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Join us for our monthly meeting and presentation on May 13 at 11:55 a.m!
Don't miss out, early bird registration ends on May 7. Register now to take part in this informative and interactive event.

 

PMI – May 2025 LUNCH PRESENTATION 

Registration Deadline: May 11, 2025

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Time:  11:55 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.

Where: Delta Hotels Marriott - 405 20th St E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 6X6

Agenda

11:55pm – Announcements and Introductions

12:00-12:45pm – Presentation

12:45-1:05pm – Comments and Q&A
Presentation Topic:Leveraging Change Management for Better Project Outcomes

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Speaker: Garricks Elechi

 

Speaker Biography: 

With over 17 years of experience in project management, change leadership, and strategy, Garricks has successfully led initiatives across the construction, mining, environmental, infrastructure, and oil & gas industries. His 360-degree perspective, shaped by roles as a general contractor, project owner, owner representative, and independent consultant enables him to navigate complexity with innovation and a people-centered approach. From small-town projects in the Prairies to remote operations in the Arctic, Garricks has managed projects of varying complexities across Canada and internationally. Currently, as Organizational Change Manager for the City of Saskatoon, he is building change capability and fostering a culture of adaptability. Beyond leading change, Garricks is a passionate educator, teaching post-graduate project management, change management, and business courses at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. He is committed to empowering future professionals with the skills to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape. Garricks holds an MBA from the University of Fredericton and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Regina. A lifelong soccer fan, he remains a devoted (and very frustrated) supporter of the “formerly great” Manchester United.

Presentation Title: Leveraging Change Management for Better Project Outcomes

Presentation Overview:

In today’s fast-paced world of innovation and transformation, project success isn’t just about timelines, budgets, or technical execution—it’s about people. Even the most well-planned projects can struggle if the human side of change is overlooked. This session dives into the emotional, psychological, and cultural dynamics that shape project outcomes. Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, we’ll explore how effective change management can turn resistance into engagement, uncertainty into opportunity, and individual contributions into collective success.

Presentation Learning Objective:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to understand the emotional, psychological, and cultural dynamics that impact how individuals and teams respond to project-driven change; apply actionable strategies to inspire commitment and collaboration; and recognize the importance of building a change-ready culture for project success.

 

Click Here to Register.