April Virtual Chapter Event: "The Role of the PMO in Upskilling and Reskilling for AI"

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine the business landscape, the need for strategic workforce upskilling and reskilling has never been more urgent. This presentation explores the critical role of the Project Management Office (PMO) in equipping their project professionals to meet the demands of an AI-driven future. With its enterprise-wide influence, the PMO is uniquely positioned to integrate AI readiness into organizational strategy, manage the complexities of capability-building initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

In this session, Dr. Waffa Adam, an esteemed PMO expert and author, will explore The Role of the PMO in Upskilling and Reskilling for AI.

Learning objectives:

  • Identifying key skills required for an AI-driven workforce.
  • Embedding AI competencies into project and PMO frameworks.
  • Driving continuous improvement through tailored training programs.
  • Securing executive support for AI-focused initiatives.

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Dr. Waffa is the Principal and Managing Director of Global PMO Solutions with over 20 years of experience across management consulting, financial services, IT, Project management, and Education industries. Experience in organization change management, digital transformation, Agile and Lean adoption and sustainability, strategy execution, Program, Portfolio, and project management office (PMO). Waffa has expertise in establishing practical PMOs and revitalizing and assessing the value propositions of existing PMOs to ensure alignment with organizational strategy. She has helped Fortune 100, midsize, and small-sized organizations improve their project management practices and PMO establishments by building scalable standards and proven solutions to enhance their delivery process.

Before establishing Global PMO Solutions, Waffa held many positions, ranging from the big 5 to small startups. She was responsible for establishing PMOs, including portfolios, building governance models, and benchmarking process improvement. She helped organizations achieve their value proposition through building and sustaining transformational change management to improve their delivery and performance to achieve operational excellence.

She is an Agile Coach certified, SAFe Agilist certified, PMP certified, ACP certified, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified. She holds a Bachelor of Computer Science, a Minor in Business Administration, a Master's in Information Technology, and a Ph.D. in Strategy and program management. Waffa authored two books about the PMO; one of them is the primary text and a framework for the PMO course at U of T and Centennial College.

Waffa is an author, coach, and active industry member with many publications on project management, PMOs, Agile, and change management. She is a frequent speaker, presenter, and panellist at the international level at various project management events and forums.

We look forward to seeing you at our virtual event on April 1st       

Event Date: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

Location: Online (link to be emailed to attendees prior to the event)

Agenda:

  • 12:00 pm    Speaker presentation
  • 1:00 pm      End of session

Fees:

  • Free for Pre-Registered PMI Manitoba Members
  • $15+GST for Pre-Registered Non-Members

Event Info:  

  • Registration closes Monday, March 31, 2025, at 12:00 pm 
  • Event attendance is worth one (1) Ways of Working Professional Development Unit (PDU) 
  • No refunds. Substitutions are permitted, provided the substitute is eligible for the same price.

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Information

Type of category: Monthly Meetings

Type of activity: Ways of Working

Date: April 1st, 2025

Hour: 12:00PM to 1:00PM

# of PDUs: 1

Price

Members: Free

Non members and Guests: $15.00

Location

Virtual