(Speaker Update) PMI Houston Energy Corridor: "Adding Change Management into Your Project Management Toolbox"

(Speaker Update) PMI Houston Energy Corridor: "Adding Change Management into Your Project Management Toolbox"

Pre-Dinner Presentation: 4 Laws of Leadership for Project Management and Beyond

gabriella gutierrezGabriela Gutierrez is a global leader with over a decade of experience across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Latin America. In 2025, she was recognized as the #8 Project Management Creator on LinkedIn in the United States.

She holds an MBA from a European business school, along with top industry credentials including the Project Management Professional (PMP®), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Prosci® Change Management certifications. Gabriela is also a certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer with Maxwell Leadership, founded by best-selling author John C. Maxwell.

Blending her expertise in Project Management, Leadership, and Mentorship with rich experiences from living, studying, and working in 7 cities across 4 countries, Gabriela brings a global perspective to her work. She currently serves in the Project Management Office of a major student transportation company in the U.S. and is a sought-after speaker and trainer for corporations and professional associations, including PMI Chapters.

Known in the corporate world, on LinkedIn, and in her community for her engaging and uplifting presence, Gabriela delivers inspiring, actionable insights that professionals and leaders like you can immediately apply to grow your influence and impact.

Topic Synopsis:
 

Leadership is not just a position; it’s a set of principles that, when practiced consistently, elevate your impact and effectiveness as a Project Manager and leader.
In this dynamic session, led by a Certified Coach, Speaker, and one of LinkedIn’s Top Project Management Creators, you’ll discover 4 powerful and timeless laws of leadership.

Each law will be unpacked in a way that is relatable to the Project Management world. Through interactive exercises and practical insights, you'll walk away with tools to grow yourself as a leader and elevate your impact, not only in the projects you lead or support, but also with the people who make those projects possible.
“People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.”

— John C. Maxwell


Learning Objectives:

This session will highlight:

  1. Discover 4 timeless leadership principles to elevate your ability to lead
  2. Understand how these laws apply directly to the Project Management world
  3. Gain practical insights to apply each law in your current role and to grow as a high-impact leader


PDU Triangle:

1.0 Power Skills PDU

Power Skills Leadership     

Dinner Presentation: Adding Change Management into Your Project Management Toolbox

Kevin MillerFollowing a 15-year career as a dedicated information technology professional across diverse industries and organizations — ranging from small, non-profits to Fortune 10 companies — Kevin Miller discovered his true calling. Throughout his career, Kevin observed a recurring pattern of inefficient spending and dissatisfied customers who lacked confidence in their IT department’s ability to deliver timely and helpful solutions. Kevin developed a deep understanding and empathy for these internal customers — departments seeking to use technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for the business.

Kevin held a firm belief: IT departments rarely engaged in meaningful collaboration with the businesses they served. Recognizing the need for change, he embarked on a mission, and in 2015 founded Delta Technology. Kevin championed a different approach to IT — one that empowered the business to lead technological efforts, provided timely insights and tools, and navigated conflicting priorities by offering relevant information for informed decision-making.

And here’s the remarkable twist: Chaos gave way to success. Gone were the days of treating IT as a mysterious black hole for requests, where critical initiatives were perpetually deferred to a vague “phase two.” As a result, customers began to rebuild trust in their IT departments, leading to a surge in new requests, resulting in tangible business value.

Topic Synopsis:

Successful project delivery requires more than managing scope, schedule, and budget—it requires people to adopt and sustain new ways of working. Yet, many project teams underestimate the importance of the human side of change, often resulting in underused deliverables and unrealized benefits. This session introduces project managers to the fundamentals of change management and shows how integrating its practices into the project lifecycle can significantly improve outcomes.

Attendees will learn how project management and change management serve distinct but complementary roles in driving business results. The presentation will explore how structured change management increases stakeholder engagement, accelerates adoption, and mitigates resistance. Participants will also gain insight into common sources of resistance and learn practical strategies to address them proactively.
Whether you're leading process improvements, technology implementations, or organizational transformations, this session will help you strengthen your project outcomes by equipping you with essential change leadership techniques

Learning Objectives: 

1. Ask the right questions to better understand the human side of change.

2. Create an effective change management path.

3. Learn how project management and change management serve distinct but complementary roles in driving business results.

 

PDU Triangle:

1.0 Business Acumen PDU

Power Skills Leadership     

 

     

Event Information

Event Date 01-15-2026 5:00 pm
Event End Date 01-15-2026 8:00 pm
Cut Off Date 01-15-2026 8:00 pm
Capacity 40
Registered 19
Individual Price $30 Members / $40 Guests
Location Omega 365 USA Inc.