ACMP Florida Chapter upcoming events

Power Networking in Orlando November 2026 (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Event Summary:

If you have an interest in hanging out with like-minded people and talk about relevant topics to learn from others and share with others, then you want to be at the Power Networking session.

To learn more about how to ensure you meet lots of people and learn and share a great deal, click here to view the Power Networking Introduction video.

Event Venue:

We will be getting together for this Power Networking in-person social event at Bonefish Grill at 12301 Lake Underhill Road in Orlando. We are intending on using the the outside area. Look for the ACMP Florida Chapter banner when you get there to know where to check-in.

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

Light refreshments and snacks will be available during the event.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

Planning for Resistance: Why We Naturally Resist Change (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Planning for Resistance: Why We Naturally Resist Change

Resistance is a natural response to uncertainty, disrupted habits, and perceived loss of control. This session explores the brain science and behavioral science behind resistance and offers practical ways to reduce threat, build trust, and support lasting behavior change.

Key Takeaways

Understand why the brain resists uncertainty
Recognize the role of habits and cognitive bias
Apply practical strategies that make change easier to adopt

Your Presenter

Jessica Billiet is a workforce transformation and change management leader who helps organizations apply neuroscience and behavioral science to create lasting change. She is the founder of Excelsior Professional Services, an author, speaker, and instructor, and the creator of the Rewire approach to change. Her upcoming book, Longevity Leadership, explores how leaders can create high-performing organizations where people can thrive for the long term using neuroscience and behavioral science.

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

CCMP 101: Turning Curiosity into Certification | November Session (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Curious about becoming a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)?

Join us for a one-hour information session that’s everything you wanted to know about the Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP®) certification but didn’t know who to ask! This monthly virtual session, hosted by the ACMP Florida Chapter, will provide a practical overview of the pathway to earning and maintaining a CCMP credential.

What We’ll Cover

Eligibility & Application Process
Understand the requirements, documentation, and common pitfalls to avoid when applying.
The CCMP Certification Exam
Learn what the exam covers, how it’s structured, and what to expect on exam day.
Maintaining Your CCMP Credential
Get clarity on recertification requirements, PDUs, and ongoing professional expectations.

Who Should Attend

Change practitioners considering CCMP certification
Professionals currently working on their application
CCMP candidates preparing for the exam
Anyone seeking clarity on maintaining their CCMP credential

Your Presenter

Phillip Johnson, CCMP®, is a seasoned change practitioner and professional development trainer with more than 20 years of experience supporting public sector, workforce, and education organizations through people-centered transformation. He is a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP®), leads the Professional Development Committee for the ACMP Florida Chapter, and brings deep expertise from his work with organizations such as KPMG, Ernst & Young, and state and local agencies. Phillip currently serves as the Training Coordinator for Strategic Optimization and Research (SOAR) LLC, where he develops and delivers customized training programs, supports credentialing initiatives, and advances professional learning aligned to organizational change and workforce development goals.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

Power Networking in Tampa (November, 2026) (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

If you have an interest in hanging out with like-minded people and talk about relevant topics to learn from others and share with others, then you want to be at the Power Networking session.

To learn more about how to ensure you meet lots of people and learn and share a great deal, click here to get to the Power Networking Introduction video.

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

Appetizers will be available during the event.

Raffle prizes for those who participated and shared nuggets of wisdom.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

Sprint & Spirits: A Leadership, Talent Mixer & Power Networking (November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join us at Upside in Wynwood on Thursday, November 12, 2026 (6:30 PM to 8:30 PM) for an exclusive evening designed to bring together Miami’s top leaders and managers in the transformation space. Whether you are looking to expand your network, explore your next career move, or connect with industry leaders shaping the local tech landscape, this event offers the perfect blend of professional growth and vibrant social energy.

What to Expect:

Direct Access to Top Talent & Recruiters: On-site recruiting firms and partner organizations actively hiring and seeking experienced leaders.
Complimentary Drink: Every attendee registration includes one complimentary drink provided by Upside.
High-Impact Networking: Connect directly with peers in all kinds of transformation-centric professions including Agile, project/program leadership/management, data/business analysis, change leadership/management, professional coaching, and technology leadership/management in a relaxed, rooftop venue setting.
Power Networking where you hang out with like-minded people and talk about relevant topics to learn from others and share your wisdom with others. Click here to watch the Power Networking Introduction video to learn more about how Power Networking works and how it is different than typical networking.

Event Details:

Date & Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Upside, Wynwood (59 NW 28th Street Miami, FL 33127)
Transportation & Parking: Valet parking available on-site; street and public lot parking available within short walking distance. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is highly encouraged.

