Title of Speech:  Building Skillsets through your Hobbies

Speech Abstract:

Josh Lowry will discuss professional development through your hobbies.  Often professional development training helps build skills for your next position, there aren't always opportunities to practice what you learn before entering your new role.  Practicing what you learn soon after training helps you retain knowledge and build skills before moving into a role that requires that skillset, all while practicing in a safe environment.  Additionally, that experience helps with both resume building and interviews, giving you ways to demonstrate your skills when applying for a new role.  Josh will talk about several examples of how he has utilized this approach to develop his own skills and move into new roles in his career.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify opportunities to apply your training
• Practice your skills in a safe environment
• Utilize your experience in your next interview

A creative, interactive and empowering look at the Five F’s you need to get the most out of your communication skills and contribution to your future leadership success. 

(IN-PERSON) Why Projects Stall: The Human Side of Execution (and How to Fix It)

Non-Members $25, Members $10, Volunteers $0.   No refunds for No Show / Cancellations.

Date & Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Location & Additional Event Details

City of Raleigh Museum - 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601

*Dinner will be provided

Agenda

• 5:30 – 6:30 PM: Social & Networking Hour (games & networking)

• 6:30 – 7:00 PM: Chapter Announcements

• 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Speaker Presentation & Close 

Abstract

1. A clear understanding of the four ways people naturally contribute to work and how this impacts team performance 
2. A simple framework to identify where misalignment is slowing down execution on their teams
3. Practical strategies to improve communication, alignment, and follow-through in their current projects

Presenter:

By participating in this event, attendees acknowledge and accept that NCPMI (North Carolina Project Management Institute) is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur as a result of participation. Attendees voluntarily assume all risks associated with the nature of the activities involved.

Agile teams move fast, but speed without safety creates silence, risk-avoidance, and burnout. In this session, we translate your research on leadership development, trust, emotional intelligence, and motivation (SDT) into practical, everyday leadership behaviors for modern delivery teams. Participants will learn how to shift between coaching stances (coach, facilitator, challenger, sponsor), intentionally build psychological safety through trust and transparency, and activate motivation dynamics by meeting the needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. You’ll leave with simple language, repeatable micro-practices, and a leader’s “anti-micromanagement” playbook designed for cross-functional work—exactly the kind of operational lift Business Operational Support Services, LLC helps clients embed into how work actually gets done.