⭐ Oakland PMI Virtual Roundtable • January 2026

Join PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter for a virtual roundtable focused on project risk management drivers across industries, with practical insights grounded in real-world delivery, governance, and decision-making.

This session is designed to move beyond theory and into how risk is actually identified, owned, accepted, and managed in complex project environments.

What We’ll Cover

This interactive presentation and discussion will explore:

• A brief overview of key project risk management drivers across industries
• Regulatory and legal compliance considerations
• Industry-focused versus region-focused risk perspectives
• Collaborative risk identification sessions
• Risk management methods and processes
• Assignment of risk ownership (who is actually responsible)
• Risk acceptance and response strategies
• The role of company culture, perception, and prudence in risk decisions
• A practical comparison of Agile versus Waterfall approaches to risk management, including predictive versus iterative models and how they differ in execution

The format encourages dialogue, shared experiences, and applied learning rather than passive listening.

🎙️ Guest Speaker

Ronald (Ronnie) Gerola, PMP, CSM, PE, Ed.D.

Licensed Professional Engineer, Adjunct Faculty (UC Berkeley Extension)

👥 Who Can Attend?

This meeting is open to anyone interested—members, non-members, newcomers, and returning attendees.

📝 Registration

FREE for all attendees.

💵 Cost

There is no event fee.