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

Refreshments will be available during the event.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

Building Collective Capability: The Missing Link Between Change Strategy and Sustainable Results Description (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Building Collective Capability: The Missing Link Between Change Strategy and Sustainable Results

Description

Organizations invest millions in change initiatives, yet many continue to experience change fatigue, fragmented leadership, siloed decision-making, and inconsistent execution. The missing ingredient is rarely the strategy itself—it is the organization's collective capability to lead and adapt together.

This highly interactive session introduces a practical framework that combines change leadership, organization development, and systemic coaching to help leadership teams become catalysts for transformation. Participants will explore how coaching can strengthen alignment, psychological safety, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and shared accountability—the conditions that allow change to take hold and endure. Through compelling client stories, facilitated discussion, and practical coaching tools, participants will discover how coaching shifts from being an individual development intervention to becoming a strategic capability that accelerates organizational change.

Key Takeaways

In this session, participants will learn:

Understand why collective capability is becoming a critical differentiator for successful organizational transformation.
Learn practical coaching conversations and team interventions that reduce resistance while increasing ownership and commitment.
Apply a simple framework for helping leadership teams create the conditions where change can thrive across the broader system.

Your Presenter

Michelle Chambers, M.Ed., ACTC, PCC, EIA, ITCA is an award-winning Organization Development Consultant, Executive and Team Coach, Leadership Development & Change Advisor, speaker, published author and thought leader. Working with clients globally, her work focuses on helping leaders and organizations navigate complexity, lead through change, and strengthen collective capability so strategy translates into sustained performance.

Through Chambers Leadership Group & Teams Matter™, she partners with executives, leaders, senior leadership teams and cross-functional teams in a wide range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, public sector, higher education, and not-for-profit organizations. Clients include Telus, Pfizer, Johnson Controls, RBC, Hydro Ottawa, Royal Unibrew, Toyota, the Ontario Public Service, Peel Region and more. Her approach is collaborative, practical, and deeply systemic. She works with teams as living systems rather than collections of individuals, helping leaders understand how relationships, structures, decision-making patterns, and culture interact to shape results. Drawing on organization development, systems thinking, and evidence-based team coaching practices, to support leaders to strengthen alignment, accountability, trust, and shared ownership—within teams and across organizational boundaries.

Michelle is also the Program Director for the Centre of Excellence in Organization Development and Change at Schulich Executive Education Centre/York University as well as a coach educator and supervisor. Michelle is passionate about fostering collaborative learning environments and recently served as a thought leader for the ICF/ACMP joint task to explore coaching & change management. She is an ICF Prism Award recipient and a finalist for a global Change Leadership award. Join her for an insightful session filled with stories, strategies, and inspiration to elevate your collective capability in transformational change.

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

Ready, Set… Transform! Is Your Organization Ready to Kick Off Change? (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Are We Ready to Begin?

Considering Change Readiness Before the Transformative Project Kickoff

Organizations often ask, “When can we start the project?” But for transformative initiatives, there may be an even more important question:

“Are we ready to start?”

Join us for an engaging in-person event featuring three presenters who will explore Change Readiness as a critical facet of determining when to kickoff a transformative project.

Too often, project kickoff is driven primarily by funding approval, resource availability, deadlines, technology schedules, or executive expectations. Yet a project can be technically ready to begin while the organization—and the people expected to make the transformation successful—may not be equally prepared.

Our presenters will examine change readiness from three complementary perspectives, exploring how leaders can assess whether the conditions exist to successfully launch a transformation and what should happen when important readiness gaps are identified.

The discussion will explore topics such as:

Assessing Readiness — What should we understand about leadership alignment, organizational capacity, culture, stakeholder commitment, capabilities, competing changes, and willingness to adopt before kickoff?
Readiness as a Go/Adjust Input — How should readiness information influence the timing, scope, sequencing, resourcing, and approach of a transformative project?
Building Readiness — When gaps exist, what actions can Project Management, Change Management, Business Analysis, Continuous Improvement, HR, Coaching, and other transformation disciplines take to improve the conditions for success?
Creating Shared Accountability — Who owns readiness, and how can sponsors, project leaders, change practitioners, and operational leaders collectively determine whether the organization is prepared to move forward?
Connecting Readiness to Benefits — How can considering readiness before kickoff improve adoption, execution, sustainability, and ultimately the realization of the intended business benefits?

Rather than treating Change Management as something that begins after a project has already been launched, this event challenges participants to consider how change readiness can become part of the decision-making process that determines how and when transformation begins.

Through three perspectives, practical insights, and interactive discussion with fellow transformation professionals, attendees will leave with ideas they can apply to their own organizations and initiatives.

The question isn't simply, “Is the project ready?”

It’s also: “Are the organization and its people ready for the transformation the project is about to create?”

Your Presenters:

AnnMarie Maier (LinkedIn) is a Prosci-certified change management practitioner who helps organizations navigate complex challenges, prepare people for change, and turn strategy into practical action.

