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2025 KIPMI Professional Development Day - Advancing the Art & Science of Project Management

Business Acumen

 

Please Note: The KIPMI Planning Team reserves the right to update this agenda.

 

Timeslot

Activity

Track 1
the Science

Track 2
the Art

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Keynote
FCMA Atrium

The Sustainable Productivity Blueprint: More Done Less Effort

Leslie Minchin

10:15 – 11:30

Sessions 1 & 2

North Wing

Session 1 - AI Tools for Effective Leaders

Chris Leonard

Session 2 - Don’t be Ambitious, Be Audacious: Set and Achieve Your BHAG Using Brain Science

Leslie Minchin

11:30 – 12:30 PM

Lunch & Networking

FCMA Atrium

  

12:30 – 1:30

Sessions 3 & 4

North Wing

Session 3 - AI in Project Management: Navigating the Art and Science of a New Era

Olya Taran, PhD

Session 4 - Projects Are About the People: Leading Projects with Empathy

Lisa Huber

1:45 – 2:45

Sessions 5 & 6

North Wing

Session 5 - Navigating Career Success Through Understanding Risk Tolerance

Charles Snyder

Session 6 - A Case Study on Giving Back

Joseph Bowens

3:00 – 4:00

Sessions 7 & 8

North Wing

Session 7 - A Project Approach to AI/ML & Cognitive Technologies

Paul West

Session 8 - The Trust Equation

Dr. Steve Pollock

4:15 – 4:45

Closing Session

FCMA Atrium

Beating Burnout with Purpose

Chris Leonard

4:45 – 5:00 PM 

Final Remarks

FCMA Atrium

Mentoring Program Update

Dr. Douglas Sloan

 

Speakers


Leslie Minchin, PCC, PMP

The Sustainable Productivity Blueprint & Don’t be Ambitious, Be Audacious | Leslie Minchin invites us to rethink how the brain shapes leadership — uncovering practical ways to boost focus, clarity, and momentum for projects that move faster and feel lighter to lead

Chris Leonard, PMP, CSM, ICP-ACC

AI Tools for Effective Leaders & Beating Burnout with Purpose | Chris Leonard helps us rethink how we lead and live — blending AI’s creative power with actionable tools to outsmart burnout. He shows us how to reclaim clarity, purpose, and energy so we can lead with impact in a world that never slows down

Olya Taran, PhD, PMP, CSSBB, ACC

Navigating the Art and Science of a New Era | Olya Taran, PhD, guides us through the new era of intelligent project management — showing how AI enhances both the science and art of leadership, helping us combine data-driven insight with human judgment to lead with clarity and purpose

Lisa Huber, PMP, MFA

Leading Projects with Empathy | Lisa Huber reminds us that every project begins and ends with people. She shows how empathy and creative thinking help us navigate uncertainty, build trust, and turn constraints into opportunities for connection, alignment, and meaningful progress

Charles Snyder, PMP, CBCP, CNP

Navigating Career Success Through Understanding Risk Tolerance | Charles Snyder helps us uncover how risk tolerance shapes the way we lead, grow, and make career-defining choices. Through real examples and self-reflection, he challenges us to find the balance between boldness and stability — turning risk into a strategic advantage for long-term success

Joseph Olusegun Askia Bowens, CLP

A Case Study on Giving Back | Joseph Bowens challenges us to see purpose as a project asset — showing how our everyday PM skills can drive meaningful social and community impact. Through guided reflection and a hands-on case study, he helps us shape personal statements that turn leadership into legacy and impact into opportunity

Paul West, CISM, PMP, CPMAI, CISA, PMI-ACP, SMC, DTEF

A Project Approach to AI/ML & Cognitive Technologies | Paul West demystifies what it takes to lead successful AI projects — showing how to identify the right opportunities, avoid common pitfalls, and manage complex systems with clarity, security, and trust. He offers a practical roadmap for building intelligent solutions that perform reliably and lead responsibly in a rapidly evolving landscape

Dr. Steve Pollock, PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSSBB

The Trust Equation | Dr. Steve Pollock breaks down the Trust Equation — a simple, powerful model for building credibility and connection in any professional setting. Through real examples and guided reflection, he helps us understand how trust drives collaboration, influence, and lasting project success

Dr. Douglas Sloan

Mentoring Program Update
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Information

Type of category: Professional Development Day

Type of activity: Business Acumen

Date: November 14th, 2025

Hour: 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Registration close date: November 12th, 2025 at 11:59PM

# of PDUs: 6.5

Price

Members: $50.00

Non members and Guests: $60.00

Location

Farm Credit Mid - America Headquarters

12501 Lakefront Place
Louisville, US, 40299

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