🎙️ Expert Speaker Series : Leading Transformation When the Answer Is Not Obvious
Many of the hardest transformation programs do not begin with a clear answer. They begin with an unclear problem, competing stakeholder views, incomplete data, organizational friction, and pressure to move quickly. For project and program managers, the challenge is not simply managing timelines and tasks; it is creating enough structure for teams to align, make decisions, and move forward when the path is still uncertain.
This session will explore how leaders can navigate ambiguity in complex, cross-functional transformation programs. Drawing from real-world experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, operating model redesign, and enterprise transformation, the session will provide a practical playbook for moving from vague business problems to structured workstreams, decision forums, future-state options, and measurable outcomes.
What makes this perspective different is its focus on the messy middle of transformation: when data is incomplete, stakeholders disagree, ownership is unclear, and the team still needs to make progress. Attendees will learn how to diagnose current-state issues, frame decisions, build alignment, and communicate a clear executive storyline even before every answer is known.
🎤 Speaker
Mihir Patel
Sr. Vice President, Performance and Technology | AlixPartners
Mihir Patel is a supply chain and operations professional with over 15 years of international experience advising organizations across manufacturing, retail, and consumer goods. His work focuses on strengthening supply chain traceability, improving operational resilience, and enhancing overall supply chain performance.
He holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a degree in Engineering. His background includes manufacturing operations, strategic sourcing, and global supply chain transformation initiatives.
Mihir is also an author and industry contributor. His books Beyond the Label: The Future of Food Traceability and The Third Shift: Transforming Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future explore the role of transparency, digital technologies, and sustainability in modern supply chains.
đź”— LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beingmihirpatel/
đź“… Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
đź“Ť What to Expect
Our club welcomes all members looking to increase their skills, especially if you are interested in:
- Project / Program Management
- Business Analysis / Product Ownership
- Organizational Change Management
- Improving communication skills
- Building and growing your professional network
Each session typically includes 3–4 speeches, meaning you’ll hear from 6–8 speakers across meetings.
🔎 Highlights
Our meetings provide an opportunity to:
- Meet the ScopeMasters 20+ member community
- Deliver prepared and impromptu speeches
- Develop leadership skills
- Give and receive constructive feedback
- Facilitate and organize meetings
- Earn 1.5 PDUs/CDUs (PMI/IIBA)
To be effective change leaders, these are skills you need to actively practice—not just learn. This is a space to do exactly that in a supportive environment.
đź’¬ Format
The format encourages dialogue, shared experiences, and applied learning rather than passive listening.
🎙️ Hosting Team
Your ScopeMasters Team
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đź‘Ą Who Can Attend?
Open to everyone—members, non-members, newcomers, and returning attendees.
đź“ť Registration & Cost
- Registration: Free
- Cost: No event fee
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