Her experience spans organizational change, technology and product adoption, project management, risk and controls, and business transformation. During her 17+ years at J.P. Morgan Chase, she worked across these disciplines, developing a perspective on how change impacts people, processes, and operations often in ways that aren't immediately apparent.

Today, AnnMarie continues to apply her experience through consulting and volunteer projects, helping organizations uncover underlying challenges, improve processes, and implement practical solutions, including AI-enabled improvements. She also volunteers as AI Operations Lead with Women Applying AI (WAAI), where she is focusing on designing and improving AI-enabled workflows, strengthening operations, and helping the organization scale its impact.

She brings a cross-functional, people-centered perspective to change readiness, recognizing that successful transformation requires understanding not just what needs to change, but whether the organization is prepared to make it happen.

Dawn White (LinkedIn) is a dynamic leader with broad work experience leading change and optimization efforts across various disciplines including government, legal, mergers & acquisitions, finance-shared services, health care, and manufacturing. As a certified PMP project manager, Six Sigma black belt, and Prosci trained change practitioner she easily transition between leadership roles for transformational initiatives, program management, process improvement, and change management.

The degrees and certifications demonstrate the continuous learning nature she possesses, but more importantly, she has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in a highly-matrix organization to deliver and "make things happen". She is passionate about the people side of change and excel in solving complex problems, launching new initiatives, and breaking down large-scale initiatives into manageable chunks of work.

Event Venue:

We will be getting together for this in-person event at the Kforce office in Tampa Midtown at 1150 Assembly Drive, Suite 500, in Tampa, Florida.

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

Light refreshments and snacks will be available during the event.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

Florida Technology Summit 2026 (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The 7th Annual Florida Technology Summit will be held on November 19th, 2026 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park (950 Lake Carillon Drive, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716) from 8am-4pm. This year's theme: Future-Ready: Where AI, Systems, and Culture Unite.

This B-B event is targeted for the Technology and Security community. Attendees consist of IT/IS Executives and Direct reports across all verticals within the state of Florida interested in Networking, Researching/Learning, Career Advancement, and Purchasing. Attend the Florida Technology Summit to get the right tools and make vital connections to best prepare your company for the broad spectrum of ever-changing technology trends.

ACMP Florida Chapter will be participating in the expo hall to build awareness of how Change Management plays a key role in the success of transformations where technology is involved.

For more information on the event and to register, go to https://technologysummit.net/florida.html.

Change & Joy at Work (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Change & Joy at Work

In this session, Ed Cook, PhD, and Roxanne Brown, CCMP, will share their research on how a cultural lifting, what they call growing Joy at Work, can have an impact on the success of a Change. The session will cover not only an outline of the research findings, including those from their booth at Change Orlando 2026, but also practical steps to increase Change success. This is a virtuous cycle. As the likelihood that people will adopt as intended increases, Joy at work increases. As the culture strengthens from increasing Joy at Work, the likelihood of success for the next Change increases.

Your Presenters

Ed Cook is a former Navy pilot who flew the C-2A Greyhound, a carrier-based cargo plane. After earning an MBA, Ed left active service to work for Corning and Capital One as an analyst and executive. In 2007, Ed was mobilized by the Navy and went to Iraq for a year to work on the staff of General Petraeus. Given his Capital One experience, Ed worked on rebuilding the banking system and economy of Iraq. Ed received his Ph.D. in Systems Modeling and Analysis from VCU and is now the President of The Change Decision, a change and culture consultancy focused on growing Joy at Work, as well as a Visiting Professor at the University of Richmond teaching analytics, operations, and statistics in the MBA and undergraduate business programs.

Roxanne Brown is the CEO of The Change Decision and a known change expert with 25+ years of experience in technology, policy, process, organizational, and culture change. Her background is in change management, communication, executive coaching, data quality, and risk management. She's a student of positive psychology and its application in Change. To contribute to the profession she loves, Roxanne spent several years leading the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP), serving over five years first as Vice President, then President, and finally as Past President and advisor to the Board. Roxanne has a BA in Liberal Arts and Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond. She's also a yoga instructor. Roxanne's thinking has inspired companies to look at business change as a lever for strengthening culture.

The Change Decision is a Change and Culture company focused on growing Joy at Work. They work with leaders who are pursuing important change in their company but are struggling to have the impact they want to motivate and inspire their people to change. TCD offers change leadership and change management training, coaching, and consulting to make leading people to change mystery-free and practical. Their method works for different types of change: technology change, changes in leadership, changes in the way you do business, mergers, as well as the introduction of new policies, services or branding. It's an empathy-in-practice approach that improves the culture in the process — what they call Joy at Work.

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

CCMP 101: Turning Curiosity into Certification | December Session (December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Curious about becoming a Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)?

