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Chapter event -  Have you ever jumped from an airplane? The journey of delivering a complex project

Title: Have you ever jumped from an airplane? The journey of delivering a complex project Large-Scale Technology Projects especially in the public sector are complex and challenging. There are multiple factors that make a project or a program complex. Gain an insight into how public sector projects are different and what makes them so complex. Come and learn about an exciting turnaround of a public sector project that went on for almost a decade with multiple failures. What were some of the key strategies used to make this project successful? How can you use some of the learnings from this experience to manage your projects more effectively and deliver value to the customer? Learning Objectives Actionable tips that can be used by those who are managing complex projects or will be managing one in the future Enhance professional knowledge around driving large & complex transformations. Gain insight into complexities and challenges in a public sector technology project Presenter Bio Saby Waraich is a highly sought-after internationally recognized Keynote speaker and an award-winning Technology Leader. Ed Scoop recently awarded him the Higher Education IT Executive of the year. HMG Strategy gave him the Global Leadership Institute award for leveraging technology to deliver business value and future growth as well as the Global Technology Executives Who Matter award for delivering unparalleled value to his organization in business transformation and talent development. The City of Portland created and awarded him the Purple Cow Leadership award for his excellence in leadership and complex program delivery. Thinkers 360 considers him among the Top 10 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers in the Project Management community. Energetic ... engaging ... lively ... enthusiastic ... inspiring ... words that are often used to describe Saby. A speaker with the uncanny ability to look at the normal and see something quite different, Saby shares his life stories and has a fun way to look at life as well as living life. You are guaranteed to learn a thing or two on your journey from his unique perspective. He is an Angel Investor, Mentor, Leadership Coach, Project & Program Management Expert, and Change and Volunteer Leader with a diverse experience of over 20 years in both the public and private sectors. An internationally recognized keynote speaker, and award-winning technology leader, Saby has led multiple diverse clients in their business transformation through project successes, bolstering communications across various departments, and assisting customers in creating effective solutions to complex problems. Saby is currently working as CIO at Clackamas Community College. He speaks four languages, enjoys working with people, and brings enthusiasm, inspiration & leadership qualities. Event is $20 members and $40 for non-members. PDU's will be provided for attendance.