About this Event
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
5:00 pm - Doors open, food and networking
5:45 pm - Welcome and presentation
Additional networking to follow
Location
Holidays Pub & Grill
3950 N. Richmond Street
Appleton, WI
Ticket Pricing
Free - AITP Members
$20 - Non-Members
$10 - Students with school ID.
Project Managers are often measured by scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
But the most effective project leaders go further. They understand how their work connects to the broader goals of the organization.
Join NEW AITP for our April meeting featuring Tom Jefferson, as he presents:
Aligning Your Project to Business Strategy
In this session, we will explore how project managers can move beyond execution and become strategic contributors by aligning their work with business priorities.
You will gain insight into how to:
• Connect project outcomes to organizational strategy
• Collaborate effectively with sponsors and stakeholders
• Translate business priorities into actionable project goals
• Create outcomes that deliver real value beyond project completion
This session is ideal for anyone looking to elevate their role from project manager to project leader.
Featured Speaker: Tom Jefferson
Tom Jefferson has held leadership roles across program and project management, operations, support services, training, application development, and quality assurance. He has led Corporate IT Governance efforts translating business priorities into IT initiatives while ensuring strong financial stewardship.
Tom currently serves as an adjunct professor at Lakeland University, Fox Valley Technical College, and Rasmussen University, where he teaches project management, risk management, organizational leadership, and technical subjects.
Who Should Attend
• Project managers and program managers
• IT leaders and technology professionals
• Business analysts and operations leaders
• Professionals involved in strategy execution
• Students pursuing careers in project management or leadership
Come early for networking and food. We look forward to seeing you there.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 North Richmond Street, Appleton, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 20.00
