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Presentation Description

Description of Topic/Presentation:

“Luck Is No Strategy: 3 Proven Ways to Drive Project Success” 

Project success isn’t a matter of luck—it’s about using the right tools and approaches to navigate complexity and deliver results. In this session, we’ll explore three key techniques that help ensure project success: the Business Objectives Model, which aligns stakeholders around a shared vision; Process Flows, which clarify how work gets done; and the Ecosystem Map, which reveals key dependencies and impacts. By integrating these strategies into your project planning, you can proactively manage risks, improve stakeholder engagement, and drive better outcomes. Join us to learn how to make your projects more predictable, effective, and—dare we say—lucky!

Example Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to align project goals with business needs using a Business Objectives Model to ensure stakeholder buy-in and project relevance.
• Learn how to map and analyze key processes with Process Flows to improve clarity, efficiency, and risk management in project execution.
• Discover how an Ecosystem Map can reveal dependencies and risks to help project managers anticipate challenges and improve cross-functional collaboration.

Speaker Bio(s)

Betsy Stockdale

Betsy Stockdale is a Senior Enterprise Systems Analyst at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), where she specializes in defining project requirements, optimizing scope, and ensuring successful project delivery. With over 30 years of experience, she has worked with industry leaders like The Walt Disney Company and Dell, bringing a wealth of real-world expertise to her work.

Betsy thrives on coaching and mentoring in requirements elicitation and analysis, helping others master the art of crafting clear, effective requirements. Her deep industry knowledge, combined with her hands-on approach, makes her a trusted expert in the field.

Fun fact: Betsy earned her PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® certification as part of PMI’s pilot program—one of the first to achieve this credential!

Location

Back Bay Conference Center - 3415 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
(Side entrance of Irvine Lanes Bowling Alley, look for PMI-OC Banner)

FREE PARKING

Dinner / Meal

Not Available - Presentation only does not include the meal

Time

5:30 p.m. – Registration Opens
5:30 p.m. – Networking (5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.)
5:45 p.m. – Buffet Opens
6:15 p.m. – Welcome/Chapter Updates
6:35 p.m. –  10-minute Break
6:45 p.m. – Guest Speaker Presentation (6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.)
7:45 p.m. – Closing Announcements/Prizes
8:00 p.m. – Event Adjourned

Cost

$20.00

Registration Deadline : Must register before noon on day of event.

PDUs: 1 - Ways of Working

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