Club Meeting and Hiring is a Project Dependency with Kelly Wayne

Synopsis
The presentation explores why hiring should be treated as a critical project dependency not a downstream activity. Drawing on real talent market dynamics and project delivery experience. You will gain practical insights into how Project Managers and Talent Acquisition can collaborate earlier and more effectively to reduce risk, improve outcomes, and keep projects moving.

Biography
Kelly's bio - Kelly Wayne is a Manager, Talent Acquisition at Equitable, with experience partnering with business leaders to deliver talent strategies that support project delivery and organizational goals. She specializes in workforce planning, navigating today’s competitive talent market, and strengthening collaboration between the business and HR.

Welcome to Project Managers United Toastmasters!

Project Managers United Toastmasters (PMUT) offers a unique blend of Project Management and Toastmasters, designed to help individuals interested in project management improve their communication and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome to join and experience our meetings, whether you're new to project management, seeking to enhance your skills, or looking to expand your network.

Our meetings are structured to offer maximum value to both paid members and guest attendees:
· One hour is dedicated to a traditional Toastmasters meeting.
· The other hour is typically reserved for our featured PM Forum Speaker, who may present either in the first or second half of the meeting, depending on their availability and preference.

Meeting Format:

• Join the call at 5:55 PM EST (Toronto, Ontario, Canada).
• The meeting starts promptly at 6:00 PM EST and concludes at 8:00 PM EST.

Optional: After most meetings, several members stay online for a few minutes to answer questions about becoming a paid member of Project Managers United Toastmasters. We talk about Toastmasters' Educational Pathways and share our personal experiences with the club. It’s a fantastic opportunity to network informally and get your questions answered. Come experience the PMUT difference!

Paid Members receive quarterly consolidated PDU Claim receipts, which simplify tracking your attendance and roles for submission to PMI. Each two-hour meeting is worth two professional development units.

Note: There is no fee for guests to attend our meetings.

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