Abstract: 

In today’s evolving world of delivery, the traditional boundaries between project and product management are blurring. Yet in many circles, project management is still seen as tactical and restrictive, while product management is celebrated as strategic and visionary. But where did this divide come from—and is it really helping anyone?

In this fast-paced and thought-provoking session, Jesse Fewell, PMP, unpacks the roots of this perception gap and reveals how project and product management can co-exist to create stronger outcomes. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, he’ll confront stereotypes head-on and highlight the shared competencies that drive success in both disciplines.

At the end of the session, attendees will be able to:

Bio

Jesse Fewell is an executive consultant who has taught and coached thousands of leaders and professionals in fourteen countries on five continents. A management thought leader, he has founded three professional association communities, chaired or contributed to five agile certifications and six project management standards. He chairs the upcoming edition of the PMBOK Guide (2025), the premier global standard from the Project Management Institute. His consulting firm, Fewell Innovation, has attracted clients from the Federal Reserve Bank to Duolingo to Washington DC public schools, and over 100 other global organizations. His writings on change have reached over half a million readers worldwide in eleven languages, including the critically acclaimed book Untapped Agility: 7 Leadership Moves to Transform Your Transformation. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Jesse’s industry contributions have earned him an IEEE Computer Society’s Golden Core Award.

Meeting Details:

Pre-registration Expires:  Day of event @10A CST. Registration is capped at 100 attendees.

Cancellation Policy: Event will be cancelled if we do not have a minimum of (6) or for other reasons out of our control. All attempts will be made to re-schedule it.

PDUs: 1 (.5 Power Skills + .5 Business Acumen)

Note:  Registrants will receive an MS Teams link via the confirmation email after registration.  Those using employer issued machines at home and connecting VPN may need to use phone for audio and a Smart device (table, PC or Smartphone) to view slides and video.  To increase engagement on an online event, we sincerely encourage you to enable your camera.  Use a Smartphone if your PC or MacBook does not have a camera.  

Substitution Policy: 

Substitutions will be allowed. Alternate Attendee will need to notify us who they are replacing. Contact [email protected] for any cancellations or Substitutions.

Video/Photo Release:

With the permission of our speaker/presenter, the Chapter reserves the right to record and share this session on its official platforms (e.g., YouTube Channel) in full or in part within 4–8 weeks after the event. By registering/attending this event, I understand the PMI Central Illinois Chapter or its representatives may take video/photographs of attendees at the above-identified event. I agree that the PMI Central Illinois Chapter may use such video/photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including, for example, such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. (Note: "If I do not wish to be photographed, I understand it is my responsibility to notify chapter representatives at the event.")

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