5:45 | Sign-in, Networking
6:00 | Annual Chapter Business Meeting
6:45 | Announcements
7:00 | Guest Speaker (1 PDU)
8:15 | Communities of Practice programs (1 PDU)
(PM, Quality & Scheduling CoP's)
Note: The Chapter's Annual Business Meeting precedes the Chapter meeting and starts at 5:45 p.m.!
Design thinking offers a practical, structured approach to solving complex project challenges through a human-centered lens.
In this engaging 50-minute session, participants will experience key design thinking practices - including empathy mapping, focused ideation, and rapid solution sketching - to reframe problems and explore innovative responses. Through guided activities and real-world application, attendees will learn how to move beyond assumptions, generate meaningful insights, and apply human-centered thinking to improve project outcomes and stakeholder value.
Dr. Pitchiah “Dr. Pitch” Balasubramanian is a forward-thinking business technology leader with over three decades of cross-industry experience spanning manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, banking, financial services, insurance, and consulting.
A proud PMI member since 1999, he serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona State University, and Board Chair for the newly formed PMI Arizona Chapter. He holds multiple professional certifications, including PMP, PgMP, PMO-CP, and ITIL, underscoring his deep expertise in project,program, and portfolio management. His long-standing volunteer leadership across PMI chapters in Great Lakes,Pittsburgh, Chicagoland, and Phoenix demonstrates his commitment to advancing the profession and developing strong project leaders.
A dedicated advocate for life-long learning, he mentors students in STEM-based robotics programs and supports community growth through education and leadership. A frequent conference speaker, Dr. Pitch shares insights on AI and the future of work, sustainable project management, strategic leadership, and design thinking, inspiring professionals to lead with purpose and drive meaningful impact.
This will be a virtual meeting.
Free for PMI Westchester Chapter Members
$20 for non-members
Pre-registration is required; registration closes Monday, 09 Mar 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Registration fee is non-refundable.
Virtual, via Zoom - Zoom meeting link will be included in the registration confirmation e-mail.