For the September session of the Oakland Virtual Roundtable returning speaker Scott Sarnikowski will present:

Conflicting Priorities: Can priorities actually conflict?

Every project manager has encountered "conflicting priorities". They can have a devastating effect on your plan and project, but why do you only hear about the conflicts after things break? Can priorities actually conflict in a well-run project? How do you spot when they do? Where did the conflicts come from? And how do you decide whether to address the priorities or the conflict? In this talk, Scott will help you identify the surprising source of conflict and how you can avoid it.

Name of Speaker:

Scott Sarnikowski

Speaker Bio:

Scott Sarnikowski has spent his career proving that the key to delivering complex programs isn’t just process or tools—it’s people. With leadership roles at Adobe, Meta, Infoblox, Juniper Networks, and in higher education and retail, Scott has built and led teams that consistently deliver results in high-pressure, high-visibility environments.

Known for turning struggling initiatives into success stories, Scott specializes in uniting diverse stakeholders, creating alignment from executives to frontline contributors, and building the kind of trust that drives real collaboration. He has redesigned organizations to work smarter, boosted team engagement by double digits, and coached leaders at every level to communicate more effectively and make better decisions.

With over 30 years of experience bridging strategy, execution, and human dynamics—and 13 patents for innovative solutions—Scott knows what it takes to turn complex, cross-functional programs into career-defining wins. His session will challenge how you think about your role, arm you with practical tools, and help you lead your team to success.