February Chapter Event: Small Organization, Big Impact, Scaling PM for Small Shops - Practical Strategies & Toolkit
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Running projects in a small organization? Wondering how to make PMI best practices work without the big-company overhead?
Join us for an interactive panel sharing ways to adapt PMI’s PMBOK to a small PMO and a best practice toolkit for scaling project management in small organizations.
✅ Get a practical toolkit for adapting PMBOK to small organizations
✅ Hear real-world lessons learned from experts who’ve been there
✅ Explore mentoring opportunities to help you apply what you learn
Whether you’re a seasoned PM or just starting out, you’ll leave with actionable strategies, candid insights, and connections that matter.
Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your business acumen and elevate your leadership skills.
Speakers
Dr. Steve Pollock
Senior Program Manager
Dr. Steve Pollock’s passion and purpose is to share simple, effective team-building and problem-solving tools. Currently, a Senior Program Manager and Monday.com Business Owner at Farm Credit Mid-America (FCMA) and an Adjunct Business Instructor at Indiana Wesleyan University, Steve is a trusted resource for continuous improvement projects and lifelong learning. With PMI certifications including PgMP, ACP, and PMP, as well as being an ASQ Fellow and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Steve is the current KIPMI President and co-author with Daro Mott (KIPMI VP Programs) of coaching Green Belts for Sustainable Success (ASQ Press, 2015). Outside of work, Steve enjoys spending time with his family, camping, gardening, serving in his church, and reading.
Julia Smith
Program Manager
Julia Smith is a seasoned project and program management leader with over a decade of experience driving complex, high-stakes initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and optimize financial performance. As a Program Manager for Farm Credit Mid-America’s Process Improvement & Execution Team, Julia leads transformative projects with a sharp focus on strategic execution and proactive risk mitigation. She is currently the lead Program Manager for the association’s multi-year Loan Accounting Transformation.
Matthew McBride
Director of Student Outreach
Matthew is a senior Finance & Management student at the University of Louisville with over 4 years of experience in customer service, operations, and process improvement.
Matthew leads the Student Outreach efforts for KIPMI, connecting emerging project leaders with the seasoned project veterans of our community.
