For decades, project success has often been measured by the traditional constraints of scope, schedule, and budget. But successful delivery alone does not always translate into meaningful business value or stakeholder success. The M.O.R.E. Mindset from PMI- Manage Perceptions, Own Success, Relentlessly Reassess, and Expand Perspective challenges project professionals to think beyond execution and consider the broader impact of their work.
In this session, we will explore how the M.O.R.E. Mindset can help us become more intentional about how success is defined, perceived, and sustained. The discussion will examine how project professionals can better understand stakeholder expectations, take greater ownership of outcomes, continually reassess whether work is still delivering the intended value, and look beyond individual deliverables to understand the broader organizational and societal context.
You will leave with a practical framework for thinking differently about project success, moving from simply delivering the work towards helping ensure that the work delivers meaningful value.
Katie Buchholz, MBA, PMP, is the North America Regional Project Manager at the Project Management Institute (PMI). In this capacity, Katie skillfully navigates operational projects across the North American region, while also lending crucial regional support to larger global initiatives.
Before joining PMI, Katie spent 8.5 years with Sanford Health, where for three years she served as a Project Manager, successfully overseeing diverse, high-impact projects such as improving Foundation fund usage, managing the acceptance of a $3.4 million grant, and significantly reducing colonoscopy wait times by over two months.
At PMI, Katie is proud to bring her experience to directly support the vital work of PMI chapters, empower local communities, and contribute to the global elevation of the project management profession.
Virtual, via Zoom - Zoom meeting link will be included in registration confirmation e-mail.
PMI Westchester Chapter members: Free
Non-Chapter members: $5
Payments must be made in advance by PayPal or credit card.
Credit card payments can be made through PayPal without the need for a PayPal account.
Registration fee is non-refundable.
Pre-registration is required; registration closes Thursday, 17 Sep 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
