PMI Queensland

Cyber Security is no longer just the responsibility of IT specialists—it’s an essential consideration for every Project Manager. Whether you are leading IT, Digital, Cloud, Transformation, or even non-technology projects, the risk of overlooking security can have significant consequences.
In this session, Naveen Gupta will share practical strategies and real-world lessons to help Project Managers confidently integrate Cyber Security practices into their projects. You don’t need to be a Cyber Security expert to make a difference—you just need to know where to focus.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will walk away with actionable insights, including how to:

1. Understand the data you’re handling.
2. Assess and leverage the risk register.
3. Include Cyber Security in UAT and Go-Live checklists.
4. Ask the right questions of your vendors.
5. Engage a Security SME early in the project lifecycle.

Change is the only constant in project management, yet it remains one of our greatest sources of stress, resistance, and failure. Every project manager knows the feeling: requirements shift mid-sprint, stakeholders pivot priorities, teams resist new processes, and what worked yesterday becomes obsolete today. In this environment, traditional project management skills aren't enough. Success demands a different kind of leadership, one built on resilience, adaptability, and the courage to own your story.

Julian Mather brings a perspective on change that you won't find in any project management textbook. His extraordinary journey from Average shot to Army Sniper, Home movies to National geographic Cameraman, high school dropout to published author, stutterer to motivational speaker, is living proof that transformation isn't about having the perfect plan. It's about making the decision to step forward, adapting as you go, and turning setbacks into stepping stones. Through captivating storytelling, practical insights, and even a touch of magic, Julian reframes our relationship with change. He shows us that accountability isn't punishment, it's power. That adaptability isn't just a nice-to-have, it's the new job security. And that change isn't an insurmountable mountain—it's a series of achievable steps. His message is simple yet profound: in a world that won't stop changing, those who fight change lose, but those who embrace it win.

Key Takeaways

• OWN UP – Accountability is power, not punishment. Julian helps leaders and teams see that accountability is the foundation of growth and performance. When individuals own their actions, they unlock trust, collaboration, and progress.
• WISE UP – Adaptability is the new job security. Through his stories and lessons, Julian shows how the ability to adapt is no longer optional—it’s the most valuable professional currency in a rapidly changing world.
• STEP UP – Change isn’t Everest. Julian reframes change from being an overwhelming mountain into a series of achievable steps. His practical tools and mindset shifts empower audiences to step forward with confidence.

PMI Queensland invites both experienced project management consultants and charity/not-for-profit organisations to be part of PMDoS, a one-day event dedicated to creating real impact through pro bono consulting.

Event Details
When: Friday, 14 November 2025, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Where: The Westin Brisbane, 111 Mary Street
Consultant Fee: $50 (members & students) / $70 (non-members)

For Consultants

• Use your project management skills to help not-for-profit’s solve strategic and operational challenges.
• Earn 8 PDUs and strengthen your professional profile while giving back.
• Work in a small team, matched to a charity, to deliver practical outcomes by the end of the day.
• Build lasting connections with peers and the nonprofit community.

For Charities & Not-For-Profits

• Gain access to professional project management expertise at no cost.
• Bring your biggest challenges, whether launching a new initiative, streamlining processes, or scaling operations.
• Leave with clear, actionable solutions developed with skilled consultants.

Charities / Not-for-Profits: Email pmdos@pmiqld.org to register your interest. Our team will guide you through the next steps and share details of the pre-event celebration.