PMI Houston Katy: Hybrid Project Management with AI - Blending for Success"
Pre-Dinner Presentation: Present Like a Pro: Practical Strategies for
Speaking with Impact
Basma Al Kakoun is a Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Lifestyle Coach specializing in helping professionals communicate with confidence and lead healthier, more impactful lives. With a background in wellness coaching and extensive experience delivering speeches and workshops, Basma brings a dynamic and practical approach to every stage she steps on. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster recognized for her ability to inspire action through clear, engaging communication and real-world strategies.
Topic Synopsis:
Delivering a presentation isn’t just about sharing information — it’s about leaving a lasting impression. In this powerful and practical keynote, Basma Al Kakoun reveals the essential strategies behind impactful presentations and memorable speeches. From structuring your message to engaging your audience and mastering delivery techniques, you'll walk away with actionable tools to captivate, persuade, and inspire — whether you’re addressing a boardroom, conference stage, or virtual audience.
Learning Objectives:
- Master Speech Structure: Learn a simple, repeatable framework for organizing ideas that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.
- Enhance Delivery Skills: Discover techniques for powerful body language, vocal variety, and storytelling to create a dynamic presence.
- Connect Authentically: Build the confidence to speak with authenticity, adapt to your audience, and leave a memorable impact.
PDU Triangle:
1 Power Skills PDU
Dinner Presentation: Hybrid Project Management with AI - Blending for Success
As a Digital Business Transformation Leader with over 15 years of experience, Mahesh Karnik has a proven ability to drive impactful results through Digital Transformation, Program Delivery, and M&A initiatives. He possesses deep expertise in project, program, portfolio management, and governance, consistently delivering complex, multi-million-dollar technology solutions. His experience includes leading Global deployments of Cloud Applications, ERP, Custom Development, Data Analytics platforms, AI/ML solutions, and real-time monitoring systems. Mahesh is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Topic Synopsis:
Modern projects demand adaptable management approaches. Hybrid Project Management blends traditional (Waterfall) and Agile methodologies to address this need, tailoring methods to specific project contexts. This approach optimizes for factors like complexity, stakeholder involvement, and control by combining structured planning with iterative execution. Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) further enhances hybrid project effectiveness. AI-powered tools automate user story creation, predict risks, optimize resource allocation, and provide real-time progress tracking. This integration improves efficiency, enhances decision-making, and increases project success rates by leveraging AI within both Waterfall and Agile phases of the project lifecycle.
Learning Objectives:
- Make informed decisions about when and how to use a hybrid approach.
- Effectively integrate AI tools and techniques into their project management practices.
- Improve project outcomes by leveraging the combined strengths of hybrid methodologies and AI.
PDU Triangle:
1 Ways of Working PDU
Event Information
| Event Date | 10-09-2025 5:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 10-09-2025 8:00 pm |
| Cut Off Date | 10-09-2025 8:00 pm |
| Capacity | 36 |
| Individual Price | $30 Members / $40 Guests |
| Location | Home2 Suites Katy |