BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69daf55590c3e SUMMARY:Communications and Public Speaking: Become and Remain a \"Relevant \" Project Manager DESCRIPTION:Speech Title: \;  \;Become and Remain a “Relevant” Project Manager Speech Abstract: This presentation is about taking you r career to the next level\,\" focuses on the critical importance of becom ing and remaining a \"Relevant Project Manager.\" It defines relevance as having demonstrable significance\, being appropriate to current circumstan ces\, and being highly valued in one's profession. The session outlines a comprehensive framework for achieving this relevance\, categorized into th ree key areas: Technology &\; Business\, Soft Skills\, and Community. P articipants will learn practical strategies for staying current with indus try tools and trends\, developing essential soft skills such as effective communication (including understanding various styles and non-verbal cues) \, influential leadership\, strategic personal branding\, and power networ king. The presentation emphasizes that a relevant project manager is one w hom others depend on for expertise\, leadership\, and support\, ultimately leading to career security and continuous value. Learning Objectives: Define and articulate the importance of \"relevance\" for career advan cement and security in project management. Apply strategies for continuo us professional development in technology\, business acumen\, and industry trends to maintain relevance. Cultivate essential soft skills including effective communication\, influential leadership\, personal branding\, an d strategic networking to enhance professional impact and value. Keyn ote Speaker: \; Me'chelle Degree Speaker Bio: Me'chelle Degree\ , is the Blueprint Leadership Strategist and CEO of 3rd Degree Solutions. Her successful career has taken her around the world speaking in the US\, Europe\, Africa and Latin America offering compelling and exciting life ch anging platform opportunities to speak before thousands. She empowers them with \"Blueprint Leadership Strategies\" to take significant next steps i n their careers and personal development. As an Amazon Number 1 Best Selli ng Author\, an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified Coach\, J ohn Maxwell certified Speaker\, and Trainer\; Me’chelle mastered the art of strategic leadership and developed the \"Blueprint Leadership\" Series of Workshops. She has worked with Corporations\, Entrepreneurs\, Governme nt\, Women in Transition\, College Students and Faith-based Institutions. Me’chelle currently serves as a Federal Civilian Customer Program Mana ger for Cisco US Public Sector. With over 30 years of extensive program ma nagement experience and certifications as a Project Management Professiona l (PMP) and Scrum Master\, she brings a wealth of expertise to delivering profitable\, long-lasting solutions. Drawing on her background in organiza tional leadership consulting\, Me’chelle is recognized by clients as an action-oriented\, innovative problem solver. Her ability to build strong r elationships and foster collaboration enables her to drive teams forward e ffectively. Me’chelle has successfully managed both domestic and interna tional projects\, forming strategic partnerships between business groups a nd external clients. \; She is a graduate of UNC Greensboro with a d egree in Information Systems and Operation Management. Get ready to gain i nsights from a true expert on how to stay relevant as a PM. DTSTART:20250826T214500Z DTEND:20250827T000000Z DTSTAMP:20250710T020112Z ORGANIZER;CN=PMI North Carolina Chapter:MAILTO:bounce@ncpmi.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR