Our day-long Professional Development Day (PDD), Maximizing Success: Innovation, Agility & Value Delivery, will be a hybrid event, with both in-person and virtual registration options. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to expand your project leader skills and toolkit. Whether you’re a seasoned PM or a new project professional, our full day interactive Spring PDD will provide you with the skills to be the leader in project management and change maker initiatives.

Earn up to 8.5 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Get Ready to Elevate Your Project Management Game! 

Here’s What Past Attendees Had to Say About PMI Austin’s 2024 Fall PDD! 

Our 2024 Fall Professional Development Day (PDD) was a resounding success, with attendees raving about the experience! With inspiring keynote speakers, interactive group discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, professionals walked away energized and equipped with actionable insights. 

•  “This was BY FAR the best PDD event that I have attended!” 

•  “The speakers were all great—motivating and with actual tools we can use in our jobs.” 

• “A fantastic event that exceeded my expectations. I’m now inspired to get more involved with the chapter!” 

Virtual and in-person attendees alike praised the engaging sessions, top-notch organization, and collaborative learning environment. “The breakout room was great—maybe try that again next year?” shared one virtual participant. Others loved the networking opportunities, the expert-led discussions, and the chance to dive into real-world project management challenges. 

If you missed out on our Fall PDD, don’t worry! Our Spring PDD is coming on May 30, 2025, and it’s set to be even better. Register now! 

Our Featured Morning Keynote Speaker is Scott Welle: 

 Topic: Peak Performance for Project Managers 

Learning Objectives:

• Maximize team effectiveness by building the three pillars of “psychological safety”
• Boost positivity and happiness by up to 30%
• Establish a peak performance routine by utilizing the “Vital 4%”

Key Points:

• Enhance communication and influence to inspire and motivate your team members
• Challenge limiting beliefs about your performance standards that may be holding you back
• Unlock the mindset shift that world-class performers use to thrive through change and unpredictability

Bio:
Outperformers are not born; they’re made. We ALL have the capacity to “raise our game,” and Scott Welle has spent more than 15 years helping people do this, personally and professionally. Scott’s 10 best-selling books, articles, videos, podcasts and online programs inspire millions of people worldwide. He has a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology, was named the 2021 Midwest Motivational Speaker of the Year and was voted a Top Performance Coach for 2024. For “fun” (and because he’s a little crazy!), he’s completed 33 marathons, 5 Ironman triathlons, a 100-mile ultra marathon, and serves others by showing them how to tap into the mindset of challenging their self-limiting beliefs and aspiring to Outperform every day.  Please visit him at ScottWelle.com

Questions 

For any issues with registration email VP of Operations and for questions about claiming PDUs email VP of Professional Development