Beyond the Plan: Change Networks That Beat Failure and Fatigue

Even the best-planned projects can fall short when people feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or resistant to change. Project professionals are often skilled at managing timelines and deliverables, but success also depends on moving people—something that’s harder to map out.

The PMI Canadian West Coast Chapter (PMI CWCC), in partnership with the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP Vancouver Chapter), presents a session that will explore why change resistance and fatigue occur, and how the missing link might be stronger collaboration between project and change management. You’ll discover how project professionals can step into a more strategic role by leveraging a powerful, often overlooked tool: the change network.

Join us to learn ways to:
Spot the hidden causes of project resistance and fatigue

• Strengthen collaboration between project and change management roles
• Activate a change network to build ownership, gather feedback, and sustain momentum
• Walk away with practical ideas to bring your next project to life—not just on paper, but in the hearts and minds of your stakeholders.

Overview

Event Schedule:

• 5:00 PM – Doors Open + Dinner & Networking
• 6:00 PM – Speaker: Melissa Breker
• 7:00 PM – Networking & Conversations

In this interactive session, we’ll explore why project resistance happens and how stronger alignment with change management can shift teams from burnout to buy-in.

Takeaways

• Understand the hidden drivers of project resistance and change fatigue
• Strengthen collaboration between project and change professionals
• Learn how to activate and grow a change network that drives real results
• Walk away with practical tools to boost project success and adoption

Who Should Attend

• Project managers and change practitioners
• Team leads and department heads managing transformation
• PMO leaders and organizational change agents
• Anyone responsible for driving adoption and engagement in change initiatives

About the Speaker: Melissa Breker

Melissa Breker is an accomplished facilitator, team coach, and change management consultant with over two decades of experience applying strategic thinking to digital projects. Melissa’s expertise extends to executive and team coaching to help people adopt and sustain new ways of working.

As the founder of Breker Group, she has worked closely with esteemed companies such as Port of Vancouver, Samsung, Teck Resources, TELUS, Experian, BC Hydro, and Wells Fargo Retirement Banking Group.

Melissa is a certified coach and a highly sought-after international speaker. Her workshops and leadership skills consistently deliver results, making her a trusted partner for organizations seeking effective change. Drawing from her experience guiding teams from workplace frustration to collaboration on shared goals, she co-authored “CHANGE FATIGUE: Flip Teams From Burnout to Buy-In.”