Every successful project begins with a vision, a plan, clear objectives, and continuous monitoring. So why should your career be any different?
In today's rapidly evolving workplace, career success rarely happens by accident. Technology is advancing faster than ever, industries continue to evolve, and new opportunities emerge every day. Professionals who intentionally manage their careers are better positioned to adapt, grow, and achieve long-term success.
In this engaging and practical session, Tyler Norman shares how Business Analysts, Project Managers, and other professionals can apply project management best practices to career planning. Drawing on more than 17 years of leadership experience, Tyler will demonstrate how to define career goals, identify capability gaps, manage professional risks, build meaningful networks, and continuously measure progress toward achieving the career you truly want.
Blending practical advice, personal stories, humor, and actionable frameworks, this session will challenge participants to stop waiting for opportunities and start managing their careers with purpose and confidence.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Apply project management principles to create a structured career development plan.
- Define clear career objectives and identify measurable milestones toward achieving them.
- Evaluate professional strengths, development gaps, and opportunities for growth.
- Develop strategies for managing career risks and adapting to changing workplace demands.
- Build stronger professional relationships that support long-term career advancement.
- Create an actionable roadmap for achieving personal and professional career goals.
Course Outline
Why Your Career Deserves a Project Plan
Discover why intentional career planning is essential in today's rapidly changing professional landscape.
Defining Your Career Vision
Learn how to establish meaningful career goals, identify success criteria, and create a roadmap aligned with your personal aspirations.
Managing Career Risks and Opportunities
Explore techniques for identifying skill gaps, preparing for industry changes, and positioning yourself for future opportunities.
Executing Your Career Strategy
Understand how to monitor progress, build your professional brand, leverage mentorship, and adjust your plan as your career evolves.
Lessons from the Field
Tyler shares real-world experiences, practical insights, and career lessons learned from leading global programs and mentoring professionals across multiple industries.
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:
- Business Analysts
- Project Managers
- Product Managers
- Program Managers
- PMO Professionals
- Emerging Leaders
- Students and Early Career Professionals
- Mid-Career Professionals seeking advancement
- Anyone looking to take greater ownership of their career development
Workshop Overview
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Format: Virtual
Duration: 1 Hour
Instructor Profile
Tyler Norman, MBA, is a global program leader, keynote speaker, board member, and serial mentor with more than 17 years of experience delivering strategic results across complex organizations. As the Director of Strategic Supply Chain Programs at Scholastic Inc., he leads global initiatives that create measurable business value while supporting one of the world's most recognized educational publishers.
A 2025 PMI Rising Leader Award Finalist, Tyler holds an impressive portfolio of Project Management Institute certifications, including PfMP®, PgMP®, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PMI-PBA®, and PMI-PMOCP®. He has spoken to more than 40,000 project professionals worldwide, earning recognition for his engaging presentation style that combines practical insights, relatable storytelling, and humor. Passionate about helping professionals grow, Tyler empowers audiences to turn knowledge into action and intentionally build successful, rewarding careers.