As companies embark on ambitious digital transformation projects to integrate AI and other cutting-edge technologies, effective project management becomes essential to ensure seamless implementation, mitigate risks, and achieve strategic goals. Don't miss this opportunity to equip your organization with the tools and knowledge needed for a successful digital transformation journey.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how strategic project management frameworks can drive successful AI and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and long-term value creation.
• Identify key risks, challenges, and success factors in implementing AI and emerging technologies, and explore how project professionals can proactively manage these elements through structured planning and agile execution.
• Learn practical tools and techniques for leading cross-functional digital transformation projects, including stakeholder engagement, change management, and measuring impact in rapidly evolving technological environments.

Lynn Shannon, B.Ed., Dip.Sp.Ed, DASSM, PMP, PMI-PBA, has served on the Board of Directors of Project Management Institute since 2023. She is a long-time PMI volunteer and past president of the PMI Chapter in Toronto, Canada, and Region Three Mentor.

Shannon is a dedicated professional leader with extensive management experience leading media and digital transformation programs for large Canadian companies, including Thomson Reuters, Torstar, Rogers Communication and Sun Life Financial.

She is a popular instructor on various project management topics at the University of Toronto, Canada, and she is a regular speaker at events and conferences around the world. She was awarded the Colin J. Morris Distinguished Contribution Award for PMI service from the PMI Toronto Chapter in 2020 and has received several Ted Rogers Innovation Awards.

Shannon holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and a Diploma Special Education and Educational Media, both from McGill University, Canada.

We look forward to seeing you at our virtual event on September 2^nd

Event Date: Tuesday, September 2^nd, 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:

• $10 for Pre-Registered PMI Manitoba Members and Students
• $35+GST for Pre-Registered Non-Members

Event Info:  

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

Please email if you have any questions regarding:

• This event, Director of Monthly Programs -monthlyprograms@pmimanitoba.org
• Registration, IT Director, communications@pmimanitoba.org

PMI Manitoba Chapter no longer issues invoices for monthly program events. Registration can be paid through Debit or Credit Cards. 

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