Project Management Leaders Share, Learn, and Connect
Georgia Tech and PMI Atlanta team up for a professional development session
This fall, project management professionals gathered for an evening of interactive sessions led by Georgia Tech instructors, who are also industry experts actively shaping the field. The event provided attendees with valuable opportunities to network and learn from each other. Georgia Tech alumnus and Academic Program Director of Project Management Chris Carter was responsible for welcoming the enthusiastic crowd and participated in breakout sessions and Q&As throughout the event.
Joseph Sisto, project management instructor and chair-elect of PMI Atlanta’s 2025 Executive Board of Directors, outlined what to expect on the day of the PMP exam. Most importantly, he shared valuable tips for those preparing to ace the rigorous 180-question test.
“Trust your preparation, study daily, and track your progress,” he told aspiring project managers. By the end of this presentation, attendees were eager to engage, flooding him with questions about how to best prepare for and pass the globally recognized exam.
In addition to Sisto's remarks, the topic of risk assessment — a vital component of project management — was discussed. Sarv Kohli, project management instructor and research lead, shared resources that project managers can apply across various scenarios, including reporting and risk assessment. Kohli reminded the audience of the importance of evaluating potential risks and developing proactive strategies to minimize negative effects.
“Geopolitical risk and technological risks must be baked into the project plan — especially in these times with AI taking lead,” he noted.
To close out the night, Kizmet Charles, project management instructor, explored the latest strategies in conflict management. “Cost, scope, and schedule are inevitable sources of conflict,” she reminded the audience.
Charles emphasized the importance of cultivating positive working relationships and highlighted emotional intelligence as a crucial trait of successful project managers. “Soft skills are actually hard skills,” she explained, as she presented the audience with a conflict resolution model that helps professionals assess and improve their conflict resolution techniques.
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