What We’ll Cover

Eligibility & Application Process
Understand the requirements, documentation, and common pitfalls to avoid when applying.
The CCMP Certification Exam
Learn what the exam covers, how it’s structured, and what to expect on exam day.
Maintaining Your CCMP Credential
Get clarity on recertification requirements, PDUs, and ongoing professional expectations.

Who Should Attend

Change practitioners considering CCMP certification
Professionals currently working on their application
CCMP candidates preparing for the exam
Anyone seeking clarity on maintaining their CCMP credential

Your Presenter

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

How to Raise the Change Capacity of Your Whole Organization (January 06, 2027)

Wed, 06 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

How to Raise the Change Capacity of Your Whole Organization

While anxiety about AI replacing roles sweeps through organizations, this is not the moment for change managers to shrink. It is the moment to expand our impact by unlocking the change capacity already present in everyone else.

Change agents are not a special class of people with extra authority or budget. They are the people who see a problem or opportunity and act on it using the authority, resources, and tools they already have. In this session, you’ll learn the 7 Change Agent Essentials and how to model and teach them so that instead of a few leaders pulling and a few change managers pushing, you create organizations where far more people drive positive change without burning out.

Attendees will leave able to:

Reframe their role from “managing change for others” to “multiplying change agents across the organization”
Introduce the distinction between driving change (choosing a change for yourself and clearing obstacles for others) and driving people
Identify the 7 Change Agent Essentials and simple ways to teach and reinforce them
Spot where people are already acting as change agents (often invisibly) and amplify that behavior
Design approaches that produce more change with less burnout and less reliance on top-down force

This is practical, field-tested thinking for change professionals who want to raise the change capacity of the entire organization rather than carry more of it themselves.

Your Presenter

April K. Mills is a nuclear engineer turned change accelerator and the founder of Engine-for-Change: The Bureaucracy Hacking Company. A decorated former civilian nuclear engineer for the U.S. Navy, she later designed major transformations as Chief Acceleration Officer for Intel’s 500+ person consultancy. Today she helps leaders make complex change faster, more effective, and more human—so teams can deliver “impossible” results without extra authority, budget, or time.

April is the author of Everyone Is a Change Agent and Change Tactics. As a speaker, consultant, and advisor, she equips people at every level to drive real impact in change management, innovation, and day-to-day operations. Executives describe her as a high-impact change leader and a leading-edge pioneer in making change work for the people who have to live it.

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.

Human-Centered Leadership in Healthcare: The TRUST™ Framework (February 17, 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Human-Centered Leadership in Healthcare: The TRUST™ Framework

Healthcare leaders are expected to deliver exceptional results while navigating workforce shortages, burnout, constant change, financial pressures, and increasing organizational complexity. Yet the greatest competitive advantage in healthcare has never been technology alone—it is leaders who know how to bring out the best in people.

In this engaging and practical session, participants will discover the TRUST™ Framework, a human-centered leadership model for building trust, strengthening communication, and creating psychologically safe, high-performing teams. They will also explore the Expertise-to-Impact Gap™, learning how to transition from being a technical expert to becoming a leader who develops people, builds influence, and drives lasting organizational success.

Through relatable healthcare examples, interactive reflection, and immediately applicable strategies, attendees will gain practical tools to improve collaboration, increase employee engagement, reduce burnout, strengthen culture, and enhance patient and organizational outcomes. Participants will leave inspired—and equipped with leadership practices they can implement the very next day.

Objectives

Apply the TRUST™ Framework to strengthen communication, psychological safety, and trust while leading healthcare teams through complexity and change
Bridge the Expertise-to-Impact Gap™ by shifting from individual expertise to people-centered leadership that develops others, builds influence, and improves organizational performance
Implement practical leadership strategies that increase employee engagement, reduce burnout, strengthen collaboration, and support better patient, workforce, and organizational outcomes

Key Takeaways

Learn simple ways to build trust and communicate better so your team feels supported, respected, and comfortable speaking up.
Discover how small changes in your leadership can make a bid difference in teamwork, employee morale, and reducing burnout.
Leave with practical ideas you can use right away to help your team work better together and provide better care for patients.

Your Presenter

Charlie Hardee is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and speaker with more than 20 years of experience leading within complex healthcare systems. As the creator of the Human-Centered Leadership in Healthcare: The TRUST™ Framework, he helps leaders strengthen communication, build trust, reduce burnout, and develop high-performing teams.

Drawing from real-world executive leadership and coaching experience, Charlie delivers practical, engaging presentations that equip healthcare leaders with actionable strategies to navigate change, inspire people, and create resilient organizational cultures. He has spoken to audiences across healthcare, technology, finance, education, and government, earning recognition for his ability to translate leadership science into results that leaders can apply immediately.

Continuing education credits for professional certifications will be available from the participating organizations.

Registration fees cover costs and support the organization to be able to organize and coordinate future events.