PD Outing - Empowering Leadership: Life Long Learning as Leaders, Volunteers and Role Models.
Experience the highs and lows of establishing a career and pivoting. Embark on a lifelong learning odyssey that spans audiobooks, software engineering, agile methodologies, and artificial intelligence.
In addition to Project Management, immerse yourself in the captivating story of a volunteer who rose from saying yes to helping, to becoming the President of one of the largest chapters in the world, and eventually Chair of the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF). Feel the thrill of consulting for Fortune 50 companies, orchestrating multisport games, co-founding an organization, and giving back to communities.
This inspiring narrative of growth, resilience, and dedication is one you won't want to miss. Join us and ignite your passion for project management!
Mitchell Fong, P.Eng, PMP
Mitchell Fong, P.Eng, PMP has worked with a number of the world’s most reputable companies including Apple, Boeing, Comcast, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft, and Verizon. He is an accomplished leader with 15+ years in Strategy, Product/ Program/ Project Management, Management Consulting, Engineering and Coaching. In his career, Mitchell has led 1,250+ Team Members with Budgets of $500,000,000+ from growing Start-ups to scaling Global Organizations. He is a philanthropist, an international speaker and had roles on Organizing Committees of Multi-Sport Games.
Mitchell co-founded the Ontario Project Management Competition (OPMC) and Youth Conference focusing on the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF). Mitchell has completed his Executive Education through Columbia Business School and the Schulich School of Business. He holds degrees in Software Engineering and Political Science from Western University.
What You'll Learn:
- Learn about how volunterring can open doors.
- Learn about all the professional development opportunities PMI has to offer.
- Learn about the collaboration opportunities between PMI-CTT and Conestoga College and how that would/could benefit the Chapter’s members.
- Networking Opportunity to meet like-minded professionals.
Agenda / Schedule:
- 5:45 to 6:00 Registration/Check-in
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Presentation followed by Q&A
- 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Networking
Fees:
- Free for PMI-CTT members
- C$5 for Non-members
Event Registration Terms and Conditions
Please see the PMI-CTT Event Registration Terms and Conditions here.
