Professional Development Day: Change Management

A full day of leadership development focused on leading teams through change. This year’s event features expert speakers sharing real-world tools, frameworks, and leadership strategies to help project professionals navigate change, manage resistance, and guide teams toward successful outcomes.

Itinerary

8:30 – 9:00 AM
In-Person Networking Breakfast

9:00 – 10:15 AM
Change Management Workshop – Part 1
Speaker: Judith Bergstrom

10:15 – 10:30 AM (Break)

10:30 – 12:00 PM
Change Management Workshop – Part 2
Speaker: Judith Bergstrom

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Leadership in Action: Working Lunch
Speaker: Jeremy Johnson

1:00 – 2:00 PM
Driving Buy-In Through Change
Speaker: Daniel Lobb

2:00 PM
Closing Remarks

Speaker Summary

Judith Bergstrom — Founder, The Bergstrom Standard
With 35+ years of experience, Judith is a highly sought-after change management expert who has helped organizations navigate complex transformations across industries including healthcare, government, publishing, and manufacturing. She specializes in guiding leaders through technology-driven change, organizational redesign, cultural integration, and business transformation.

Jeremy Johnson — PMO Director, Hanesbrands
Jeremy brings over 25 years of experience managing complex project portfolios across multiple industries. As PMO Director at Hanesbrands, he leads a team of 13 professionals who collectively hold 52 PMI certifications and badges, reflecting his dedication to professional development, operational excellence, and leadership growth.

Daniel Lobb — Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant
Daniel is an expert in leadership coaching, team development, and organizational change. He helps leaders guide their teams through the emotional and practical stages of change, offering tools that build trust, reduce resistance, and foster alignment during transitions.

Session Summary

Change Management Workshop — Judith Bergstrom (3 Hours)
Leading Through Change: Principles of Change Management and Transformation
Judith’s interactive training guides participants through:

The historical context and evolution of change management
Key principles and models for leading successful change
Process design, organizational design, training, adoption, and reinforcement
Tools to recognize and manage resistance to change
Workshop Modules Include:

Introduction and History of Change Management
Key Principles and Models
Process and Organizational Design for Change
Training, Adoption, and Reinforcement
Managing Resistance to Change
Breakout Exercise & Wrap-Up
Leadership in Action: Hanesbrands PMO Story — Jeremy Johnson
Jeremy takes attendees behind the scenes of Hanesbrands' PMO to share:

His personal certification journey and how professional development shaped his leadership
An inside look at how the Hanesbrands PMO operates today
Highlights from key focus projects and major Hanesbrands launches
Lessons learned and takeaways for attendees
Session Agenda:

Introduction & Bio
Certification Journey
HBI PMO Summary
Focus Project Highlights
Closing Reflections
Driving Buy-In Through Change — Daniel Lobb
Daniel shares leadership strategies to help teams navigate the emotional stages of change, including:

How teams process change
Tools to reduce resistance and build trust
Frameworks to achieve team alignment during change initiatives