TUESDAY, 18 AUGUST| Virtual Learning Day 1


 MORNING PEOPLE DATA TACTICS
8:00 - 10:00 AM 

 

Burnout in the Age of AI: Why Faster Systems Still Need Human Leaders

Chris Leonard

PDU: 4 (WW:1 BA:1 PS:2)
PDU Course Identifier: C018260818E1

 

Leading at the Speed of Change: Aligning People, Data, and Delivery

Pitchiah Balasubramanian

PDU: 2, (WW:1 BA:0.5 PS:0.5)
PDU Course Identifier: C018260818E2

Sponsor Visibility: The Leadership Tactic That Moves Adoption

April Callis-Birchmeier

PDU: 4(WW:0.5 BA:0.5 PS:3)
PDU Course Identifier: C018260818E4

 
10:00 - 12:00 PM   

Reinventing the PMO: Data-Driven Agility for the Future of Project Management 

Michael Nir

PDU: 2, (WW:1 BA:1)
PDU Course Identifier: C018260818E3

 AFTERNOON PEOPLE DATA  TACTICS
  1:00 - 3:00 PM 

 
Leading the Shift: Adaptive Leadership for Projects That Never Stand Still  

Julie Kowalski

PDU: 4, (WW:1.5 BA:0.5 PS:2)
PDU Course Identifier: C018260818E5


Throughput Projection: A Magic Way to Predict Delivery Dates 

Tomo Lennox

PDU: 2, (WW:1.5 BA:0.5)
PDU Course Identifier: C018260818E6

 

Data to Decisions: Presenting Information to Influence  

Lori Klinka

PDU: 2, (WW:0.5 BA:0.5 PS:1)
PDU Course Identifier:C018260818E8 

  3:00 - 5:00 PM

From Vanity Metrics to Performance Intelligence 

Vanessa Alzate

PDU: 2, (WW:1 BA:0.5 PS:0.5)
PDU Course Identifier: C018260818E7

 

Adaptive Leadership for Outcomes: People, Data, and Decision 

Patrick Nowick

PDU: 2, (WW:1 BA:0.5 PS:0.5)
PDU Course Identifier: C018260818E9

       


General Information: 

Get the most out of the August 18 Virtual Learning Day with your choice of 6 half-day classes. Each session earns you 4 PDUs—attend two virtual courses and walk away with up to 8 PDUs. 

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PDD 2026 - Virtual Learning Day 1

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When
8/18/2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Central Daylight Time
Where
Virtual
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Registration
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Last day to register is 8/14/2026

Program

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Description
8/18/2026 8:00 AM
Pitchiah Balasubramanian / Michael Nir
Time
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8/18/2026 8:00 AM
8/18/2026 8:00 AM
Tomo Lennox/ Vanessa Alzate
Time
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
8/18/2026 1:00 PM
Lori Klinka / Patrick Nowick
Time
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
8/18/2026 1:00 PM

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Full refunds, minus a $50 cancellation fee, are available for written requests received on or before August 12, 2026. After that date, all registrations are considered final, and any outstanding balances will be due and payable. If you are unable to attend, please be sure to cancel before August 12, 2026. 
Registrations are transferable at no additional cost. If someone else will be attending in your place, please contact [email protected]
In rare instances, course offerings, instructors, or schedules may be subject to change. We will make every effort to notify registrants of significant updates. Please check this site regularly for the latest information. 

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