Navigating the Future Workforce: Harnessing Multi-Generational Potential 

The modern workforce is more generationally diverse than ever, encompassing Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. This session explores how program leaders and project professionals can navigate and leverage this diversity to create thriving, inclusive, and future-ready workplaces. Through a deep dive into generational characteristics, work preferences, and collaboration strategies, participants will learn to align their leadership and team dynamics with the evolving needs of a multi-generational workforce. The session emphasizes adaptability, innovation, and fostering a culture of respect and shared purpose to ensure organizational success in the future workplace.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Pitchiah Balasubramanian, PhD, MBA, MS, BE, PgMP, PMP, ITIL

Dr Pitchiah "Pitch" Balasubramanian is a seasoned and innovative business technology leader with over 32 years of progressive leadership experience, currently serving as Director of Industry Consulting at NTT DATA, Inc. In addition, Dr Pitch holds key roles within the PMI Phoenix Chapter as Treasurer/CFO (2nd term) and Board-Chair Elect for 2025. A proud PMI member since 1999, he celebrated 25 years of membership in November 2024. Certified as a PMP (2002), PgMP (2008), PMO-CP (2024), and ITIL, he brings extensive expertise and thought leadership to the field of project management. His dedication to advancing the profession is evident through a long history of volunteerism and leadership across PMI Global and Local Chapters, including PMI Great Lakes (MI), PMI Pittsburgh (PA), PMI Chicagoland (IL), and PMI Phoenix (AZ).

PDU Value: 1.0 (Power Skills)

Agenda: 

5:30 PM - Doors open/Networking

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Dinner/Announcements/Introductions

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Presentation