Events

Agenda: (Virtual meeting)
•    Event: PMI Chicagoland's Program Chapter Meeting
•    Event Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
•    Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM CST
•    Announcements: 6:30 – 6:45 PM CST
•    Presentation and Q&A: 6:45PM - 7:45PM CST
•    Raffles and Close Out 7:45pm – 8:00pm
Tickets:
FREE:  PMI Chicagoland Member Ticket Remote
$10.00: Non-PMI Chicagoland Chapter Member Remote
PDUs: 1.5 Power Skills

Speaker: Natasha Ross

Biography:  Natasha Ross is a strategic project and program management leader with experience driving complex, cross-functional initiatives across healthcare and life sciences organizations. She is known for translating ambiguity into clear execution, aligning stakeholders around shared outcomes, and building operating models that balance rigor with agility. Natasha brings a strong point of view on diversity of thought, modern PM practices, and the evolving role of project managers as enterprise change leaders. She is passionate about developing high-performing teams and using disciplined delivery to create meaningful, sustainable impact.

Presentation Title: Leveraging your "vert" strengths to excel in Project Management (Introvert, Extravert, Ambivert, and Omnivert)

 Description: Project managers are often expected to lead in one “ideal” way—bold, fast-moving, and constantly in the spotlight. But the most effective project leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. It shifts with your personality, the project environment, and what your team needs to succeed.

This presentation highlights how introverts, extroverts, ambiverts, and omniverts can all lead exceptional projects by leaning into their natural strengths—and flexing their approach with intention. Participants will leave with practical, immediately usable strategies to strengthen communication, influence stakeholders, and build inclusive, high-performing teams—while staying authentic to who they are.

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