: Dinner Meetings

Type of activity: Power Skills

Date: April 8th, 2025

Hour: 5:30PM to 8:30PM

Registration close date: April 8th, 2025 at 12:00PM

Early bird deadline:: 8 April 2025 to 11:59PM

# of PDUs: 1

Price

Early bird member: $35.00

Early bird non member: $40.00

Double click me!Members: $40.00

Non-members and Guests: $45.00

Location

Irvine DoubleTree Hilton Hotel

90 Pacifica
Irvine, CA, 92618

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