PMI Houston SW / Sugar Land (Hybrid): "Resolving Conflict: The 3 Reasons People Disagree "
Pre-Dinner Presentation "Leading Through the Shift: Navigating Change and Driving Impact in the Age of AI"
Sheshadhri Veeraraghavan is a highly experienced human-centered technologist who still codes as time permits.
He has built and led global engineering and coaching organizations that have delivered significant customer success and business outcomes, and his biggest takeaway has been that you never go wrong by putting people first.
Sesh cares deeply about animal welfare and enjoys playing with his three rescue dogs.
Topic Synopsis:
In the age of AI, leadership is evolving fast. This session is designed for AI leaders and project managers who are navigating shifting expectations, new decision-making contexts, and constant change.
Discover emerging best practices in AI-driven change management, learn how to align teams around clear, measurable outcomes, and gain the insight to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact in this transformative era.
Learning Objectives:
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The rapidly evolving role, expectations, and language of AI leaders
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The emerging patterns of effective AI leadership and change management practices
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How to create impactful success measures for your AI initiatives
PDU Triangle:
0.5 Business Acumen & 0.5 Ways of Working PDU
Dinner Presentation "Resolving Conflict: The 3 Reasons People Disagree "
Michael Wilkinson
Listen to this quote about our speaker:
“He is hands down the most talented and effective facilitator with whom I have ever worked.”
That’s from the CEO of the United Way Worldwide. How about this one:
“Best facilitator I’ve ever seen.”
That was spoken by, get this, the CEO of Shell Oil, the CEO of UPS, AND Maynard Jackson, the former
Mayor of Atlanta. So, who IS this guy? Well, they call him Michael the Facilitator.
• He is the founder of Leadership Strategies, the largest professional facilitation company in the nation.
• He is the writer of seven books on facilitation, including the 8 Core Practices of Facilitative Leaders.
• And he is a member of the International Facilitation Hall of Fame.
Since learning about the power of facilitation 30 years ago, he has helped leaders from organizations around the globe use facilitation to achieve amazing results, including the largest construction company in Australia, a UK car auction company, and the government of Jamaica to create their 10-year strategic plan. Michael is THE knowledge source when it comes to leadership through
facilitation, so let’s hear from him.
Topic Synopsis:
Imagine this:
The project session has been going great. The participants are engaged, significant progress is being made, and the project sponsor is well pleased. Suddenly, a major disagreement erupts. While some are vehement about one position, several people take an opposing stand; and still others believe the entire discussion is a waste of time. Voices get louder, people stop listening, others check-out. As the project manager, you know you have to take control and help the group move to consensus. What do you do? What techniques do you use? What are the key underlying principles for reaching consensus?
This session will equip you with a clear understanding of the three reasons people disagree, three methods for establishing a consensus-focused process, and five techniques for getting to yes when disagreements occur.
Agenda
A. Opening
B. The Three Reasons People Disagree
❑ Level 1: Information
❑ Level 2: Values or Experience
❑ Level 3: Outside Factors
C. Strategies for Addressing Disagreement
D. Your Next Steps
Learning Objectives:
- The 3 reasons people disagree
- Strategies for addressing disagreement
- Your next steps
PDU Triangle:
1.0 Power Skills PDU
Event Information
| Event Date | 02-11-2026 5:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 02-11-2026 8:00 pm |
| Cut Off Date | 02-11-2026 8:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | $30 Members / $40 Guests / $15 Virtual ONLY |
| Location | SLB Forum |